Emporia is a small city with a big heart nestled in the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills. We want to share with you all the things that make our corner of the world spe-cial. Look for all things “Made in Emporia” throughout the Guide. Welcome to our city!

RecReation Kid friendly favorites ...................................................8 Active Things to Do ......................................................9 Made in Emporia: Home Grown Sports ................10 Parks ............................................................................... 11

cultuRe Reality TV shows visit Emporia .................................6 Art, Music, Theatre & Museums ...............................14 Made in Emporia: Veterans Day ..............................16

HistoRy Our Past, Historic Homes and Sites .......................18 Made in Emporia: Author William A. White ........19

sHopping Locally made products ............................................. 20 Plan a shopping trip .................................................. 22

WHeRe to eat Unique Local Dining.............32 Chain Restaurants .................35

tHe Flint Hills Outdoor Things to Do ..............36 Tour the Flint Hills .....................38 Neighboring Communities ....39

otHeR HelpFul inFoCommunity Services ..................50Maps ................................................26Lodging .........................................28 Event Venues ..............................30 Coupons ....................................48

This guide is designed and printed in Emporia, Kansas!Concept and Design by IM Design Group • 620-343-3909 • imdesigngroup.com Printed by Chester Press, Inc.* • 620-342-8792 • chesterpressinc.com Photos: Clint Bowyer by Jared C. Tilton, Council Grove by Harold Gaston, disc golfers by Phil Edwardson, prairie fire by Larry Schwarm. All other images © IM Design Group, 2012.

DisclaimerThe Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, a Not for Profit 501 © (6) association, and the Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau, a tax supported government entity, provides this information as a service for Emporia. We have made every effort to make sure that the information is accurate and current. However, we cannot and do not warrant that the information furnished to us is correct nor completely without errors. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including a photocopy, recording, or any information retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and the Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau. COPYRIGHT© 2012 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau.

*chamber Members throughout are denoted with an asterisk.

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Average student-to-professor ratio of 16:1. An AACSB accredited School of Business, a designation held by less than five percent of universities world-wide. A College of Liberal Arts & Sciences producing graduates successful around the world. A teacher education program ranked top four in the nation.

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Made in Emporia• REALiTy TV •

In 2013, not one, but THREE Emporia businesses were featured on reality shows. Visit historic Downtown Emporia to discover what our locals (and now national TV audiences) love!

Bobby D’s BBQ* - Featured on “Pit Masters”607 Merchant St • bobbydsbbq.com • 620-342-1990 • see ad page 32Slow smoked meat and cheesy potatoes are a house specialty!

Mulready’s Pub - Featured on “Bar Hunters”717 Commercial • 620-208-BEER • mulreadys.comSpecializing in craft beer (over 65 to choose from), fine scotch, and bloody mary’s.

MR Sisters Sweets - Feautured on “Cupcake Wars”620-803-8005Custom cakes and baked goods made to order for any event.

Other News Makers• The City of Emporia made national headlines in 2013 by winning

the title of “Best Tasting Water in the World.” Stop into Radius Brewing Company (see page 34) for craft beer brewed with the best water on the planet.

• Emporia’s epic Dirty Kanza 200 and Glass Blown Open sporting events are also getting national noteriety. See page 10 for more.

• In 2013, Twinkies almost left the world for good. However, they are back in production right here in Emporia. See page 20.

National Spotlight

Kid Friendly Favorites GO TO THE ZOO! David Traylor Zoo of Emporia* 75 Soden Rd, 620-341-4365, emporiazoo.org See an American Badger, lemurs, prairie dogs, mountain lion, birds, lush botanicals, water features and more. Open daily 10 am to 4:30 pm. Extended hours Memorial Day thru Labor Day. (FREE)

TAKE A MiNiATURE TRAiN RiDE Soden’s Grove Park S Commercial at River, 620-341-4360 emporiasertoma.org Next door to the zoo, the Sertoma miniature train circulates through Soden’s Grove Park. Hop aboard Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings or Thursday mornings, May though September. (50 CENTS)

HiT THE NEWEST PLAyGROUND Peter Pan Park S Congress & S West Sts Kids will love the new playground at this historic park. Also features a fishing pond, amphitheater, disc golf course, horse shoes, tennis courts, ball diamonds, White Memorial & war monument. Shelters, grills, and restrooms available. (FREE)

ViSiT THE CAMPUS MUSEUMS Schmidt Museum of Natural History 1200 Commercial St, ESU Science Hall Room 43 620-341-5311 • 8 am-5 pm, M-F when classes are in session 600 taxidermy mounts of birds, mammals, reptiles, & fish. (FREE)

Johnston Geology Museum 1200 Commercial St, ESU Science Hall Room 106 620-341-5330 • 8 am-5 pm, M-F when classes are in session Geology specimens, fossils, early stone Native American artifacts, mastodon tusks, and a mosasaur skeleton. (FREE)

Active Things to Do SWiMMiNG Jones Aquatic Center 4202 W 18th Ave, 620-340-6400, emporiarec.org Water slides, lazy river, zero-depth entry, Open daily Memorial Day to mid-August.

BOWLiNG Flint Hills Lanes* 1519 W 6th Ave, 620-343-2695

SKATiNG & SKATEBOARDiNG Rollers Skating Rink 701 Graham, 620-342-3322

Southwest Santa Fe Skateboard Park South Ave & West St

GOLF Emporia Municipal Golf Course 1133 S Hwy 99, 620-343-5610 Grass greens, 18-hole, pro-shop with meeting room, driving range. Club and cart rental. Tee times suggested for weekends and holidays. Open daily at 7 am 6 miles south of Emporia.

GO CARTS, MiNi GOLF, & BATTiNG CAGES Emporia Family Fun Center 1004 E 12th Ave, 620-343-2438 Open March through November, 10 am–9 pm.

DiSC GOLF Jones Park South of 24th Ave between Prairie & Lincoln Sts

Peter Pan Park S Congress & S West Sts

Reading City Park 613 First st

iNDOOR SPORTS Lee Beran Recreation Center* 313 W 4th Ave, 620-340-6300, emporiarec.org Indoor pool, fitness room, track, full gym, handball, and exercise classes.

HiKiNG & BiKiNG TRAiLS Camp Alexander 1785 Rd P5, 620-342-1386, campalexander.org Open daily to the public, 3 miles East of Emporia on old US Hwy 50.

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THE DiRTy KANZA 200 May 31, 2014, dirtykanza200.comWhat is it? A grueling, 18 hour, 200 mile bike race though the Flint Hills! Named one of the top endurance races in the world by Velo Magazine, 1000 cyclists from across the nation and a few foreign countries descend on Emporia for this event. Bike riders endure blistering sun, steep hills and rough trails. Only the toughest will finish. Watch the riders take off, follow along at the checkpoints, and don’t miss the huge finish line party in downtown Emporia.

THE GLASS BLOWN OPENAnnually in May, dynamicdiscs.comWhat is it? One of disc golf’s biggest national tournaments! The event was started by Emporians Eric McCabe and Gabe Werly in

2003, and is now a PDGA sanctioned A-tier event. Over 400 disc golfers compete on local courses, and winners receive glass blown trophies. The 3-day tournament kicks off with a

downtown block party.

