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Baxter-Springs is a small city located in the southeast corner of Kansas along the Spring River. It is part of Cherokee County and has an estimated population of 4,221 residents. In the 19th century, Baxter Springs developed as one of the first "cow towns" in Kansas, where thousands of head of cattle were driven to market. Baxter Springs is the south-west end of the section of U.S. Route 66 that passes through Kansas. Around 1868 there was a great demand for beef in the North, and Texas cattlemen and stock raisers drove large herds of cattle from the southern planes. Baxter Springs was used as a way point to the northern markets. The town organized a Stockyards and Drovers Association to buy and sell cattle, and constructed corrals for up to 20,000 head of cattle, supplied with ample grazing lands and fresh water. Texas cattle trade stimulated the economy and Baxter Springs grew rapidly. Attractions in Baxter Springs include the Little League Baseball Museum, the Baxter Springs Heritage Museum, the Heritage Museum Log Cabin and Bilkes Western Museum. The town is also rich in Civil War History and is known for being home to the Rainbow Curve Bridge, the only remaining Marsh Arch bridge on Route 66.


Baxter Springs Vacation Rentals




Baxter Springs Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Baxter Inn 4 Less2451 Military AveBaxter Springs, KS (620) 856-2106
Westwood Motel1700 W 30TH StJoplin, MO11.5 mi.(417) 782-7212
Microtel Inn & Suites2015 E Steve Owens BlvdMiami, OK12.4 mi.(918) 540-3333
Super 8 Motel-Miami Ok2120 E Steve Owens BlvdMiami, OK12.4 mi.(800) 800-8000
Baymont Inn & Suites-joplin3510 S Rangeline RdJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(Inv) ali-dInp
Best Value Hallmark Inn3600 S Rangeline RdJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 624-8400
Best Western Oasis3508 S RangelineJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 781-6776
Candlewood Suites3512 S Rangeline RdJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 623-9595
Comfort Inn & Suites3400 S Rangeline RdJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 627-0400
Days Inn Of Joplin3500 RangelineJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 623-0100
Drury Inn3601 RangelineJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 781-8000
Fairfield Inn3301 S RangelineJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 624-7800
Howard Johnson Lodge Of Joplin3510 South Rangeline RdJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(Inv) ali-dInp
Ramada Inn3320 RangelineJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 781-0500
Residence Inn By Marriott3128 E Hammons BlvdJoplin, MO13.0 mi.(417) 782-0908
Sleep InnI-44 & Hwy 43Joplin, MO13.0 mi.(447) 782-1212
Microtel Inn & Suites4101 Richard Joseph BlvdJoplin, MO14.2 mi.(417) 626-8282
Super 8 Motel2830 E 36TH StJoplin, MO14.3 mi.(417) 782-8765
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites3325 S Arizona AveJoplin, MO14.4 mi.(417) 627-0440
Hampton Inn-joplin3107 E 36TH StJoplin, MO14.4 mi.(417) 659-9900
Hilton Garden Inn2644 E 32nd StJoplin, MO14.4 mi.(417) 206-6700
Holiday Inn Joplin3615 S Range Line RdJoplin, MO14.4 mi.(417) 782-1000
Towne Place Suites By Marriott4026 S Arizona AveJoplin, MO14.4 mi.(417) 659-8111
Motel 6 04273031 S Range Line RdJoplin, MO14.8 mi.(417) 781-6400
Best Western Inn1611 N Range Line RdJoplin, MO15.4 mi.(417) 624-8300
Booneslick Lodge1602 Industrial DrNeosho, MO23.1 mi.(417) 455-0888
Super 8 Motel Neosho3085 Gardner/Edgewood DrNeosho, MO23.1 mi.(417) 455-1888
Best Western Big Spring Lodge1810 Southern ViewNeosho, MO24.0 mi.(417) 455-2300
Super 8 Motel416 W Fir RdCarthage, MO24.3 mi.(417) 359-9000
Best Western Precious Moments Hotel2701 Hazel StCarthage, MO24.6 mi.(800) 511-7676
Econo Lodge1441 W Central AveCarthage, MO24.8 mi.(417) 358-3900
Econo Lodge2408 S BroadwayPittsburg, KS24.9 mi.(620) 231-8300
Super 8 Motel - Pittsburg3108 N BroadwayPittsburg, KS28.7 mi.(620) 232-1881
Holiday Inn Express4020 Parkview DrPittsburg, KS29.0 mi.(620) 231-8700
Comfort Inn & Suites4009 Parkview DrPittsburg, KS29.1 mi.(620) 231-8800
Best Western Timber Ridge Inn120 18TH StGrove, OK29.8 mi.(918) 786-6900
Stonebrook Inn10400 Hwy 59 NGrove, OK29.8 mi.(918) 786-9799

