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The two main historical sites...
Skylink Says: The two main historical sites border a parade field on the Main Post. Custer House was, at one time, the residence of General Custer. It is a one story limestone building situated among two story limestone officer housing. It is located at 24 Sheridan Avenue. It is open to...
At the open house we watched a...
brdwtchr Says: At the open house we watched a performance by these young soldiers on horse back. They are the Fort Riley honor guard. There are more photos of them dueling with swords and jumping obstacles in travelogue for Honor Guard.
We did not see any places to...
brdwtchr Says: We did not see any places to stay at Fort Riley. There are hotels in Junction City nearby. This is the home of a general. There are many interesting homes for the officers made of the native limestone. One of them was once used by famous general Custer.
The Guest Housing on main post...
Raxxillion Says: The Guest Housing on main post is the only one available on base. It is sort of a first come, first serve deal with soldiers on active duty able to cut in line. Try nearby Junction city if you have no luck.about 30-35 a night A lot of good features like TV, couches,...
The choice of restaurants is...
Skylink Says: The choice of restaurants is limited. There is a Burger King on Custer Hill. On the Main Post, one can eat at the Irwin Army Community Hospital cafeteria. There are vending machines throughout the post.
There was all kinds of great...
brdwtchr Says: There was all kinds of great food at the Fort Riley open house. Many of the food booths were run by different companies of soldiers.
Burger King on Custer Hill. ...
Raxxillion Says: Burger King on Custer Hill. Hey, other than a chow hall, that is the only place to realy eat.Loooooong lines during lunch, breakfast and dinner. No sales tax though because it is a federal base. Uhm, fries.
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Nightlife in Fort Riley tends to be of a private nature, such as people having a barbeque or dinner together at a home. The closest thing to nightlife might be at the bars near Kansas State University or at a movie theater in Manhattan, about 20 km (12 miles) away. Perhaps one could do some nighttime fishing at nearby Tuttle Creek Reservoir or Milford Lake.
Written Aug 26, 2002
The only practical way to get...
Skylink Says: The only practical way to get to Fort Riley is by car. If you are arriving by commercial airline, there is an airport at Manhattan, Kansas (about 20 km north of Fort Riley) and a much busier airport in Kansas City (possibly 200 km / 120 mi. away). Manhattan Airport is served...
At the open house we got to go...
brdwtchr Says: At the open house we got to go inside of tanks, helicopters, mortars, and ambulances. We could even sit on one of the honor guard horses and have our photo taken.
Fort Riley has been the site...
Skylink Says: Fort Riley has been the site of history. It was established to guard the Oregon and Santa Fe trails during the early days of US history. Later, forces from the 1st Infantry Division participated in every major conflict where U.S. Army forces were called into action,...
This clock tower is on top of...
brdwtchr Says: This clock tower is on top of the building which houses the Cavalry museum. It is a great museum for learning about history. Go out of the back door in the gift shop and the Regimental Museum will be in front of you. It is also a good museum. The museums are free to visit...
Before we were allowed to come...
brdwtchr Says: Before we were allowed to come on to the Fort for open house we had to show armed MP's a phot ID. Once we were on the Fort things were very safe and orderly. The soldiers we met were extremely nice and polite.
Just make sure you stay in the...
Raxxillion Says: Just make sure you stay in the main part of the base and don't stray into the training areas. The 'drivers' there are terrible! :')
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This statue is on the large parade ground. It is across the street from Custer house. The museum is on the east edge of this same parade ground.
Written Aug 25, 2002
A scenic view can be had by...
Skylink Says: A scenic view can be had by visiting the hill overlooking the army airfield. The hill has an atomic cannon and other old artillery pieces. The hill is located next to the airfield and the interstate highway. If the post is closed to the public, this area may still be...
Becky got inside of this big...
brdwtchr Says: Becky got inside of this big tank. I made a travelogue just for fun called, 'Becky gets drafted' using photos we took at the open house. My fondest memory would have to be seeing the honor guard in action. My second fondest memory was going to Fort Riley when I was young to...
Visit the Calvary Museum. It...
Raxxillion Says: Visit the Calvary Museum. It contains a lot of interesting exhibits detailing the history of both mounted and armored calvary at Fort Riley. There is also minor exhibits on other aspects of Army life.Their email is cavalry@flinthills.comAnd phone is (785)784-5797 Nightfire...
I started my first VT page on Sydney Australia only last week. It is not finished, but it is at the most advanced stage of construction compared to the other pages. This is a photo of the Cavalry...
brdwtchr's new Fort Riley Page
I went to Junction City in 2001 and spent part of the day at Fort Riley. There are photos of the fort on my Junction City page also. In June of 2002 I returned to Fort Riley for the open house event....
Fort Riley, Home of America's Army. This area has been occupied by the US Army since the days of General Custer. It is a base rich in heritage and history. It's soldiers have seen actions in every...
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