Participants who submit a Tourism
Survey will receive a $5.00 coupon for the Safari Grill & Brewing Co. + a
coupon worth 15% toward an overnight stay at the Historic Tioga Suites in
Downtown Chanute.
Award
winning exhibits and programs highlight the achievements of Martin and
Osa Johnson, pioneering documentary filmmakers, photographers,
authors, explorers and Kansans. Relive the Johnson's 1917-1936
adventures in Africa, Borneo and the South
Seas. The museum offers educational programs throughout the year for
children and adults, regular showings of Johnson films, a large
research library and a museum store. Additional exhibits feature the
rich culture and art of Africa with changing themes. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5
pm and 1-5 pm Sundays. Closed major holidays. Call (620) 431-2730.
www.safarimuseum.com
Built in
1902-03 this was Santa Fe's fifth depot in Chanute and was the hub of
the community when it was built. Currently on the National Register of
Historic Places, this depot was for many years the Southern Division
Headquarters for the Santa Fe Railroad. It featured a large Harvey
House Restaurant, Wells Fargo Express office and reading room, and
handled 10 passenger trains daily. In 1917 the depot doubled in size,
adding a large dining room to the Harvey House Restaurant to
accommodate the increasing number of passengers traveling by train.
After soliciting nearly $2,000,000 in private donations in 1991, the
depot was historically restored and today houses the Martin and
Osa Johnson Safari Museum on the south end and the Chanute Public
Library on the north. The area adjacent to the depot has been
developed into a plaza area featuring a gazebo, hike/bike path and a
small collection of rail stock. Open from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through
Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Stop by and enjoy one of
Chanute's most historic buildings. Commonly known as the Flat
Iron Building, this unusual structure is now home to a museum
featuring Chanute artifacts. Members of the Chanute Historical Society
opened the museum in June 2005.
Currently, the facility is open Friday - Monday
from 1-4pm
and by appointment. For more information call (620) 431-1814, (620)
431-0081 or (620)431-1616.
Unique for a small town, the
Chanute Art Gallery includes more than 1,500 square feet of exhibit
area and houses a Permanent Core Collection of more than 500 works of art
that includes 25 mediums, representing 135 artists. Special exhibits
change every month. Collections include: The Luigi Kasimir Etchings,
European and Oriental Art, The Kansas Prairie Printmakers and local and
area artists. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Closed
major holidays. The Chanute Art Gallery is handicapped
accessible. Clubs, organizations and groups are welcome. Special tours can be arranged by contacting the Gallery at (620) 431-7807.
Located
in the heart of downtown, this sculpture was dedicated in September
2003 and a gift to the community by the Chanute High School Class of
1941.
The sculpture honors engineer
and city namesake, Octave Chanute, and the Wright Brothers. Chanute was
a mentor to Wilbur and Orville Wright and very influential in the
early days of flight exploration. The sculpture measures 23 feet from
wingtip to wingtip and 20 feet from nose to tail. The project was in partnership with the City of Chanute.
Nestled
in the heart of downtown you will discover a variety of retail shops
offering a wide range of goods and services. Chanute's downtown is
home to historic buildings and restaurants that include everything
from a charming old-fashioned soda fountain and coffee shop atmosphere
to full meals with family dining and ethnic foods. Clothing, gift
shops, jewelry and furniture are available to satisfy all of
your shopping needs. Chanute is proud to be a member of the Main
Street USA organization. Other wonderful specialty shops are located
near the downtown district.
Historic
Tioga Hotel 12 East
Main
The
Safari
Grill & Brewing Company
opened in the Tioga on February 1, 2006. It features fine dining and
casual dining areas, plus a full service bar with 12 of our own handcrafted
beers on tap! The restaurant is open Monday - Thursday 11am-9pm. Friday
& Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 11am- 9pm Buffet only. The
bar stays open until
at least Midnight 7 days a week!
