The City of Wakefield, KS
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The city of Wakefield is located in the state of Kansas in Clay County and has a population of 898 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Wakefield is Manhattan, approximately 25 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Wakefield, including Anchor Inn at Flagstop, Flagstop Resort & RV, Hideaway, Luin's Place and Milford Lake Boat Rental. For a larger selection of Wakefield restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Wakefield Botanical Gardens, Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site, Kansas Landscape Arboretum, Chisholm Trail, Rolling Meadows Golf Course and Fort Riley. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Wakefield please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Wakefield:
- Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
Wakefield, Kansas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Wakefield
In the month of December, Wakefield experiences an average high temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 22 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.99 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Wakefield with daytime temperatures averaging 89 degrees in the summer, and 42 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Wakefield to receive an average of 0.9 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.59 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 112 degrees in the summer and as low as -24 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Wakefield should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 68 degrees, and nighttime lows of 45.
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Wakefield, Kansas Attractions
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Bramlage Coliseum - Kansas State University - Manhattan, Bramlage Coliseum is a 12,528-seat multi-purpose arena in Manhattan, Kansas. The arena's primary function is as home to the men's and women's basketball teams for Kansas State University. The building also holds offices for Kansas State Wildcats baseball, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Sports Information.
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Chisholm Trail - Abilene, The Chisholm Trail is an 18 hole public golf course in Dickinson County Kansas. Built in 1998, this Abilene course designed by Kansas State University is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 785-263-3377. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 645 2400 Ave, Abilene, KS 67410
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Colbert Hills at Kansas State University - Manhattan, The Colbert Hills at Kansas State University is an 18 hole public golf course in Riley County Kansas. Built in 2000, this Manhattan course designed by Jeff Brauer & Jim Colbert is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 785-776-6475. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 5200 Colbert Hills Dr, Manhattan, KS 66503
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Eisenhower Presidential Center - Abilene, The Eisenhower Presidential Center, officially known as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum or Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, includes the Eisenhower presidential library, President Dwight David Eisenhower's boyhood home, Museum, and gravesite. The center is located in Abilene, Kansas, home of President Eisenhower.
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First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site - Fort Riley, The First Territorial Capitol of Kansas is the sole remaining building in Pawnee, Kansas. The town served as the capital city of the Kansas Territory for five days before it was moved to present day Fairway, Kansas and the town became part of Fort Riley, . The building now serves as a history museum.
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Fort Riley - Fort Riley, Fort Riley is a United States Army installation located in Northeast Kansas, on the Kansas River, between Junction City and Manhattan, . The Fort Riley Military Reservation covers 100,656 acres in Geary and Riley counties and includes two census-designated places: Fort Riley North and Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside. The fort has a daytime population of nearly 25,000. The zip code is 66442.
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Indian Hills Golf Course - Chapman, The Indian Hills Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Dickinson County Kansas. Built in 1977, this Chapman course designed by Dick Watson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 785-922-6203. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 522 Golf Course Rd, Chapman, KS 67431
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Kansas Landscape Arboretum - Wakefield, The Kansas Landscape Arboretum is a 193-acre nonprofit arboretum located in Wakefield, Kansas. It is open during daylight hours without admission charge.
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Lebold Mansion - Abilene, Lebold Mansion is a Victorian-era house in Abilene, Kansas in the US. The mansion was built in 1880 by banker Conrad Lebold. Constructed of native Kansas limestone, it is considered to be one of the finest Victorian decorative art museums in the midwest. Lebold Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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Leonardville Golf Course - Leonardville, The Leonardville Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Riley County Kansas. is open mar 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 785-293-5647. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: N Erpeling Ave, Leonardville, KS 66449
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Wakefield, Kansas Hotels
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Wakefield, Kansas Restaurants
This is a list of Wakefield Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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