Notice (8): Undefined index: searchdate [APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80]Code Context                $start_cond['$lt'] =  new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59"));
            if(!empty($this->params['days']))
                $start_cond['$lt'] = new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59 + ".$this->params['days']." days")) ;
$count = false
$grouped = false
$start_cond = array(
	'$gte' => object(MongoDate) {
		sec => (int) 1769925600
		usec => (int) 0
	}
)
EventsComponent::create_search_condition() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80
EventsComponent::search() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 43
TtdController::process_rule() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 193
TtdController::view() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 57
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104
Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 23
include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 14
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 224
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 11
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??

Notice (8): Undefined index: searchdate [APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80]Code Context                $start_cond['$lt'] =  new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59"));
            if(!empty($this->params['days']))
                $start_cond['$lt'] = new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59 + ".$this->params['days']." days")) ;
$count = false
$grouped = false
$start_cond = array(
	'$gte' => object(MongoDate) {
		sec => (int) 1769925600
		usec => (int) 0
	}
)
EventsComponent::create_search_condition() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80
EventsComponent::search() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 43
TtdController::process_rule() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 174
TtdController::view() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 57
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104
Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 23
include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 14
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 224
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 11
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??

Notice (8): Undefined index: searchdate [APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80]Code Context                $start_cond['$lt'] =  new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59"));
            if(!empty($this->params['days']))
                $start_cond['$lt'] = new MongoDate(strtotime($this->params['searchdate']." 23:59:59 + ".$this->params['days']." days")) ;
$count = false
$grouped = false
$start_cond = array(
	'$gte' => object(MongoDate) {
		sec => (int) 1769925600
		usec => (int) 0
	}
)
EventsComponent::create_search_condition() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 80
EventsComponent::search() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/EventsComponent.php, line 43
TtdController::process_rule() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 174
TtdController::view() - APP/Controller/TtdController.php, line 57
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104
Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 23
include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 14
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 224
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 11
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??

The 6 Best Sightseeing Tours in Kansas!

Featuring

Self-Guided Tour: Santa Fe Trail Gunfight in Council Grove, Council Grove, KS

Explore the history of the Santa Fe Trail and Council Grove. A favorite meeting place for the travelers along the Santa Fe Trail that invites todays travelers to discover the charm and history of… Read More

9 Best Breakfast Spots in Kansas!

Featuring

Saddlerock Café, Council Grove, KS

The Saddlerock Café in Council Grove will serve you a great breakfast for a great price. Cooked to order just the way you like it and the friendly staff will serve it hot. Be sure to try the… Read More

10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Kansas for 2026!

Featuring

Hays House, Council Grove, KS

Enjoy some of the best chicken ever fried at the Hays House Restaurant in Council Groves. They fry their chicken the old-fashioned way in a cast iron skillet!

Read More

11 Best Restaurants in Kansas!

Featuring

Hays House Restaurant & Tavern, Council Grove, KS

Built in 1857 by frontiersman Daniel Boone’s grandson, Seth Hays and known to all the locals and to travelers, this history-rich restaurant offers a bountiful menu, full of comfort food that cannot… Read More

10 Most Unique Hotels in Kansas

Featuring

Grand Central Hotel and Grill, Cottonwood Falls, KS

The best businesses stand the test of time, and you can surely say that about the Grand Central Hotel and Grill which has been a part of the Cottonwood Falls community since it opened in 1884. Enjoy… Read More

10 Best Piercing Shops in Kansas

Featuring

Monarch Tattoo, Emporia, KS

Named because it’s on the migratory path of the revered Monarch butterfly, Monarch Tattoo is a thing of beauty on its own. The next time you’re looking for some fresh new body decor, head… Read More

10 Best Hair Salons in Kansas

Featuring

Alter Image Salon, Emporia, KS

Alter Image Salon is one of those local salons where everyone feels welcome and appreciated. This popular Emporia spot offers cuts, coloring, and more for women, men, and kids so you can have the… Read More

Kansas' 10 Best Bagel Shops to Visit in 2026!

