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Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan
530 Richards Drive Manhattan, KS 66502 United States T 785 539 5311 FOURPOINTS.COM/MANHATTAN
We Live by the Golden Rule No matter if you are here to work, play, or celebrate the Four Points by Sheraton has everything you will need. With over 20,000 square feet of flexible convention space there is plenty of room for company meetings or celebrating some of the biggest days of your life. After a day of exploring the Little Apple come join us for a cold beverage and delicious food at the Boulevard Grill. On Wednesday, enjoy a complimentary brew and BBQ sample for the Best Brews program, which is unique to Four Points by Sheraton. FOR GROUP RATES AND CATERING SERVICES CONTACT THE SALES DEPARTMENT AT 785-587-5571 OR SALES@FOURPOINTSMANHATTANKS.COM
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MANHATTAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 785-776-8829 Monday –Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more tourism and convention information, contact: cvb@manhattan.org
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Cool Things About Manhattan The Prairie Surrounds Us Time to Play Five Outdoor Adventures Good Eats Five Amazing Aggieville Activities The Arts Attractions History Shopping Manhattan Golf Courses Outdoor Fun Explore the Flint Hills Region Annual Events Higher Education Restaurants Lodging Map
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Visitors find the last four percent of North America’s natural tallgrass prairie around Manhattan. Surrounded by some of the nation’s most fertile soil and abundant grasslands, Manhattan restaurants have practiced and perfected farm-to-table dining and grain-to-glass brewing. Grains for beer production at Little Apple Brewing Company and Tallgrass Tap House are grown from Kansas soil, as are Flint Hills grapes harvested by Liquid Art Winery vineyards.
The sensory-stimulating Flint Hills Discovery Center immerses visitors in the wild, tallgrass prairie’s beautiful and powerful natural life cycle. During the multi-media, surround-sound film, viewers see, feel, smell and hear intense thunderstorms, smoky fires, raging floods and buffalo stampedes. Through engaging exhibits, visitors learn about prairie conservation initiatives, the tallgrasses’ sprawling root system, native wildlife, indigenous wildflowers, Native American prairie culture, historic railroad towns and settler wagon trains that traversed the Great Plains of Kansas.
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Bread is big business in Manhattan centered in the nation’s Heartland. A year’s worth of Kansas wheat would pack a train that stretches nearly from the Rockies to the Atlantic. That’s 1,700 miles of grain bushels! King Arthur Flour and Kansas Wheat Commission sponsor the biennial National Festival of Breads at the Manhattan Conference Center. At this nationwide contest, eight American home-baker finalists compete for the championship on June 8.
Bill Snyder is a legend not only in these parts but in college football history. Over the course of three decades, 215 career victories and his College Football Hall of Fame career, Kansas State University’s former coach is a household name. The winning record isn’t Snyder’s only claim to fame. The university’s stadium, campus and City of Manhattan have grown and thrived since Snyder’s and his Wildcats football teams’ successes dating back to 1989. His accomplishments and commitment to Manhattan have shaped Kansas State and are forever part of our community. As architect of what’s considered the greatest turnaround in college football history, Snyder ignited Manhattan’s economic revitalization. The city our visitors enjoy today is former coach Bill Snyder’s enduring legacy.
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Willie Wildcat attracts crowds wherever he goes. Kansas State University’s mascot draws fans, students, kids, families and tourists for selfies and spirited cheering, especially at sporting events where he makes the rounds giving high-fives and signing autographs, which are almost as prized as Wildcat wins. You’ll spot Willie about town and at Kansas State games firing up Cat fans with rousing chants and cheers. Go Cats!
In the Midwest’s once vast prairielands, the legend of folk hero Johnny Kaw boasts that the burly Kansas wheat farmer bottled gallons of sunshine and spread sunflower seedlings around the state of Kansas. So sprung from this tall tale Kansas’ nickname the Sunflower State. The story goes that Johnny has whipped all challengers, even that Minnesota lumberjack Paul Bunyan. A 25-foot tall statue of Johnny Kaw towers above Manhattan’s City Park keeping the legend alive. The new Johnny Kaw Plaza dedicated in 2019 promises visitors an Instagram-worthy moment telling their own tales about visiting Manhattan.
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Good vibes reverberate around the Flint Hills region of Kansas. Manhattan is the gateway city to the prairie, where locals have come to appreciate this place as “Manhappiness.” Visitors travel west from Kansas City or north from Wichita to experience college town charms, delicious dining and sophisticated shopping along Poyntz Avenue. Manhattan is home to Kansas State University, a Big 12 Conference school touted by the Princeton Review for great student life. Aggieville borders the Kansas State University campus and pulses with college town culture, nightlife, coffee shops and specialty stores. In 2018,
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SO YOU THINK KANSAS IS FLAT? Not around Manhattan, located on the Flint Hills’ northern edge. Just minutes from our quaint downtown explorers discover vast grasslands. Gaze upon the green, rolling sea of sun-splashed Big Bluestem grasses. Kayak the twisting Kansas River, the longest prairie-based river system in the world known by some as the Kaw. Kids love the slides and diving boards at City Park, CiCo and Northview water parks. Take a family photo at Goodnow Park near the iconic “Manhattan” sign composed of giant letters kids love to climb. Hike the summit and picnic atop 1,004-foot Bluemont Hill. 4
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KONZA PRAIRIE hosts decades of research on the tallgrass prairie ecosystem while welcoming visitors to experience the beauty of the Flint Hills on dedicated trails.
FLINT HILLS discovery CENTER FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER. Bitter winds. Blanketing snow. Raging fire. Violent storms. Fresh wildflowers. Glimmering sun. Sights, smells and sounds of the prairie are re-created with stunning authenticity at the immersive theater experience “Tallgrass Prairie: Tides of Time.” These thrilling exhibits introduce visitors to the prairie through engaging exhibits and interactive children’s programs explaining the region’s geology, animal habitats and rich history.
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Thrill-seekers head to Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park to zip high above plunging limestone canyons. Some zip runs stretch a quarter-mile and are joined by tandem runs. Finish in a guide-monitored, free-fall plunge. Wind down at sunset to sip wines made at Liquid Art Winery. Surf is always up on StingRay’s half-pipe wave machine at City Park Waterpark. Plot team strategies to escape and solve a mystery at Locked Manhattan. Stroll the state’s top-ranked Sunset Zoo to spot some of the newest residents like maned wolf pups.
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Bike along the Kansas River or off-road Tuttle Creek Reservoir trails.
