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Magically Melt Away Worries, Cares, and Stress

Possibly one of the most blissful experiences to be had in our beautiful Flint Hills is a jeeping expedition. You’ll find that worries and cares and stress seem to magically…

Find Your Winter Spirit in Emporia

Even in the bone-chilling cold of a Kansas winter, you can warm your soul and discover the many spirits of Emporia. Spirits, you say? Why, yes–spirits of the sipping kind,…

Exploring Indoor Spaces

Right now is the perfect time to put your New Year’s travel resolutions into action. You might not be up for outside activities in the dead of winter, but how…

Emporia, Kansas: The Disc Golf Destination

A month ago, the annual Dynamic Discs Open disc golf tournament was held in Emporia. As one of the largest disc golf events in the world, we were interested in…

Emporia, KS is the Future of Travel

National Travel and Tourism Week 2022 (May 1-7) spotlights the dynamic, innovative future of the U.S. travel industry. This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than…

Six Reasons to Visit a Small City

Many people wouldn’t think to visit a small city when planning a vacation. Oftentimes, all the wonderful aspects that small cities have to offer are overlooked because travelers are more…

A Jeeping Guide: The Flint Hills Surrounding Emporia

Emporia is known for its gravel cycling and disc golf, but do you know what is growing in popularity? Jeeping. Since the Flint Hills are located mostly west of Emporia…

The 2021 All Veterans Tribute Student Essay Contest Winners Are…

235 students in participating area schools submitted essays for this year’s All Veterans Tribute Student Essay Contest organized by Visit Emporia. The contest was held virtually for the second year…

Emporia Prepares to Honor Hometown Hero Killed in Action in 1943

The public is invited and encouraged to participate in honoring Private First Class (Pfc.) Glenn White who will be reunited with his family and returned to his hometown of Emporia,…

The Scoop on Halfway to Everywhere!

We’ve got the scoop on who’s playing when and where at the Halfway to Everywhere (H2E) music and arts festival this weekend! The event is Saturday, September 4, from noon…