Top things to do
In Emporia, you'll find a patriotic city full of small town charm, great food, unique local shops, many free activities for families, and plenty of outdoor fun!
Jeep Routes
Explore the Flint Hills in your Jeep or SUV with self-guided routes designed by local enthusiasts…
Read More >Downtown Emporia
Commercial Street in Downtown Emporia is the bustling heart of the city, home to an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants…
Read More >Kid Approved
Don’t take our word for it… Kristen, founder of Midwest Travel Mama blog, recently visited Emporia.…
Read More >Disc Golf
Emporia is home to a national disc golf retailer, professional courses, championship events, and more disc golf baskets…
Read More >Cycling
Ride the Flint Hills Gravel City Emporia, Kansas is home to an avid cycling community…
Read More >The Flint Hills
Voted one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas, the Flint Hills are a special, magical…
Read More >Dining
Our locals cook up awesome BBQ, pizza, Latino cuisine, burgers, phillys, chocolates and everything in between.
Read More >Shopping
Discover unique local shops selling antiques, home decor, gifts, jewelry, sporting goods, outdoor supplies, western wear…
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Upcoming Events
Memory Café
Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative…
Read More >Summer Reading Kickoff
Discover a world in color through our summer reading program! Sign up on Beanstack (bit.ly/EPLbeanstack)…
Read More >Life Time Unbound Gravel
Join us in Emporia, Kansas for the World’s Premier Gravel Cycling Event!
Read More >Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Come carb load with us for the Unbound Gravel. Open to everyone in the community…
Read More >Emporia Energy Softball Tournament
Emporia Energy is excited to host its second annual softball tournament. This is a one…
Read More >Emporia Sertoma Club 100th Birthday Celebration
The Emporia Sertoma Club turned 100 years old in January. To celebrate, we are having…
Read More >Good Way Gardens Concert at the Howe House
Announcing Good Way Gardens’ third season of the Good Way Sunday Concert Series!All events are…
Read More >Group Lunch
Group Lunch takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Each month get matched with…
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