1 2 MANHATTAN’S rolling landscape presents a variety of biking and hiking trails, challenging golf courses and easily accessed waterways. The Linear Trail winds past the old train depot and allows traffic-free exercise to traverse the eastern, western and southern portions of the city to gaze upon breathtaking Kansas River views. Take a break from your day and pace a few laps around Blue Earth Plaza, near where Kansa Native Americans once resided along the river banks. This vast region is yours to explore around Manhattan.
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ADVENTURES TREE TOP THRILLS At Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park, soar through red cedar forests 40 feet above limestone canyons. The tree-top course parallels the Kansas River and is composed of seven zip lines, some a quarter-mile of teeth-clenching length. Riders are accompanied by trained guides. FLINT HILLS HIKES Wide. Open. Spaces. Hike 50 miles of trails tracing all through the Flint Hills. Dawn and sunset promise prairie burnt, fire-orange skies. Trails that locals love meander around Anneberg Park, City Park and through Konza Prairie ($2 trail fee requested, pets prohibited, bring water). BIKE LIKE A LOCAL Visitors join locals peddling through city environs on Green Apple Bikes, a city-wide program that provides free, singlespeed bicycles at 17 pick-up and drop-off stations. The League of American Bicyclists designated Manhattan as a bronze-award-winning, bike-friendly city. WILD WATER PARKS Families flock to Manhattan’s three water parks. Each offers a variety of water features including twisting slides, splash zones, a wave-making surf machine and lazy river. CATCH THE BIG ONES Anglers catch channel catfish at Tuttle Creek Reservoir, Kansas’ second-largest lake and home of McIntyre Cove known for largemouth bass fishing. Another favorite fishing hole for largemouth bass and walleye is Milford Reservoir in Geary County. V I S I T M A N H AT TA N K S . O R G
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A warm glow bathes guests chatting and laughing together at fine dining restaurant Harry’s in downtown Manhattan’s historic Wareham Hotel. Attentive staff serve thoughtful upscale fare, mix craft cocktails and pour wines from around the world for patrons seated in the clubby bar and at white tablecloth tables set with silver, china and stemmed glassware. For almost 12 years, entrepreneurial restaurateurs Evan and Andrea Grier have run Harry’s, and recently, also manage Bourbon & Baker and Tallgrass Tap House brewery. Evan says, “A genuine Manhattan dining experience, Harry’s menu selections, such as our meats, are sourced from local food purveyors. The restaurant enjoys a hearty reputation for being the place where generations of Manhattan residents and visitors make wonderful memories.” A classic steak and seafood restaurant with international overtones, Harry’s serves prime rib, filet mignon, pork chops, salmon and jumbo sea scallops. Appetizers include bruschetta, cilantro rum sauce-drizzled lobster and portobello and goat cheese pizza paired perfectly with one of Harry’s 200 wine selections. Recipient of prestigious culinary awards from Wine Spectator, Travel & Leisure and Midwest Living magazines, Harry’s is a Flint Hills region dining destination. 418 Poyntz Avenue 785-537-1300 Harrysmanhattan.com
Wine Dive + Kitchen, Downtown Manhattan.
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Downtown Manhattan’s dining scene is anchored by long-time fine-dining establishment Harry’s restaurant in the lobby of the elegant, 1920s Wareham Hotel. Harry’s Chef Cadell Bynum has been honored four times by Best Chefs of America. For a more casual scene, beer lovers enjoy craft brews and good pub grub at our 10-barrel brewpub Tallgrass Tap House. This locally-owned, craft beer hot spot features your favorite craft beer creations best sipped on the seasonal rooftop deck. Small plate selections lead diners to Bourbon & Baker serving Southern flair and 75 types of bourbon, including Kentucky’s Best, in a comfy, exposed brick wall space. The warm embracing decor of Manhattan’s new Wine Dive + Kitchen on Houston Street is as satisfying as the Canadian grilled salmon the restaurant’s regulars crave. Check out the extensive wine list ranked highly by Wine Spectator. Across from campus, dig into the kicky Tex-Mex platters at Coco Bolos. Retro joint Rock-A-Belly Deli is another local favorite for flavorful sandwiches like the cheese-stacked Belly Buster. See pages 35-39 for restaurant guide.
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GOOD EATS MORNINGS IN MANHATTAN mean breakfast at retro diner The Chef which dishes up huevos rancheros, The Grant and Buenos Dias Frittatas. Favorite sides are gravy-drizzled biscuits, golden hash browns and crispy bacon. Locals line up in the drive-through and inside along the pastry display cases for Radina’s Bakehouse gourmet coffees and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls. At Little Apple Brewing Company in Westloop, visitors rub elbows with local celebrities such as Kansas State coaches and “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet, a huge Catbacker and Kansas State University graduate.
Tallgrass Burger served at the Tallgrass Tap House in downtown Manhattan.
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Come visit the cozy little district we know and love, and see why we are home to almost 100 local businesses.
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bluestembistro.com • 785.587.8888 • 1219 Moro Street
coldstonecreamery.com • 785.539-5336 • 1225 Moro Street
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rockabellydeli.com • 785.539.8033 • 718 N. Manhattan Ave
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tubbyssportsbar.com • 785.587.8707 • 1227 Moro Street
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tacoluchamanhattan.com • 785.320.5255 • 1130 Moro Street
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solongsaloon.com • 785.537.9292 • 1130 Moro Street
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ROCK OUT TO LIVE MUSIC
Manhattan’s music scene surges, lifting visitors to a carefree state at The Hat with performers such as Shenandoah, Tracy Byrd and more. Aggieville’s favorite lil’ speakeasy Auntie Mae’s features up-and-coming artists and Bluemont Hotel, Coco Bolos and O’Malley’s introduce exciting new musical acts each year. Dirty Dawgs, Johnny Kaw’s, Kite’s and Tubby’s draw partiers who love to dance.
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Spicy, colorful and satisfying, Coco Bolos dishes fabulous twists on south-of-the-border fare. You won’t push away from the table hungry. Menu favorites are bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp and tasty taters las cruces. Top-notch deli Rock-A-Belly packs a delicious punch. Try the cheddar-enhanced roast beef and ham special sandwich, The Western.
