Things to do and see around the Flint Hills area, compiled by locals.
Matfield Green
- Hike and take in the views of the PrairyArt Path.
- Cool off and hunt for fossils in Crocker Creek and hike a 1-mile nature trail at Pioneer Bluffs Ranching Heritage Center
- Look at wildlife and prairie flowers or catch a sunset on Open Range Road.
- Drive south slowly through Matfield Green and look for the only possible right hand turn, which goes under the railroad trestle. For 5 miles the road winds here and there and then ends at M Road. Turn around and come back, the views look completely different on the way back.
- Delight your kids (or your inner child) on the vintage playground equipment at The School for Rural Culture and Creativity.
East of Cassoday
- Drive or hike the rough road to Teter Rock, an iconic lookout point.
- Hike the Nature Conservancy’s new Flint Hills Tallgrass Prairie Preserve (not to be confused with the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve).
Cedar Point
- (Carefully) check out the Drinkwater and Schriver Mill on the Cottonwood River.
Clements
- Have a picnic or a sunset beverage at Clements Stone Arch Bridge.
Cottonwood Falls
- Bask in serene nature and wildlife or go fishing at Chase State Fishing Lake.
- Pro tip: To see the three-level waterfall, which ranges from roaring after a rain to a faint trickle during drought, walk across the dam, then look for a small unmarked-but-worn footpath to the left. Wear good shoes, the footing becomes tenuous when you reach the creek timber.
- Take your picture in front of the unsurpassed-in-charm Chase County Courthouse.
- Shop for cool primitive antiques and vintage farm stuff at Tallgrass Antiques and the Vintage Bulldog.
- Find one-of-a-kind objects at the local artist coop Prairie Past Times.
- Add some country to your look at Jim Roberts & Sons western wear shop.
- Eavesdrop on the local goings on and slake your thirst at the Doghouse Saloon.
- De-stress by booking a body treatment or facial at Metamorphosis Spa.
Strong City
- Tour the beautifully restored Santa Fe Depot and climb inside the red caboose parked in front.
- Hike, view bison, and explore historic stone structures at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and Fox Creek Schoolhouse.
Chase County Area
- If you want to check out more events in Chase County, take a look at the Chase County Chamber of Commerce’s Event Calendar.