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All this and more at your fingertips: www.ExperienceGarnettKS.com

785.448.5496 City Hall, 131 W. 5th Ave, PO Box H

Garnett, Kansas 66032

We DARE

YOU

to experience...

“Today… is the day. “

• Simply amazing special events •

Signature Experiences...

...memories of a lifetime

• THELMA MOORE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 140 W. 5th Avenue, Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 304-1683

www.thechamberplayers.org

Enjoy a fine dinner and dessert served by the cast, then sit back and laugh, cry and cheer as a wonderful comedy or drama unravels before you. Please contact the theatre for ticket availability, as all seating is reserved.

• WALKER ART (COLLECTION) GALLERY Garnett Public Library

125 W. 4th Avenue

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-3388

Paintings, sculptures & prints of early 20th century art, including John Steuart Curry, Edouard Manet & more. Free tours, donations accepted.

• ART IN IRON 116 W. 5th Avenue

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 304-0825 - www.hillforge.com -

Artist Blacksmith. Unique, one-of-a-kind items and gifts. Available by appointment.

• THE KIRK HOUSE 145 W. 4th Avenue

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-7514 www.thekirkhouse.net

Designed by George Washburn (1913), the largest home in Garnett (NRHP). Adorns period furnishings. Facilities available for weddings, galas, meetings and special gatherings. Overnight lodging by the room available also.

• HARRIS HOUSE 405 W. 4th Avenue

Garnett, KS 66032

1888 Victorian home featuring 44 windows with tulip patterned brick. Tour by appointment through ANDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

(785) 448-5740 or (785) 304-2810

• ANDERSON COUNTY

COURTHOUSE (1902) 100 E. 4th Avenue

Garnett, KS 66032

George Washburn design, the courthouse is the centerpiece of Garnett’s Town Square.

The art

of living

well

Local Favorites Season your visit with a little hometown flavor by creating an

itinerary that surrounds sampling these restaurants and pubs:

► Durango’s Mexican Restaurant, 122 E. 5th Ave

Specialty: Mexican Cuisine

► Kettle & Keg, 613 Division St - Westphalia

Specialty: Cheeseburger and fries

► Maloan’s Bar & Grille, 101 W. 4th Ave

Specialty: The Prime Rib Special hits the spot!

► Mr. D.’s Bar and Grill, 311 N. Maple - Highway 59

Specialty: Broasted Chicken

► Northside Café, 604 N. Maple - Highway 59

Specialty: Breakfast available anytime

► Prairie Belle’s Kitchen and Catering

Specialty: Special event/tour catering

► Racer’s Lounge, Garnett Inn, US 169

► Scipio Supper Club, 32465 NE Neosho Road

Specialty: Steaks and Red Dirt Entertainment

► Tradewinds Bar & Grill, 110 W. 5th Ave

Specialty: Chicken Fried Steak

Fast Food • Casey’s Pizza, 219 W. Park Road

• Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, US 59

• Pizza Hut Wingstreet, US 59

• Simple Simons Pizza,

24963 NE US 169

• Sonic Drive-In, US 59

• Subway, US 59

23rd

Season!

TIPTON STAGECOACH HOUSE

(1857)

A/K/A MINERAL POINT 27851 NW Barton Road

Westphalia, KS 66093

(785) 489-2444

3-story sandstone home, former stagecoach stop, sits on one of the highest elevations in Anderson County (NRHP). View by appointment only. The wagon rides are a tour group favorite! Also offering “Bed and Brunch” overnight lodging. Reservations required.

VALLEY VIEW ELK FARM 19324 NW Highway K-31

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-3085 or 448-6788

Prize-winning elk jerky, summer sausage, steaks, pemmican and more. Tram tours provide up close encounters! Please call ahead.

Experience our Wild, Wild...

ANDERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL

MUSEUM 418 W. 6th Avenue

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-5740 or (785) 304-2810

www.historyandersoncoks.org

Formerly Longfellow School, now giving history lessons! Seasonally open: May 1-Sept 30, Tues-Fri, 1-4 pm or by appointment.

