Entry No. 44 — the Kansas City file — filed under: observatory

Powell Observatory

Located in a dark-sky park south of the metro, this observatory houses the 30-inch Ruisinger telescope, one of the largest public-access telescopes in a five-state area.

The move: Drive out to Lewis-Young Park on a Saturday night between May and October, lay out a blanket in the grassy field, and wait your turn to peer at deep-space nebulae and galaxies millions of light-years away.

📍 Louisburg, KS
💸 $
⚡ Low-key
🌗 Outdoors

Where: Lewis-Young Park, 26500 Melrose, Louisburg, KS 66053

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: askc.org · kansascitymag.com

last checked: 2026-07-21