Emporia Chamber & VB Guide 2009

Attractions William Allen White House State Historic Site 927 Exchange Street 620-342-2800 www.kshs.org/places/white The William Allen White House is known for its Tudor architecture and “red rocks” on the outside, and Frank Lloyd Wright influence inside. The house, with surrounding gardens perfect for outdoor parties, is known for its most prominent guests including six United States Presidents. Furnishings and memorabilia portray the world travels and writings of White (1868-1944) and his son, William Lindsay (1900-1973), both nationally prominent writers and journalists. Summer hours: Wednesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Winter hours: Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve 16 miles West on US Hwy 50 and 2 miles North on Hwy 177 20 minutes from Emporia 620-273-8494, www.nps.gov/tapr Visit the 1881 Spring Hill ranch as National Park Service rangers guide you through the limestone mansion. Hike the nature trails, see beautiful native grasses and flowers and watch wildlife and birds. Daily hours 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Flint Hills West of Emporia Find yourself while traveling through the natural beauty of the Flint Hills. Open prairie with little or no utility lines or buildings stretches for miles with its tallgrass prairie and peaceful rolling hills. In the spring after the annual burns, lush green grass and wildflowers meets the big open blue sky to become the perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. http://www.kshs.org/places/white http://www.nps.gov/tapr

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