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- Cawker City, Kansas - World's Largest Ball of Twine
A nice lady named Lottie runs an antique shop across from the Ball of Twine. She also sells Ball of Twine souvenirs, and the best part is that she makes most of them herself! I got some lovely ceramic salt and pepper shakers and some magnets and my niece got a Christmas ornament. She also has some t-shirts and sweat shirts.
[Catherine Spanos, 08/01/2003]World's Largest Ball of Twine:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- Wisconsin St., Cawker City, KS
- Directions:
- On the south side of Wisconsin St./Hwy 24, a half-block west of Lake Drive.
- Hours:
- Lit at night. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 785-781-4470
- RA Rates:
- The Best
Waconda Springs operates several rentals, two of which are antique gas stations. The Red Crown Inn is a converted '30s gas station that sleeps three. We even plugged in our hybrid electric car here! Really nice inside, affordable, and most importantly: a five minute walk to the world's largest ball of twine!
[Kent Hayward, 07/06/2021]Mini-Motel in 1930s Gas Station:- Address:
- Wisconsin St., Cawker City, KS
- Directions:
- Old Station Inn. Downtown. On the north side of US Hwy 24/Wisconsin St., across from the giant twine ball.
- Phone:
- 785-545-6877
- Admission:
- Free to look.
Cawker City has a new attraction -- well, maybe not new, but certainly worth a look. Just across the street from the giant ball of twine is a renovated old gas station made to look like a KT Oil Gasoline station, complete with three visible gas pumps, metal chairs to burn your tush in the summer, and an oil dispenser. It isn't really a gas station now, but rather a small hotel!
[S Brian Berkun, 09/25/2016]- Cawker City, Kansas - Eyegore's Curiosities and Monster Museum
Displays a space alien in a jar, a wall of taxidermy posteriors, and the unique "Starry Twine Ball Night" painting. Also the official headquarters for World's Largest Ball of Twine souvenirs.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Address:
- 732 Wisconsin St., Cawker City, KS
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the southeast corner of US-24/Wisconin St. and Lake Drive, a half-block east of the World's Largest Ball of Twine.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10-5, Su 10-3 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 785-781-4736
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Coffeyville remembers the day that the Dalton Gang rode into town to rob two banks, and got shot full of holes by an irate citizenry.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Address:
- 814 Walnut St, Coffeyville, KS
- Directions:
- Downtown, South Walnut St south of 8th St.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su 1-4pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 620-251-5944
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The Old Station Inn opened in 2016. It has two full-size beds, a kitchenette, and a shower. May 2017: Photo added.