Roadside Attractions in Oakley

3 places worth pulling over for in Oakley, Kansas, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Fick Fossil and History Museum

Oakley, Kansas

Explore an eclectic mix of prehistoric shark teeth, dinosaur fossils, and local history. The museum's true highlight is its quirky folk art creations made from thousands of fossils and shells. It's a delightfully strange stop along the Kansas prairie.

World's Largest Prairie Dog Statue

Oakley, Kansas

Standing 15 feet tall and weighing over 8,000 pounds, this giant concrete rodent is a quintessential high-plains roadside attraction. Located at Oakley's Prairie Dog Town, it's the perfect quirky photo-op for road trippers along I-70. Best of all, you can also see live prairie dogs and other oddities on-site.

Monument Rocks

Oakley, Kansas

These towering chalk formations rise unexpectedly from the flat Kansas prairie, reaching heights of up to 70 feet. Created millions of years ago when the region was an inland sea, they are rich in ancient marine fossils. This stunning, otherworldly landscape was the first National Natural Landmark designated in Kansas.