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Tradition lives in the ‘Ville through annual road races, parades, sports bar gameday gatherings and Kansas State victory celebrations. You can’t go wrong wearing purple in Aggieville, the Wildcats’ color. The university’s annual homecoming parade through the ’Ville always draws big crowds
as does the marching band leading off Spirit Night as they play rousing renditions of the “Wabash Cannonball.” Moro Street is the hot spot to ring in the New Year. Revelers gather outside Rally House to count down to 2020 as Manhattan’s signature red apple made descends from the Wildcat spirit gear store’s rooftop.
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If it’s edge, fashion and fun finds you’re after, shop the ‘Ville. Acme Gift showcases eclectic Manhattan and Kansas State-themed merchandise. T-shirt shop Thread creates imaginative, graphic designs. Sisters Of Sound Records is Manhattan’s popular indie music shop. Fuel up for more fun at vintage Varsity Donuts baking fresh doughnuts daily and featuring doughnut-themed novelties.
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PICNIC IN THE ‘VILLE
At the university’s Triangle Park picnic tables, munch on delish carryout from Aggieville restaurants. Enjoy fresh-from-the-oven pie slices from Pie Five and hot wings from B-Dubs. Leafy Triangle Park is one of several Aggieville Community Vision green-space initiatives around Manhattan which will soon include the Courtyard by Marriott hotel opening in 2020.
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Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art on the Kansas State University campus.
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MANHATTAN’S MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES display some of the Midwest’s best artwork. Strecker Nelson West Gallery downtown is the state’s oldest commercial gallery and features paintings, sculptures and jewelry by Kansas artists. Manhattan’s arts scene led by Kansas State University’s collection displayed at the campus Beach Museum has spurred the Flint Hills region’s creative, cultural growth.
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In 2019, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art celebrates 23 years as home for the Flint Hills region’s cultural achievements. Called “The Beach” by locals, this campus museum displays collections such as Thomas Hart Benton paintings and Jim Richardson photography. Most exhibits illustrate traditional and contemporary artworks that capture the essence of Midwest life. At Manhattan Arts Center on Poyntz Avenue, “The MAC” stages dramas and musicals that pack the house for spring and fall productions. Strecker Nelson West features works by the finest Kansas and regional artists. Manhattan’s entertainment arts scene is vibrant. Kansas State University’s McCain Auditorium hosts an annual performance series which features major entertainment acts that have included Martina McBride, STOMP and Legally Blonde. The Wareham Opera House, the second movie-house to show motion pictures in Kansas, now stages live music, local theatrical performances and entertaining special events.
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Pop into the Midwest Dream Car Collection showroom and you’ll get up close to exotic cars such as a Lamborghini Aventador formerly owned by Mario Andretti. Open four days a week, visitors can wander through the showroom and ogle at autos including a ’69 Mach I Mustang. Thank Ward Morgan, innovator of local integrated software company CivicPlus, for sharing his passion for cars and bringing this new attraction to Manhattan. He says, “I just know there will be something for everyone to like here, even non-car lovers will enjoy the stories behind these beautiful cars.” Auto aficionados, gearheads, artists, historians and romantics love visiting Midwest Dream Car Collection because the experience never gets old and rusty. Year-round, four dozen prized automobiles will rotate on the display room floor. Even more “Reserve” cars are on special display in other locations throughout the Collection. Get close to the cars, peek inside their windows and watch mechanics at work restoring and maintaining the classic rides. 3007 Anderson Avenue 785-236-5501 Midwestdreamcarcollection.org
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AMC Dine-In Manhattan 13 At Manhattan Town Center, take your movie-going experiences to another viewing level on an IMAX screen enjoying food service delivered to your comfy lounge seat. Hang out with friends at the theater’s MacGuffins Bar & Lounge. 103 Town Center 785-370-6199 Amctheatres.com
Flint Hills Discovery Center The sights, smells and sounds of the Kansas prairie around Manhattan are re-created with stunning authenticity during the immersive theater experience “Tallgrass Prairie: Tides of Time.” This artistic, high-definition film transports viewers through the rolling grasslands’ seasons. Engaging exhibits and interactive children’s programs explain the region’s geology, animal habitats and rich history. The museum shop features books by Kansas authors, Flint Hills photography, and fun, educational kids’ toys.
Liquid Art Winery and Estate Enjoy spectacular Flint Hills views from the expanded patio and tasting room at Liquid Art’s winery and vineyards on the city’s west edge. Sip hard ciders and 13 wines made from grapes grown on this Flint Hills property. Liquid Art’s charming tasting room features a masterfully-designed, locally-sourced limestone fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame stunning prairie views.
The Gardens at Kansas State University This horticultural garden is open year-round on the Kansas State University campus. Visitors appreciate beautiful assortments of daylilies, iris, peonies and roses. The cottage garden’s annual flowers and plants and a butterfly garden are more sightseeing favorites. Kids love the adjacent Insect Zoo for up-close inspection of tarantulas, beetles, mantis and more crawly critters.
1745 Wildcat Creek Road 785-370-8025 Liquidartwinery.com
1500 Denison Avenue 785-532-3271 K-state.edu/ksugardens
Locked Manhattan Your group chooses one of four memorable stories that require puzzle solving and sleuthing to escape your room in an hour. Breaking free tests teamwork and smarts, making for a fun bonding experience.
Sunset Zoo Beautifully manicured gardens include a flower-filled, colorful butterfly house. Considered the top zoo in the state, Sunset Zoo is home to 250 species of animals including hyenas and wallabies. Cheetahs and a baby red panda just moved in. The bobcat is a local favorite since Willie Wildcat is K-State’s mascot.