Featuring

Gravel City Roasters, Emporia, KS

Anyone in Emporia who’s in the mood for a great bagel knows that Gravel City Roasters is the place to go. This popular shop offers fantastic coffee drinks and baked goods that are worth writing… Read More

The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Kansas!

Featuring

Emporia Recreation Center, Emporia, KS

Don’t let the kids get bored this summer or throughout the year when they can participate in the many activities offered at the Emporia Recreation Center in Emporia. Youth sports, aquatics and… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Kansas!

Featuring

Emporia Granada Theatre, Emporia, KS

Live theater is always a special treat, and if you’re in the Emporia area, it’s easy to treat yourself because you have the Emporia Granada Theatre in your backyard. Check it out for a… Read More

Event

Kolby Cooper w/ Austin Snell

Event

Topeka Scarecrows

Event

Three Dog Night

Place

Washunga Days

Add an Event

Council Grove Featured Events

Let everyone know what's going on. Start using our networking tools to spread the word about upcoming events around town.

From alerting folks to a meeting about an important town issue, the next gathering of your book group, a real estate open house or upcoming tag sale, make this your first stop in getting the word out

Add Your News

Local News Feed

Meals on Wheels America News - Easy Ways to Support

There are so many ways to give!... And they're all Tax-Deductible Your generosity helps Meals on...

Meals on Wheels America News - Are You Up for a World Food Day Challenge?

Every year, nearly 13 million older adults face food insecurity - unsure where their next meal wi...

American Red Cross News - It's the Season to Stay Safe

Stay Safe & Healthy Throughout the Holiday Season!James, the holiday season is meant for cele...

Meals on Wheels America Newsletter: Malnutrition Awareness, Senior Safety and More

Join us in fighting senior hunger September shines a light on the crisis of senior malnutrition ...

American Red Cross News - September is National Preparedness Month - Disasters Happen. Be Prepared When Emergencies Arise

Shop now and receive 10% off all Supplies and Products. SHOP NOW Dear James, With more frequen...

NEW REAL ESTATE
Listings

Classifieds & Deals

RESTAURANTS

American Chinese Italian Breakfast & Diners Pizza View All Restaurants

Notice (8): Trying to access array offset on value of type null [APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/PlacesComponent.php, line 68]Code Context        if($params['tags'])
            $options['conditions']['tags'] = $params['tags'];
        else if($this->params['tags_logical'])
$params = array(
	'show' => (int) 5,
	'title' => 'Organizations around Council Grove',
	'images' => false,
	'group_type' => 'organization',
	'sort' => 'created',
	'sort_rule' => '-1',
	'keyword' => '',
	'radius' => null,
	'limit' => (int) 15,
	'page' => (int) 1,
	'sef' => '',
	'tags' => '',
	'tags_logical' => '',
	'terms' => '',
	'show_limit' => (int) 3,
	'days' => '',
	'max-days' => (int) 365,
	'max-miles' => (int) 45,
	'message' => '[message to follow]',
	'min' => (int) 50,
	'prompt' => '',
	'height' => '',
	'width' => '',
	'data_id' => '',
	'more' => true,
	'type' => '',
	'autoshowmore' => false,
	'link' => '',
	'showdesc' => '',
	'rankby' => '',
	'empty-message' => '',
	'ad_slots' => '',
	'see-more-title' => '',
	'searchdate' => '',
	'searchenddate' => '',
	'lat' => (float) 38.660900115967,
	'lng' => (float) -96.490600585938,
	'latlng' => '38.660900115967,-96.490600585938',
	'city' => 'Council Grove',
	'state' => 'KS',
	'theme' => '',
	'page_type' => 'town'
)
$options = array(
	'page' => (int) 1,
	'limit' => (int) 5,
	'order' => array(
		'created' => (int) -1
	),
	'conditions' => array(
		'address.town_sef_url' => 'council-grove-ks'
	)
)
PlacesComponent::search() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/PlacesComponent.php, line 68
PlacesController::local() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 52
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104
Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 23
include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 14
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 224
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 11
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193

Add an Organization

Organizations around Council Grove

Washunga Days Festival

More info »

Morris County Fair

More info »

Morris County Health Department

More info »

Munkers Creek Limbhangers - National Wild Turkey Federation

More info »

Council Grove Skate Park

More info »

See All Organizations

Council Grove Town Facts

Council Grove, Kansas. Population for Council Grove from the last gathering is 2321. You can view Council Grove venues that host many Council Grove KS events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Council Grove page on Zillow. Interest rates for Council Grove are at historic lows as well.

