Guidebook for Emporia & Flint Hills Area

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Guidebook for Emporia & Flint Hills Area

Entertainment & Activities

MUST SEE INSIDE Amazingly detailed historic restoration venue for events of all types. Gloriously built in 1929, by mid-century was the Fox Granada theater and the interior was green-washed with pastel paint. My first job was selling movie tickets in the mid 1960s in the tiny booth. I earned 75¢/hr. I loved that job, but calculators hadn't been invented yet and I was fired because I couldn't correctly do the math required for the nightly report. In the 1990s our H.S. had a heartbreaking tour of the ruinous shambles it had become through abandonment, neglect and vandalism. Thanks to a group of citizens who rescued it from demolition and restored a gem in Emporia’s historic crown.
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Emporia Granada Theater
807 Commercial St
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MUST SEE INSIDE Amazingly detailed historic restoration venue for events of all types. Gloriously built in 1929, by mid-century was the Fox Granada theater and the interior was green-washed with pastel paint. My first job was selling movie tickets in the mid 1960s in the tiny booth. I earned 75¢/hr. I loved that job, but calculators hadn't been invented yet and I was fired because I couldn't correctly do the math required for the nightly report. In the 1990s our H.S. had a heartbreaking tour of the ruinous shambles it had become through abandonment, neglect and vandalism. Thanks to a group of citizens who rescued it from demolition and restored a gem in Emporia’s historic crown.
Great swimming pool and aquatic park is always a highlight for visitors in the heat of summer.
Jones Aquatic Center
4202 W 18th Ave
Great swimming pool and aquatic park is always a highlight for visitors in the heat of summer.
The only first run movie theater in town has 8 screens with reclining seats and beer and wine at the snack bar. It is inside the Flint Hills Mall.
B&B Theatres Emporia Flinthills 8 Cinema
1614 Industrial Rd
The only first run movie theater in town has 8 screens with reclining seats and beer and wine at the snack bar. It is inside the Flint Hills Mall.
Information on many bicycle events including the DIrty Kanza 200 World Premier Gravel Grinder Endurance Race, ownership & name changed to UNBOUND Gravel in 2020.
Dirty Kanza Promotions, Llc.
11 W 8th Ave
Information on many bicycle events including the DIrty Kanza 200 World Premier Gravel Grinder Endurance Race, ownership & name changed to UNBOUND Gravel in 2020.
MUST SEE this company that made Emporia the Disc Golf Capital of the World. No boasting, it's really true. The annual Glass Blown Open Disc Golf Tournament is the largest in the world and I have hosted international professional disc golfers.
Dynamic Discs
912 Commercial St
MUST SEE this company that made Emporia the Disc Golf Capital of the World. No boasting, it's really true. The annual Glass Blown Open Disc Golf Tournament is the largest in the world and I have hosted international professional disc golfers.