VETERAN CiTy ROLLERSveterancityrollers.wix.com for schedulesA group of Emporia ladies who love to skate started the Veteran City Roller Derby Team in 2012. Go watch a

bout; a portion of the proceeds support local charities.

Made in Emporia• HOME GROWN SPORTS •

ParksEmporia has 18 neighborhood parks. See the map on page 26 for locations, or visit emporia-kansas.gov to reserve a park and get detailed information.

OUR FAVORiTES For a peaceful walk, visit C of E Park (map C6), and get a stunning view of the Tudor Gothic style architecture of the former College of Emporia.

Take the kids to Peter Pan Park (map E7), which has a new playground, pond, horseshoes, top-notch disc golf course, civil war monument, and memorial of William Allen White. Kids can view a Santa Fe Train and caboose at historic Fremont Park (map E8).

Jones Park (map A6) has over 70 acres to explore, and is well known for its disc golf course. Jones Park has a playground, horseshoes, and pond. Hammond Park (map B8) offers tennis and basketball courts.

Don’t miss Soden’s Grove Park (map F8), nestled along the Cottonwood River. The west side of the park includes a baseball field, David Traylor Zoo, and the Sertoma miniature train. On the east side across Commercial Street, is the All Veterans Memorial. Fishing is allowed at the stone bridge over the river.

TRAVELiNG WiTH A PET?Visit Buck Fund Dog Park (map A4). Meet some new friends and give Fido room to run off-leash in secure play areas.

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Dirty Kansas 200 Finish Line Party

Did you know...HiGH SCHOOL SPORTS Emporia hosts many High School state championship tourmaments.

ESU Hornet Sports Visit esuhornets.com for schedules & tickets Emporia State University is home of the Hornets! Get ready to tailgate and cheer on the 2012 Kanza Bowl Football Champions at Welch Stadium, catch a basketball game at White Audi-torium, or baseball at Trusler Sports complex.

ESU Homecoming Celebration Annually in October • emporia.edu/alumni

NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer (#15) is a native Emporian! Clint says “Emporia is a great place to call home,” and regularly gives back to his community.

AKA The Sports Fan* 524 Commercial St • 620-341-9934 • aka.logomall.com

Amanda’s Bakery & Café* 702 Commercial St • 620-340-0620 • Tues-Fri 7-3 & Sat 9-2

Bath Expressions by Burnap* 722 Commercial St • 620-342-2645

burnapbros@sbcglobal.net

Commercial Street Diner* 614 Commercial St • 620-343-9866

Voted best breakfast in the Flint Hills! 3 years running!

Complete Works* 610 Commercial St • 620-342-2948

Custom engraving, gifts, awards & trophies

Designs by Sharon Florist 703 Commercial St • 620-342-6868

designsbysharonflorist.com

Emporia Farmers Market* May-Oct at Merchant & 7th Ave • Nov-April, Indoor Market

Calendar at emporiafarmersmarket.org

Junque Drawer Emporium*624 Commercial • 620-208-9999

Amazing emporium of eclectic jewelry & giftsJunquedrawerstudio.com

Navrat’s Office Products* 728 Mechanic St • 620-342-2092 • navrats.comApparel, embroidery, printing & specialty ad

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt* 1114 Commercial • 620-208-5323

Monday-Saturday 12-10 • Sunday 12-9

Studio 11 Boutique 606 Commercial • 620-343-3011

Studio11boutique.com

THEATRE & LiVE MUSiC The Granada Theatre*807 Commercial St, 620-342-3342 emporiagranada.comThe Granada Theatre hosts movies, plays, live music, weddings, meetings, and parties.

Community Theatre of Emporia* PO Box 962, 620-341-9283, cteks.com Plays & musicals produced 3-4 times a year.

Emporia State University Theatre* 1200 Commercial St, 620-341-6378, emporia.edu/theatre Performances year-round, enjoys a nationally-known reputation.

Emporia State University Music Department* 1200 Commercial St, 620-341-6378, emporia.edu/theatre Symphony orchestra, community chorus and more.

Emporia Municipal Band Free summer concerts in a Norman Rockwell setting at Fremont Park.

UNiQUE MUSEUMSNational Teachers Hall of Fame*1200 Commercial St, ESU Visser Hall, 620-341-5660, ntnf.orgFounded in 1989 as a tribute to our nation’s most important profession – teaching. Five teachers inducted yearly, and portraits of all inductees on display Monday through Friday.

Fallen Educator Memorial 1200 Commercial St, ESU campus, next to One Room School Museum Coming in June 2014, this memorial will commemorate educators who lost their lives while working with students.

Cookie Jar Heaven 121 Mechanic St, 620-343-3317, by appointment A collection of over 2,050 cookie jars in an array of images along with a display of over 300 buttonhooks. Call for tour.

GALLERiESEmporia Arts Center* 815 Commercial St, 620-343-6473 emporiaksarts.org Emporia Arts Center features fine art exhibits with purchases encouraged. Performances and art classes for all ages. Tuesday–Friday 10 am–6 pm & Saturday 10 am–3 pm.

Eppink & Gilson Art Galleries 1200 Commercial St, ESU King Hall View student and faculty work from 8 am-5 pm, when classes are in session.

MURALS & SCULPTURES “Just a Taste” Bronze Sculpture 110 E 6th Ave, in front of the Library

“Day and Night Jazz” Mural by Josh Finley 700 block of Merchant St, on the back wall of Flint Hills Music

“Our Flag Was Still There” Mural by Marilyn Dailey 11th Ave & Commercial St

“Spring in the Flint Hills” Mural by Stan Herd & Louis Copt 6th Ave and Merchant St

Emporia State University* 1200 Commercial St See sculptures of our mascot, Corky the Hornet,

fountain and sunken garden in front of Plumb Hall, and abstract sculpture near White Library.

Prairie Passage Lyon Co. Fairgrounds, W US Hwy 50 & Industrial Rd

Walk among these chiseled pylons reflective of Emporia’s past. Pylons range from 10 to 15 feet and weigh 5 to 9 tons.

Annual Culture EventsSt. David’s Day Concert - March, 620-343-9434St. Patty’s Day Parade - March, 620-343-7031The Taste - April, 620-340-6430 Cinco de Mayo - May, 344-5430National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction - June, 620-341-5660Municipal Band Concerts - June and July, 620-342-4553Brown Bag Concerts - June and July, 620-340-6464Fiesta - September, 620-342-5293Oktoberfest - October, 620-342-3342 Christmas Parade - December, 620-342-1600

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Annual Veterans EventsAll Veterans Tribute Celebration - Nov, 620-342-1803 • Parade, talent show, art exhibit, Quilts of Valor, Freedom Fest Run/Ride, check visitemporia.com for full schedules

Emporia is the Official Founding City of Veteran’s Day! Emporia celebrated the first Veterans Day in 1953, just before congress made it a National Holiday in 1954. The idea came from Emporian Alvin J. King, who suggested the renaming of Armistice Day. Emporia Congressman Ed Rees and president Dwight D. Eisenhower, also of Kansas, took the final steps to create this reverent holiday.

