Food Scene
Great food in the heart of downtown Council Grove. they have recently added a balcony off the second floor for seating overlooking Main St.
10 locals recommend
Hays House
112 W Main StGreat food in the heart of downtown Council Grove. they have recently added a balcony off the second floor for seating overlooking Main St.
Local favorite for breakfast and lunch. The homemade bread is the best I have ever had. Don't forget to buy a loaf before you leave.
7 locals recommend
Saddlerock Cafe
15 S 6th StLocal favorite for breakfast and lunch. The homemade bread is the best I have ever had. Don't forget to buy a loaf before you leave.
The Station
219 W Main StRailroad-themed decor highlights this quant sandwich in the heart of downtown.
Parks & Nature
The preserve has nearly 11,000 acres to be explored. Take a bus tour, tour the historic buildings, go on a hike, or use our cell phone tour. Windmill Pasture (and sometimes West Traps Pasture) is home to the preserve's bison herd.
25 locals recommend
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
2480B KS-177The preserve has nearly 11,000 acres to be explored. Take a bus tour, tour the historic buildings, go on a hike, or use our cell phone tour. Windmill Pasture (and sometimes West Traps Pasture) is home to the preserve's bison herd.
Arts & Culture
Here diners enjoy museum surroundings and a dining experience with history. Guests are transported back to a time when some homes along the Santa Fe Trail served as eating places. They are not a "fast food", so be prepared to take your time to enjoy a relaxing time reading, exploring and having a fun time tasting, smelling, seeing, hearing and being surrounded by history and culture!
Trail Days Cafe and Museum
803 W Main StHere diners enjoy museum surroundings and a dining experience with history. Guests are transported back to a time when some homes along the Santa Fe Trail served as eating places. They are not a "fast food", so be prepared to take your time to enjoy a relaxing time reading, exploring and having a fun time tasting, smelling, seeing, hearing and being surrounded by history and culture!
Kaw Mission tells the story about the place where 30 Kaw boys lived and attended school from 1851 to 1854. The Kaw (or Kansa) gave our state its name. They lived here along the Santa Fe Trail for less than 30 years before the U.S. government removed them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Learn more about these people and the Santa Fe Trail.
Kaw Mission State Historic Site
500 N Mission StKaw Mission tells the story about the place where 30 Kaw boys lived and attended school from 1851 to 1854. The Kaw (or Kansa) gave our state its name. They lived here along the Santa Fe Trail for less than 30 years before the U.S. government removed them to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Learn more about these people and the Santa Fe Trail.
Essentials
Ray's Apple Market
115 W Main StEntertainment & Activities
Manhattan
Home of the Kansas Wildcats!!
Great place for watercraft rentals to explore the Council Grove Reservoir just 2 miles down the road. They provide Pontoon, Kayak, Paddle Board and Paddle Boat rentals.They also host events through the summer to enjoy. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/councilgrovemarina/
Council Grove Marina
1025 Lake RdGreat place for watercraft rentals to explore the Council Grove Reservoir just 2 miles down the road. They provide Pontoon, Kayak, Paddle Board and Paddle Boat rentals.They also host events through the summer to enjoy. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/councilgrovemarina/
Shopping
Rerun Consignments & Antique Mall
108 W Main StGreat location for antique shopping.
Alexander ArtWorks
120 W Main StMany local artists have their works on display here.