Food Scene

Some of my personal favorites, but also some that others like and why.
OUR FAVORITE! Three blocks from my house. Great gourmet burgers & sandwiches, fresh salads & homemade dressings, sweet potato fries, rice bowls, great specials and delicious desserts. Plus, the NICEST family owned restaurant I know. Better burgers than Tommy's Burger Stop in Anchorage, Alaska. CLOSED Sunday
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Do-B's
704 E 12th Ave
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OUR FAVORITE! Three blocks from my house. Great gourmet burgers & sandwiches, fresh salads & homemade dressings, sweet potato fries, rice bowls, great specials and delicious desserts. Plus, the NICEST family owned restaurant I know. Better burgers than Tommy's Burger Stop in Anchorage, Alaska. CLOSED Sunday
Award winning beers, great gourmet pizza, sandwiches, salads, steaks, soups and several good vegetarian options. It's noisy when full, so if you like it quiet, go after the rush. Open 7 days/week.
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Radius Brewing Company
610 Merchant St
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Award winning beers, great gourmet pizza, sandwiches, salads, steaks, soups and several good vegetarian options. It's noisy when full, so if you like it quiet, go after the rush. Open 7 days/week.
Great Sushi, even our Japanese family agrees. Other Japanese dishes and beer. Call ahead to be sure they are open. Closed Sunday.
Shangri-La Sushi & Teriyaki
1111 W 6th Ave
Great Sushi, even our Japanese family agrees. Other Japanese dishes and beer. Call ahead to be sure they are open. Closed Sunday.
Great authentic Mexican food at cheap prices.
Taqueria El Marmol
23 E 6th Ave
Great authentic Mexican food at cheap prices.
Award winning BBQ, all kinds of smoked meats, great sides (except for salads are only iceberg lettuce). Small selection of bottled beer. CLOSED Sunday
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BobbyD's Merchant St BBQ
607 Merchant St
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Award winning BBQ, all kinds of smoked meats, great sides (except for salads are only iceberg lettuce). Small selection of bottled beer. CLOSED Sunday
Walk to nearby Chinese take-out or small dining area inside. Large selection.
Peking Express Chinese
728 E 12th Ave
Walk to nearby Chinese take-out or small dining area inside. Large selection.
Large dining area, large portions, most guests and many locals like it, but in my opinion it's good Tex-mex. It can be a bit noisy. I prefer the small authentic Mexican places.
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Casa Ramos
402 Commercial St
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Large dining area, large portions, most guests and many locals like it, but in my opinion it's good Tex-mex. It can be a bit noisy. I prefer the small authentic Mexican places.
My favorite local authentic Mexican restaurant. It's owned by the same family as Taqueria El Marmol on 6th Ave., but there are some menu items that are only available at this location. My personal favorite is the Gordita and it's only served at this location. The building is bright purple and It's across the street from the Skate Park. Also near Peter Pan Park which is a must see in Emporia.
El Marmol
713 W South Ave
My favorite local authentic Mexican restaurant. It's owned by the same family as Taqueria El Marmol on 6th Ave., but there are some menu items that are only available at this location. My personal favorite is the Gordita and it's only served at this location. The building is bright purple and It's across the street from the Skate Park. Also near Peter Pan Park which is a must see in Emporia.
Asian buffet chain.
China Buffet
2804 US-50
Asian buffet chain.
Great ice cream, great burgers, good salads and all very reasonably priced. Plus they have a convenient market with fresh produce, bakery, dairy, meat and desserts. OPEN 7 days
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Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
1028 W 6th Ave
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Great ice cream, great burgers, good salads and all very reasonably priced. Plus they have a convenient market with fresh produce, bakery, dairy, meat and desserts. OPEN 7 days
A historic hotel and restaurant with high-end steaks and other good entrees, salads and desserts. Reservations recommended. CLOSED Sunday. It's right down the street from the Historic Chase County Courthouse (a must see) and across the street from Prairie PastTimes, a local artist Co-op with a wide range of excellent creations and gifts for sale.
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Grand Central Hotel & Grill
215 Broadway St
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A historic hotel and restaurant with high-end steaks and other good entrees, salads and desserts. Reservations recommended. CLOSED Sunday. It's right down the street from the Historic Chase County Courthouse (a must see) and across the street from Prairie PastTimes, a local artist Co-op with a wide range of excellent creations and gifts for sale.
Homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, salads and desserts in the Historic Kress Building.
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Amanda's Bakery & Cafe
702 Commercial St
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Homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, salads and desserts in the Historic Kress Building.
The truck stop has the best breakfast in Emporia.
Huddle House
4215 US-50
The truck stop has the best breakfast in Emporia.
Some locals love this place, probably because it's a traditional diner or "greasy spoon." If you like biscuits & gravy, then this is your place. Just not my choice. Closed Sunday.
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Commercial Street Diner
614 Commercial St