116 S. 4th Street (Ste. 122A) 262-843-5625 Lockedmanhattan.com
315 S. 3rd Street 785-587-2726 Flinthillsdiscovery.org Flint Hills Discovery Center
Widgets Family Fun Widgets playground’s massive, four-level Ballocity is a junglegym, high-rise structure that amazes kids of all ages. Even adults love the arcade games, mini bowling and thrilling laser tag. The Toddler Zone keeps little ones entertained. 8232 South Port Drive 785-320-5099 Widgetsfamilyfun.com
2333 Oak Street 785-587-2737 Sunsetzoo.com
Liquid Art Winery and Estate
The Gardens at Kansas State University
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DISCOVER OUR RICH FORT RILEY Fort Riley opened in 1853 as a frontier Army installation to protect pioneers traveling on wagon trails across the Flint Hills. Today, Fort Riley’s workday population exceeds 20,000 military and on-post, private-contract employees. The post makes a significant contribution ($2 billion) to Manhattan’s and Kansas’ economies. Note: Fort Riley museums are closed for renovations until 2020. 785-239-2737 www.riley.army.mi
GOODNOW HOUSE STATE HISTORICAL SITE Isaac and Ellen Goodnow were abolitionists who founded Manhattan in 1855 on the common principles of freedom and education. Their home was built in 1861 and contains Victorian-era furniture. Located next to Riley County Historical Museum. 2301 Claflin Road 785-565-6490 Kshs.org
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HARTFORD HOUSE Pre-fabricated homes were often part of cargo loads aboard 1850s steamboats carrying passengers west. This home was originally assembled near 5th and Colorado streets, then donated to Riley County Historical Museum about 50 years ago. 2309 Claflin Road 785-565-6490 Rileycountyks.gov/museum
PIONEER LOG CABIN The cornerstone for this pioneer cabin was laid in 1915 and incorporated stone from the first building constructed at what is now Kansas State University. Built using walnut logs, the cabin illustrates a Riley County pioneer home and features early-20th century farming tools and household items. 11th & Poyntz 785-565-6490
RILEY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Discover Manhattan’s past through changing exhibits and priceless artifacts on permanent display. Among the exhibits are an original seat from Wareham Opera House, U.S. Army wool uniforms and a handcarved sunflower clock made for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. 2309 Claflin Road 785-565-6490 Rileycountyks.gov/museum
WOLF HOUSE MUSEUM Built in the 1880s, this twostory, limestone home was originally used as a boarding house and then a private dwelling owned by the Wolf family before it became a museum in 1983 to showcase life in the late 19th century. 630 Fremont St. 785-565-6490 RileyCHS.com
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THE ECLECTIC SHOPPING SCENE in Manhattan shops feature vintage collectibles, Western fashion and contemporary, stylish finds. Visitors spend hours shopping family-owned and independent stores located in Manhattan Town Center, Downtown, Aggieville, Westloop, Village West and Seth Child Commons. Shopping is a breeze around the downtown district on Poyntz Avenue. You’ll discover home furnishings, fine jewelry, chic clothing and gallery artworks. Steve’s Floral creates tasteful botanic arrangements for every occasion. Novelty
stores highlight specialty “Manhappiness” and Kansas State University merchandise. The state’s first shopping district is Aggieville, the neighborhood next to campus. Aggieville’s four-block stretch showcases fun shops such as Acme Gift on Moro Street, funky fashion boutiques and home décor stores. On the city’s west side, express your personal style with home accessories from 1419 Mercantile. There’s an engaging variety of shops at Westloop and Village West. Discover fine men’s clothing at Borck Brothers in Seth Child Commons. V I S I T M A N H AT TA N K S . O R G
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Colbert Hills Golf Course 5200 Colbert Hills Dr. 785-776-6475 colberthills.com Stagg Hill Golf Club 4441 Stagg Hill Road. 785-539-1041 stagghillgolfclub.com Wildcat Creek Golf & Fitness 800 Anneberg Circle 785-539-7529 wildcatgolfandfitness.com
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GOLFERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS discover challenges at Manhattan’s public courses. Undulating fairways and large, well-manicured greens welcome players to Colbert Hills ranked for nearly 20 years by Golf Digest as best public course in Kansas. Wide fairways lead to stunning Flint Hills views. Each year, Colbert hosts an APT tournament for players hoping to earn a spot on the prestigious PGA Tour. Former PGA pro and K-State alum Jim Colbert was instrumental in the course design. Stagg Hill Golf Course, off Kansas Highway 18, flanks the Kansas River and demands precision shot-making. Be ready for tricky dogleg holes and tight fairways lined with towering oaks and cottonwoods on this pretty, 80-year-old course.
BOAT, FISH, HIKE & HUNT The Manhattan region offers plentiful public hunting and fishing lands with 100 miles of wooded shoreline around the 1,200-acre Tuttle Creek Lake where you can camp at Tuttle Creek State Park. Anglers catch crappie, catfish, bass, saugeye and other sport fish in the reservoir. Just below the dam, Rocky Ford Fishing Area is known for its channel catfish, white bass and wipers. Nearby at Milford Lake, hook walleye, bass and catfish. Hunters roam the vast tracts of public hunting land around each reservoir for waterfowl, deer and turkey.
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The Manhattan region is home to 27 different species of ducks.
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Frank Anneberg/Twin Oaks Sports Complex 3801 Anderson Ave. 785-587-2757 mhkprd.com Blue Earth Plaza 3rd and Colorado St. 785-587-2726 mhkprd.com
City Park Water Park 1102 Poyntz Ave. 785-587-2710 cityofmhk.com Northview Water Park 510 Griffith Dr. 785-587-2713 cityofmhk.com SPECTATOR SPORTS
City Park 1101 Fremont St. 785-587-2757 mhkprd.com
Ahearn Field House Kansas State University 800-221-CATS kstatesports.com
Griffith Park 620 S. 11th St. 785-587-2722 mhkprd.com
Bill Snyder Family Stadium 2201 Kimball Ave. 800-221-CATS kstatesports.com
Lud Fiser Youth Sports Complex (CiCo Park) 3221 Kimball Ave. 785-587-2757 mhkprd.com
Bramlage Coliseum 1800 College Ave. 800-221-CATS kstatesports.com
Tuttle Creek State Park 5800 A River Pond 785-539-7941 ksoutdoors.com Tuttle Creek Shooting Park 6364 Tuttle Creek Blvd. 785-539-4392 firearmsandtrapguns.com Tuttle Creek Spillway Cycle Area and ORV Area 5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd. 785-539-8511 www.nwk.usace.army.mil POOLS
Ahearn Natatorium Kansas State University 785-532-1718 recservices.k-state.edu/pools CiCo Park Pool 3309 Robinson 785-587-2711 cityofmhk.com
Peace Memorial Auditorium 1101 Poyntz Ave. 785-587-4596 cityofmhk.com Eisenhower Baseball Complex 798 Walters Dr. 785-587-2754 cityofmhk.com K-State Recreational Services 101 Peters Recreation Complex 785-532-6980 recservices.k-state.edu K-State Soccer Field 1628 College Ave. 800-221-CATS kstatesports.com Manhattan Christian College Howie’s Activity Center 1401 Laramie St. 785-539-3571 mccks.edu RV Christian Track Complex 1800 College Ave. 800-221-2287 kstatesports.com
Linear Park Trail This 9-mile trail loops in and around Manhattan, ideal for walking, jogging or biking. 785-587-2754 cityofmhk.com
Tointon Family Stadium 1700 College Ave. 800-221-CATS kstatesports.com CAMPGROUNDS
Kansas River Trail National Water Trail ksrivertrail.com
Tuttle Creek State Park 5800A River Pond Rd. 785-539-7941 ksoutdoors.com AGRITOURISM
Bed & Buggy Inn 11555 Myers Valley Rd., St. George 785-494-8232 bedandbuggyinn.com Britt’s Garden Acres 1000 South Scenic Dr. 785-539-1901 brittsfarm.com Lazy T Ranch 2103 Zeandale Rd. 785-537-9727 lazytranchadventures.com
Konza Prairie Entry point is south of Manhattan on McDowell Creek Road 785-587-0381 kpbs.konza.ksu.edu Native Stone Scenic Byway Along Kansas highways 4, 99, 18 and 177 in the northeast region of the state. 785-765-4655 Travelks.com/ksbyways/native-stone Tuttle Creek ORV Area 8399 Secrest Rd., Randolph www.nwk.us.ace.army.mil
Liquid Art Winery and Estate 1745 Wildcat Creek Rd. 785-370-8025 liquidartwinery.com Manhattan’s Farmers Market 620-767-3893 manhattanfarmersmarket.org
Swim, jog, play baseball and volleyball in Manhattan’s City Park.
