Attractions
Schmidt Museum of Natural History
The Schmidt Museum of Natural History contains a comprehensive collection of approximately 600 taxidermy mounts of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from Kansas. A research collection of more than 2,500… Read more
Sertoma Miniature Train & Soden’s Grove Park
The Sertoma miniature train is a favorite of children young and old. Located in Soden’s Grove Park on South Highway 99 at the Cottonwood River, the train operates from June… Read more
Southwest Santa Fe Skateboard Park
The Southwest Santa Fe Skateboard Park is a free, unsupervised park open to skateboarders and in-line skaters. This hybrid park features rails, transitions and quarterpipe.
Sweet Granada Chocolate Cafe
The Sweet Granada is a specialty sweets shop featuring handmade chocolates, as well as other confections and gifts. At the heart of the Arts and Entertainment district and next to… Read more
Swope Park, Cottonwood Falls
Just 30 minutes west of Emporia, Swope Park is located in the town of Cottonwood Falls. The park features a unique disc golf course that should be on your bucket… Read more
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
The 10,894 acre Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve protects a nationally significant remnant of the once vast Tallgrass prairie and its cultural resources. Less than 4% of the 400,000 acres of… Read more
The Axe Shedd
If your aim is to carve a slice of fun out of your day then head over to The Axe Shedd. They have 6 axe throwing lanes, corn hole, a… Read more
The Orchard
The Orchard is a fruit farm & mini golf course front located just 6 miles north of Emporia, KS on Hwy 99. The Orchard is a fun stop for families –… Read more
Trolley House Distillery
Trolley House Distillery is one of only a handful of microdistilleries in the state of Kansas. Come and enjoy a drink in their tasting room, seasonal cocktails, and purchase a… Read more
Trox Gallery and Gifts
Spruce up your home or find a fun gift at Trox! Visitors will find eclectic and affordable items from local artists including graphic prints, photography, blown glass, fiber art, ceramics,… Read more
Veterans Monuments
In addition to the All Veterans Memorial, Emporia has four other smaller monuments around the city to honor our Veterans: Civil War Veterans Monument Fremont Park, 4th Ave & Union… Read more
William Allen White House State Historic Site (Red Rocks)
The home of famed newspaper publisher, William Allen White, is known as Red Rocks. Enjoy “Saturdays at the Site,” a series of free programs organized by the William Allen White… Read more
Wooster Lake
Enjoy a picnic or a quiet afternoon on the lawns around this picturesque lake. Between the Memorial Union and Welch Stadium, this lake is at the center of many campus… Read more
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