Leavenworth and Lansing, KS are located about 25 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City.
Leavenworth, on the banks of the Missouri River is one of the oldest settlements in Kansas and it still retains many of its historical homes and buildings.
Main points of interest include Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation and the Frontier Army Museum. A large Federal Penitentiary is also located in Leavenworth.
Hotels in Leavenworth are mainly located along Highway 73 that runs through the town center. The Kansas City Airport is 10 miles east by car.