Food Scene
Try their beers with a wood-fired pizza or some appetizers, like the pretzel bread. Or, stop by for Brunch on Sunday before heading out of town.
22 locals recommend
Radius Brewing Company
610 Merchant StTry their beers with a wood-fired pizza or some appetizers, like the pretzel bread. Or, stop by for Brunch on Sunday before heading out of town.
Pho BannLao
409 Commercial StGreat pho and pad thai! Large portions.
BobbyD's Merchant St BBQ
607 Merchant StGreat BBQ!
Perfect stop for a sweet treat to take home! Excellent chocolates and macarons - you'll be surprised by what this little local shop offers!
9 locals recommend
Sweet Granada
803 Commercial StPerfect stop for a sweet treat to take home! Excellent chocolates and macarons - you'll be surprised by what this little local shop offers!
They also have a location at 23 E 6th Ave that boasts some of the best tacos in town - not too far from the starting line.
El Marmol
713 W South AveThey also have a location at 23 E 6th Ave that boasts some of the best tacos in town - not too far from the starting line.
Commercial Street Diner
614 Commercial StLocal greasy spoon that will leave you full.
Just opened and it is definitely a must eat while in town. Very reasonable pricing for so much food that is fresh and so flavorful. It's our new favorite place to eat in town.
Chi Em Eats
11 E 6th AveJust opened and it is definitely a must eat while in town. Very reasonable pricing for so much food that is fresh and so flavorful. It's our new favorite place to eat in town.
Shangri-La Sushi & Teriyaki
1111 W 6th AveSushi that will surprise you for being in the middle of the country.
Their hard cider is crisp and the perfect amount of sweet. Very refreshing on a warm day.
Twin Rivers Winery and Gourmet Shoppe
627 Commercial StTheir hard cider is crisp and the perfect amount of sweet. Very refreshing on a warm day.
The selection of meats and cheeses is amazing for small-town Kansas. You will be shocked and your tastebuds rocked!
Vault Meats & Cheeses
509 Commercial StThe selection of meats and cheeses is amazing for small-town Kansas. You will be shocked and your tastebuds rocked!
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent atmosphere and one of the most welcoming local businesses for cyclists (they have their own cycling team that competes in the DK each year, and around the country)! Unique brews on tap and a wide selection of liquors to unwind after the race.
11 locals recommend
Mulready's Pub
717 Commercial StExcellent atmosphere and one of the most welcoming local businesses for cyclists (they have their own cycling team that competes in the DK each year, and around the country)! Unique brews on tap and a wide selection of liquors to unwind after the race.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, scenic trails will leave you feeling transported back in time, before the west was settled. See the large herd of bison residing on the park lands. Park is open 24/7, so stop by to star gaze, as well.
25 locals recommend
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
2480B KS-177Beautiful, scenic trails will leave you feeling transported back in time, before the west was settled. See the large herd of bison residing on the park lands. Park is open 24/7, so stop by to star gaze, as well.
Arts & Culture
Check out the current exhibition, and stop by the gift shop to pick up some unique arts and crafts by artists from the region.
7 locals recommend
Emporia Arts Center
815 Commercial StCheck out the current exhibition, and stop by the gift shop to pick up some unique arts and crafts by artists from the region.
Entertainment & Activities
Great live music, and sometimes movies and plays, presented in this restored, historic theater.
7 locals recommend
Emporia Granada Theater
807 Commercial StGreat live music, and sometimes movies and plays, presented in this restored, historic theater.
Essentials
Dillons Food Store
902 E 12th AveReeble's Country Mart
1020 Merchant StLocated in downtown.