Places in Emporia, Kansas
Amanda's Bakery and Cafe
Inside the historic Kress Building (NRHP) is a buzzing little cafe that makes divine...Anderson Memorial Library
Not only is this the second oldest Carnegie library in Kansas, it is also one of the most...Bobby D's BBQ
Known for its slow-smoked meat and its cheesy potatoes, Bobby D's has been featured on the...Brickyard 20 Ale House
You'll find 20,000 square feet of good times inside this former lumberyard. The beer (more...Casa Ramos
The usual Mexican favorites are excellent, as are the unusual—the braised lamb shank dish...Colonel H.C. and Susan Cross House
You almost can't tear your eyes away from this magnificent late-Victorian era Queen Anne style...Commercial Street Diner
Rise and shine! This diner is the favorite breakfast spot in town. Look forward to big stacks...Cottonwood River Trail
This one-mile unpaved nature trail starts near the rainbow arch bridge, follows wooded areas...David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
You'll enjoy the pleasant surroundings of this picturesque animal park, which is one of the...Do-B's
The burger so good it's named the OMG is made of ground choice chuck, topped with pastrami and...E. J. Alexander
For almost 30 years E.J. Alexander drove his team of white horses from his 40-acre truck farm...Emporia Antiques
A number of fine shops contribute to an excellent antique mall in the restored 1907 Poehler...Emporia Arts Center
An airy, contemporary building provides open spaces that accentuate the rotating fine art and...Emporia Carnegie Library
Leaded-glass windows and exquisite woodwork served as a serene backdrop for readers inside...Emporia Disc Golf
Dynamic Discs, a full-service disc golf supply company, started in 2005 in a basement while...Emporia Downtown Historic District
Emporia Downtown Historic District (NRHP) covers 18 city blocks and includes 169 buildings...Emporia Gazette Museum
Early 20th-century newspaper equipment and artifacts dating to the William Allen White (8...Emporia Granada Theatre
An ornate example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style, this theater with a stucco facade was...Emporia Outdoor Murals
Colorful murals are found around town and include Spring in the Flint Hills by Stan Herd and...Emporia State University
Founded in 1863, the university has been known by many names, including Kansas State Teachers...Fanestil Meats
It's party time! For Party Time Ham, that is, one of Fanestil Meats best-known, top-quality...Granada Coffee Company
Owner Rocky Slaymaker once built movie sets in Hollywood, and his classy but casual coffee...Gravel City Roasters
Emporia's reputation is growing as the headquarters for "gravel grinders," those who bicycle...Hallie B. Soden House
A wedding present from W.T. Soden to his daughter Hallie, this 1893 home was built by Charles...J's Carryout
Pick up lunch for a picnic at the zoo or in the park at this old-time burger stop....Lyon County History Center
Begin your exploration of the county and surrounding area in this former Montgomery Ward store...Memorial to Fallen Educators
A remarkable memorial honors educators who have died while on the job, either by mass school...Mulready's Pub
Friendly and full of fun loving employees and customers, Mulready's knows no strangers! Pull...National Teachers Hall of Fame
Exceptional teachers from around the nation are honored at this facility that includes a...Peter Pan Park
William Allen White (8 Wonders of Kansas - People) and his wife, Sallie, donated the land for...Pho BannLao
Laos is surrounded by Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma), so you'll find familiar...Prairie Passage Stone Sculpture Garden
Eight limestone pylons represent prominent individuals throughout Emporia's history. Designed...Radius Brewing Company
The huge silver brew vats are rightfully front and center in the contemporary mosaic of wood,...Red Rocks State Historic Site
When you see the red Colorado sandstone house, you'll have found Red Rocks, the home of...Richard Howe House
This two-story limestone home was constructed during the mid-1860s by stone mason and Welsh...Shangri-La Sushi and Teriyaki
Yes, Dorothy, you can get good sushi in Kansas! The bento lunch boxes are popular and are...Soden's Grove Bridge
The 1923 Marsh rainbow single-arch bridge (pedestrian traffic only) is a great vantage point...Sweet Granada
Hundreds of handmade gourmet confections created with quality ingredients are waiting for you...The Bourbon Cowboy
It's all about the country music and dancing in this fine cowboy bar. A quality atmosphere and...Twin Rivers Winery and Gourmet Shoppe
Stop by for a flight (or a glass) of Twin Rivers handcrafted wine and pair it with cheese....Veteran Monuments
Veterans are respectfully honored with many memorials throughout Emporia. Civil War Veterans...Veterans Day Founder
Alvin King, an Emporia shoe salesman whose nephew had died in combat in 1944, began a campaign...An 8 Wonder of Kansas!
William Allen White
Born in Emporia in 1868 and raised in El Dorado, William Allen White attended the College of...William Lindsay White Memorial Park
Posted on bronze plaques in this memorial pocket park are a selection of editorials and...Lodging
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