Council Grove Kansas has a latitude of 38.660900115967 and a longitude of -96.490600585938. View the full profile

In and Around Council Grove, KS

Apple Picking Corn Mazes Pumpkin Picking Halloween Events Restaurants Movie Times Car Deals and Guide Real Estate Jobs Classifieds Gas Prices Museums Coffee Spots Parks

Community Life

School Closings
View our updated school closings list.

Local Schools
Find education near you.

Local Groups
View all the organizations in your community.

Businesses
VFind popular businesses near you.

Jobs
Looking to work locally? Try these listings we found.

Council Grove Tool Kit

NON-PROFIT
BUSINESS

20 million people
rely on AmericanTowns each year to find & share local information.

(mongo) 44 queries took 299 ms
Nr	Query	Num. rows	Took (ms)
1	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"west-saint-paul-mn"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	19
2	db.sites.find( {"hostname":{"$in":["americantowns.com","localword"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
3	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"council-grove-ks"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
4	db.pages.find( {"type":"town","slug":{"$in":["home"]},"site.hostname":"americantowns.com"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
5	db.modules.find( {"name":{"$in":["Header Menu Main","header script","footer menu","footer script"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	2
6	db.ttd_towns.find( {"town_sef_url":"council-grove-ks","name":"Article Slideshow"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
7	db.events_cache.find( {"_id":"8fb36f6914fced7a7ab879b3bb5059d9"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	0	2
8	db.events.find( {"start":{"$gte":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1769925600)","$lt":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1771307999)"},"event_id":{"$nin":[76463451,76441376,76172620]},"tags":"arts-and-entertainment","geo":{"$geoWithin":{"$center":[[-96.4906005859375,38.6609001159668],0.6521739130434783]}}}, ["location_string","event_id","partner_id","address","sef_tail","tags","title","start","end","date_string","time_string","image_url","group_id","group_name","group_sef_tail","venue_name"] ).sort( {"start":1} ).limit( 2 ).skip( 0 )	0	63
9	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"8fb36f6914fced7a7ab879b3bb5059d9"} )	0	1
10	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"8fb36f6914fced7a7ab879b3bb5059d9"} )	0	2
11	db.events_cache.insert( {"_id":"8fb36f6914fced7a7ab879b3bb5059d9","town_sef_url":"council-grove-ks","data_key":[],"sort_order":{"start":1},"params":"{\"tags\":\"arts-and-entertainment\",\"radius\":\"45\",\"days\":\"15\",\"show\":1,\"geo\":[-96.4906005859375,38.6609001159668],\"has_next_page\":false}","modified":"MongoDate(0.80600000 1769931034)","created":"MongoDate(0.80600000 1769931034)"} , true)	0	2
12	db.events_cache.find( {"_id":"4f2549831fa67848e09ff5956c8de38b"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	0	2
13	db.events.find( {"start":{"$gte":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1769925600)","$lt":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1771826399)"},"event_id":{"$nin":[76463451,76441376,76172620]},"tags":"ticketmaster","geo":{"$geoWithin":{"$center":[[-96.4906005859375,38.6609001159668],1.4492753623188406]}}}, ["location_string","event_id","partner_id","address","sef_tail","tags","title","start","end","date_string","time_string","image_url","group_id","group_name","group_sef_tail","venue_name"] ).sort( {"start":1} ).limit( 51 ).skip( 0 )	51	86
14	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"4f2549831fa67848e09ff5956c8de38b"} )	0	2
15	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"4f2549831fa67848e09ff5956c8de38b"} )	0	3
16	db.events_cache.insert( {"_id":"4f2549831fa67848e09ff5956c8de38b","town_sef_url":"council-grove-ks","data_key":["6961b80eb1faf7c56a229a67","6953378fde4ae56f5aff603f","68f1a89fc3af739f25dd7b2c","69718d9eb1faf7c56a497da8","68b10f29c3af739f25c5cbf6","69718d9eb1faf7c56a497dcc","69587d8dde4ae56f5af46b92","6979769db1faf7c56a2a04fb","6978251db1faf7c56a2414a0","68f1a89fc3af739f25dd7b9b","6979769db1faf7c56a2a051c","68b10f29c3af739f25c5cc5f","68b10f29c3af739f25c5cc76","68b10f29c3af739f25c5cc7e","68bf8fa6c3af739f25b383c0","68e5cb20c3af739f25c7881f","68f44b9ec3af739f25b41785","69017a9cc3af739f25e400ff","69421412de4ae56f5ac6ad6d","68bf8fa6c3af739f25b38432","69211e9bde4ae56f5af9ce9e","693a2b13de4ae56f5a8b0eb0","68e5cb20c3af739f25c78924","6979769db1faf7c56a2a06e3","69017a9cc3af