Attractions
Emporia State University Theatre Department
Going strong for over a hundred years, Emporia State University Theatre has one of the oldest and strongest theatre programs in the country. Shows are year-round.
Eppink & Gilson Art Galleries
View works from students, faculty and nationally known regional artists at the Eppink & Gilson art galleries on the Emporia State campus. These free galleries are open when classes are… Read more
ESU Campus Bike Trails
Located just north of the Emporia State University recreation center, this trail has some challenging turns, climbs, and terrain changes. You will ride up, over, and around logs, camel backs, and slabs… Read more
Flint Hills Lanes
Enjoy an afternoon or evening of fun with family and friends at Flint Hills Lanes. They offer 24 lanes of bowling with easy automatic scoring. Book a party, join a… Read more
Flint Hills National Scenic Byway
Running from Council Grove to Cassoday, this Byway offers incredible views of the native grasses and flowers of the tallgrass prairie – one of the last remaining such landscapes left… Read more
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
This wildlife refuge lies in the broad, flat Neosho River Valley, a native tallgrass prairie region with natural scenic beauty. 18,463 acres of habitats are managed to provide food and… Read more
Flint Hills Nature Trail
The Flint Hills Nature Trail stretches for 117 miles across east-central Kansas and crosses the beautiful Flint Hills. Following the general route of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, the… Read more
Flint Hills Quilt Trail
Tour the rural community on the Flint Hills Quilt Trail and see traditional stars and various quilt patterns displayed on barns, homes, sheds and buildings throughout the Flint Hills. Visit… Read more
Flint Hills Technical College
Flint Hills Technical College offers meeting venues as well a 9-Hole disc golf course. Meetings Nestled between I-335 and I-35 on the edge of Emporia, FHTC is a convenient location… Read more
Fremont Park
Kids can view a Santa Fe train engine and caboose or take in a concert by the Emporia Municipal band at historic Fremont Park
Hammond Park
This lush green park across the street from Emporia State University has a playground, tennis courts, shelters, and a 9-hole disc golf course designed by Eric McCabe. Hammond is one… Read more
Hornet Hills
Located at Emporia State University, the alma mater of Dynamic Discs founder, Jeremy Rusco. This 9-hole course sits on the east side of campus in Wilson Park. The course is… Read more
Howe House & Welsh Farmstead
Built in 1867 by a Welsh immigrant stone-mason, this historic limestone home is one of the oldest in Emporia, and features original architecture and furnishings. Info and tours by appointment.
Iconic Cycling Routes
If you’re looking for cycling routes through the Flint Hills, Gravel City Adventure & Supply has scouted, mapped, and rated the best! Routes are sorted by difficulty level, from beginner… Read more
Johnston Geology Museum
See a western Kansas Cretaceous mosasaur, a giant ground sloth, a mastodon tusk plus other displays in the ESU Geology Museum. The museum contains geological specimens predominantly from Kansas. Included… Read more
Jones Aquatic Center
Splash down the water slides, relax on lazy river and play in the zero-depth entry pool. Open daily Memorial Day to mid-August. The outdoor pool and slides can be rented… Read more
Jones Park
This 70 acre park located in Northwest Emporia offers some of the best disc golf in the area, as well as plenty of room to walk or run, two fishing… Read more
Jones Park, Olpe
Located 13 minutes south of Emporia in the community of Olpe. This is an interesting 9-hole disc golf course in a small town park with natural tee pads and a… Read more
Kanza View Park, Council Grove
Located in the community of Council Grove, 45 minutes northwest of Emporia. The Kanza View disc golf course is alongside Council Grove Lake with views of the water. The course… Read more
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