Visit Big Brutus for a peak at mining history… believe me, it’s worth visiting! Another claim to fame is their university, who’s mascot is Gus The Gorilla, and gorilla replicas are all over town.
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College-Town Feel Prevalent in Pittsburg
Some towns have a college. Pittsburg, Kansas, is a college town. You can see it in the Gorilla flags on front porches and the way local businesses turn red and gold every fall.
27 Unusual Things To See in Kansas
Whether I was tracking down murals, eating fried chicken, counting gorillas, or standing on a gigantic belt buckle – I found some great things to do in Kansas that might not be on your radar.
Six places to get your Gorilla Swag
Gorilla Country Offers a huge selection of Pitt State apparel, accessories, home and office decor, and gifts. Location: 104 E Kansas St, Pittsburg, KS 66762Phone: 620-308-5128Social: Facebook.com/GorillaCountry In the Garden One of the world’s largest retailers of gorilla statuary with numerous options to choose from: from 14 pounds to 4,000 […]
Gorilla Capital of the World
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s only college with a gorilla as its mascot, has now grown into a phenomenon.
Take a Walk on the Awe-Inspiring Side Through PSU Walking Tour
When it comes to enjoying so many of the picturesque sites that help make Pittsburg, Kansas, such a terrific place to live and work, there’s likely nothing more enticing than the Pittsburg State University (PSU) Walking Tour, which brings together virtually everything residents and visitors find appealing about this area.
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