For over 65 years, Emporia has paid special homage to all Veterans. Our Veterans Tribute Celebration in November culminates with a parade and memorial service. In 2011, Emporia was honored to be a top 6 finalist in Rand McNally’s “Most Patriotic City” contest.

VETERANS MONUMENTS All Veterans Memorial 933 S Commercial St, 620-342-1803 or 800-279-3730 Features a World War II M-4A6 Sherman army tank, Vietnam Veteran Memorial with Huey Helicopter, USS Oliver Hazard Perry anchor, and Purple Heart Memorial. Daylight to 11 pm.

Civil War Veterans Monument Fremont Park, 4th Ave & Union St

Civil War Veterans Monument Maplewood & Memorial Lawn Cemeteries 2000 Prairie St

Mexican-American World War II Veterans Memorial St. Catherine’s Church, 205 S Lawrence St

Spanish-American War Memorial Peter Pan Park, S Neosho St & Kansas Ave

Made in Emporia• VETERANS DAy •

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Our StoryDescribed as “the loveliest site in the world for a town,” Emporia was founded by five men from Lawrence in 1857, when Kansas was still a territory battling over slavery. The town charter prohibited gambling and the sale of liquor, making Emporia the first prohibition town in the world, 61 years before National Prohibition. Touting a squeaky clean image and free-state values, Emporia sprang up quickly. By the 1880s, Emporia had established a teacher’s college and was a thriving railroad and ranching hub. Several of our intact downtown buildings date to this time period.

Historic Downtown Emporia 300-1200 block of Commercial St Recently designated as a Historic District, downtown Emporia is the place to go for local nightlife, cuisine, coffee, antiques and boutiques. Many architectural features of our historic buildings have been retained or are in the process of restoration.

Lyon County Historical Museum* 118 E 6th Ave, 620-340-6310, lyoncountyhistoricalsociety.org This former Carnegie library houses over 150,000 artifacts, as well as a model train exhibit and gift shop with Kansas and local items. Open Tuesday thru Saturday.

Lyon County Research Center & Archives* 225 E 6th Ave, 620-340-6320, osprey.net/~lycoarciv Explore Lyon County history or genealogy. Research assistants available. Open Tuesday thru Friday.

WiLLiAM ALLEN WHiTE & THE EMPORiA GAZETTE Known as the “Sage of Emporia,” legendary author William Allen White (1868-1944) created a newspaper that brought Emporia national attention. With White’s fiery political essays, The Emporia Gazette set the standard for journalistic excellence in the 20th century. White was voted as one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Famous People (8wonders.org).

The Emporia Gazette & Museum* 517 Merchant St, 620-342-4800, emporiagazette.com Purchased in 1895 by William Allen White and still operated by the 4th generation of the White family. A small museum houses old newspaper equipment.

William Allen White Bust & Memorial SE of lake at S Rural St & Randolph Ave Bust of WAW dedicated in 1950 by President Herbert Hoover. Includes White’s moving essay “Mary White” in remembrance of his daughter who was killed in a horseback riding accident.

William Lindsay White Memorial 6th Ave & Merchant St, next to The Gazette Memorial park Bust of William L. White (1900-1973), son of William A. White and also an author, with selections of writings by the two men.

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Made in Emporia• WORLD CLASS AUTHORS •

Annual History EventsVintage Baseball Games at Howe House - September, 620-340-6314Downtown Haunted Tours - October, 620-340-6430Sundays on the Porch at WAW House - June and Sept, 620-342-2800

President Herbert Hoover (left) with William Allen White in Emporia

Howe House & Welsh Farmstead315 E Logan Ave, 620-340-6314lyoncountyhistoricalsociety.orgBuilt 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.

Historic HomesWilliam A. White House St. Historic Site 927 Exchange St, 620-342-2800The historic White residence is known for its famous guests including six U.S. Presidents. Furnishings and memorabilia portray the world travels and writings of White and his son, William Lindsay (1900-1973), both nationally prominent writers and journalists. Thurs-Sat, 11 am-5 pm, Apr-Oct.

Many artists, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs have set up shop in Emporia. Go home with a unique, locally made gift!

SWEETS Sweet Granada Chocolate Cafe* 803 Commercial St, 620-342-9600 sweetgranada.com Featured in Food Network Magazine & Kansas Magazine. Specializing in fresh fudge and fine handmade chocolates.

Mr. Sisters Sweets 620-803-8005 Planning an event or meeting in Emporia? Call Mr. Sisters Sweets

for custom cupcakes and confections, as featured on Discovery Channel’s

“Cupcake Wars.”

Hostess TwinkiesTwinkies are back in production right

here in Emporia, the Hostess Flagship plant! Watch for

Twinkie Fest details this summer.

CRAFT BEER Radius Brewing Company 610 Merchant St, 620-208-HOPS, radiusbrewing.com Radius Brewing Company will not only feature its own local brews, but also a full menu with many locally-sourced ingredients.

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• PRODUCTS •

Made in Emporia AND THE FLiNT HiLLS

ART

Studio 11 Boutique 606 Commercial St, 620-343-3011, studio11boutique.com All things funky, junky, recycled, and handmade! 80 local artists selling jewelry, mosaics, clothing, furniture and reconditioned vintage pieces.

Emporia Arts Center Gift Shop* 815 Commercial St, 620-343-6473 emporiaksarts.org Blown glass, photography, paintings and prints by local artists.

Tallgrass Art & Frame 615 Commercial St, 620-342-2008 Flint Hills artists’ and photographers prints and framed art.

Prairie PastTimes 220 1/2 Broadway in Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6003 prairiepasttimes.com 20 minutes from Emporia via highway 50 and 177. This artist’s co-op features blown glass, metalwork, woodwork, quilts, music, pottery and more. All pieces are created by Flint Hills artists.

HONEy, CiDER, & LOCAL FARM FARE The Orchard 1128 Kansas 99, 620-343-8480 The Orchard grows a variety of fruit, plus local honey and cider

Emporia Farmer’s Market* 7th & Merchant (May-Oct) • 6th & Constitution (Nov-Apr) Fruits, veggies, eggs, baked goods, plants, seeds, crafts and more.

SPECiALTy SMOKED MEATS Fanestil’s 620-342-6354, fanestils.com Smoked turkey, harm, bacon, brats, summer sausage and more. Available at area grocery stores, or order online for full selection.

FURNiTURE C & J Woodworks 615 Graham (workshop), 620-342-2842 candjwoodworks.com Handcrafted, solid wood furniture in beautiful arts & crafts style, or made to order.

Annual Shopping EventsFlinthills Mall Sidewalk Sale - January & July, 620-342-4631Fabulous Finds on Hwy 99 -Yardsales- September, 620-340-6430 Great American Market - September, 620-340-6430Black Friday and Small Business Saturday - NovemberDowntown Midnight Madness - December and July, 620-340-6430

Persimmon Forge Metalwork, available at Prairie PastTimes

COWBOy UP Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply* 2611 W US Hwy 50, 620-342-5502 bluestemfarmandranch.com Where real cowboys and city folk shop in the spirit of the Flint Hills! Featuring a wall of 15,000 pairs of jeans, cowboy boots, and a variety of cowboy hats and chaps.