739f25e401a6","6953378fde4ae56f5aff6158","6979769db1faf7c56a2a070b","691427dade4ae56f5a80dda0","69129e18de4ae56f5aa31d57","6938d996de4ae56f5aaaa5e8","694b4e90de4ae56f5a55a509","6961b80eb1faf7c56a229cd1","68b10f29c3af739f25c5cd14","69684f9ab1faf7c56a24ab03","6972df1fb1faf7c56a4b8777","6961b80eb1faf7c56a229d30","6961b80eb1faf7c56a229d43","68f1a89fc3af739f25dd7e96","6979769db1faf7c56a2a0806","68b10f29c3af739f25c5cd49","6961b80fb1faf7c56a229d64","68ca1ba4c3af739f25d826b6","6972df1fb1faf7c56a4b8819","6961b80fb1faf7c56a229de3","68b10f29c3af739f25c5cdb3","6961b80fb1faf7c56a229e13","69533790de4ae56f5aff6254","68bf8fa7c3af739f25b3870f","68d4dfe8c3af739f258d9b9a","6978251eb1faf7c56a2418be"],"sort_order":{"start":1},"params":"{\"tags\":\"ticketmaster\",\"radius\":\"100\",\"days\":\"21\",\"show\":50,\"geo\":[-96.4906005859375,38.6609001159668],\"has_next_page\":true}","modified":"MongoDate(0.06900000 1769931035)","created":"MongoDate(0.06900000 1769931035)"} , true)	0	21
17	db.events_cache.find( {"_id":"bb6d4062cc3ac05195bef1ecb74d5e11"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	0	11
18	db.events.find( {"start":{"$gte":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1769925600)","$lt":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1771826399)"},"event_id":{"$nin":[76463451,76441376,76172620,76133605]},"tags":"music","geo":{"$geoWithin":{"$center":[[-96.4906005859375,38.6609001159668],1.4492753623188406]}}}, ["location_string","event_id","partner_id","address","sef_tail","tags","title","start","end","date_string","time_string","image_url","group_id","group_name","group_sef_tail","venue_name"] ).sort( {"start":1} ).limit( 51 ).skip( 0 )	9	22
19	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"bb6d4062cc3ac05195bef1ecb74d5e11"} )	0	1
20	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"bb6d4062cc3ac05195bef1ecb74d5e11"} )	0	1
21	db.events_cache.insert( {"_id":"bb6d4062cc3ac05195bef1ecb74d5e11","town_sef_url":"council-grove-ks","data_key":["68e9f7e1c3af739f25a18913","6916cad8de4ae56f5a4f4dcd","68ef3ddec3af739f2585b104","691427dbde4ae56f5a80de04","68d782e4c3af739f253febac","691427dbde4ae56f5a80decb","6922a856de4ae56f5af6a3b7","690d9058de4ae56f5a18e4da","68e754e2c3af739f2514da59"],"sort_order":{"start":1},"params":"{\"tags\":\"music\",\"radius\":\"100\",\"days\":\"21\",\"show\":50,\"geo\":[-96.4906005859375,38.6609001159668],\"has_next_page\":false}","modified":"MongoDate(0.16400000 1769931035)","created":"MongoDate(0.16400000 1769931035)"} , true)	0	2
22	db.ttd_towns.count( {"_id":ObjectId ("697ec80395d5c4a7700920a4")} )	1	1
23	db.ttd_towns.count( {"_id":ObjectId ("697ec80395d5c4a7700920a4")} )	1	1
24	db.ttd_towns.update( {"_id":ObjectId ("697ec80395d5c4a7700920a4")}, {"$set":{"name":"Article Slideshow","main_slot_type":"module","main_slot_module_id":"1022","main_slot_html":"<div id=\"atCarousel\" class=\"carousel slide\" data-interval=\"5000\" data-ride=\"carousel\">\n\t<ol class=\"carousel-indicators\">\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"0\" class=\"active\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"1\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"2\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"3\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"4\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"5\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"6\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"7\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"8\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li data-target=\"#atCarousel\" data-slide-to=\"9\" class=\"\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol> \n\t<div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item active\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-sightseeing-tours-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/sightseeing-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 6 Best Sightseeing Tours in Kansas!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/sightseeing-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\">Self-Guided Tour: Santa Fe Trail Gunfight in Council Grove, Council Grove, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,entertainment-bt,entertainment-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-entertainment<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Explore the history of the Santa Fe Trail and Council Grove. A favorite meeting place for the travelers along the Santa Fe Trail that invites todays travelers to discover the charm and history of… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/sightseeing-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-breakfast-spot-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/breakfast-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\">9 Best Breakfast Spots in Kansas!