Historic Council Grove continues to be a favorite rendezvous on the Santa Fe Trail with 25 historic sites around town to exploring. Some of the sites are on the National Register of Historic Sites, and some are on the Santa Fe Trail Historic Trail, including Downtown Council Grove. Local merchants work hard to keep this Trail town bustling and vibrant.
Take a stroll down the Neosho Riverwalk, stretching from the Santa Fe Trail (Main Street) to the Kaw Mission State Historic Museum. Enjoy dinner in the Historic Hays House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi; at the Trail Days Cafe diners enjoy museum surroundings and dining experience with history, or you can try any one of the many family restaurants.
Just 5 minutes from downtown are two beautiful lakes with camping, boating, swimming, hiking, and fishing. Historic Council Grove is on the Flint Hills Scenic Byway where you can enjoy the graceful rolling Flint Hills any time of the year.
Historic Council Grove continues to be a favorite rendezvous on the Santa Fe Trail with 25 historic sites around town to exploring. Some of the sites are on the National Register of Historic Sites, and some are on the Santa Fe Trail Historic Trail, including Downtown Council Grove. Local merchants work hard to keep this Trail town bustling and vibrant.
Take a stroll down the Neosho Riverwalk, stretching from the Santa Fe Trail (Main Street) to the Kaw Mission State Historic Museum. Enjoy dinner in the Historic Hays House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi; at the Trail Days Cafe diners enjoy museum surroundings and dining experience with history, or you can try any one of the many family restaurants.
Just 5 minutes from downtown are two beautiful lakes with camping, boating, swimming, hiking, and fishing. Historic Council Grove is on the Flint Hills Scenic Byway where you can enjoy the graceful rolling Flint Hills any time of the year.
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Closed on: Sunday, Saturday
Hours:Closed Today. Opens Mon
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Available: Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tour, Family Restroom
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Fun Facts
The Bradford House is the oldest home still standing on the Santa Fe Trail in Kansas.
President Harry Truman stayed here at the Young Guest House.
Seth Hays was the great grandson of Daniel Boone.
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Historic Council Grove continues to be a favorite rendezvous on the Santa Fe Trail with 25 historic sites around town to exploring. Some of the sites are on the National Register of Historic Sites, and some are on the Santa Fe Trail Historic Trail, including Downtown Council Grove. Local merchants work hard to keep this Trail town bustling and vibrant.
Take a stroll down the Neosho Riverwalk, stretching from the Santa Fe Trail (Main Street) to the Kaw Mission State Historic Museum. Enjoy dinner in the Historic Hays House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi; at the Trail Days Cafe diners enjoy museum surroundings and dining experience with history, or you can try any one of the many family restaurants.
Just 5 minutes from downtown are two beautiful lakes with camping, boating, swimming, hiking, and fishing. Historic Council Grove is on the Flint Hills Scenic Byway where you can enjoy the graceful rolling Flint Hills any time of the year.