River Creek Farms 7160 Zeandale Rd. 785-456-9650 rivercreekfarms.com TENNIS
Body First 3615 Claflin Rd. 785-587-8300 Bodyfirst.com TRAILS AND BYWAYS
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Manhattan sunsets dazzle, especially while sipping wines from Liquid Art Winery as tangerinetinted sky fades to starry night. Guests savor 13 wine varietals, wine flights and ciders featured on the Estate and Tasting Room menus amidst the Flint Hills’ natural beauty. “As a Flint Hills destination for locals and visitors alike, we tailor our wine selections for people to savor and remember the special time they spend here with us,” says co-proprietor Danielle Tegtmeier. Guests cultivate pleasant memories at Liquid Art Winery while relaxing by the limestone fireplace, gathering on the outdoor patio, listening to live music, admiring the vineyard vistas and celebrating special occasions. Liquid Art Winery’s surrounding 20 acres of vineyards are a beautiful backdrop for weddings, birthdays and professional networking events. Open since 2016, Liquid Art Winery produces its wines on the premises.
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PART OF THE FUN is getting to Manhattan. Travelers along Kansas byways in the Flint Hills region are surrounded by views of endless grasslands. Not to be missed, drive the Native Stone Scenic Byway that winds along limestone fences, rock formations and small towns with turn-of-the-century architecture. Take a fun day-trip from Manhattan to Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie in Wabaunsee and Wamego’s historic Columbian Theatre and OZ Museum. Travel south on Kansas Highway 99, and you’ll reach Alma Creamery. This small, family-run dairy has been in operation for nearly 70 years crafting jacks and cheddar cheeses.
GRASSLANDS, SCENIC DRIVES, SMALL TOWNS, AND MORE KONZA PRAIRIE BIOLOGICAL STATION Just south of Manhattan is the Konza Prairie Biological Station, an 8,616 acre preserve of native tallgrass prairie. Konza supports more than 200 animal species, 600 species of flora, and also a herd of approximately 250 bison. Hikers can enjoy six miles of nature trails that are open daily from dawn to dusk. Pets prohibited.
Historic Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls.
ABILENE Boyhood home, presidential library, museum and burial place are all together on the campus-like grounds honoring the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Listed on Smithsonian’s 20 Best Small Towns to Visit, this old cowtown celebrates Chisholm Trail Days and revered figures such as western legend “Wild Bill” Hickok. Located 35 miles west of Manhattan, on Interstate 70. 785-263-2231 • Abilenecityhall.com
COTTONWOOD FALLS Located one hour south of Manhattan on Flint Hills National Scenic Byway, Kansas Highway 177, this town features Kansas’ oldest still-operating courthouse, the Grand Central Hotel and Restaurant and Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. 620-273-6666 • Cwfks.org
COUNCIL GROVE This quaint town is home to 24 nationallyregistered historical sites. The Hays House, established in 1857, is the oldest continuously-run restaurant west of the Mississippi and serves up golden brown, delectable fried chicken. Council Grove was the last stop westward on the Santa Fe Trail before Fort McPherson in central Kansas. Located 40 minutes south on Kansas Highway 177. 620-767-5413 • Councilgrove.com
FORT RILEY Note: Fort Riley museums are closed for renovations until 2020. Just outside Manhattan, Fort Riley is home to the Big Red One, the U.S. Army’s oldest division created during World War I. In 2017, the 1st Infantry Division celebrated its 100th anniversary.
OZ Museum in Wamego.
History and stories of victories led by General John “Blackjack” Pershing are told in the 1st Infantry Division Museum. Military buffs also love the U.S. Cavalry Museum. Visitors must present photo ID to enter post at Henry Gate off of Interstate 70, Exit 301. Pre-approval for day-pass access available online (recommended to avoid long wait times). 10 minutes west on K-18 Highway. 785-239-2737 • www.riley.army.mil
JUNCTION CITY Home to the Buffalo Soldier Memorial, Civil War Monument and state of Kansas Vietnam Memorial, Junction City is located at the confluence of the Smoky Hill River and Republican River, 20 minutes west of Manhattan on Interstate 70. 785-238-2885 • Junctioncity.org
MARYSVILLE Home Station No. 1 on the Pony Express was situated at Barrett Hotel on Broadway Street, the first stop from Saint Joseph, Missouri, west to Sacramento, California. Nearby, the Express’ pony stable barn is now a museum open April through October with replica stagecoach and Pony Express-rider memorabilia. Along Broadway, visitors enjoy the Doll Museum’s collection of antique and modern toys. Marysville hosts Big Blue River Days, Mother’s Day Market and Black Squirrel Night. Located one hour north on Kansas Highway 77 785-562-3101 • Marshallcoks.com
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annual Blues Festival. Be sure to visit Prairie Fire Winery off Interstate 70, Exit 335. 785-636-5520 • Paxicobluesfest.com
WABAUNSEE COUNTY Visit famed Beecher Bible and Rifle Church built in 1862. This church supported abolitionists during Bleeding Kansas’ skirmishes that preceded Civil War battles. Travel south on Kansas Highway 99 to Alma to experience lovely, limestone buildings and Alma Creamery. To the southwest, visit the Volland Store for special, Midwest-inspired art exhibits at an old general store. Open weekends. 785-765-4655 • Wabaunsee.com
WAKEFIELD Located 35 minutes west of Manhattan on U.S. Highway 24 and Kansas Highway 77, this town on the banks of Milford Lake offers outdoor activities including great fishing, birding and boating. 785-461-5886 • Wakefieldks.com
WAMEGO Follow the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz on Lincoln Avenue at the OZ Museum. Creep through the Haunted Forest to find original movie posters, first edition “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” book, painted character masks and flying monkey miniatures. This small town on Kansas Highway 24 also goes large for weekend festivals and the state’s biggest Independence Day celebration called Celebrate Freedom in Boomtown USA. 785-456-7849 • Visitwamego.com
PAXICO Antique stores abound in this tiny town 20 minutes east of Manhattan off Interstate 70. You’ll see many preserved Victorian-era buildings. In September, Paxico hosts the V I S I T M A N H AT TA N K S . O R G
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At Blue Earth Plaza located next to Flint Hills Discovery Center, celebrate the Flint Hills at the annual Flint Hills Festival, a fun-filled day of live music, good food and children’s activities. Standard daily admission rates apply. 785-587-2726 • flinthillsdiscovery.org
in the Midwest. Approximately 7,000 concert goers listen to classical music as the sun sinks into the Flint Hills. This two-hour performance’s location changes each year to a different Flint Hills ranch, this year is at Chase County, Kansas. Admission charges apply. 620-272-8955 • symphonyintheflinthills.org KICKER COUNTRY STAMPEDE
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Rising country stars Jason Aldean and Old Dominion headline this year’s 24th annual event that draws 100,000 fans to Manhattan for one of the Midwest’s largest country music festivals. Dozens of talented artists perform on the main stage and two perimeter locations of Tuttle Creek State Park. Admission charges apply.