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/breakfast-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\">Saddlerock Caf\u00e9, Council Grove, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,edited-cynthia,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">The Saddlerock Café in Council Grove will serve you a great breakfast for a great price. Cooked to order just the way you like it and the friendly staff will serve it hot. Be sure to try the… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/breakfast-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-fried-chicken-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/fried-chicken\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Kansas for 2026!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/fried-chicken\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hays House, Council Grove, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\"><p>Enjoy some of the best chicken ever fried at the Hays House Restaurant in Council Groves. They fry their chicken the old-fashioned way in a cast iron skillet!<\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/fried-chicken\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-restaurants-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\">11 Best Restaurants in Kansas!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hays House Restaurant & Tavern, Council Grove, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,edited-cynthia,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Built in 1857 by frontiersman Daniel Boone\u2019s grandson, Seth Hays and known to all the locals and to travelers, this history-rich restaurant offers a bountiful menu, full of comfort food that cannot… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-unique-hotels-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/unique-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Most Unique Hotels in Kansas<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/unique-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Central Hotel and Grill, Cottonwood Falls, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">The best businesses stand the test of time, and you can surely say that about the Grand Central Hotel and Grill which has been a part of the Cottonwood Falls community since it opened in 1884. Enjoy… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/unique-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-piercing-places-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/piercing-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Best Piercing Shops in Kansas<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/piercing-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monarch Tattoo, Emporia, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Named because it’s on the migratory path of the revered Monarch butterfly, Monarch Tattoo is a thing of beauty on its own. The next time you’re looking for some fresh new body decor, head… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/piercing-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-hair-salons-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/hair-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Best Hair Salons in Kansas<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/hair-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alter Image Salon, Emporia, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Alter Image Salon is one of those local salons where everyone feels welcome and appreciated. This popular Emporia spot offers cuts, coloring, and more for women, men, and kids so you can have the… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/hair-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-bagel-shop-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/bagel-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas' 10 Best Bagel Shops to Visit in 2026!