Jim’s Cowboy Shop 312 Commercial St, 620-342-4176 Western wear, cowboy boots and leather repair.

John Deere Prairie Land Partners* 1744 Rd F, 620-342-5000, prairielandpartners.com John Deere clothing and products, including a wall of toys for little ones who love tractors and trucks.

SHOP WiTH THE GiRLS Brown’s Shoe Fit* 603 Commercial St, 620-342-5871, brownsshoefitco.com

Junque Drawer Emporium* 624 Commercial St, 620-208-9999, junquedrawerstudio.comGifts, cards, jewelry and decor.

Little Red Rooster829 1/2 Commercial St, 620-412-9603 Purses, decor, costume jewelry, and handcrafted items.

Kari’s Diamonds & Bridal* 1015 Industrial, 620-342-3899 Custom & designer jewelry, gowns, bridal, jewelry & watch repair.

Flinthills Mall* 1632 Industrial Rd, 620-342-4631 Jewelry, clothing, accessories.

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Plan a shopping trip! Hit Commercial Street downtown for local specialty shops, or visit the northwest area along Industrial Road for brand name shopping.

GO ANTiQUiNG Poehler Mercantile Antique Mall 301 Commercial St, 620-341-9092 Also home to ESU Athletic Museum.

Dalton Gang Antique Mall 502 S Commercial St, 620-342-9217

Old Glory Antiques 1107-A Commercial St, 620-366-1111

GET CRAFTy Plum Bazaar 615 Commercial St, 620-342-6607 Hobbies, crafts and beads.

WiN A CHAMPiONSHiPHigh Gear Cyclery & E-Town Skateboards 520 Commercial St, 620-342-4977, ridehighgear.com Everything you need to ride to Dirty Kanza 200. Cycling sales and repair, plus skate boards, clothing, shoes, and Oakleys.

Dynamic Discs* 912 Commercial St, 620-208-3472, dynamicdiscs.com Gear up for Emporia’s national and world disc competitions!

REDECORATE Bath Expressions by Burnap*722 Commercial St, 620-342-2645Bath accessories, home accents and gifts.

Amish Woodworks* 2910 W Hwy 50 Suite D, 620-208-7433, amishwoodwork.com High quality Amish built products including indoor and outdoor furniture, swing sets, yard art, pictures, plaques, and more!

Studio 11 Boutique

Books Town Crier Bookstore* 716 Commercial St, 620-343-9649ESU Bookstore* 1200 Commercial, Memorial Union

Health Food Nature’s Paradise 1511 W 6th Ave, 620‑342‑3166

Home Forget Me Not Productions 509 Commercial St, 620-342-6800 Country décor, florals, & accents.

Hunting & Outdoor The Gun Den 708 Commercial St, 620-342-0711Hideaway Gun Shop 1154 S Hwy 99, 620‑481‑3174

Jewelry Stanley Jewelry* 619 Commercial St, 620-342-2932Riddles Jewelry* 1632 Industrial Rd, 341-9006

Mexican Goods Maria’s Mexican/American Imports 22 Commercial St, 620-343-2972 Mexican goods, music & figurines.Mi Rumba 124 Commercial St, 620-343-8800 Mexican goods, clothing, & household.

Music Flint Hills Music 715 Commercial St, 620-342-4553 Musical instruments, printed music, recording studio & PA rental.

Personalized items & Gifts Complete Works* 610 Commercial St, 620-342-2948 Awards, custom engraving and gifts.Navrat’s Office Products* 728 Mechanic St, 620-342-2092 Office & scrapbooking supplies, custom embroidery, monogramming.Nikki B’s Custom Embroidery 616 Commercial St, 620-342-7794 Custom embroidery, personalized items, ESU and K‑State licensed.Second Love Gift Store* 706 Commercial St, 620-342-1819 Gifts, collectibles, décor & handwork.

PartyRJ’s Cake, Candy, & Party Supply 1103 Commercial St, 620-342-7921 Wilton cake and candy supplies plus paper and party goods.

Pets L & L Pets* 621 Commercial St, 620-343-3398

Sportswear AKA The Sports Fan* 524 Commercial St, 620-341-9934 Collegiate wear & merchandise.Hibbett Sports 1632 Industrial Rd, 620-340-0414Mikes’s Sporting Goods* 507 Commercial, 620-343-6271

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Hotels & Motels1. America’s Best Inn & Suites, 3181 W US Hwy 50 .............................................. C32. Best Western Hospitality House*, 3021 W US Hwy 50 .................................. C33. Budget Host Inn, 1830 E US Hwy 50 ................................................................... D124. Candlewood Suites*, 2602 Candlewood Dr........................................................ A45. Comfort Inn*, 2836 W 18th Ave ............................................................................... B46. Days Inn, 3032 W US Hwy 50 ..................................................................................... C37. Econolodge, 2511 W 18th Ave .................................................................................. B48. Emporia Inn & Suites (La Quinta, Spring 2014), 2930 Eaglecrest Dr ...... B49. GuestHouse Inn & Conference Center*, 2700 W 18th Ave .......................... B410. Holiday Inn Express & Suites*, 3007 W 18th ..................................................... B311. Quality Inn & Suites, 2921 W 18th Ave ................................................................. B412. Knights Inn*, 3183 W US Hwy 50 ............................................................................ C313. Motel 6, 2630 W 18th Ave ........................................................................................... B414. Super 8*, 2913 W US Hwy 50.....................................................................................D4

Bed & Breakfast14. White Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast, 901 Merchant St .........................................D8

campgrounds15. Dieker Sales & Overnight Camping, 1521 Rd 175, exit 135 on I‑35 .......C1316. Emporia RV Park & Campground, 4601 W US Hwy 50 .................................. C1

shopping DistrictsDowntown Emporia ...........................................................................................................D8Emporia West Plaza, Industrial Rd between 12th & 15th Aves. ......................... C4Flinthills Mall*, Industrial Rd between 15th & 18th Aves ..................................... B4Wal-Mart Supercenter*, 2301 Industrial Rd .............................................................. A4

schoolsEmporia High School, 3302 W 18th Ave, 620‑341‑2365 ....................................... B3Emporia State University*, 1200 Commercial St, 620-341-1200 ...................... C8Flint Hills Technical College*, 3301 W 18th Ave, 620‑343‑4600 ........................ B3

emporia chamber & Visitors Bureau719 Commercial St .............................................................................see downtown inset

