USP Leavenworth — exact address and nearby landmarks for first-time visitors
Heading to USP Leavenworth for the first time? Having the exact address and a few reliable landmarks makes arrival day much easier.
Plug this address into your GPS or map app: 1300 Metropolitan Ave.
- Enter the address exactly as written - type “1300 Metropolitan Ave.” into your GPS or map app so you’re routing to the prison’s street address.
- Check your ETA before you leave - look at the estimated drive time and plan for normal traffic and slower roads near the destination.
- Build in extra arrival time - give yourself a buffer so you’re not rushing if you hit delays.
- Confirm visit or appointment details before you travel - rules and procedures can change, so verify current requirements directly with the facility before you head out.
Note: This guide focuses on the address and nearby landmarks. Before you travel, confirm current visiting protocols and any check-in requirements with the prison.
Need a "you're in the right area" landmark? Look for the Buffalo Soldier Commemorative Area on the east side of Grant Ave. near Smith Lake. The Buffalo Soldier Monument sits within this area by the lake - if you spot signs for it, you're close.
- ✓ Frontier Army Museum - 100 Reynolds Avenue.
- ✓ Charles Young Reading Room (Combined Arms Research Library) - 250 Gibbon Avenue.
Planning a short stop nearby? The Frontier Army Museum is at 100 Reynolds Avenue. Check their hours before you go.
The Charles Young Reading Room at the Combined Arms Research Library (250 Gibbon Avenue) is another nearby reference point. Call ahead to confirm hours if you want to visit.
Tip: Want to visit the Buffalo Soldier Commemorative Area near Smith Lake (east side of Grant Ave.)? Check with local or on-site contacts for current visitor information.
Important: Before traveling to USP Leavenworth, verify current visiting protocols and arrival requirements directly with the prison. This guide doesn't cover visiting hours, parking rules, or a visitor phone number.
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