A blend of art and historic preservation, Summit
Hill Gardens offers a step back in history. The first school in Neosho
County, Summit Hill was restored and a historic home and modern
structure were added to create a one-of-a-kind family residence.
Available for sale are a wide variety of beautiful handcrafted soaps.
The flower and herb gardens are breathtaking.
Nestled in beautiful rural
Neosho County, Summit Hill Gardens is located at 2605 160th Road. For
directions and more information, call (620) 839-5741.
Camp for up to 10
days - First two days free, remaining days an $10.00 per day. Pull-through, padded sites with water and
electric. Shower facilities and dump station nearby. Located near
Safari Public Golf Course, Santa Fe Park, ball diamonds and a great fishing lake. Chanute takes great pride in being the home of
NuWa Industries, manufacturer of the Hitchhiker 5th-wheel recreational vehicles. Tours are available Monday through
Friday. The Hitchhiker tour is at 9:45 am at the factory
located in the Safari Industrial Park just south of 35th Parkway.
Be
sure to stop by Cardinal Drug Store in downtown Chanute and take a step back
in time. Cardinal is the home of one of the oldest original soda
fountains in Kansas...and probably is in the top three of the 45 left
in operation.
A collection of Coke memorabilia and medicine
bottles adds to the wonderful atmosphere. Cardinal is located at 103
East Main Street.
The King
Bridge Company constructed the Austin Bridge in 1872. The 160-foot
bowstring arch design spanned the Neosho River east of what is now
Chanute. Local pioneers invested $15,000 in the bridge for their economic
future of getting livestock and crops to the railhead. In 1910 the
bridge was moved downstream to the community of Austin. In 1972 it was
closed to vehicular traffic, remaining open to foot traffic. On
September 15, 1977 the bridge was added to the National Register of
Historic Places. In August of 1999 the bridge was moved into Santa Fe
Park to become the southern terminus of a 3.11 mile hike/bike path. A
Federal grant, Neosho County and the City of Chanute funded the
project.
Both the downtown
and historic home districts offer a variety of architectural styles
and beautiful examples of restoration. The historic home tour takes you down broad tree-lined streets
that make you feel you have stepped back into another era. Chanute's
wonderful downtown is filled with historic buildings, most of which
are restored to their original beauty.
Santa Fe Park,
27th & South Santa Fe:The largest park in
Chanute contains six ball diamonds (three youth, one baseball and two
adult softball) horseshoes, sand volleyball court, playground
equipment, fishing, boating and picnic areas and shelters. A 3.11 mile
hike/bike path leads to the Martin Johnson Airport. Other interests:
the Historic Austin Bridge and a 762 Steam Engine.
Central Park, Second & Forest:
Great playground equipment for all ages, horseshoes, picnic area and
the Central Park Pavilion. To reserve the Pavilion contact the Chanute
Recreation and Parks office at (620) 431-4199.
Katy Park, Main & Katy: Home to
Chanute's historic baseball stadium, basketball
court, handball court, tennis court, shelter house/picnic area,
playground, and a newly constructed skateboard park, provides fun and
relaxation
under large shade trees.
Highland Park,Chestnut & Kansas:
Shelter houses, picnic areas, fountain area, playground and tennis
courts provide a relaxing fun park. Highland is located a block south
of K-39 highway.
Chanute Area
Chamber of Commerce & Office of Tourism
21 North Lincoln P.O. Box 747 Chanute, KS 66720
Voice:
(620) 431-3350
Toll Free: (877) 431-3350
Fax (620) 431-7770 information@chanutechamber.com
Award
winning exhibits and programs highlight the achievements of Martin and
Osa Johnson, pioneering documentary filmmakers, photographers,
authors, explorers and Kansans. Relive the Johnson's 1917-1936
adventures in Africa, Borneo and the South
Seas. The museum offers educational programs throughout the year for
children and adults, regular showings of Johnson films, a large
research library and a museum store. Additional exhibits feature the
rich culture and art of Africa with changing themes. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5
pm and 1-5 pm Sundays. Closed major holidays. Call (620) 431-2730.