Hospital & public HealthNewman Regional Health*, 1201 W 12th Ave ......................................................... C6Flint Hills Community Health Center*, 420 W 15th Ave ..................................... C7Express Care, 2720 W 15th Ave ....................................................................................... C4

points of interest All Veterans Memorial, 933 S Commercial St ............................................................F8Bowyer Community Building, 2700 W Hwy 50 .......................................................D4Camp Alexander, 1785 Rd P5 ........................................................................................C13David Traylor Zoo,* S Commercial St & Soden Rd. ...................................................F8Emporia Arts Center*, 815 Commercial St. ............................see downtown inset Emporia Family Fun Center, 1004 E 12th Ave ........................................................C10The Emporia Gazette & White Park*, 517 Merchant St ....see downtown insetEmporia Public Library*, 110 E 6th Ave ..................................see downtown insetFlint Hills National Wildlife Refuge, east of Emporia ........................................ D13Granada Theatre*, 807 Commercial St. ....................................see downtown insetHowe House/Welsh Farmstead, 315 E Logan Ave ...................................................F9John Redmond Reservoir, east of Emporia............................................................ D13Jones Aquatic Center, 4202 W 18th Ave. .................................................................... B2Lyon County Historical Museum*, 118 E 6th Ave ...............see downtown insetLyon County Archives, 225 E 6th Ave .......................................see downtown insetLyon State Fishing Lake, northeast of Emporia ....................................................... A9The Orchard, 1128 N Hwy K‑99 ....................................................................................... A8Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, west of Emporia .......................................... C1Toad Hollow, 1534 Rd 170, east of Emporia ............................................................ D13Trusler Sports Complex, west of Burlingame Rd .................................................... B9TRYSA Sports Complex, W 18th Ave ............................................................................ B1White Auditorium*, 111 E 6th Ave .............................................see downtown insetW. A. White House State Historic Site, 927 Exchange St. ....................................D9

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Bed & BreakfastWhite Rose Inn B&B 901 Merchant St • 620‑343‑6336 whiteroseinnemporia.com Charming Victorian home, 4 Rooms, Cable, Wi‑Fi

Hotels and MotelsAmerica’s Best Inn & Suites 3181 West US Hwy 50 • 620‑342‑7820 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Rooms

Best Western Hospitality House* 3021 West US Hwy 50 620‑342‑7587 • 800‑362‑2036 bestwestern.com/hospitalityhouseemporia Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed & Wi‑Fi Internet, Meeting Rooms

Budget Host Inn 1830 East US Hwy 50 • 620‑343‑6922 800‑BUDHOST • budgethost.com 28 Rooms, Pets Ok, Wireless Internet

Candlewood Suites* 2602 Candlewood Dr • 620‑343‑7756 888‑CANDLEWOOD candlewoodsuites.com Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Room

Comfort Inn* 2836 W 18th Ave • 620‑342‑9700 800‑4CHOICE • choicehotels.com Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Room

Days Inn 3032 West US Hwy 50 •620‑342‑1787 800‑325‑2525 • daysinn.com Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet

Econolodge 2511 W 18th Ave • 620‑343‑7750 800‑55ECONO • econolodge.com Continental Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Wireless Internet

Emporia Inn & Suites (La Quinta Inn & Suites, spring 2014) 2930 Eaglecrest Dr • 620‑342‑4445 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Wireless Internet

GuestHouse Inn & Conference Center* 2700 W 18th Ave • 620‑341‑9199 800‑21GUEST • guesthouseintl.com Restaurant, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Rooms, Indoor/Outdoor Pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites* 3007 W 18th Ave • 620‑343‑1111 800‑HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Wireless Internet, Meeting Rooms

Knights Inn* 3183 West US Hwy 50 • 620‑342‑7822 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Rooms

Motel 6 2630 W 18th Ave • 620‑343‑1240 800‑466‑8356 • motel6.com Pets Ok, Wireless Internet

Super 8* 2913 West US Hwy 50 • 620‑342‑7567 super8.com Superstart Breakfast, Pets Ok, High Speed Wireless Internet

Quality Inn & Suites 2921 W 18th Ave • 620‑341‑9393 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Wireless Internet, Meeting Rooms

campgroundsDieker Sales & Overnight Camping 1521 Rd 175 • Exit #135 on I‑35 620-342-6456 16 Pull Thrus, Tent Areas, Water, Dump Site

Emporia RV Park & Campground 4601 W US Hwy 50 • 620‑343‑3422 travelingusa.com/emporiarv 40 Pull Thrus, 25 Back‑end hook‑ups, Tent Areas, Water, Dump Site, Showers

Reading, KS City Park (620‑699‑3870)

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Admire Community Center .......300 Admire, admireks.com, 620‑528‑3431

Amend Girl Scout Center* ..........150 1200 Burlingame Rd, 620-342-4532

American Legion Post #5* .........200 2921 W 12th Ave, 620‑342‑1119

Anderson Hall ..................................800 Lyon Co. Fairgrounds, 620-340-8282

Best Western Hospitality House* ... 200

Bluestem Hall ....................................200 646 Rd 180, 620-342-8444 3021 W US Hwy 50, 620‑342‑7587

Bowyer Community Building .....300 2700 W Hwy 50, 620‑340‑8282

Bruff’s Bar & Grill .............................. 80 2640 W 18th Ave, 620‑342‑1223

Camp Alexander .............................150 1783 Rd P5, 620-342-1386

Candlewood Suites* ....................... 35 2602 Candlewood Dr, 620‑343‑7756 candlewoodsuites.com

Comfort Inn*....................................... 30 2836 W 18th Ave, 620‑342‑9700 choicehotels.com

Emporia Arts Center* ...................150 815 Commercial St, 620-343-6473

Emporia Public Library*................ 50 110 E 6th Ave, 620‑340‑6462

Emporia Senior Center ................150 603 E 12th Ave, 620‑343‑3160

ESU Memorial Union* ..............1,000 1200 Commercial St, 620-341-5443

Flint Hills Technical College* .....150 3301 W 18th Ave, 620‑343‑4600

Granada Theatre*...........................800 807 Commercial St, 620-342-3342

GuestHouse Inn* ............................200 2700 W 18th Ave, 620‑341‑9199

Holiday Inn Express* ...................... 30 3007 W 18th Ave, 620‑343‑1111

House of Ma ........................................ 50 1404 Industrial Rd, 620-342-3433

Knights Inn* ......................................120 3183 W US Hwy 50, 620‑342‑7822

Lee Beran Rec Center* .................100 313 W 4th Ave, 620‑340‑6300

Miracle Cafe ........................................ 80 Reading, 103 Franklin, 620-699-3009

N. Lyon Co. Community Center .....300 Allen, 620‑528‑3777

Olpe Knights of Columbus Hall ...200 Olpe, 620-475-3574

Pizza Ranch* ....................................... 68 3000 W 18th Ave, 620‑343‑8646

Plumb Place* ....................................100 224 E 6th Ave, 620‑342‑1613

Potter-Beath Activity Center ....200 2931 W 24th Ave, 620‑342‑2858

Quality Inn & Suites ........................ 48 2921 W 18th Ave, 620‑341‑9393

Reading Community Center .....200 Reading, 620-699-3870

Rollers Skating Rink ......................500 701 Graham St, 620-342-3322

Sacred Heart Parish Hall* ...........400 101 Cottonwood St, 620‑342‑1061

VFW Post 1980 .................................200 932 Graphic Arts Rd, 620‑342‑9864

VFW Post 7957 ................................... 75 302 S Commercial, 620-343-8284

