Oldham Carriage House Bed & Breakfast
321 S. Denver
316-322-0634
jackca1@cox.net
Spend a night, a week or a month in a 1930 carriage house adjacent to a historic limestone home built in 1885. Cozy one bedroom, kitchen and large front room. Amenities include cable tv, internet access and a 1911 cast iron tub. Relax outside near a gushing waterfall. A hot tub is available upon request. Call between 5pm and 8pm.
Best Western Red Coach Inn
2525 W. Central Ave.
316-321-6900
www.bestwestern.com
73 rooms, wireless internet, indoor pool, fridges, Jacuzzi in honeymoon suites. Double D's Restaurant on site, banquets to 200, truck parking, handicapped accessible.
El Dorado Motel
1111 E. Central Ave. 316-321-3610
34 rooms, wireless internet, outdoor pool, continental breakfast, Bella Casa Restaurant on site, handicapped accessible.
El Dorado State Park Cabins
El Dorado State Park & Lake
316-321-7180
Five primitive log cabins (4 person capacity).
Five deluxe full amenity cabins (6-10 capacity).
Heritage Inn
2515 W. Central
316-321-6800
32 rooms, wireless internet, continental breakfast, handicapped accessible.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
3100 W. El Dorado Ave.
316-322-7275
http://www.hiexpress.com/eldoadoks
800-HOLIDAY (465-4329)
63 rooms, wireless internet, indoor pool, exercise room, meeting room to 50, continental breakfast, jacuzzi in honeymoon suites, handicapped accessible.
Stardust Motel
1127 N. Main
316-321-3535
26 rooms
Sunset Inn
1901 W. Central
316-321-9172 or 800-233-6355
36 rooms, wireless internet, continental breakfast, Bejing Restaurant on site, handicapped accessible.
Super 8
2530 W. Central
316-321-4888
49 rooms, wireless internet, continental breakfast, fridges, truck parking, handicapped accessible. .
Antiques
Haverhill Antiques
811 S. Haverhill
Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. 4,000 sq. ft. of antiques & collectibles, linnens, art glass, old tools, furniture, depression & carnival glass, artwork, primatives, books, pottery, costume jewelry.
Hudson Gardens
409 NW 60th St. east off US Hwy 77
316-377-0272
www.visithudsongards.com
hudsongardens@pixius.net
Retail nursery and gift shop offering many varities of shrubs, grasses, perennials, annuals and fall mums. Two acre u-pick vegetables and cut flowers. Open mid-April through October 31st. Just North of El Dorado. Annual Fall Mum Fest 3rd Saturday of September.
The Book Grinder
2222 W. Central Ave.
316-321-4484
boookgrinder@att.net
A used book store & coffee shop! Large selection of books with a comfortable atmosphere & sitting area. We price our books low so you can afford to read! Open 7 days a week. M-F 9:30-5:30, S-S 11:30-5:30.
The Merchants at 142
142 N. Main
Beyond Napa - 316-321-2345
Salon Knotty - 316-452-5455
www.salonknotty.com
Satchel Creek Steaks - 316-320-4262 www.satchelcreeksteaks.com
Scooter's Coffeehouse - 316-322-0211
142 is comprised of Beyond Napa - a quaint wine and spirits boutique; Satchel Creek Steaks - a retail meat store with Kansas-raised all natural beef and so much more; Scooter's Coffeehouse - a cozy coffee shop. Soon to come - a full service salon and spa and Salon Knotty, with a full service salon, tanning and spa. It's worth a stop to see this former hardware store transformed into an upscale shopping mecca.
Sweet 120
Kansas-made Gourmet chocolate in El Dorado, Kansas! Truffles, fudge, toffee, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate popcorn and sundries. The perfect consumable gift.
Walter's Flowers & Interiors
124 N. Main Street
800-292-8241 or 316-321-1740
360eldorado.com
waltersflowers@wfi.kscoxmail.com
9,000 square feet to experience. Floral gifts, gourmet foods and interior accessories. A unique, beautiful shop to tickle your senses. Award winning designers.
Walter's Pumpkin Patch
316-320-4150
www.walterspumpkinpatch.com
Walters' Pumpkin Patch - "Where Fall Begins"
U-Pick pumpkins, gourds and squash of all shapes, sizes and colors. Corn Maze, Attractions for all ages, GIft Shop and Unique Food Products. Third weekend in September thru October 31st.
Dining
Double D's Family Restaurant
2529 W. Central
316-322.7910
Breakfast all day. Delicious biscuits & gravy. Lunch & dinner menu. Hours: Mon-Sat 6am-9pm. Breakfast buffet Sat & Sun. Lunch buffet Sunday. Fried chicken dinner buffet on Wednesdays.
