"Cottonwood Falls, Kansas" Cottonwood Falls by basstbn

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Small prairie town with lots of old-time charm - Cottonwood Falls
Small prairie town with lots of old-time charm

Cottonwood Falls is a pretty special place for all those who have visited it, especially those of us who frequently travel around the state of Kansas. It's a little bit western, a little bit historic, a little bit up-to-date, and a lot of charm. And it has the state's oldest courthouse in use, as well as the one of the state's favorite eating places.

Cottonwood Falls and its very close neighbor, Strong City, lie in the Flint Hills just south of US Hwy 50 on state highway 177. My recommendation is to begin in historic Council Grove, Kansas, drive the Flint Hills Scenic Highway stopping at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Cottonwood Falls for lunch or dinner at Emma Chase Cafe, then enter the Kansas Turnpike at Cassoday.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Great place to view life and history in Kansas cattle country
  • Cons:None I can think of...
  • In a nutshell:For city folks, it's like visiting a whole new wonderful world.
  • Last visit to Cottonwood Falls: Jun 2010
  • Intro Updated Aug 5, 2010
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Chase State Fishing Lake and the Falls - Cottonwood Falls Chase State Fishing Lake and the Falls Off The Beaten Path (1)

Those who think of Kansas as nothing but flat farmland do not expect to see the variations of terrain, the wildflowers... more travel advice

Shopping in Cottonwood Falls - Cottonwood Falls Shopping in Cottonwood Falls Shopping (1)

There are more shopping opportunities in Cottonwood Falls than the average small town because the village attracts a... more travel advice

Entry to the preserve - Cottonwood Falls Flint Hills ranch country Things to Do (4)

Just a few minutes north of Cottonwood Falls on Hwy 177 is the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, one of the few... more travel advice

Emma poses with travel magazine publisher - Cottonwood Falls More About Emma Chase Cafe Restaurants (2)

That's Emma in the photo (the pretty one standing up). If you eat at her restaurant, you won't be a stranger... more travel advice

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    globetrott's Profile Photo
    Sep 14, 2004 at 8:23 PM

    Chase County Courthouse looks really interesting ! I love that kind of architecture !

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