Things to Do in Ellsworth Kansas
We are conveniently located for these coming events!
September
Opening Dove Season - Regional Area
Muzzleloader Deer Season - Regional Area
October
Cowboy Roundup - Ellsworth, KS
November
Opening Pheasant Season - Regional Area
Light and Dark Geese, Quail, Prairie Chicken, Squirrel, Archery Turkey - Regional Area
December
Deer Hunting, Firearms - Regional Area
February
Kansas State High School Wrestling Tournament - Salina, KS
March
Kansas State High School Basketball Tournaments - Salina & Hays, Kansas
Kansas Special Olympics - Hays, Kansas
Womens NJCAA National BB Tournament - Salina, Kansas
April
Rockin K Trail Run - Kanopolis Lake
Cowboy Ranch Rodeo - Ellsworth, Kansas
Three I Agriculture Trade Show - Great Bend, Kansas
May
Fort Hays State University Graduation - Hays, Kansas
Ellsworth High School Graduation - Ellsworth, Kansas
Kanopolis Middle School Promotion - Kanopolis
All High School Reunion - Ellsworth High, Ellsworth, Kansas
June
Smoky Hill River Festival - Salina, Kansas
Mid-America Youth Basketball Tournaments - Salina, Kansas
July
Wilson Czech Festival - Wilson, Kansas
Forth Harker Days - Kanopolis
Attractions
There is no shortage of things to do while visiting the Garden Prairie Inn. Relish in Old West history, visit Kansas' zoo, or just relax at one of a number of restaurants. Below is a partial list of things to do during your stay:
Ellsworth County Historical Society
104 W. Main Ellsworth, KS 67493
Relive the history at the Hodgen House Museum Complex in Ellsworth, KS. Featuring Victorian era displays of handmade laces and clothing, a Union Pacific Railroad Caboose built in 1911, the Ellsworth Depot built in 1885 and many other turn of the century history items.
Rolling Hills Wildlife Refuge
is only minutes away and features rare and endangered animals. It features more than 65 species of animals and is Kansas's newest zoo.
Kanopolis Lake is only minutes away and features a 22,000 acre water resource development project, as well as camping fishing, swimming, boating and hunting.
Wilson Lake also just minutes away features camping, fishing, swimming, boating and hunting.
JL Canyon Ranch offers a tour of the beautiful Smoky Hills on horseback. Also enjoy cattle branding and cattle drives for a true taste of the Old West.
Downtown Ellsworth Shopping
offers unique antique malls as well as clothing shops an authentic mercantile shop that has been in town since the 1870's. All conveniently located in downtown Ellsworth.
The Sternberg Museum of Natural History anchors the west end of the amazing 100 miles of history. This museum is a four-story dome that has recreated a time 88 million years ago when the might T-Rex haunted the land and Kansas was covered by an inland sea.
Sylvan Dollar Salloon, Bunker Hill Cafe, Smoky Hill Vineyards & Winery, LaSada Clay & Sports and the Hickory Tree Restaurant are just a few of the unique restaurants with exceptional food that can be found in the amazing 100 miles.
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