Baxter Springs Weather & Climate

The Southeast Corner of Kansas ,near the Oklahoma border, has a highly changeable, subtropical climate. The overall annual precipitation for the area averages 27 inches, although years of drought have not been uncommon. About 70 percent of the precipitation falls between April and the end of September. The annual snowfall ranges from about 36 inches in the extreme northwest to less than 11 inches in the far southeast. Tornadoes are a fact of life in the state of Kansas. Generally, the summers are quite warm and humidity is on the moderate side. January is the coldest month of the year. The continental climate can, on occasion, produce rapid temperature extremes.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 40°F 21°F 0.54 in. -
February 47°F 26°F 0.56 in. -
March 57°F 35°F 1.51 in. -
April 67°F 44°F 1.57 in. -
May 75°F 54°F 3.12 in. -
June 84°F 63°F 2.71 in. -
July 89°F 68°F 2.92 in. -
August 89°F 66°F 2.11 in. -
September 80°F 58°F 1.80 in. -
October 70°F 46°F 1.44 in. -
November 55°F 35°F 0.91 in. -
December 44°F 25°F 0.54 in. -

Baxter Springs Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Joplin Regional airport (JLN) located about 15 miles northeast of Baxter Springs in Joplin, Missouri, the Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) located approximately 56 miles south of Baxter Springs in Fayetteville Springdale, Arkansas, Rogers Municipal Carter Field (ROG) located roughly 57 miles southeast of Baxter Springs in Rogers, Arkansas, the Bartlesville Municipal airport (BVO) located around 72 miles west of Baxter Springs in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and finally the Springfield Branson Regional airport (SGF) located about 75 miles east of Baxter Springs in Springfield, Missouri.

Baxter Springs Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Route 66 Carousel ParkJoplinMO13.0 mi.
Kiddie ParkBartlesvilleOK71.3 mi.
Celebration CityBransonMO88.0 mi.
Silver Dollar CityBransonMO88.0 mi.
 
Water Parks
White WaterBransonMO88.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Baxter Springs Golf & Country ClubBaxter SpringsKS 
Columbus Country ClubColumbusKS10.9 mi.
Miami Golf & Country ClubMiamiOK12.9 mi.
Peoria RidgeMiamiOK12.9 mi.
Loma Linda SouthJoplinMO13.1 mi.
Range Line Golf CourseJoplinMO13.1 mi.
Schifferdecker Golf CourseJoplinMO13.1 mi.
Oswego Golf AssociationOswegoKS22.1 mi.
Neosho Municipal Golf CourseNeoshoMO23.7 mi.
Carthage Municipal Golf CourseCarthageMO25.6 mi.
Countryside Golf CoursePittsburgKS26.7 mi.
Four Oaks Golf CoursePittsburgKS26.7 mi.
 
State Parks
Twin Bridges State ParkOK15.5 mi. 
Bernice State ParkOK29.4 mi. 
Little Blue-Disney State ParkOK39.7 mi. 
 
Museums
Joplin Museum ComplexJoplinMO13.0 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Rogers Historical MuseumRogersAR58.9 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Dickerson Park ZooSpringfieldMO80.4 mi.
Tulsa Zoo and Living MuseumTulsaOK92.0 mi.


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