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Some locals love this place, probably because it's a traditional diner or "greasy spoon." If you like biscuits & gravy, then this is your place. Just not my choice. Closed Sunday.
Local favorite diner in Council Grove.
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Saddlerock Cafe
15 S 6th St
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Local favorite diner in Council Grove.
Good food, good selection. Short drive. CLOSED Sunday.
Rolling Hills Bar and Grill
622 Main St
Good food, good selection. Short drive. CLOSED Sunday.
Historical Hotel & Restaurant. Be sure to check out the upstairs and downstairs rooms for interesting history. OPEN Sunday
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Hays House
112 W Main St
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Historical Hotel & Restaurant. Be sure to check out the upstairs and downstairs rooms for interesting history. OPEN Sunday
Good food, small space.
BG's Bar and Grill
15 N Neosho St
Good food, small space.
Good authentic Mexican food at cheap prices with a Panaderia next door.
Tortas El Toro
602 E 6th Ave
Good authentic Mexican food at cheap prices with a Panaderia next door.
Some like these burgers best, just depends on what you like. Small dining space. Everyone gets a free soft-serve ice cream cone for dessert.
J's Carry Out
27 Commercial St
Some like these burgers best, just depends on what you like. Small dining space. Everyone gets a free soft-serve ice cream cone for dessert.
Large menu and large dining area. A favorite among locals. Good lunch specials.
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
2002 W 6th Ave
Large menu and large dining area. A favorite among locals. Good lunch specials.
Large selection of drinks and breakfast snacks. Comfortable sofas and easy chairs, plus tables for laptop workers and groups. Next to Soul Ride yoga studio and shop.
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Gravel City Roasters
715 Commercial St
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Large selection of drinks and breakfast snacks. Comfortable sofas and easy chairs, plus tables for laptop workers and groups. Next to Soul Ride yoga studio and shop.
Very small indoor space, but in good weather has tables on the sidewalk.
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Granada Coffee Company
809 Commercial St
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Very small indoor space, but in good weather has tables on the sidewalk.
Gourmet Chocolates and Confections. This is a must do and take some home to share with friends and family.
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Sweet Granada
803 Commercial St
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Gourmet Chocolates and Confections. This is a must do and take some home to share with friends and family.
If history interests you more than food, this is the place to get a running narrative from the staff as you enjoy a very good meal.
Trail Days Cafe and Museum
803 W Main St
If history interests you more than food, this is the place to get a running narrative from the staff as you enjoy a very good meal.
Our favorite local sub shop has great selections and nice atmosphere.
Planet Sub
2715 Candlewood Dr
Our favorite local sub shop has great selections and nice atmosphere.
Pizza, hot food buffet, salad bar and large dining areas. Much better than the pizza chain next door.
Pizza Ranch
3000 W 18th Ave
Pizza, hot food buffet, salad bar and large dining areas. Much better than the pizza chain next door.
Best Mexican Bakery in Emporia. Better get there early if you want the best selection.
Panaderia Progreso
602 E 6th Ave
Best Mexican Bakery in Emporia. Better get there early if you want the best selection.
A favorite of locals, but I have never eaten there. Pizza isn't my thing unless it's from Radius Brewing Co.
Gambino's Pizza
1003 Industrial Rd
A favorite of locals, but I have never eaten there. Pizza isn't my thing unless it's from Radius Brewing Co.
Vietnamese cooking that will never disappoint. This has been a favorite of mine and other locals since the day it opened.
Chi Em Eats
11 E 6th Ave
Vietnamese cooking that will never disappoint. This has been a favorite of mine and other locals since the day it opened.
NEW!! This is the BEST New American cuisine in Emporia and the surrounding area. The food is outstanding, five stars without a doubt. The ambience is classy, comfortable & quiet. You can sit in comfortable chairs, on sofas, at regular tables, or high top tables, or a modified booth, or even a bar without feeling like you’re in a bar. They have a great selection of Coffees, beer, & mixed drinks. Plenty of parking at the front door. We have waited years for Amanda Hague and Ben Hayes to open another restaurant. They were the original partners & chefs for Ad Astra Food & Drink in Strong City until 2015 when the partnership dissolved. They Moved to Emporia and had a fabulous food truck, the Surly Mermaid, for a couple of years. Then waited until they found the perfect place to buy, renovate and open as their own family restaurant. The wait was well worth it.
Union Street Social
225 East 6th Avenue
NEW!! This is the BEST New American cuisine in Emporia and the surrounding area. The food is outstanding, five stars without a doubt. The ambience is classy, comfortable & quiet. You can sit in comfortable chairs, on sofas, at regular tables, or high top tables, or a modified booth, or even a bar without feeling like you’re in a bar. They have a great selection of Coffees, beer, & mixed drinks. Plenty of parking at the front door. We have waited years for Amanda Hague and Ben Hayes to open another restaurant. They were the original partners & chefs for Ad Astra Food & Drink in Strong City until 2015 when the partnership dissolved. They Moved to Emporia and had a fabulous food truck, the Surly Mermaid, for a couple of years. Then waited until they found the perfect place to buy, renovate and open as their own family restaurant. The wait was well worth it.

