Guidebook for Emporia
Food Scene
The food is excellent and interesting, moderately priced. Radius is a micro-brewery
22 locals recommend
Radius Brewing Company
610 Merchant StThe food is excellent and interesting, moderately priced. Radius is a micro-brewery
Starbucks
2916 Eaglecrest DrOnly a mile away.
Amanda's Bakery & Cafe
702 Commercial StAmanda bakes her bread fresh and it is delicious!
Casa Ramos
402 Commercial StCasa Ramos is big and fun and the food is tasty!
Peking Express
1128 Merchant StThis small restaurant near the University has great sushi!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a great pub with lots of personality. The choice of beers is amazing. The drafts are favorites, but there are lots of great bottled choices also.
11 locals recommend
Mulready's Pub
717 Commercial StIt's a great pub with lots of personality. The choice of beers is amazing. The drafts are favorites, but there are lots of great bottled choices also.
Parks & Nature
Emporia has a delightful, free zoo. The animals and exhibits are great, but the zoo is simply beautiful.
8 locals recommend
David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
75 Soden RoadEmporia has a delightful, free zoo. The animals and exhibits are great, but the zoo is simply beautiful.
About a thirty minute drive away, but very beautiful. It is the only national park that has a prairie eco-system.
25 locals recommend
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
2480B KS-177About a thirty minute drive away, but very beautiful. It is the only national park that has a prairie eco-system.
Entertainment & Activities
The Granada is a gem in town. It hosts movies, shows, and is available for rent for weddings and events.
7 locals recommend
Emporia Granada Theater
807 Commercial StThe Granada is a gem in town. It hosts movies, shows, and is available for rent for weddings and events.
A nice, hometown theatre that has recently been remodeled. It has reclining seating.
B&B Theatres Emporia Flinthills 8 Cinema
1614 Industrial RdA nice, hometown theatre that has recently been remodeled. It has reclining seating.
Shopping
Studio 11 is a unique boutique and should not be missed. It is next door to Gravel City Roasters, which has fantastic coffee!
Studio 11 Boutique
Studio 11 is a unique boutique and should not be missed. It is next door to Gravel City Roasters, which has fantastic coffee!
Walmart Supercenter
2301 Industrial RdIt's Walmart. It's close. Anything you need is there.
Arts & Culture
Housed on Commercial street with a beautiful gallery, EAC offers classes and has a terrific gift shop.
7 locals recommend
Emporia Arts Center
815 Commercial StHoused on Commercial street with a beautiful gallery, EAC offers classes and has a terrific gift shop.
Essentials
ALDI
2331 Industrial RdThe most affordable groceries in town.