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Trail Days Cafe and Museum

Trail Days Cafe and Museum


803 W Main
Council Grove KS 66846
Ph: 620-767-7986
2traildays@tctelco.net
www.traildayscafeandmuseum.org
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Enjoy home-made-from-scratch cooking from Council Grove's Trail Days Cafe and Museum located in an 1861 Santa Fe Trail landmark. The current food on the menu is American Indian, Old World, Early American, and 20th Century food. The food is part of the museum experience.

Delicious meals are available for carry-out, or dining-in. Reservations are encouraged. Catering, tea parties, or special orders can be arranged.

Open 11am to 8pm -- Tuesday thru Saturday.
By Reservation at other times.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Post Office Oak and Museum

This 300-year-old bur oak (just the trunk remains) served as the unofficial post office for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail from 1825-1847. Passing caravans could leave messages for future travelers in a cache in the base of the tree. A stone building erected in 1864

Council Grove, KS Landmarks

Early Day Jail

Desperadoes, ruffians, robbers and horse thieves all "bunked" here in this early day calaboose (jail), built in 1849. It was said to be the only jail on the Santa Fe Trail at the time. Other Durland Park attractions:

Council Grove, KS Pioneer Life

Old Bell Monument

Perched high on a hill overlooking the town and Neosho River valley below, this bell was erected in 1866 to warn townsfolk of Indian raids. It also served as a school and church bell for nearly 30 years.

Council Grove, KS Monuments


Neosho River Walk

"Retracing the Footsteps of the Pioneers"

Council Grove, KS Trails

Things to do near Council Grove, KS

The Trading Station

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