Caldwell: Seeking Adventures on the Chisholm Trails
Caldwell, Kansas is a city in Sumner County founded in 1871 and was incorporated as a city in 1879. The city was named for Senator Alexander Caldwell. It is called "The Border Queen City." The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), 64 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Expect hot and muggy summers and cold, dry, and windy winters in Caldwell, Kansas. Best to book Caldwell KS hotels from mid May to early July or from early August to early October to make the most out of the warm weather. Visit in May to catch the Chisholm Trail Festival, which features gun show reenactments, saloon exhibits, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Caldwell, Kansas, drop by the Chisholm Trail Historical Markers, located on a hillside just south of the town, featuring the visitor's plaza in the Cherokee Strip Center. Get a taste of local history as the city's past as a cow town during the Oklahoma Land Rush days. Check out the Ghost Riders Silhouettes on the eastern bluff area, a reminder of the great cattle drives that occurred between 1866 and 1886. These trails were established by Native American settlers and made famous by Jesse Chisholm. For more on local history, visit the Caldwell Carnegie Library and Opera House. Seek refuge in the casual Rodeway Inn Blackwell, which offers rooms with Wi-Fi and complimentary continental breakfast as well as an indoor heated pool, restaurant, and picnic area. The SureStay Hotel By Best Western Blackwell offers fully equipped rooms, an indoor pool, and BBQ grills. The Motor 6 Southhaven KS has laundry facilities, free wifi, free parking and pet friendly. The Sleep Inn & Suites Blackwell I-35, which offers free wifi, and free breakfast.