Parks & Nature

Enchanting riverside park with expanses of luscious green among grand old trees, fabulous WPA stone structures and a lake. A circular wall around a stone tower was Monkey Island in mid-century. We loved to watch monkeys through the high fence across the mote now gone. There are plenty of picnic table shelters, a new splash pad, DISC GOLF COURSE, TENNIS COURTS, modern playground, an old stone bridge and amphitheater. It’s one of my all-time favorite city parks. Be sure to visit the lakeside patio with William Allen White’s bust and editorial. In 1926-7 the White family gave 52 acres to the city of Emporia in Mary’s memory, because like Peter Pan, Mary didn't want to grow up.
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Peter Pan Park
Aspen Drive
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Enchanting riverside park with expanses of luscious green among grand old trees, fabulous WPA stone structures and a lake. A circular wall around a stone tower was Monkey Island in mid-century. We loved to watch monkeys through the high fence across the mote now gone. There are plenty of picnic table shelters, a new splash pad, DISC GOLF COURSE, TENNIS COURTS, modern playground, an old stone bridge and amphitheater. It’s one of my all-time favorite city parks. Be sure to visit the lakeside patio with William Allen White’s bust and editorial. In 1926-7 the White family gave 52 acres to the city of Emporia in Mary’s memory, because like Peter Pan, Mary didn't want to grow up.
Our award winning zoo proves size does not matter. It is a stunningly beautiful botanical gardens with wildlife. It continues to expand and improve. Be sure to visit the Education center for hands on and many learning opportunities.
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David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
75 Soden Road
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Our award winning zoo proves size does not matter. It is a stunningly beautiful botanical gardens with wildlife. It continues to expand and improve. Be sure to visit the Education center for hands on and many learning opportunities.
Grand old grove of trees with a miniature working train in season. Right between the zoo and the Cottonwood River. Across the street from the Veteran's Memorial Park.
Soden Park
Grand old grove of trees with a miniature working train in season. Right between the zoo and the Cottonwood River. Across the street from the Veteran's Memorial Park.
Near ESU and has a great new playground, a 9-hole disc golf course, picnic tables, wonderful trees and some nice WPA stone structures.
Hammond Park
Near ESU and has a great new playground, a 9-hole disc golf course, picnic tables, wonderful trees and some nice WPA stone structures.
Youth park, has a great playground, lots of green open spaces, two 18-hole disc golf courses, three ponds. All around a great park.
Jones Park
2006 Jones Dr
Youth park, has a great playground, lots of green open spaces, two 18-hole disc golf courses, three ponds. All around a great park.
9th Ave. & East Street. Stone Obelisk sculpture by local Stone Carver, Alan Tollakson, is a focal point of this small park. It has a nice pavilion and playground.
Lakeview Park
9th Ave. & East Street. Stone Obelisk sculpture by local Stone Carver, Alan Tollakson, is a focal point of this small park. It has a nice pavilion and playground.
Kenyon Hall and the Anderson Library are two historic buildings of the College of Emporia have been beautifully restored along what is now a small city park walk. There are lovely old trees, a Memorial Day Lilly Garden and a small pond. Both my parents worked at C of E when it closed in 1973. My Dad was the Dean of Students and my mother was a professor of Elementary Education students.
C of E Park
1201 Presby Dr
Kenyon Hall and the Anderson Library are two historic buildings of the College of Emporia have been beautifully restored along what is now a small city park walk. There are lovely old trees, a Memorial Day Lilly Garden and a small pond. Both my parents worked at C of E when it closed in 1973. My Dad was the Dean of Students and my mother was a professor of Elementary Education students.
Think of it as an ancient ocean floor now flowing with waves of tall grass, roaming buffalo, grand old Cottonwood trees and, of course, dragonflies. In all my travels (including Alaska, Japan & Canada) this is one of my very favorite spots. There is nothing like it anywhere else. Its majesty is beyond words and simply must be experienced, and it's only a 25-minute drive from Emporia.
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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
2480B KS-177
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Think of it as an ancient ocean floor now flowing with waves of tall grass, roaming buffalo, grand old Cottonwood trees and, of course, dragonflies. In all my travels (including Alaska, Japan & Canada) this is one of my very favorite spots. There is nothing like it anywhere else. Its majesty is beyond words and simply must be experienced, and it's only a 25-minute drive from Emporia.
Boating, camping, water sports, etc.
Melvern Lake
Boating, camping, water sports, etc.
Popular local Fishing Lake
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Chase State Fishing Lake
1461 Lake Rd
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Popular local Fishing Lake
At the edge of ESU campus, a lovely small park with stone shelter, stone picnic tables and BBQ grills. Just two blocks from Marvin Gardens.
Wilson Park
202 E 15th Ave
At the edge of ESU campus, a lovely small park with stone shelter, stone picnic tables and BBQ grills. Just two blocks from Marvin Gardens.

