Travel Guide Info
Where to Stay:
There are several local AirBnBs!
See availability for Race Day
Ingeboro Bed and Breakfast
319 N Main, Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-3798
US Center Motel
116 US-36, Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6611
Rodeway Inn
130 US-36 Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 540-4371
Cottonwood Inn
1200 State St. Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-2125
Econo Lodge
320 W State St. Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5223
West Lake Inn
259 W Highway 24, Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3345
Shady Grove Cabins
1319 Kansas St, Downs, KS 67437
"the last 1930’s roadside Tourist Cabins in Kansas"
(785) 454-6367
Lock and Load Lodging
269 US-24 Downs, KS 67437
https://www.locknloadlodging.com
785-545-6762 or 785-545-6466
Crest-Vue motel
724 E S St, Hwy 36E, Mankato, KS 66956
(785) 378-3515
Super 8 in Beloit
3018 West Highway 24, Beloit, KS
(785) 738-4300
Camelot Inn
933 N 1st St., Osborne, KS
(785) 346-5413
Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park
Go camping during your stay! https://www.reserveamerica.com/
Cabins at the lake available https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Glen-Elder/Cabins
Even camper rental through Becker Auto: https://www.beckerautos.com/fckimages/RentalFlyer2019.pdf
2131 180 Rd, Glen Elder, KS
Where to Eat:
Center Fire Pizza
Woodfired pizza, delicious salads
https://center-fire-pizza.business.site/
103 S Main St, Smith Center, KS 66967
Jiffy Burger
Old fashioned diner with prices that can’t be beat
815 E Highway 36, Smith Center, KS 66967
Pooches
Bar and grill atmosphere for food and a post-race drink
219 S Main St, Smith Center, KS 66967
Second Cup
Hometown Café
106 S Main St, Smith Center, KS 66967
Pete’s Cafe
https://www.facebook.com/Petes-104418177898825
114 E HWY 36, Smith Center, KS 66967
Las Canteras Mexican Restaurant
233 S Main St, Smith Center, KS 66967
Subway of Smith Center
214 E. Hwy 36, Smith Center, KS 66967
Pizza Hut of Smith Center
120 W Hwy 36, Smith Center, KS 66967
LaDow’s Market
Hometown grocery with deli and daily specials
415 Main St, Lebanon, KS 66952
Rusty Tractor
410 North Main Street Kensington, Kansas
https://www.rustytractorkensington.com
Where to get Specialty Coffee:
Twisted Petal
111 E Court St, Smith Center, Kansas 66967
Hideout Coffeehouse
130 W Main St., Osborne, KS 67473
Where to Shop:
Blooms
118 S Main St, Smith Center, KS 66967
Shoes Etc/Stonz Jewelry
818 Morgan Ave, Downs, KS 67437
Hidden Treasures Quilt Shop in Mankato
101 N Commercial St, Mankato, KS 66956
Possibilities
https://www.mankatogifts.com/
121 N Commercial St, Mankato, KS 66956
Poppy and Marigold
https://www.facebook.com/poppyandmarigold/
125 W Main St, Osborne, KS 67473
Where to Visit:
US center in Lebanon
Geographic center of the contiguous United States
This is the race finish!
Home on the Range Cabin in Athol
The original site where the song "Home on the Range" was written. In 1947 Home on the Range was named the official state song of Kansas. See the cabin, take a walk around!
Highway 9, Athol, KS 66932
https://www.homeontherangecabin.com/
Smith Center Golf Course
20082 US-281, Smith Center, KS 66967
Kirwin Reservoir
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/kirwin/
Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park
https://www.glenelder.com/glen-elder-state-park.html
https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Glen-Elder
2131 180 Rd, Glen Elder, KS
World’s largest ball of twine in Cawker City
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biggest_ball_of_twine
Wisconsin St., Cawker City, KS
Downs Roadside Park
Recently added a Disc Golf Course!