Fiesta Mexicana
127 N. Main
316-321-1700
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Specialty is Fajitas and the best Margaritas in town. Family restaurant in dowtown El Dorado. Hours: Mon - Thurs 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Weekends 10:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Louis' Cafe
710 S. Main Street
316-321-5511
Biggest & Best Burgers in Town. Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm.
Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza
2348 W. Central Ave.
316-321-1100
We use the finest ingredients and offer fast and friendly service. Walk in, phone in or order online at www.papamurphys.com.
Pizza Hut WingStreet Restaurant
2423 W. Central Ave. - 316-321-2340
729 N. Main Street - 316-321-1111
Order online at www.pizzahut.com
Pizza Hut WingStreet offers blazing wings and amazing pizza as well as a variety of menu options that can be tailored to any taste or occasion. The menu also features appetizers, pastas, sandwiches and desserts. Additionally, Pizza Hut WingStreeet features an All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet Sunday through Friday.
Playa Azul Authentic Mexican Restaurant
2521 W. Central Ave.
316-322-7505 or 316-322-7129
Fri - Domestic beer $1.49; Sat - 2 combination dinners #1 through #31, $12.99; Sun - Draught Bud Light, 99 cents; Mon - Carnitas, $1.00 off; Tue - Playa Azul enchiladas $1.00 off; Wed - Monterrey $1.00 off; Thu - Giant Burrito Ranchero, $1.00 off; Fri - Playa Azul Special, $1.00 off.
Susie's Chili Parlor
124 S. Main street
316-321-2242
Come in and try our Chili, Homemade Pies and Cinnamon Rolls. We also have Made-to-Order Breakfast and Hand-Pattied Hamburgers. You must try our Foot Long 1/2lb. Chili Dog.
Taco Bell
721 N. Main Street
316-320-1600
Think outside the bun and stop by Taco Bell for a great value from the "Why Pay More" menu. Dine in, carry out or drive through.
True Lies Ranch House Cafe & Steakhouse
607 N. Oil Hill Rd.
316-320-9255
An authentic roadhouse. Great breakfast, dinner and supper. Weekend dancing to live music. Hours: 5:30am - 9:00pm, 7 days a week.
Meeting Facilities
Bradford Memorial
611 S. Washington
316-321-3363
skyways.lib.ks.us/library/bradford
The Bradford Memorial Library has a community room for 80 people with an attached kitchen. There is a minimal fee charged for its use. Theree is wireless internet access available. We also offer Story Times and summer reading activities, outreach services for the home bound and internet access.
Butler Community College
901 S. Haverhill Rd.
www.butlercc.edu
Variety of rooms available in El Dorado and Andover can accomodate most gatherins. Banquet facilities and catering available on El Dorado campus. Affordable rates. Contact rentz@butlercc.edu.
Deer Grove RV Park/"The Clubhouse"
2348 W. Central Ave.
316-321-6272
www.deergrovervpark.com
Full service RV Park. RV groups and public welcome to rent "The Clubhouse". Rent our facility for your next social gathering. At the base of the Flint Hills.
El Dorado Civic Center
201 E. Central Ave.
316-321-3150
360eldorado.com
Ideal venue for large (up to 350) or small events with 9,000 square feet of rentable space in a large assembly room and breakout rooms. Caterer's Kitchen.
Entertainment
Iron Horse Concert Hall
Don Koke, Concert Master
315 S. Main Street (Enter Through Circle Gallery & Frame Shop)
316-321-6348
shorock.com/ironhorse
Acoustic, traditional and original music. Live concerts every Saturday Sep 26, 2009 through Mar 20, 2010, 7:30 - 10:00pm. Refreshments: Beer, pop, coffee, popcorn. Admission: $12.00 adults. Hoochie Coochie Girls after 11:00pm! ;)
StarVu Drive-In Movie Theater
1010 S. Haverhill Road
316-321-2444
www.drive-ins.com
The second oldest drive-in theatre in Kansas. Opened in 1949, the biggest screen in town, the Star-Vu still plays first run movies and special order classics for low price family entertainment. Available for car shows, concerts and community events.
Museums & Galleries
Butler Community College - Erman B. White Gallery
901 S. Haverhill Road
316-322-3225
www.butlercc.edu
Professional and student art shows on display year round. Located next to auditorium that hosts multiple theater, dance and instrumental and vocal music concerts throughout the school year. Call the box office to request schedule.
