Eureka, Kansas
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23miles East of EurekaThanks to the Corps of Engineers --- ... continue
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31miles West of EurekaTOWNS NEAR LAKE LOCATED TOWARDS BOTTOM OF PAGE: El Dorado Reservoir is located in an area of rolling terrain made up of croplands, prairies, woodlands, and marshes. ... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Eureka Downs
Eureka Downs offers excitement in the form of pounding hooves, the Horse Racing Capital of Kansas. This beautiful facility provides a fun day at the races with simulcasting and pari-mutuel betting while enjoying refreshments in the lounge. Live racing Saturdays, last of May through July 4.
Eureka, KS Race Tracks
Greenwood Hotel
This brick building was dedicated in 1884. The original building, 50' x 100', consisted of three stories and a small basement. The addition to the east was built in 1923 and the exterior of the original building received a stucco treatment in 1926, creating a Spanish look. The hotel cafe (
Eureka, KS Historic Buildings
Eureka Lake and Nature Trail
Enjoy fishig, water shiing, swimming, hiking, camping, and picnic shelters. Bait is available at the lake along with a public dock and beach. While you are at Eureka Lake explore another unique point of interest, Eureka Lake'
Eureka, KS Recreation
109 Historical Sites Driving Tours
Explore Eureka and Greenwood County through its Driving Tour that visits 109 historical sites. Find Stone Houses, bridges, schools, cemeteries, churches, barns, silos, and landmarks along the way. Contact the Greenwood County Historical Museum for a printed guide:
Eureka, KS Tours
Greenwood County Historical Museum
The Greenwood County Historical Museum houses artifacts including geneological records, maps agricultural tools, house-hold items, and interesting displays. See the doll house, shaving mugs, tool chest (1860), 1900
Eureka, KS Museums
Things to do near Eureka, KS
Central Kansas Free Fair
Parade, Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Combine Derby, Carnival Midway, Fair Food, 4-H Livestock, 4-H Exhibits & Commerical Expo.
Ellet Museum
Housed in a one-room schoolhouse built by Col. Ellet in the 1880s, the collection includes the written and pictorial history ...
Self-Guided Walking and Driving Tours
Emporia, founded in 1857, includes several sites of national and local significance. These tours provide a view of Emporia fr...