William A. White House ................. 50 927 Exchange St, 620‑342‑2800

W. L. White Arena* .....................5,000 111 E 6th Ave, 620‑343‑4295

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31Event Venues

FAMiLy DiNiNG Commercial Street Diner*

614 Commercial St, 620-343-9866

Do-B’s Phillys & Po Boys 704 E 12th Ave, 620‑342‑7294

Home Cafe 2604 W Hwy 50, 620‑343‑3338

Cowboy Cafe 502 Albert St

Nona’s 3021 W Hwy 50, 620‑481‑0156

Skyline Dining Room/Sodexo* ESU Mem. Union, 620‑341‑5294

Ad Astra Food & Drink (Strong City) 318 Cottonwood, 620‑273‑8440

BETO Junction Restaurant (BETO Junction Travel Plaza) 1‑35 & US Hwy 75, 620‑256‑6311

Chicken House* (Olpe) 8 East Hwy K‑99, 620‑475‑3386

Emma Chase Cafe (Cottonwood Falls) 317 Broadway, 620‑273‑6020

Grand Central Hotel & Grill (Cottonwood Falls) 215 Broadway, 620‑273‑6763

Hays House (Council Grove) 112 W Main, 620‑767‑5911

Lebo Diner (Lebo) I‑35 Exit 148, 620‑256‑5900

Miracle Cafe (Reading) 103 Franklin St, 620-699-3009

The New Breck (Americus) 622 Main St, 620-443-5612

Whistle Stop Cafe (Melvern) 117 SW Main, 785‑549‑3575

ASiAN CUiSiNEChina Buffet 2804 W US Hwy 50, 620‑343‑6688

House of Ma 1404 Industrial Rd, 620-342-3433

RuYi* 1113 Commercial, 620-340-0033

Shanghai Restaurant* 2002 W 6th Ave, 620‑342‑4888

iTALiAN & PiZZALast Chance Café (Admire) 103 W 5th St, 620‑528‑3383

The Mill (Americus) 608 Main St, 620-443-5622

FAST FOODJ’s Carry Out 27 Commercial St, 620-342-5780

SANDWiCHES, COFFEE, & TREATS

Amanda’s Bakery & Cafe* 702 Commercial St, 620-340-0620

The Granada Coffee Co.* 809 Commercial St, 620-342-4001

Java Cat Coffeehouse 608 Commercial St, 620-343-3919

The Sweet Granada* 803 Commercial St, 620-342-9600

Tropical Sno 1608 W 6th Ave, Shaved Ice Treats

Hometown Eats & Bakery (Hartford) 211 Commercial, 620-392-5611

BARBEQUE

Bobby D’s Merchant St. BBQ* 607 Merchant St, 620-342-1990

MExiCAN Casa Ramos*

707 Commercial St, 620-340-0640

El Lorito 1408 Industrial, 620-342-7547

La Brisas 315 Commercial St

La Hacienda 1116 W 6th Ave, 620‑340‑0769

BREW PUB Radius Brewing Company

610 Merchant, 620-208-HOPS

BAR & GRiLL Bruff’s Bar & Grill

2640 W 18th Ave, 620‑342‑1223

Coach’s* 2702 W 15th Ave, 620‑343‑6362

GuestHouse Inn Café & Lounge 2700 W 18th Ave, 620‑341‑9199

Wagon Wheel Bar & Grill 2909 W 9th Ave, 620‑343‑2525

T-K’s Bar & Grill (Hartford) 220 Commercial, 620-392-5800

The Scoreboard 23 E 6th, 620‑208‑4444

Local Dining = catering available

32 33Where to EatWhere to Eat

You’ll feel right at home when you pop into a family owned restaurant. Our locals cook up awesome BBQ, authentic Mexican, outstanding burgers and phillys, and everything in between.

“J”, owner of J’s Carryout

CHAiN DiNiNG

Applebee’s Grill & Bar ................................. 2901 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑343‑0000Arby’s .................................................................. 2711 W US Hwy 50 620‑342‑6322Braum’s Ice Cream* .............................................1028 W 6th Ave 620‑343‑2951Braum’s Ice Cream ...........................................2120 Industrial Rd 620-340-8146Burger King .........................................................................................2725 W 18th Ave Dairy Queen ............................................................1708 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑5887 Daylight Donuts ..........................................1028 Commercial St 620-342-6844Daylight Donuts ..................................................... 902 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑1270Freddy’s Frozen Custard* .................................1400 W 6th Ave 620‑341‑9009Gambino’s Pizza* .............................................1003 Industrial Rd 620-343-9114Hardee’s Family Restaurant* .........................1126 E 12th Ave 620‑342‑6166Huddle House ................................................. 4245 W US Hwy 50 620‑343‑3099IHOP ......................................................................... 2831 W 18th Ave 620‑412‑9586Jimmy Johns ......................................................... 726 Commercial 620-342-0000Kentucky Fried Chicken* ...................... 2613 Candlewood Dr 620‑343‑9999Little Caesar’s* ..............................................1014 Commercial St 620-343-8900Long John Silvers – Seafood ...........................1928 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑8303McDonald’s* ...........................................................1202 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑9325McDonald’s* ........................................................ 2810 W 18th Ave 620‑342‑9444Montana Mikes Steakhouse* .................. 3010 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑343‑7481Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs* ..........................1004 E 12th Ave 620‑343‑3100Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt* ..................1114 Commercial St 620-208-5323Papa John’s Pizza* ....................................... 2808 W US Hwy 50 620‑342‑7272Peking Express Inc. .............................................. 728 E 12th Ave 620‑343‑8808 Peking Express (Sushi) ......................................1128 Merchant 620-343-8811Pizza Hut Wing Street...................................... 2920 W 18th Ave 620‑343‑3756Pizza Ranch* ........................................................ 3000 W 18th Ave 620‑343‑8646Planet Sub* ..................................2715 Candlewood Dr, Suite B 620‑343‑1660Sonic Drive-In ........................................................1101 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑8875Spangles* .......................................................................2708 W 18th 620‑342‑2888Starbucks .......................................................... 2916 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑340‑0289Subway* ..........................................................1128-D Merchant St 620-343-2907Subway* ................................................................935 Industrial Rd 620-343-7012Subway* .......................... 2301 Industrial Rd (inside Wal‑Mart) 620‑340‑0633Taco Bell ............................................................. 2807 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑342‑8545Taco Bell ....................................................................1407 W 6th Ave 620‑343‑7990Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers .......2000 Industrial Rd 620-340-1078Wheat State Pizza .......................................1120 Commercial St 620-342-8200

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Camp Alexander 1785 Rd P5, 620-342-1386, campalexander.org 3 miles East of Emporia on old US Hwy 50. Shelter houses, picnic facilities, hiking & biking trails. Open daily to public. Call to rent education building.

Toad Hollow 1534 Rd 170, 620-343-8655 flyoverpeople.net/galleries/toad_hollow Stroll through beautiful gardens featuring over 300 varieties of iris and 500 daylilies. By appointment. Take I-35 east to exit 135, go south on Rd R1 to Rd 170, then east.

Melvern Lake 785-549-3318, 7 miles North of 1-35 on US Hwy 75

John Redmond Dam & Reservoir 620-364-8614, 3 miles North & 1 mile West of Burlington on US Hwy 75

Lyon State Fishing Lake 620-342-0658, 12 miles North of Emporia on Hwy K-99 & 5 miles East on Hwy K-170

Department of Wildlife & Parks 1830 Merchant St, 620-342-0658, kdwp.state.ks.us Visitor Information, Hunting & Fishing Regulations and Guides. Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.