Built in
1902-03 this was Santa Fe's fifth depot in Chanute and was the hub of
the community when it was built. Currently on the National Register of
Historic Places, this depot was for many years the Southern Division
Headquarters for the Santa Fe Railroad. It featured a large Harvey
House Restaurant, Wells Fargo Express office and reading room, and
handled 10 passenger trains daily. In 1917 the depot doubled in size,
adding a large dining room to the Harvey House Restaurant to
accommodate the increasing number of passengers traveling by train.
After soliciting nearly $2,000,000 in private donations in 1991, the
depot was historically restored and today houses the Martin and
Osa Johnson Safari Museum on the south end and the Chanute Public
Library on the north. The area adjacent to the depot has been
developed into a plaza area featuring a gazebo, hike/bike path and a
small collection of rail stock. Open from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through
Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Located
in the heart of downtown, this sculpture was dedicated in September
2003 and a gift to the community by the Chanute High School Class of
1941. 
Nestled
in the heart of downtown you will discover a variety of retail shops
offering a wide range of goods and services. Chanute's downtown is
home to historic buildings and restaurants that include everything
from a charming old-fashioned soda fountain and coffee shop atmosphere
to full meals with family dining and ethnic foods. Clothing, gift
shops, jewelry and furniture are available to satisfy all of
your shopping needs. Chanute is proud to be a member of the Main
Street USA organization. Other wonderful specialty shops are located
near the downtown district.
12 East
Main
A blend of art and historic preservation, Summit
Hill Gardens offers a step back in history. The first school in Neosho
County, Summit Hill was restored and a historic home and modern
structure were added to create a one-of-a-kind family residence.
Available for sale are a wide variety of beautiful handcrafted soaps.
The flower and herb gardens are breathtaking. 
Camp for up to 10
days - First two days free, remaining days an $10.00 per day. Pull-through, padded sites with water and
electric. Shower facilities and dump station nearby. Located near
Safari Public Golf Course, Santa Fe Park, ball diamonds and a great fishing lake. Chanute takes great pride in being the home of
NuWa Industries, manufacturer of the Hitchhiker 5th-wheel recreational vehicles. Tours are available Monday through
Friday. The Hitchhiker tour is at 9:45 am at the factory
located in the Safari Industrial Park just south of 35th Parkway. 
Be
sure to stop by Cardinal Drug Store in downtown Chanute and take a step back
in time. Cardinal is the home of one of the oldest original soda
fountains in Kansas...and probably is in the top three of the 45 left
in operation. 
The King
Bridge Company constructed the Austin Bridge in 1872. The 160-foot
bowstring arch design spanned the Neosho River east of what is now
Chanute. Local pioneers invested $15,000 in the bridge for their economic
future of getting livestock and crops to the railhead. In 1910 the
bridge was moved downstream to the community of Austin. In 1972 it was
closed to vehicular traffic, remaining open to foot traffic. On
September 15, 1977 the bridge was added to the National Register of
Historic Places. In August of 1999 the bridge was moved into Santa Fe
Park to become the southern terminus of a 3.11 mile hike/bike path. A
Federal grant, Neosho County and the City of Chanute funded the
project.
Both the downtown
and historic home districts offer a variety of architectural styles
and beautiful examples of restoration. The historic home tour takes you down broad tree-lined streets
that make you feel you have stepped back into another era. Chanute's
wonderful downtown is filled with historic buildings, most of which
are restored to their original beauty.
Santa Fe Park,
27th & South Santa Fe: The largest park in
Chanute contains six ball diamonds (three youth, one baseball and two
adult softball) horseshoes, sand volleyball court, playground
equipment, fishing, boating and picnic areas and shelters. A 3.11 mile
hike/bike path leads to the Martin Johnson Airport. Other interests:
the Historic Austin Bridge and a 762 Steam Engine.
relaxation
under large shade trees.