Butler County History Center & Kansas Oil Museum
383 E. Central
316-321-9333
www.kansasoilmuseum.org
Farming, Ranching and Oil in the Kansas Flint Hills. 10 acres featuring an Oil Boom Town, vintage oil field equipment, Model T trucks and farm machinery. Inside exhibits on history and science featuring the inspirational premier exhibit entitled "Glory of the Hills", a great way to introduce yourself to the hills prior to entering.
Open year round! Admission charged. Bus and RV parking. Summer Hours (May -Sept): Mon - Sat 9 to 5
Winter Hours (Oct-Apr): Tues - Fri 9 to 5, Sat 12 to 5
Sunday: Group tours by appointment
Closed major holidays.
Circle Gallery & Frame Shop
"Front Door to the Iron Horse Concert Hall"
315 S. Main St.
316-321-2105
360eldorado.com
Custom framing and quality scroll saw hardwood gifts by Don Parscal. Gallery features original art works by Peter Johnson; Flint Hills photography by John Morrison; quality crafts, hand made jewelry by Peg & Gene Maggard; hand turned Osage Orange pens and vases by Carol McHenry; original gourd art by Merril McHenry; Quail Creek copper creations and Evening Shade Farms natural body products.
Iron Horse concerts, every Saturday, 7:30pm, Oct-May.
Coutts Memorial Museum of Art
110 N. Main St.
316-321-1212
360eldorado.com
couttsmuseum.org
A unique atmosphere with over 2,000 artworks, sculptures, antiques, and Persian rugs. Changing exhibits monthly. A continuing legacy of Fine Art. MWF 1 to 5 pm. T & Th 9am to noon & 1 to 5 pm. Sat. noon to 4 pm.
El Dorado Baseball Hall of Fame
210 N. Griffith
316-322-7400
ballgame@eldoks.com
Photographs and memorabilia tell individual and team stories. Located at historic McDonald Baseball Stadium constructed in 1940. By appointment.
Bill Walton Art Gallery
135 1/2 N. Main St. (entrance from alley)
316-321-3722
Billwaltonart.com
Upon entering the gallery to the clanging of a cow bell, you will instantly be aware that this artist has two passions: sports and western scenes. You will reflect back on some of the finest baseball events and greatest baseball players as you view Bill's sports art. His western works take you back to daily life in the West.
Festivals & Annual Events
El Dorado Broncos Baseball - Spring/Summer
McDonald Stadium, 210 N. Griffith
eldoradobroncos.org
Bringing the best of summer college baseball to El Dorado. Five time National Baseball Congress Champions, the Broncos play a 50 game schedule during June, July and August with college players from KSU, WSU, Texas Tech and more! Tickets are a "steal" and the hot dogs are a "home run"!
August - El Dorado Main Street's
Frontier Western Celebration
430 N. Main St.
316-321-3088
360eldorado.com
Three day Western Heritage Festival in Downtown El Dorado. Enjoy a Country/Western Concert, NFPB-sanctioned Bull Riding Competition, Mutton Bustin', Heritage Events, KCBS-sanctioned Smoke on the Prairie BBQ Contest, Street Dance, Cowboy Church, Trail Ride at Lake El Dorado and much, much more!. Food, Fun, Demonstrations and Entertainment.
July - 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
At El Dorado State Park. Parade at Bluestem Point and fireworks at Shady Creek. Sponsored by Friends of the Lake.
Kansas Veterans & Family Reunion
El Dorado State Park, Veterans' Point. Third weekend in July.
Summer/Fall - Fly-Ins at El Dorado Municipal Airport hosted by the City of El Dorado
1485 SE 30th east of U.S. Hwy. 54, south of El Dorado
316-321-1327
dkarst@eldoks.com
Call Deric for dates of upcoming fly-ins.
August/September - Outdoor Kansas Kid's Day
Bluestem Point, Big Pine Loop, El Dorado Lake and State Park
Saturday in late summer/early fall.
September - El Dorado Open Car & Bike Show
Sponsored by El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
201 E. Central
316-321-3150
360eldorado.com
Downtown El Dorado
All classes. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, prizes, food vendors, live D.J. and much more. Fun for the whole family.
November - Celebration of Freedom
Sponsored by El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
316-321-3150
360eldorado.com
A series of events held in November, honoring our veterans and for the renewal of patriotism. Includes a Veterans Parade with free hot dogs and military equipment on display; Youth essay contest and concert; school visitation by veterans; a patriotic musical; recognition of the Veteran of the Year. Culminates with a Salute to Veterans at 11:00am on Veterans Day.