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/bagel-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gravel City Roasters, Emporia, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,food-drink-bt,food-drink-p300,edited-cynthia,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-restaurant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Anyone in Emporia who’s in the mood for a great bagel knows that Gravel City Roasters is the place to go. This popular shop offers fantastic coffee drinks and baked goods that are worth writing… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/bagel-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-educational-activities-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/educational-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Kansas!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/educational-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Emporia Recreation Center, Emporia, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,community-life-bt,community-life-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-community<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Don’t let the kids get bored this summer or throughout the year when they can participate in the many activities offered at the Emporia Recreation Center in Emporia. Youth sports, aquatics and… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/educational-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-rainy-day-activities-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/rainy-day-thingstodo\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Kansas!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/rainy-day-thingstodo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Emporia Granada Theatre, Emporia, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,entertainment-bt,entertainment-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-entertainment<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Live theater is always a special treat, and if you’re in the Emporia area, it’s easy to treat yourself because you have the Emporia Granada Theatre in your backyard. Check it out for a… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/rainy-day-thingstodo\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","town_sef_url":"council-grove-ks","title":"Hiking!","subtitle":"Maps, directions and reviews for hiking around {local_city_state}!","image_url":"{\"0\":{\"content_type\":\"movie\",\"movie\":\"\/movie\/black-panther-wakanda-forever-297863\/\",\"title\":\"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever\",\"thumbnail\":\"https:\/\/www.movienewsletters.net\/photos\/297863R4.jpg\"},\"1\":{\"content_type\":\"event_tag\",\"searchtag\":\"ticketmaster","url":"\/{town_sef_url}\/hiking\/","slots":[{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"event_category\",\"radius\":\"45\",\"days\":\"15\",\"ttl\":\"4\",\"isempty\":1,\"event_category\":\"arts-and-entertainment\",\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/arts-2.jpg\"}","expiration":1769930819,"type":"Event","id":76463451,"title":"Kolby Cooper w\/ Austin Snell","url":"\/event\/kolby-cooper-w-austin-snell-2026-02-13-tm-manhattan-ks.html","image_url":"https:\/\/s1.ticketm.net\/dam\/a\/d96\/98f40d98-f5b5-4d3d-9f9a-5bdcf2943d96_SOURCE"},{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"event_tag\",\"searchtag\":\"ticketmaster\",\"radius\":\"100\",\"days\":\"21\",\"ttl\":\"4\",\"israndom\":1,\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/music-1.jpg\"}","expiration":1769945434,"type":"Event","id":76133605,"title":"Topeka Scarecrows","url":"\/event\/topeka-scarecrows-2026-02-19-tm-topeka-ks.html","image_url":"https:\/\/s1.ticketm.net\/dam\/a\/df1\/44b13607-d6f5-46a2-9665-cd76e70c9df1_SOURCE"},{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"event_tag\",\"searchtag\":\"music\",\"radius\":\"100\",\"days\":\"21\",\"ttl\":\"4\",\"israndom\":1,\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/music-3.jpg\"}","expiration":1769945435,"type":"Event","id":76337356,"title":"Three Dog Night","url":"\/event\/three-dog-night-2026-02-07-jb-salina-ks.html","image_url":"https:\/\/www.jambase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/three-dog-night-ticketmaster-ram-980x551.jpg"},{"rule":"{\"content_type\":\"group_category\",\"radius\":\"10\",\"ttl\":\"8\",\"israndom\":1,\"group_category\":\"arts-and-entertainment\",\"thumbnail\":\"https:\\\/imgcdn.americantowns.com\\\/img\\\/uploads\\\/banner-images\\\/arts-1.jpg\",\"days\":1}","expiration":1769945219,"type":"Place","id":1722807,"title":"Washunga Days","url":"\/place\/washunga-days-council-grove-ks.html","image_url":"https:\/\/cdn-taco.americantowns.com\/content-img\/lexe-other-festival-1.jpg"}],"modified":"MongoDate(0.79900000 1769916419)","created":"MongoDate(0.79900000 1769916419)"}}, {"multiple":false} )	0	2