After 13 heart-pumping miles through the Flint Hills, Downtown Manhattan and K-State campus, race to finish line cheers on the 50 yard line at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Race profits are directed to Manhattan charities including Johnson Cancer Research Center and Shepherd’s Crossing. Bill Snyder presents award winners after the finish. Race fees apply.
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NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF BREADS
Little Apple Paddle one-day event attracts more than 300 paddlers from across the state for a 10-mile, downriver excursion docking at the quaint little town of Saint George. Boaters launch in Manhattan on the Big Blue River at Linear Park Trailhead located at the Kansas Highway 24 boat ramp by the Big Blue River bridge. After lunch, bus rides are provided back to Manhattan. Event fees apply.
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Smell the aroma of freshly-baked bread pumped from multiple ovens throughout the Manhattan Conference Center. During the fifth biennial National Festival of Breads judges select eight finalist bakers to compete in the amateur breadbaking competition. Live baking demos and celebrity chef appearances are key ingredients to the National Festival of Bread’s mouth-watering event which is sponsored by King Arthur Flour and the Kansas Wheat Commission. Free admission.
the judged 4-H competitions and take a spin on old-school and new, thrilling Ottaway Amusement rides at Riley County Fairgrounds. Free fair entry. Admission charges apply for rodeo and fair rides. 785-770-7714 • rileycountyfair.com K-STATE WILDCATS ATHLETICS AUGUST 31, 2019 SEASON-OPENING FOOTBALL GAME
“H-e-e-e-e-e-re, Come the Cats!” College football fandemonium creates lively fall, winter and spring seasons at K-State’s sports complexes. Bill Snyder Family Stadium has one of the liveliest tailgating atmospheres in the Midwest. Visitors rave about K-State fan hospitality where local tailgaters welcome spectators to their tailgate parties even if they aren’t wearing purple. Admission charges apply. 800-221-CATS • kstatesports.com
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Cheery crowds gather in Blue Earth Plaza to kick off the holiday season when Santa Claus flips the switch and lights a 65-foot tall Christmas tree. The entire plaza area and downtown stores are awash in holiday splendor. Free admission. 785-565-4036 • mhkfestivaloflights.com LITTLE APPLE NEW YEAR’S EVE DECEMBER 31, 2019
Aggieville cranks New Year’s festivities up a notch for the one-and-only Little Apple New Year’s Eve. Partiers pack “The Ville’s” bars and count down the last moments of 2019 as a giant, faux-red, fiberglass apple descends from atop Rally House campus apparel store on Moro Avenue. Free admission.
This breathtaking concert on the prairie performed by Grammy-winning Kansas City Symphony is one of the hottest cultural events
This Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associationsanctioned event at Wells Arena is the highlight of each summer’s Riley County Fair. A stellar, opening-night picnic salutes our nation’s military. Events during the weekend rodeo competition include bareback riding, steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. Also see
Symphony in the Flint Hills
Little Apple Paddle
Bill Snyder Highway Half-Marathon
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785-539-0255 • Nationalfestivalofbreads.com SYMPHONY IN THE FLINT HILLS JUNE 15, 2019
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SINCE MANHATTAN’S FOUNDING in 1855, education has been the community’s bedrock. From a Big 12 university to stellar technical institutes, Manhattan offers top quality education. Memories and tradition align for generations of graduates from Kansas State University, the top choice for college among Kansas high school grads. Kansas State University is the nation’s first land-grant university and the state’s first public university, thanks to the Morrill Act of 1862. In 2022, the Kansas State University campus welcomes the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) operations on 47 campus acres. The NBAF facility will be an integral addition to the university’s goal to reach top-50 national research institute status by 2025 and help position Manhattan as one of the world’s preeminent scientific research cities.
AIB INTERNATIONAL Experts in the fields of baking production, nutrition and food safety. 800-633-5137 • AIBonline.org
BELLUS ACADEMY LLC The United States’ most highlydecorated beauty institution in Westloop Shopping Center. 785-539-1837 • Bellusacademy.edu
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Big 12 conference school highly acclaimed for agriculture, business and engineering schools. Kansas State offers the only four-year bachelor’s program in milling science and management, with internationally-acclaimed grain science and industry programs.
MANHATTAN AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE This institution offers programs in health science, continuing education, biotechnology, construction, business and transportation.
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STOMP 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 The Hot Sardines (Wareham Opera House)
7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 imPerfect Dancers: Anne Frank — Words From the Shadows 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Legally Blonde — The Musical 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5
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7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Sir James Galway, Flute 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 Switchback (Wareham Opera House)
7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Storm Large & Le Bonheur (Wareham Opera House)
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The Manhattan Transfer meets Take 6 — The Summit 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31 Diana Krall 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 The King and I 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 The Dalí Quartet with Cliburn Gold Medalist Olga Kern 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Church Basement Ladies: Rise Up O Men 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19
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RESTAURANTS YOU’LL NEVER GO HUNGRY IN MANHATTAN, KANSAS!