BIRTHPLACE OF ARTHUR CAPPER 416 S. Cedar Street

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-5496

Historic marker stands where Arthur Capper’s home once stood. Capper was Kansas’ first native born governor, a senator, publisher and philanthropist.

KINCAID HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY

CENTER 503 5th Street, Kincaid, KS 66039

(785) 448-2256

Built in 1936; closed in 1967. Classmates came together in 2010 and with big hearts and helping hands created a multi-purpose facility like no other.

Past! 1856 VALENTIN GERTH CABIN 32446 NE Trego Road

Greeley, KS 66033

(785) 867-2966

First white settlement in Anderson County and slave hideout. Call for appointment.

Wagon Bridge 32448 NE Trego Road

Greeley, KS 66033

(785) 867-2966

The 1915 concrete bridge replaced the old wooden bridge crossing the Pottawatomie Creek. The infamous Horney Headed Chub Minnow, an endangered species, lives within these waters.

PEINE-WADSWORTH

MOUND 33082 NE Thomas Road

Greeley, KS 66033

(785) 867-2966

Originally named Steamboat Mound” because of its shape. In 1856 John Brown visited James Townsley at this site to plan strategy to protect Anderson County from pro-slavers. Private property, view this scenic mound from the road.

...capture unforgettable moments in time

PRAIRIE SPIRIT RAIL TRAIL TRENT MCCOWN, MANAGER

Office: 419 S. Oak Street

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-6767 www.bikeprairiespirit.com

The 51-mile trail was created upon the former LL&G/Santa Fe Railroad by Kansas Dept of Wildlife & Parks. The scenic trail spans from Ottawa to Iola and connects with the Flint Hills Nature Trail to the north and the Southwind Rail Trail to the south. Trail presentations available upon request by trail manager or the active Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail.

SANTA FE DEPOT / PRAIRIE

SPIRIT TRAILHEAD 821 S. Main Street

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-5496 www.bikeprairiespirit.com

Built in 1936, this train station was renovated by the City of Garnett in 1996 and serves as a rest stop at the midway point of the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail. The depot is an unmanned tourism information center where restrooms and drinking water

are complimentary. Browse the railroad memorabilia and walking tiles. The Baggage Area” can be used for picnics or special events upon request.

Enjoy over 1,000 acres of parks, including 3 lakes!

LAKE GARNETT, NORTH LAKE PARK, and

LAKE GARNETT GRAND PRIX ROAD COURSE 700 N. Lake Road

Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-5496

From 1959 to 1972, thousands gathered to watch the famous races on what is now considered the North Lake Road. Today, the 2.6-mile “true road” course leads visitors around one of Kansas’ most fascinating parks boasting lakeside camping amenities, swimming pool, golf course, rifle/pistol range, clay shooting range, skate park, tennis, recreation center and much more.

The North Lake Park is home of some amazing fairs, festivals, boat racing and kart racing events. A must-cruise venue for everyone!

CEDAR VALLEY RESERVOIR 20499 NW 1500 Road

Garnett, KS 66032

Premiere water for boating, fishing and skiing. You’ll find an abundance of wilderness camping and electric-only sites available. A designated ATV trail adds to the list of park features. Located far enough outside of Garnett to authenticate the real “camp out” experience, yet close enough to town to call for pizza if the sizzle of the barbecue is too well done! CVR is the largest of Garnett’s 3 lakes.

CRYSTAL LAKE (South Lake) 424 W. Veterans Circle Drive

Garnett, KS 66032

Looking for some serenity? You’ve come to the right place. Veterans Memorial Park is a great place to relax, fish, picnic or just watch the ducks play. The Prairie Spirit Rail Trail passes over the lake’s dam. Rainbow Trout Season is held annually on Crystal Lake, November 1 through April 15. Lakeside RV campsites, open shelters for family gatherings or company picnics available. The Garnett Veterans of Foreign Wars post home and memorial is located adjacent this park.