Essentials

Gym, exercise rooms, indoor swimming pool, racket ball courts, indoor walking track, and more. Very reasonable prices.
Emporia Recreation Commission
313 W 4th Ave
Gym, exercise rooms, indoor swimming pool, racket ball courts, indoor walking track, and more. Very reasonable prices.
Relocated at 24th Ave. & Industrial Road in a larger new store.
ALDI
2331 Industrial Rd
Relocated at 24th Ave. & Industrial Road in a larger new store.
Best Grocery Store in Emporia along with Aldi are where I shop most. Belongs to Kroger corporation so you can use your points card there.
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Dillons Food Store
902 E 12th Ave
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Best Grocery Store in Emporia along with Aldi are where I shop most. Belongs to Kroger corporation so you can use your points card there.
Small selection, but good. Has decent Asian section. A short walk through ESU campus and no hills.
Reeble's Country Mart
1020 Merchant St
Small selection, but good. Has decent Asian section. A short walk through ESU campus and no hills.
Ask for Ashlee, she's great at working people in on short notice. My daughter and I have been going to her for years.
Karma Hair Boutique
1119 Commercial St
Ask for Ashlee, she's great at working people in on short notice. My daughter and I have been going to her for years.
Kroger Gas station at 12th Ave. & Merchant.
Kwik Shop
105 W 12th Ave
Kroger Gas station at 12th Ave. & Merchant.
Phillips 66 gas and convenience store.
Short Stop #16
1829 Merchant St
Phillips 66 gas and convenience store.
Pharmacy and photo processing at reasonable prices. Great make-up department.
Walgreens
1502 Industrial Rd
Pharmacy and photo processing at reasonable prices. Great make-up department.
1201 W. 12th AVE. (Airbnb's map is incorrect)
Newman Regional Health
1201 W 12th Ave
1201 W. 12th AVE. (Airbnb's map is incorrect)
Newman Express Care
1301 W 15th Ave

Sightseeing

Home of William Allen White, who was a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, editor of The Emporia Gazette, and political adviser to presidents. He and his wife, Sallie, hosted five presidents in their home (now called Red Rocks) including Theodore Roosevelt. Their son, William Lindsay White, was a well-known radio broadcaster and later an editor of the Gazette. They connected with famous people like H. G. Wells and Albert Einstein. You're in good company when you visit Red Rocks. White was named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas People and is honored at the State Capitol in Topeka with a marble statue in the rotunda.
William Allen White Historic
927 Exchange St
Home of William Allen White, who was a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, editor of The Emporia Gazette, and political adviser to presidents. He and his wife, Sallie, hosted five presidents in their home (now called Red Rocks) including Theodore Roosevelt. Their son, William Lindsay White, was a well-known radio broadcaster and later an editor of the Gazette. They connected with famous people like H. G. Wells and Albert Einstein. You're in good company when you visit Red Rocks. White was named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas People and is honored at the State Capitol in Topeka with a marble statue in the rotunda.
"...the oldest courthouse in the Midwest still in daily use. Completed in 1873...built from native limestone that was quarried and hand-cut in the Flint Hills. The limestone blocks were then brought to the Courthouse by horse-drawn wagons; some stones weighed nearly seven tons. Over 140 years later, the Courthouse is unmatched in durability and design, and remains a living tribute to its builders and the Flint Hills pioneers. Highlights include a three-story black walnut spiral staircase, a working courtroom with embossed tin ceiling, jury room and judge’s chamber, and the unique solidly built jail with steel door." Source—Chase County Chamber of Commerce
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Chase County Courthouse
300 Pearl St
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"...the oldest courthouse in the Midwest still in daily use. Completed in 1873...built from native limestone that was quarried and hand-cut in the Flint Hills. The limestone blocks were then brought to the Courthouse by horse-drawn wagons; some stones weighed nearly seven tons. Over 140 years later, the Courthouse is unmatched in durability and design, and remains a living tribute to its builders and the Flint Hills pioneers. Highlights include a three-story black walnut spiral staircase, a working courtroom with embossed tin ceiling, jury room and judge’s chamber, and the unique solidly built jail with steel door." Source—Chase County Chamber of Commerce
The Historic Rogler Ranch with a 100-year-old barn now hosts all kinds of historical and social events. The original one-room pioneer cabin still stands across the drive from the house.
Pioneer Bluffs
695 KS-177 Scenic
The Historic Rogler Ranch with a 100-year-old barn now hosts all kinds of historical and social events. The original one-room pioneer cabin still stands across the drive from the house.
Historical Statue at Council Grove crossroads.
Madonna of the Trail
11 W Main St
Historical Statue at Council Grove crossroads.
Two block away, I walk here almost daily. It's a gorgeous little lake on the ESU campus. Visitors welcome.
Wooster Lake
Two block away, I walk here almost daily. It's a gorgeous little lake on the ESU campus. Visitors welcome.

