Madelyn's Guidebook
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Tuttle Creek is located in the largest continuous expanse of tallgrass prairie left in the world. Less than 4% of tallgrass prairie remains, as a result this ecosystem is more endangered than tropical rainforests! A boat ramp just 1/2 mile down the road from the A-frame and there easy access for fishing, kayaking and splashing!
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Tuttle Creek Lake
Tuttle Creek is located in the largest continuous expanse of tallgrass prairie left in the world. Less than 4% of tallgrass prairie remains, as a result this ecosystem is more endangered than tropical rainforests! A boat ramp just 1/2 mile down the road from the A-frame and there easy access for fishing, kayaking and splashing!
Learn about the how and why we burn the flint hills in Kansas. Lots of fun hands on learning activities for children and adults.
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Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 S 3rd StLearn about the how and why we burn the flint hills in Kansas. Lots of fun hands on learning activities for children and adults.
Take a drive out to the Konza Prairie Nature Trails and enjoy the joys of the prairie via a hike! There are 3 trail loops to hike (2.6, 4.7, and 6.1 mile trails). Maps and brochures available at the site. This is a research site with numerous experiments in progress. Konza prairie is a 8,600 acre track of native tallgrass prairie and is a preserve of the Nature Conservancy managed by the Division of Biology, K-State University.
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Konza Prairie Biological Station
100 Konza Prairie LnTake a drive out to the Konza Prairie Nature Trails and enjoy the joys of the prairie via a hike! There are 3 trail loops to hike (2.6, 4.7, and 6.1 mile trails). Maps and brochures available at the site. This is a research site with numerous experiments in progress. Konza prairie is a 8,600 acre track of native tallgrass prairie and is a preserve of the Nature Conservancy managed by the Division of Biology, K-State University.
It is always fun to take a stroll through the K-State Campus and attend sporting events!
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Kansas State University
It is always fun to take a stroll through the K-State Campus and attend sporting events!
Sunset Zoo
2333 Oak StNice small zoo for a little family fun on a nice day!
If you want some excitement in a super cool nature environment with ziplines and more this is the place for you!
Wildwood Adventure Park
375 Johnson RdIf you want some excitement in a super cool nature environment with ziplines and more this is the place for you!
If you like wine this is a cool place to go during your visit to the Manhattan area. Located in the flint hills this is a full production winery with a wine and cider tasting room and an event center.
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Liquid Art Winery And Estate
1745 Wildcat Creek RdIf you like wine this is a cool place to go during your visit to the Manhattan area. Located in the flint hills this is a full production winery with a wine and cider tasting room and an event center.
Just a few miles south east of Manhattan this is an awesome place to go with loads of fun for the kiddos and adults! Nature at its best with a gorgeous bubbling creek and waterfalls to wade around in and feel a part of nature at its best!
Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area
2464-2484 Pillsbury Crossing LnJust a few miles south east of Manhattan this is an awesome place to go with loads of fun for the kiddos and adults! Nature at its best with a gorgeous bubbling creek and waterfalls to wade around in and feel a part of nature at its best!
Located on Tuttle Creek Lake (west side) north of Manhattan. The marina is opened seasonally from April 15 - October 1. They have everything you need for a great day on the lake. Gas, food, beer and ice. They have pontoon boat, kayak, paddle board and canoe rentals.
Wildcat Marina
8220 Spillway Marina RoadLocated on Tuttle Creek Lake (west side) north of Manhattan. The marina is opened seasonally from April 15 - October 1. They have everything you need for a great day on the lake. Gas, food, beer and ice. They have pontoon boat, kayak, paddle board and canoe rentals.
Reservoir park offering everything from golf, horse trails, archery, swimming & fishing to camping. They also have seasonal kayak and canoe rentals.
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Tuttle Creek State Park
5800 River Pond RdReservoir park offering everything from golf, horse trails, archery, swimming & fishing to camping. They also have seasonal kayak and canoe rentals.
This popular off-road area offers a wide variety of terrain that consists of steep and chunky hill climbs, stepped rock climbs, rugged trails with sharp turns, deep ruts, scattered mud puddles, creek crossings and miles of short and long 4x4 roads. A rock garden can also be found near the main staging area which is rated as double black diamond.
Tuttle Creek ORV Area
8399 Secrest RdThis popular off-road area offers a wide variety of terrain that consists of steep and chunky hill climbs, stepped rock climbs, rugged trails with sharp turns, deep ruts, scattered mud puddles, creek crossings and miles of short and long 4x4 roads. A rock garden can also be found near the main staging area which is rated as double black diamond.
Food scene
Whats a trip to the Little Apple without a visit to the famous Aggieville! Located adjacent to K-State there are many restaurants, speciality stores and wildcat spirit!
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Aggie Lounge
712 N 12th StWhats a trip to the Little Apple without a visit to the famous Aggieville! Located adjacent to K-State there are many restaurants, speciality stores and wildcat spirit!
Another cool spot for some great food and bourbon in downtown Manhattan!
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Bourbon & Baker
312 Poyntz AveAnother cool spot for some great food and bourbon in downtown Manhattan!
The best and iconic breakfast/lunch restaurant in downtown Manhattan. We go for brunch. It never disappoints!
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The Chef
111 S 4th StThe best and iconic breakfast/lunch restaurant in downtown Manhattan. We go for brunch. It never disappoints!
Our favorite mexican restaurant and the first you come to when driving into Manhattan. Just tell them John and Madelyn sent you!
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La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
2301 Tuttle Creek BlvdOur favorite mexican restaurant and the first you come to when driving into Manhattan. Just tell them John and Madelyn sent you!
Awesome locally owned coffee house with fresh roasted coffee, a large variety of freshly baked bread and other baked goods. A place with a cool atmosphere to visit with friends and family and/or do some work on your computer.
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Radina's Bakehouse
227 Blue Earth PlAwesome locally owned coffee house with fresh roasted coffee, a large variety of freshly baked bread and other baked goods. A place with a cool atmosphere to visit with friends and family and/or do some work on your computer.
Some of the best locally brewed beer and burgers in downtown Manhattan. You can even eat on the roof!
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Tallgrass Tap House
320 Poyntz AveSome of the best locally brewed beer and burgers in downtown Manhattan. You can even eat on the roof!
Iconic locally owned donut stop in the Aggieville district. Great atmosphere and fun for the whole family!
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Varsity Donuts
704 N Manhattan AveIconic locally owned donut stop in the Aggieville district. Great atmosphere and fun for the whole family!
A quick 10 minutes to this fun restaurant. It’s a Jamaica/American combo that is truly loved by the locals Many evenings there is live music. 
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Little Grill
6625 Dyer RdA quick 10 minutes to this fun restaurant. It’s a Jamaica/American combo that is truly loved by the locals Many evenings there is live music. 
The Bricks