A Kansas WonderVoted one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas, the Flint Hills are a special, magical place. Located west of Emporia, and extending north and south for several hundred miles, the Flint Hills are one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie eco-systems in the world. They are especially beautiful in spring after the annual burns, when lush green grass and wildflowers begin to bloom. (8wonders.org)

OUTDOOR THiNGS TO DOTallgrass Prairie National Preserve620-273-8494, nps.gov/taprGuided tours of an 1881 ranch house, living history programs, natural history programs, prairie bus tours, fishing, nature trails, and backcountry hiking. Daily 9 am-4:30 pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. 16 miles West of Emporia on US Hwy 50 and 2 miles North on Hwy 177.

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge530 W Maple in Hartford, 620-392-5553 flinthills.fws.govRecreational opportunities include bird watching, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing, photography, and nature trails. Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, except Federal holidays. Go 11 miles East on I-35 & 8 miles South on K-130.

Flying W RanchRt 1 Box 11, Cedar Point, 620-274-4357, flinthillsflyingw.comAny ranch experience that you want!

Annual Flint Hills EventsPrairie Fire Festival ‑ April, Cottonwood Falls, 620‑273‑6020Dirty Kanza 200 Mile Bike Race - June, dirtykanza200.comSymphony in the Flint Hills - June, symphonyintheflinthills.orgFlint Hills Rodeo - June, 620-273-6480Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills - June, 620-342-1803Lyon County Free Fair ‑ August, 620‑342‑5014Flint Hills Beef Fest ‑ August, 620‑528‑3444

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Chase CountyChase County boasts the largest area of unspoiled tallgrass prairie remaining in the world. Find yourself in the peaceful, untouched beauty of the Chase County Flint Hills. Chase County is also home to the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas.

Jim Bell and Son 322 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls 620-273-6381 • jimbellandson.com Retail, western and gift shop

Grand Central Hotel & Grill 215 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls 620-273-6763 • grandcentralhotel.com

Chase County Chamber of Commerce 620-273-8469 • chasecountychamber.org chasechamber@sbcglobal.net Courthouse tours by appointment

Ad Astra Food & Drink 318 Cottonwood, Strong City 620-273-8440 • Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 am -10 pm

Camp Wood YMCA 1101 Camp Wood Rd, Elmdale • 620-273-8641 • campwood.org

The Lark Inn Guest Houses 421 Main St & 116 State St, Cottonwood Falls 620-273-1135 • TheLarkInn.com

Chase County Jr./Sr. High School and Elementary School 620-273-6354 • 620-273-6676 • usd284.org

Flying W Ranch - Guest Ranch & Resort flinthillsflyingw.com Cattle drives, horseback riding, luxury in the heart of the flint hills.

Flames in the Flint Hills Come enjoy this hands-on burning of Tallgrass Prairie at Flying W Ranch. Steaks around the Chuck Wagon, Concert, and Prairie Fire. April 15, 2014, flinthillsflyingw.com

We encourage you to experience this beautiful area of the Flint Hills. In addition to the Scenic Byway on 177, there are many other pleasant drives and neighboring communities to explore in our 6-county area. You’ll find breathtaking scenery and unique examples of Kansas life. Bring your camera!

Flint Hills Scenic Byway US Hwy 177, ksbyway.org/flinthills

Flint Hills Nature Trail Check kanzatrails.org for trail conditions Open for cycling and horseback riding. Trail heads located at Allen, Admire, and Council Grove.

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Tour the Flint Hills• By CAR OR BiKE •

Americus, Allen & HartfordVisit Americus for some off-the-beaten-path, good home cooking. Allen is an access point to the Flint Hills Nature Trail. Explore rural life in Hartford, in southeastern Lyon County.

The “New” Breck Cafe 622 Main St, Americus • 620-443-5612 So Close and Oh, So Good!

City of Americus 604 Main • 620-443-5644 cityofamericus@fairpoint.net

North Lyon County Schools 614 Main St, Americus • 620-443-5116 • usd251.org

NLC Community Center 108 E 7th, Allen • 620-528-3777 • Available for rent

NLC Youth Association dba: NLC Child Development Center 108 E 7th, Allen • 620-528-3777 • Licensed childcare–infant to 8 yrs

KansasLand Bank* 702 Main St, Americus • 620-443-5163 • kansaslandbank.com

S&A Telephone Company 413 Main St, PO Box 68, Allen • 800-626-8859 Offering up to 10 Meg, broadband internet speeds

Hartford State Bank* 208 Commercial, Hartford • 620-392-5541• hartfordstatebank.com

Quest Services, Inc. 413 E. Exchange, Hartford • 620-392-5524 • questddservices.org

Brecheisen Oil Company 108 E. Plumb, Hartford • 620-392-5577 • 6 am – 10 pm everyday Serving Hunt Bros Pizza • All your convenient store needs

Hartford High & Neosho Rapids Jr. High Schools Neosho Rapids Elementary School* 620-392-5515 • 620-342-7783 • usd252.org

ReadingDevastated by a tornado in 2011, Reading is a true example of the Kansas spirit. The community has come together to rebuild their homes and businesses.The Miracle Café 103 Franklin St, Reading • 620-699-3009 “Serving you is our Greatest Pleasure!”

The Citizens State Bank & Trust Co. 402 First St, Reading • 620-699-3900 • M-F 9-12 & 1-3, Wed. til 6 With branches in Woodbine, Bremen, and Gypsum

City of Reading RV sites in City Park • 620-699-3870 • reading_clerk@seamless.net

Reading Community Center Reading City Park • 620-699-3870 Call to reserve for events • reading_clerk@seamless.net

Atchison Drywall 13 Franklin St, Reading • 620-699-3382 “We will beat any competitive bid”

Jason Kewley – Art in Concrete Reading • jasonkewley.com

Luke’s Lawn & Landscape LLC25 Walnut, Reading • 620-699-3820

Dhority Girls Scentsy2255 Rd 240, Reading • 620-341-7632

Reading United Methodist Church33 Franklin, Reading • Service-11:00 amOpen Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds

Reading Community Development Inc. 2369 Rd Y5 • 620-699-3009• “Working toward a better way of life”

Reading Baptist Church101 Vine St, Reading • 620-342-9354 • Service-10:30 am Jesus said “I am the way, truth, the life”

Atchison Trucking Inc129 Walnut, Reading • 620-699-3325 • Freight, cattle & grain hauler

40 41The Flint HillsThe Flint Hills

Council GroveExperience a historic community and an authentic old trail town at the crossroads of the Santa Fe Trail and the Flint Hills Scenic Byway.