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AeroJuice 106 S 4th St 785-539-8606 Fresh fruit, smoothies & sandwiches Aj’s NY Pizzeria 301 Poyntz Ave 785-587-0700 Authentic Manhattan style pizza Blue Moose 100 Manhattan Town Center 785-370-3010 Multi-cuisine good for all sized groups Bourbon & Baker 312 Poyntz Ave 785-320-4959 Small plates with bakery in the back
The Chef 111 S 4th St 785-537-6843 The BEST breakfast in Manhattan dellaVoce 405 Poyntz Ave 785-532-9000 Fine dining & Mediterranean flavors Early Edition 600 S 4th St 785-537-0000 A downright good breakfast in MHK El Patron 429 Poyntz Ave 785-320-7385 Cantina-style eats in heart of downtown
Harry’s 418 Poyntz Ave 785-537-1300 Fine dining located in historic Wareham Hotel Pool House Kitchen and Bar 219 S 4th St 785-537-2135 Handcrafted cocktails & gourmet hot dogs Radina’s Bakehouse 227 Blue Earth Place 785-320-2253 Artisan breads and locally roasted coffee Tallgrass TapHouse 320 Poyntz Ave 785-320-2933 Spacious brew pub features Tallgrass beer
Wine Dive & Kitchen 121 S 4th St 785-712-2413 International selection of wines, dinner & weekend brunch menu.
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Bi Bim Bap 702 N 11th St 785-537-2888 Sushi bar/authentic Korean & Japanese Bluestem Bistro 1219 Moro 785-587-8888 Made from scratch food, local coffee
Coco Bolos 1227 Bluemont Ave 785-537-4700 Wood fired grill & cantina
Hunam Express 1112 Moro St 785-537-0886 Chinese available all day and late night
Cozy Inn Hamburgers 1109 Moro 785-320-7766 Just like the original in Salina, KS
Keltic Star 1215 Moro St 785-320-7456 British pub with authentic fare
Gordo’s 1116 Moro 785-370-8383 Aggieville’s only rooftop bar
Kite’s Bar & Grill 615 N 12th St 785-776-4300 Top college sports bar in the Nation
Green Tea Sushi 1120 Laramie St 785-539-9888 Japanese restaurant & sushi bar
Radina’s Coffee House 616 N Manhattan Ave 785-537-2345 Freshly roasted coffee and homemade food Rock-A-Belly Deli 718 N Manhattan Ave 785-539-8033 Serving up Belly Busters ‘n more So Long Saloon 1130 Moro 785-537-9292 Home of the Cowboy Challenge and raspberry black bean dip Taco Lucha 1130 Moro 785-320-5255 Taqeria with ode to Lucha Libre Tasty China House 1120 Moro 785-320-7768 Chinese bites & tapioca milk tea The Thai Noodle 1126 Laramie 785-320-2899 Best Thai noodles in Kansas
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Varsity Donuts 704 N Manhattan Ave 785-539-7654 Fat, fluffy donuts with late-night food stand Wahoo Fire & Ice 1101 Moro 785-320-7242 Family friendly with fresh seafood
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Ana’s Burger Shack 2024 Tuttle Creek Blvd 785-410-4991 Big-n-juicy specialty burgers Arrow Coffee Co. 1800 Claflin Rd 785-775-1800 Great coffee & tea selection
Baan Thai Restaurant 1709 Fort Riley Blvd 785-320-5990 Authentic Thai dishes & cuisine
Happy Valley Chinese 2307 Tuttle Creek Blvd 785-320-5855 Authentic Chinese dishes & cuisine
Bluestem Grill 1880 Kimball Ave 785-712-2100 Specialty burgers overlooking Snyder Stadium
JP’s Sports Bar 2000 Tunstall Cir 785-532-0844 Bar bites, pizza & burgers
Bob’s Diner 1103 N 3rd St 785-537-7776 Local diner with home cooked food Cox Bros BBQ 223 McCall Rd 785-539-0770 MHK style slow smoked, genuine BBQ Early Edition 3210 Kimball Ave 785-539-3255 A downright good breakfast in MHK
K-State Dairy Bar 144 Call Hall 785-532-1292 Popular ice cream, meat & dairy products La Fiesta 2301 Tuttle Creek Blvd 785-587-5258 Authentic Mexican cuisine The Little Grill 6625 Dyer Rd 785-323-0112 Island-themed Jamaican cuisine, reggae music
Donuts of Manhattan 2307 Tuttle Creek Blvd 785-320-7727 3035 Anderson Ave 785-320-6058 Melt in your mouth pastries People’s Grocery 1620 Fort Riley Blvd 785-539-4811 Local grocery & co-op with deli RC McGraw’s Bar & Grill 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd 785-776-9588 American style bar & grill with music Sparrow Specialty Coffee 219 S 4th St 785-320-2542 Slow pull bar
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Subs-N-Such 1816 Claflin Rd 785-537-2411 Home of the Kitchen Sink sub sandwich Taqueria Los Burritos 2273 Tuttle Creek Blvd 785-844-2208 Authentic Mexican with seafood twist UMI Japanese Steakhouse 900 Hayes Dr 785-320-7788 Japanese cuisine, hibachi grills & sushi Union Station by JPs 918 N 17th St 785-532-1114 Locally sourced menu, best BBQ and pizzas, local craft brews
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Vista Drive-In 1911 Tuttle Creek Blvd 785-537-0100 Manhattan based hamburger joint since 1964
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Bamboo Buffet 2304 Stagg Hill Rd 785-539-8299 Buffet-style Chinese Chens Chinese 2704 Anderson Ave 785-539-8888 Dine-in or drive-through Colbert’s 5200 Colbert Hills Dr 785-776-6475 American cuisine with views of KS No. 1 golf course
El Tapatio 2605 Stagg Hill Rd 785-539-7272 Authentic Mexican & festive atmosphere Golden Wok 3003 Anderson Ave 785-587-9111 Chinese buffet with a-la-carte take out Hillside Café 2307 Stagg Hill Rd 785-539-9815 Mexican-American cuisine Little Apple Brewing Co. 1110 Westloop Pl 785-539-5500 Featuring certified angus beef, hand-crafted beers
Mr. K’s Café & Bar 3901 Vanesta Dr 785-338-5296 American café cuisine Paramour Artisan Coffee 2005 Clocktower Dr 785-320-2022 Specialty roasterie/cafe Powercat Sports Grill 3011 Anderson Ave 785-320-4226 Purple primed sports bar minutes from stadium Radina’s on the Hill 2809 Claflin Rd 785-320-5226 Freshly roasted coffee & sweet treats
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Locally Owned Boutique Hotel • Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet • 24 Hour Desk Staff • Full Business Center • 250+ Movie Library • 100% Smoke-Free
• Free WiFi Access • Pet Friendly • Laundry Facility • Exercise Facility • Conference Room
785-320-5440 505 S. 17th St. • Manhattan, KS 66502
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Visit Manhattan KS can assist with your accommodations. Call 785-776-8829 or toll-free 800-759-0134 for more information.