Monuments & Historical Sites
El Dorado Rotary Tornado Memorial
1600 W. Towanda
316-321-2439
In June of 2008, members of the El Dorado Rotary Club dedicated a memorial to the 13 victims who lost their lives in the 1958 tornado that devestated the southwest part of El Dorado. The memorial features 13 pillars and an Aeolian harp, capturing the wind's soft melody. Placed directly on the path of the twister, the harp represents the community's spirit which was bent but not borken that fateful day.
Freedom Memorial
Historic Butler County Courthouse Grounds
205 W. Central
316-321-3150
butlercountyfreedommemorial.com
A brick path memorial honoring over 900 veterans, current members of the US armed forces, and those who served on the home front. A six and one-half foot bronze eagle, "Sovereign Wings," is the centerpiece of the memorial. It rests majestically on top of a large limestone and brick base. A second memorial walk features the Statue of Liberty and our nation's flag.
Historic Butler County Courthouse
205 W. Central
316-321-9333
This beautiful 1908 Romanesque Style Courthouse was conceived by the famous 19th century architect, George P. Washburn. Features a clock tower and a Goddess of Justice statue on the front pointed roof. Centennial Celebration was held in 2008.
Historic Carnegie Library
101 S. Star
Privately owned with no public access. Hand-cut stones, Spanish tile roof, native white limestone (locally quarried) distinguishes the town's first library built in 1912 and funded, in part, by Andrew Carnegie. On the National Register.
WWII History Center
119 W. Central
316-322-8753
wwiihistorycenter.org
wwiihistorycenter@att.net
Open Saturdays 11-5 except holidays. Museum and research library dedicated to WWII era. Includes: exhibitsthat feature items from every theater of the war and the home front; Tribute Gallery; gift shop; Library; WWII Movie Night and more.
Visit El Dorado's Many Historical Sites and Sculptures
Freedom Memorial, Ellet Brothers Civil War Monument, Carnegie Library, Missoouri Pacific Depot, Stapleton #1 Oil Well Site, William Allen White Monument. For more information, call 316-321-1485 or visit 360eldorado.com.
Recreation
American Legion Post 81 Golf Course
1801 W. Central
316-321-1295
Beautiful nine-hole public golf course with cart paths. Memberships available. Cart sheds for rent. Pro-shop with driving range nearby. Open 7 days a week with carts available.
El Dorado Lake & State Park
618 NE Bluestem Rd.
316-321-7180
"8,000 Acres of Liquid Fun" and 1,100 campsites offer numerous recreational possibilities. Camping includes full hook-up sites and primitive sites or full amenity deluxe cabins. Campgrounds offer laundry facilities, a bait shop and general store (Bluestem 4 Bait), and wireless internet. Recreation opportunities include water sports, a variety of hiking tails, bicycle trails, horse trails, and a geocache course. Quality year around fishing, includes trout fishing during the winter months in the Walnut River below the dam. Boating facilities include the full service Shady Creek Marina and the Walnut Valley Sailing Club.
Shady Creek Sales & Marina
1000 NE Marina Rd.
316-321-0943
shadycreek.com
sales@shadycreek.com
Located on El Dorado Lake featuring pontoon rentals, weekend grill, boat repairs, boating accessories, full convenience store, nightly slip rentals, annual dry & wet storage.
3...2...1 Kawasaki
2405 W. Central
316-321-RIDE (7433)
321kawasaki.com
info@321kawasaki.com
Stop by while in El Dorado to take a look at fun water and street toys! All the smiling faces you see are family. Celebrating 25 years in business!
JetRent
2405 W. Central, Suite E
316-321-4049
Add a little excitement to your summer at El Dorado Lake with a JET SKI rental from JetRent. They'll put the wind in your hair and get your adrenaline pumping with their top-of-the-line equipment and affordable hourly/daily/weekly prices to help you make memories that will last for summers to come. Give them a call to get the good times started!
Flint Hills Overland Wagon Trips, Inc.
316-321-6300
wagontrainkansas.com
wagontrainks@earthlink.net
Season weekends, June-Sept
A participatory western adventure in which the traveler rides in a covered wagon; overnight trips with three meals and cowboy entertainment in the tallgrass prairie near the Santa Fe Trail in Morris County. Experience this scenic ride like the early pioneers. It's a might bumpy, but an authentic adventure!
Prairie Trails Golf & Country Club
1100 Country Club Lane
316-321-4114
Prairie Trails offers an exceptional 18-Hole Golf Course, Full Service Dining Room and Pro Shop with Great Service that's sure to exceed your expectations.
