Anthony: Memorials, Art Deco and Art

Anthony brings together remembrance, historic architecture, art, and lakeside recreation. If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Anthony, these themes can help you decide which places to include in your travel plans. Specific points of interest include the Anthony 9-11 Memorial, the Historic Anthony Theater, art along Main Street, Anthony Municipal Lake, and the Sunflower Balloonfest. Dates or applicable rules also matter for some activities.

Memorial and historic architecture

The Anthony 9-11 Memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2004. The 9-11 Memorial of Kansas includes steel from the World Trade Center. The dedication date and material offer two specific points of reference: the date anchors the memorial in a particular history of remembrance, while the steel links it to the World Trade Center. Visitors interested in memorials will find a distinct focus here alongside Anthony’s architectural and artistic themes.

The Historic Anthony Theater was built in the Art Deco style in 1936 and added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1991. The construction year and subsequent listing mark different milestones: the year dates the building’s creation, while the listing reflects its historical classification. Together with its style, the theater makes architectural history a tangible part of your travel plans. Movie and event dates and times vary. Check the current schedule if you’re planning to visit the theater on a specific day.

Art along Main Street

Where Bugs Come Alive Studio displays more than 25 bugs along Anthony’s Main Street, made from metal, scrap parts, recycled materials, and old wagon wheels. The bug shapes and materials give the installation its distinctive character: familiar objects and leftover materials are transformed into works of art. The number of bugs also sets it apart from a single work. The installation adds a distinctive artistic facet to Anthony’s historic points of interest.

Anthony Municipal Lake and fishing

Anthony Municipal Lake has public camping and recreation areas intended for public use. This gives the lake a different emphasis from the memorial and theater: recreation and camping take center stage. A specific age rule applies to fishing. Anyone aged 16 or older needs a valid Kansas state fishing license; an exception applies to those under 16. Since regulations can change, check the licensing rule before your trip.

Festival and transportation

The Sunflower Balloonfest is a three-day event. Activities include hot-air balloon rides, a parade, helicopter flights, a kite festival, and a car show. The program brings together several types of events. If the Balloonfest is a deciding factor for your travel dates, check the dates and program for the event before finalizing your stay.

Anthony Municipal Airport (KANY) is located two miles west of Anthony. Its paved runway measures 5,000 × 75 feet. Airport operations can change, so check current operating information if the airport is relevant to your travel plans. This lets you take the specific details about its location and runway into account without mistaking them for a statement about airport operations on a particular travel date.

For the broader travel overview: Harper County.