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HOTELS BEST WESTERN 785-537-8300
601 E. Poyntz Ave. bestwestern.com
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BLUEMONT HOTEL 785-473-7091
1212 Bluemont bluemonthotel.com
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CANDLEWOOD SUITES 785-320-7995
210 Blue Earth Place candlewoodsuites.com
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COMFORT SUITES 785-539-9449
1020 Hostetler Dr. choicehotels.com/hotel/ks142
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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT 785-539-2400
300 Colorado St. fairfieldinn.com
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FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON 785-539-5311
530 Richards Dr. fourpoints.com/manhattan
HAMPTON INN 785-539-5000
501 E. Poyntz Ave. manhattanks.hamptoninn.com
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HILTON GARDEN INN & MANHATTAN CONFERENCE CENTER 785-532-9116 410 S. 3rd, manhattanks.hgi.com
135
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HOLIDAY INN AT THE CAMPUS 785-539-7531
1641 Anderson Ave. holidayinn.com
113
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 785-320-7454
115 Blue Earth Plaza holidayinnexpress.com
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PARKWOOD INN & SUITES 785-320-5440
505 S. 17th parkwoodmhk.com
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QUALITY INN & SUITES 785-770-8000
150 E. Poyntz Ave. qualityinn.com
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SUPER 8 785-537-8468
200 Tuttle Creek Blvd. super8.com
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BED & BREAKFAST ANDERSON 785-539-4994
1719 Fairchild Ave. andersonbnb.com
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MOORE HOUSE 785-776-5603
500 Denison Ave. moorehouse-bnb.com
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SCENIC VALLEY INN 785-776-6831
610 S. Scenic Dr. scenicvalleyinn.com
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ABNER ALLEN GUEST HOUSE 785-456-9201
7280 Zeandale Rd. RCFBobMary@gmail.com
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ACORNS RESORT 785-463-4000
3710 Farnum Creek Rd, Milford acornsresortkansas.com
BLUE VISTA 785-236-8802
8399 Secrest Rd, Randolph bluevista.info
LIVING WATER RANCH 785-468-3594
4122 Living Water Rd., Olsburg livingwaterranch.org
PRAIRIE VIEW GUEST HOUSE 785-537-9727
2101 Zeandale Rd. lazytranchadventures.com
PRAIRIEWOOD RETREAT & PRESERVE 785-537-9999
1484 Wildcat Creek Rd prairiewood.com
ROCK SPRINGS 4-H CENTER 785-257-3221
1168 Hwy K-157, Junction City rocksprings.net
THE STONEHOUSE AT PRAIRIEWOOD 785-537-9999
5020 Anderson Ave. prairiewood.com
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SUNSET COTTAGE 785-537-9999
727 Sunset Ave. vrbo.com/1254589
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Four unique properties assembled to exceed expectations and create a truly memorable experience. Visit prairiewood.com for more information. 92+
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CAMPGROUNDS Full-service camper hook-ups and modern log cabins available year round at Tuttle Creek State Park. Located just four miles north of Manhattan on Highway 24. Park permits and camping information obtained at Tuttle Creek State Park Office. 785-539-7941 • ksoutdoors.com
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1 Best Western, 601 E. Poyntz Ave., 785-537-8300 (T8) 2 Bluemont Hotel, 1212 Bluemont, 785-473-7091 (O8) 3 Candlewood Suites, 115 Blue Earth Plaza, 785-320-7454 (R11) 4 Comfort Suites, 1020 Hostetler Dr., 785-539-9449 (R8) 5 Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 300 Colorado St., 785-539-2400 (Q11) 6 Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Dr., 785-539-5311 (J13) 7 Hampton Inn, 501 E. Poyntz Ave., 785-539-5000 (S9) 8 Hilton Garden Inn & Manhattan Conference Center, 410 3rd St., 785-532-9116 (Q11) 9 Holiday Inn at the Campus, 1641 Anderson Ave., 785-539-7531 (M9) 10 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 115 Blue Earth Place, (785) 320-7454 (R11) 11 Parkwood Inn & Suites, 505 S. 17th St., 785-320-5440 (M11) 12 Quality Inn & Suites, 150 E. Poyntz Ave., 785-770-8000 (R10) 13 Super 8, 200 Tuttle Creek Blvd., 785-537-8468 (R10)
B&B / GUEST HOUSE / RETREATS 14 Abner Allen Guest House, 7280 Zeandale Rd., 785-456-9201 (V20) 15 Anderson Bed & Breakfast, 1719 Fairchild Ave., 785-539-4994 (M10) 16 Moore House Bed & Breakfast, 500 Denison Ave., 785-776-5603 (L9) 17 Prairie View Guest House at Lazy T Ranch, 2103 Zeandale Rd., 785-537-9727 (U11) 18 Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve, 1484 Wildcat Creek Rd., 785-537-9999 (A8) 19 Scenic Valley Inn Bed & Breakfast, 610 S. Scenic Dr., 785-776-6831 (B13) 20 The StoneHouse at Prairiewood, 5020 Anderson Ave., 785-537-9999 (A7) 21 Sunset Cottage, 727 Sunset, 785-537-9999 (L8)
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Rest easy. WELCOME TO THE BEAUTY OF SIMPLICITY™ Whether traveling for business or leisure, you can count on us for a consistently friendly, relaxed and comfortable stay. From our modern décor to our welcoming staff to The Fairfield Guarantee , we ensure that you experience warm hospitality and trusted amenities with each and every stay. ™
Book your next stay today! Fairfield Inn by Marriott ® Manhattan 300 Colorado Street | Manhattan, KS 66502 785.539.2400 | www.marriott.com/mhkfi
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