Local Shopping

I support local businesses and find everything I need without using the big chain stores.
The best locally owned department/hardware store with everything from saddles, housewares, sporting goods, home improvement, western clothing, an entire wall of jeans, boots, garden supply, gifts and more. It's an entertainment adventure just to see their wide variety of inventory and the most helpful staff around.
Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply
2611 U.S. 50
The best locally owned department/hardware store with everything from saddles, housewares, sporting goods, home improvement, western clothing, an entire wall of jeans, boots, garden supply, gifts and more. It's an entertainment adventure just to see their wide variety of inventory and the most helpful staff around.
Bicycles, skate boards and all kinds of cool gear.
High Gear Cyclery, Inc.
520 Commercial St
Bicycles, skate boards and all kinds of cool gear.
Very interesting and wide variety of bicycles. They have a community ride on Tuesday evenings. Great people and service.
Eclectic Bikes
823 Commercial St
Very interesting and wide variety of bicycles. They have a community ride on Tuesday evenings. Great people and service.
Bicycles to quality clothing, all very interesting.
Gravel City Adventure & Supply Co.
716 Commercial St
Bicycles to quality clothing, all very interesting.
Lots of great antiques and collectibles. Allow lots of time to browse.
Poehler Mercantile Antique Mall
301 Commercial St
Lots of great antiques and collectibles. Allow lots of time to browse.
Craft & hobby shop, beads, findings, and lots of creative project ideas. If you need help they have great solutions and lots of ideas.
Plum Bazaar
615 Commercial St
Craft & hobby shop, beads, findings, and lots of creative project ideas. If you need help they have great solutions and lots of ideas.
Resale Shop—large and well organized, lots of vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles. Right next door to Hays House.
Rerun Consignments & Antique Mall
108 W Main St
Resale Shop—large and well organized, lots of vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles. Right next door to Hays House.
One of the best selections of Craft Beers in Emporia.
Old Rum's Liquor
906 E 12th Ave
One of the best selections of Craft Beers in Emporia.
Small but ask because they have large backroom storage.
King Liquor Store
318 E 6th Ave
Small but ask because they have large backroom storage.
One of the best wine selections in Emporia.
Liquor Locker
2716 W 12th Ave
One of the best wine selections in Emporia.
Great gourmet shop with signature condiments, cool gift ideas and local winery. I'm not a big wine drinker, but friends say it's fairly sweet wine.
Twin Rivers Winery and Gourmet Shoppe
627 Commercial St
Great gourmet shop with signature condiments, cool gift ideas and local winery. I'm not a big wine drinker, but friends say it's fairly sweet wine.
Thrift Store with the best selection and best organized in Emporia
Goodwill Industries of Kansas
2200 E 12th Ave
Thrift Store with the best selection and best organized in Emporia
Thrifty collectibles and antiques.
Mikes' Attic LLC
623 Commercial St
Thrifty collectibles and antiques.
Not the best Emporia Thrift Store, but I sometimes find something good there.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
520 Constitution St
Not the best Emporia Thrift Store, but I sometimes find something good there.
2705 West Highway 50, Emporia Thrift Store with mostly furniture, decor, collectibles and some tools. NO clothing.
Family Flea Market
2705 West Highway 50, Emporia Thrift Store with mostly furniture, decor, collectibles and some tools. NO clothing.
Wonderful Gourmet Cheeses and Meats. Say hi to my friend Becky!
Vault Meats & Cheeses
509 Commercial St
Wonderful Gourmet Cheeses and Meats. Say hi to my friend Becky!
Stop in and learn about local shopping, events, venues and much more.
Emporia Main Street
727 Commercial St
Stop in and learn about local shopping, events, venues and much more.
Best Dollar Store in Emporia. Well organized and easy to shop.
Dollar Tree
2200 Industrial Rd
Best Dollar Store in Emporia. Well organized and easy to shop.
B&B Movie theater and great stores include, JCPenney, Buckle, Glik's, Maurice's, Shoe Sensation, Claire's, Hibbett Sports, GNC, Bath & Body Works, and more. Nicely carpeted and comfortable public areas with electric plug-ins on cushioned seats.
Flinthills Mall
1632 Industrial Rd
B&B Movie theater and great stores include, JCPenney, Buckle, Glik's, Maurice's, Shoe Sensation, Claire's, Hibbett Sports, GNC, Bath & Body Works, and more. Nicely carpeted and comfortable public areas with electric plug-ins on cushioned seats.