25	db.events_cache.find( {"_id":"c78697109bac67981a2cf67791da1361"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	0	2
26	db.events_radius_cache.find( {"_id":"dc2588a0fe1c05491f289dff4f68d7ae"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
27	db.events.find( {"start":{"$gte":"MongoDate(0.00000000 1769925600)"},"event_id":{"$nin":[76463451,76441376,76172620,76133605,76337356]},"geo":{"$geoWithin":{"$center":[[-96.4906005859375,38.6609001159668],0.36231884057971014]}}}, ["location_string","event_id","partner_id","address","sef_tail","tags","title","start","end","date_string","time_string","image_url","group_id","group_name","group_sef_tail","venue_name"] ).sort( {"start":1} ).limit( 6 ).skip( 0 )	0	5
28	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"c78697109bac67981a2cf67791da1361"} )	0	2
29	db.events_cache.count( {"_id":"c78697109bac67981a2cf67791da1361"} )	0	1
30	db.events_cache.insert( {"_id":"c78697109bac67981a2cf67791da1361","town_sef_url":"council-grove-ks","data_key":[],"sort_order":{"start":1},"params":"{\"show\":5,\"title\":\"Events Around Council Grove\",\"keyword\":\"\",\"radius\":25,\"limit\":15,\"page\":1,\"sef\":\"\",\"tags\":\"\",\"tags_logical\":\"\",\"terms\":\"\",\"show_limit\":3,\"sort\":\"\",\"days\":\"\",\"images\":true,\"max-days\":365,\"max-miles\":45,\"message\":\"[message to follow]\",\"min\":50,\"prompt\":\"\",\"height\":\"\",\"width\":\"\",\"data_id\":\"\",\"more\":true,\"type\":\"\",\"autoshowmore\":false,\"link\":\"\",\"showdesc\":\"\",\"rankby\":\"\",\"empty-message\":\"\",\"ad_slots\":\"\",\"see-more-title\":\"\",\"searchdate\":\"\",\"searchenddate\":\"\",\"lat\":38.6609001159668,\"lng\":-96.4906005859375,\"latlng\":\"38.660900115967,-96.490600585938\",\"city\":\"Council Grove\",\"state\":\"KS\",\"theme\":\"\",\"page_type\":\"town\",\"grouped\":false,\"has_next_page\":false}","modified":"MongoDate(0.24100000 1769931035)","created":"MongoDate(0.24100000 1769931035)"} , true)	0	2
31	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Event Empty"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
32	db.news.find( {"broadcast":{"$in":["usa","council-grove-ks","ks","morris-county-ks"]},"$and":[{"tags":{"$ne":"at-p-opinion"}},{"tags":{"$ne":"p-opinion"}}]}, [] ).sort( {"publish_date":-1} ).limit( 6 ).skip( 0 )	6	8
33	db.places.find( {"address.town_sef_url":"council-grove-ks","group_id":{"$nin":[1722807]},"group_type":"organization"}, [] ).sort( {"created":-1} ).limit( 6 ).skip( 0 )	6	5
34	db.answerbook.find( {"featured":true,"category_sef_tail":"home"}, [] ).sort( {"answers":-1,"modified":-1} ).limit( 15 ).skip( 0 )	0	2
35	db.answerbook_categories.find( [], ["sef_tail","name"] ).sort( {"category_sequence":1} ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	40	1
36	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"council-grove-ks"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
37	db.tokens.find( {"sef_url":{"$in":["usa","ks","morris-county-ks","council-grove-ks"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	1
38	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
39	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
40	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nearby Towns"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
41	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nav Bar"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
42	db.modules.find( {"name":"CV Cancel"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
43	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	2
44	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1

HTTP_HOST: www.devel4.americantowns.com

SERVER_NAME: www.devel4.americantowns.com

Council Grove Featured Events

Local News Feed

RESTAURANTS

Organizations around Council Grove

Council Grove Town Facts

School Closings View our updated school closings list.

Local Schools Find education near you.

Local Groups View all the organizations in your community.

Businesses VFind popular businesses near you.

Jobs Looking to work locally? Try these listings we found.

List Your Organization

Post An Event

Submit A News Release

Free: See How You're Listed

Improve Your Listing

New Businesses

20 million peoplerely on AmericanTowns each year to find & share local information.

School Closings
View our updated school closings list.

Local Schools
Find education near you.

Local Groups
View all the organizations in your community.

Businesses
VFind popular businesses near you.

Jobs
Looking to work locally? Try these listings we found.

20 million people
rely on AmericanTowns each year to find & share local information.