The Hays House 112 W Main • 620-767-5911 • hayshouse1857.com

The Cottage House 25 N Neosho • 800-727-7903 • cottagehousehotel.com

Farmers & Drovers Bank, member FDIC 201 W Main • 620-767-5138 farmersanddrovers.com

Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 207 W Main • 620-767-5413 chamber@tctelco.net

Young Guest House 324 N. Union St 620-767-6103 groveoccasions.com “Turn-of-the-century charm”

Washunga Days June 20-22, 2014 Washunga.com

Coffey CountyCoffey County is home to the cities of Burlington, Lebo and LeRoy. Everything’s Fabulous 101 N 3rd, Burlington • 620-364-1322 • “It’s a philosophy” facebook.com/everythingsfabulous

Burlington Christmas Craft Festival Burlington Middle School & High School • 620-364-8484 November 22, 2014 • 9-4

United Country-Coffey County Real Estate LLC Burlington • 620-364-2131 • uc-coffeyco.com

Coffey County Insurance LLC Burlington • 620-364-5323 • coffeycountyins.net

Arrowhead Hills Travel 105 N 3rd St, Burlington• 620-364-5871/800-628-5330 ahtravelks.com • We are here for all your travel needs!

Country Haven Inn 207 Cross, Burlington • 620-364-8260 • countryhaveninn.com

Arnolds Greenhouse, LeRoy, Kansas 620-964-2463 or 2423 • arnoldsgreenhouse.com The Midwest’s best selection of home grown plants, 40 minutes from Emporia

Coffey County Economic Development For information on Coffey County events and outdoor recreational opportunities, go to coffeycountyks.org

Wyatt Earp Inn & Hotel at BETO Junction Hwy 75 & I-35 • 620-256-6351

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MadisonHidden Valley of the Flint Hills. Take a sceneic country drive south from Emporia on Highway 99 to Greenwood County.

Rhinestones & Rust 217 W Main St • 620-437-2885 rhinestonesrust.com Vintage, eclectic, shabby chic, and antique. Featuring Chalk Paint Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan.

Red Brick Café 115 N 3rd St • 620-437-2345 “Great food with a wonderful atmosphere!”

Schankie Well Service, Inc. 1006 SW Boulevard 620-437-2595 “America Needs America’s Oil”

Lyon County State Bank 3rd & Sherman, Madison 902 Merchant • 12th & Industrial, Emporia* mylcsb.com • MEMBER FDIC

Madison Area Chamber of Commerce 620-437-3463 • madisonkschamber.org

Madison Telephone, LLC 117 N 3rd St • 620-437-2356/800-794-4740 • madtel.com Local phone, long distance, broadband, wireless, and Lifeline Services available.

USD #386 Madison-Virgil 620-437-2909 • usd386.net • “It’s a Great Day to be a Bulldog!”

Osage CountyOsage County is home to the cities of Burlingame, Lyndon, Melvern, and Osage City. Enjoy the outdoors at Melvern Lake and Salt Creek Ranch, or head to historic Burlingame to visit the Schuyler Musuem.

Osage City Chamber of Commerce PO Box 56 * 785-219-1153“Osage City has got it!”

City of Burlingame 101 E Santa Fe Ave • 785-654-2414 burlingameks.com

Lyndon State Bank 817 Topeka Ave., Lyndon • 785-828-4411 102 S Main St., Melvern • 785-549-3311 lyndonstatebank.com

Burlingame Rural Housing Corp Town Site Apartments 116 W Lincoln, Burlingame • 785-654-3100

Allen Community College 100 Bloomquist, Burlingame 785-654-2416 • allencc.edu Convenient. Affordable. Friendly. That’s Allen.

Circle L Convenience Store 2118 NW Emporia St, Melvern • 785-549-3335 “Closest to Melvern Lake”

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OlpeThis little town is well known for fried chicken and the annual Downhome Festival!

Olpe Chicken House* 8 E. Hwy 99 • 620-475-3386 Mon-Sat • 11 am-8 pm

Satterfield Body Shop LLC 103 Westphalia • 620-475-3466 Auto body painting & glass

Olpe State Bank* 202 Westphalia • PO BOX 207 620-475-3213 olpestatebank.com

Schmidt Custom Cabinetry* 15 W Hwy 99 • 620-475-3233 schmidtcustomcabinetry.com

Olpe Jr./Sr. High School Olpe Elementary School* 620-475-3223 • 620-475-3277 usd252.org

City of Olpe 102 Westphalia • 620-475-3780 olpecity@gmail.com

Olpe Plaza Low-Moderate Income Housing 620-475-3738

Olpe Downhome Festival Annual Event-2nd weekend of July • 620-475-3780 Kids events, bike ride, and disc golf olpedownhome.com

46 The Flint Hills Medical Oncology/HematologyCinderella Chavez-Radu, MD

Elshami Elamin, MDRadiation Oncology

Claudia Perez-Tamayo, MD, FACR, FACRO

Jorge Wong, MD

1401 W 12th Ave, Emporia620.342.1117 | 800.592.5110

cccancer.com

“Complete Cancer Care Under One Roof”

(620) 342-7294www.do-b.com

M-F 11-8, Sat. 7-4Closed Sunday

Bring this in for 10% off your next meal.

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emergency Ambulance ....................................................................................... 911 or 620-343-4230 Fire ....................................................................................................... 911 or 620-343-4230 Police ................................................................................................... 911 or 620-343-4200 Co. Sheriff .......................................................................................... 911 or 620-342-5545

Road conditions Highway Patrol .............................................................................................620-431-2100 KDOT .................................................................................................................620-342-5402 KS Turnpike ....................................................................................................620-342-8567 Street & Road ..............................................................................................800‑585‑ROAD

city of emporia City Building, 522 Mechanic St ...............................................................620-342-5105 White Auditorium, 111 E 6th (See map inset) ..................................620-343-4295

lyon county Courthouse, 430 Commercial St.............................................................620-342-4950 Fair Office, W Hwy 50 & Industrial Rd (See map C4) ........................620-342-5014

airports Emporia Municipal Airport ....................................................................620-343-5600 1005 Rd. 120, 5 miles S. of Emporia on Hwy K‑99 (See map F8) Kansas City International ........................................................................816-243-5237 130 miles from Emporia, 15 passenger carriers Wichita Mid-Continent .............................................................................316-946-4700 95 miles from Emporia, 11 passenger carriers

Bus Greyhound Bus Depot ..............................................................................620-340-0484 Short Stop, 2000 Industrial Rd (see map B4) • greyhound.com for tickets

car Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car*, 1528 W 6th ..................620-340-0109 or 800-736-8222 Williams Automotive*, 3105 W 6th ......................................................620-343-0086

public transportation Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT), MON‑SAT ..................620-342-4207 Jesse Solis Shuttle Service, 2531 Lincoln St. ....................................620-342-8753 Watts Cab Line ..............................................................................................620-366-0500

Health services Newman Regional Health*, 1201 W 12th Ave (map C6) ..............620-343-6800 24 Hr. Emergency Care .............................................................................620-341-7888 Express Care .................................................................................................620-343-7828 Flint Hills Community Health Center*, 420 W 15th (map C7) ...620-342-4864 Mental Health Center of E. Central KS*, 1001 Lincoln ................620-343-2211

tty users ................................................................................................800-766-3777

neW E-town Mobile App!Now available for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Simply search “Emporia” in the App Store on your device and select “E-Town” App. Get up-to-date events, special deals, find restaurants lodging, and get directions on the go. The E-town App is a product of several community groups working together.

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