Arts & Culture

Great gift shop and gallery, plus they offer cool classes and other events.
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Emporia Arts Center
815 Commercial St
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Great gift shop and gallery, plus they offer cool classes and other events.
(Moved to 711 Commercial Street, right next to Casa Ramos.) Great displays, both permanent and special, Great model train display!
Lyon County History Center
711 Commercial St
(Moved to 711 Commercial Street, right next to Casa Ramos.) Great displays, both permanent and special, Great model train display!
Also a venue for many community events. PLUS you can get copies made from files on your handheld device for .15/pp. Cheaper than most copy shops.
Emporia Public Library
110 E 6th Ave
Also a venue for many community events. PLUS you can get copies made from files on your handheld device for .15/pp. Cheaper than most copy shops.
Great little museum on ESU campus. Also includes the Fallen Educators Memorial and the one-room stone schoolhouse.
The National Teachers Hall of Fame
1701 Morse Rd
Great little museum on ESU campus. Also includes the Fallen Educators Memorial and the one-room stone schoolhouse.
Lots of interesting collections displayed at various times, great speakers. Drop in and ask for more information.
William Allen White Library
1 Kellogg Circle
Lots of interesting collections displayed at various times, great speakers. Drop in and ask for more information.
Norman Eppink Art Gallery and the Carl Bruder Theater. Check for art shows and scheduled plays. The ESU theater department is great and has won many awards.
King Hall
Market Street
Norman Eppink Art Gallery and the Carl Bruder Theater. Check for art shows and scheduled plays. The ESU theater department is great and has won many awards.
ESU's excellent music department has outstanding performances, not just students, but extremely talented musicians from all over the world. Check the ESU website for concert schedules.
Beach Music Hall
Market Street
ESU's excellent music department has outstanding performances, not just students, but extremely talented musicians from all over the world. Check the ESU website for concert schedules.
ESU's excellent science department has a super museum inside Cram Science Hall. Open to the public. Also, check out the schedule of the Peterson Planetarium, who invites the public to weekly astronomy events.
Johnston Geology Museum
1320 Merchant St
ESU's excellent science department has a super museum inside Cram Science Hall. Open to the public. Also, check out the schedule of the Peterson Planetarium, who invites the public to weekly astronomy events.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators and One Room Stone Schoolhouse.
One Room School House Memorial
18th Avenue
National Memorial to Fallen Educators and One Room Stone Schoolhouse.
Great little place for the whole family to create art and find out what's going on in the area arts and music scene.
Kansas Free for Arts (KFA)
7 E 7th Ave
Great little place for the whole family to create art and find out what's going on in the area arts and music scene.
Great place! I can't say enough! The partnership between ESU and Emporia is outstanding and we work together to make this a great place to live, work and go to school. It's not uncommon for students end up stay on after they graduation.
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Emporia State University
1 Kellogg Cir
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Great place! I can't say enough! The partnership between ESU and Emporia is outstanding and we work together to make this a great place to live, work and go to school. It's not uncommon for students end up stay on after they graduation.
One of the best! My daughter graduated with honors from their welding program, also considered one of the best in the central USA.
Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W 18th Ave
One of the best! My daughter graduated with honors from their welding program, also considered one of the best in the central USA.
Local Artist Co-op sells great creations of all types. Great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. PLUS every Friday night they have local music performances and jams.
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Prairie Pastimes
220 1\2 Broadway St
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Local Artist Co-op sells great creations of all types. Great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. PLUS every Friday night they have local music performances and jams.