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Emporia Travel Guide: 75 reviews and 156 photos
In Truman Capote's novel "In Cold Blood" he describes Emporia as "a large town, almost a city, and a safe place..." Emporia still feels that way. It has aspects of a town where people know one another and yet can also seem at times like a small city. My family moved here when I was a boy and I grew up in Emporia. I live in rural Lyon County not far from there now. The photo is from two miles out side of town facing toward Emporia. Emporia is not a big town or a place for tourists but I know the town well and I will show you all the things an outsider would miss.
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On the country roads around...
Off The Beaten Path
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On the country roads around Emporia don't be surpised if you see deer like the one that came to drink at my pond. I like... more travel advice
Near the corner of 15th street...
Off The Beaten Path
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Near the corner of 15th street and Graphic Arts on west side of Emporia is this old silo painted to look like a Coca... more travel advice
The farmers market is across...
Off The Beaten Path
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The farmers market is across from the post office in a parking lot. It is open on Saturday mornings during Summer. When... more travel advice
Raccoons come out at night...
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Raccoons come out at night around Emporia. This one came up on my front step. It was not much afraid of our little... more travel advice
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Comments (22)
didn't they get rid of that restruant to put in condos or something...
I loved reading about Emporia. Sounds like a wonderful place to live. I am looking forward to visiting. Thank you for the information.
Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year! Always, Me
The University Inn has been closed for over three years. Many consider The Grand Hotel in Cottonwood Falls (20 miles southwest of Emporia), the best place to stay in the area.
Incredible that someone can dissapear for 20 months and still be ranked 208...I dissapeared for 2 yrs and dropped from 100 something to 5500...I should get a scary PPP.Tim
Luv Ks! My in laws live in Lawrence and I just love the whole feel of the state, lovely people, darling towns. Peter Pan Park!!!! My favorite story, probably why I am having so much fun now.
Welcome back! What a great page about Emporia. I'll not forget to do the country wave :-))
a teacher museum, great can they add me to that museum when I am old :-) Like the kindergarten
I like the fact that almost all your tips are "Off the Beaten Path" - symptomatic of the town perhaps? Love your swallowtail shot!
A brilliant page and travelogues Steve, you have so much to offer in Emporia, it looks wonderful, especially like the pic of Becky sitting in the restaurant, I could imagine sitting there with her having a meal and a glass or 3 of Zinfandell :-)