HAYS KANSAS
small town charm big time fun Welcome to Hays
e invite you to experience the many W opportunities that our charming community has to offer. You’ll enjoy our small town friendliness whether you come to Hays for a family vacation, business trip, sporting event, shopping or just passing through. We are proud of our colorful history as a wild frontier town and we encourage you to explore our city so you can find out for yourself “Where history walked the streets”. Many of the interesting and historic places to visit are free or charge only a small admission fee. Be sure to visit our unique museums and tourist attractions to learn about our military past and Volga German heritage. Discover the scenic beauty and natural history of western Kansas with an outing to Frontier Park, the Hays F.E.E.T trails and the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. The past comes alive everyday in Hays!
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Table of Contents Agricultural Attractions...... 4 Military History...... 21 Art Galleries...... 6-7 Natural History...... 22 Churches...... 12 Parks...... 22 Community Profile...... 32 Fitness/Walking/Jogging/Bike/Trails...... 23 Community Services...... 12 Racing...... 24 Downtown Hays...... 8-11 Recreation...... 24 Events and Festivals...... 32 Restaurants...... 25 Fishing ...... 13 Rodeo...... 26 Frontier History...... 14-15 Schools - Education...... 26 German Heritage...... 18-19 Shopping...... 27 Hunting...... 13 Sports ...... 28-30 Lodging...... 20 Transportation...... 31 Map...... 16-17
Photo credits: Thomas Zimmerman, Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm, C.S. Post & Co., Dickinson Ranch, Ellis County Historical Society Museum, Ellis County Fair Association, FHSU CTELT, Gary Hobelmann, Hays Recreation Center, Steve Hausler, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, KSU Ag Research Center, Liberty Group, Mid America Rodeo Company, Ricky Miller, North Central Kansas Technical College, Charlie Riedel, Dave Wasinger, Mitch Weber, Bob Wilhelm, USD 489 Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure was prepared as accurately as possible at the time of printing. The Hays CVB is not responsible for information that is incorrectly supplied to our office, omissions or changes made after the printing of the brochure. This publication does not constitute a contract with the Hays CVB and any person. Business listings or contact information contained in this brochure does not imply a referral or recommendation by the Hays CVB. We suggest calling in advance or visiting our website to verify current information. 1-800-569-4505 • www.haysusa.net
2 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Wild Frontier Town
ays City was founded in August of 1867 as the Union Pacific Railway Eastern Division Hworked its way west. The town was named after Fort Hays, the army’s military post, which was located south of Big Creek. The United States Army established Fort Hays (founded in 1865 as Fort Fletcher, renamed Fort Hays in 1866) to provide protection for settlers and railroad workers from Indian resistance. Fort Hays was named in honor of General Alexander Hays, who was a Union general, and had been killed during the Civil War in1864 at the Battle of the Wilderness. Because many of the first citizens of the rapidly growing town were railroad workers, desperados and other notorious characters, the early days of Hays City were wild and dangerous. The soldiers from nearby Fort Hays also created a rowdy atmosphere when they came to town because many of the first businesses in Hays City were saloons, brothels, gambling houses, dance halls or other liquor establishments. Skirmishes with some of the local “rough” citizens and the soldiers only added to the reputation as a lawless and tough “end of the tracks” town. During several months of 1869, James Butler Hickok served as the acting sheriff after several incidents prompted the citizens to form a vigilante committee. “Wild Bill” Hickok, as he became known, apparently was not elected, but served at the will of the vigilante committee. The vigilante period from July of 1868 to December of 1869 was marked by 15 homicides. The lawlessness, bloodshed and feuds that occurred during the time when General George A. Custer and his wife were encamped near Fort Hays prompted Elizabeth Custer to comment, “There was enough desperate history in that little town in one summer to make a whole library of dime novels.” Between August of 1867 and 1873, there were over 30 murders in and around Hays City. The reputation as one of the most violent towns on the Kansas frontier quickly spread. Many of the buildings from Hays City’s wild past are gone, but today visitors can step back in time and relive the history of Downtown Hays through a self guided walking tour. Twenty-five bronze plaques mark the route of where the famous and other notorious characters lived and walked the streets of old Hays City. Community Profile Founded in 1867 Annual average high temperature: Hays population – 20,993 79.1 (July) Ellis County population – 29,053 Average annual precipitation: 22.76” Climate – Four distinct seasons with mild Average annual snowfall: 19.64” and sunny days spring through fall. Altitude - 2004.6 feet above sea level Annual average temperature: 53.9 GPS Coordinates Annual average low temperature: Latitude 38’- 52 minutes 34 seconds 28.6 (January) Longitude 99’ - 19 minutes 41 seconds
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 3 Agricultural Attractions Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm Located North of Hays 1710 Canterbury Dr. • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.6725 Hours: Tours by appointment only Admission: Call for fee information. www.blueskyhorses.com Learn about this Arabian type horse that is only 26-34" tall. Owners Donna and Marion Schmidt provide tours about the history, grooming, training, and show- ing of these award winning miniature horses.
Fort Hays State University Farm West Hwy. 183 Alt. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.4196 • fax: 785.628.4183 Hours: M-F 8 am – 4 pm Guided tours available by appointment Admission: Free
KSU Agricultural Research Center 1232 240th Ave • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.3425 • fax: 785.623.4369 Hours: M-F 8 am – 5 pm www.wkarc.org Admission: Free – Group tours available by appointment. This agricultural research center comprises several thousand acres of crop and rangeland, a greenhouse, modern feed mill, headquarters buildings, and a cattle feedlot with 900-head capacity.
4 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Markets – Open June to October
Downtown Hays Market 107 W. 10th Street • Hays, KS 67601 785.621.4171 This market offers fresh goodness, hand-crafted products and local eateries, art and entertainment all in Downtown Hays! Wednesdays 5 :45 pm – 7:45 pm and Saturdays 7:30 am – 11 am
Fresh Produce Market 2900 Broadway • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.7316 Wednesday evening and Saturday morning
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 5 Art–Galleries711 Studio 711 Main St. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.625.4895 • www.strecker-nelsongallery.com On display are paintings, drawings, lithographs and etchings of nationally known local artist, Michal Jilg. Michael has honored his profession with 200 exhibitions and representations in museum collections in the U.S., England and Asia
Artist’s at Work Studio 717 Main St. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.650.3998 • [email protected]
Bruce Burkholder Studio And Gallery 116 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.650.3673 • www.bruceburkholder.com Bruce Burkholder is known as a photo realism painter and has received numerous awards and honors including an article featured in Kansas Magazine.
Dennis Schiel Studio and Gallery 2914 Indian Trail • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.639.1220 Hours: By appointment only Dennis sells his original fine art as well as commissions. He provides framing services, sells art supplies and teaches a variety of art classes
Fort Hays State University Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 600 Park St. •Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.4000 Hours: M-F 8 am – 4:30 pm
Fort Hays State University Memorial Union Art (Second floor hallway) 700 College Dr. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.5305 Hours: M-F 8 am – 5 pm
Hadley Art Collection - Hays Medical Center 2220 Canterbury Dr. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.623.5000 Hours: Daily 8 am – 6 pm
6 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Hays Arts Center Gallery 112 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.625.7522 • www.haysarts.org Hours: M-F 10 am – 4 pm, Sat. 10 am – 1 pm Admission: Free The gallery sponsors the Five State Photography Exhibition each year in December – January. Hays Arts Council presents 4 Seasonal Art Gallery Walks throughout the year.
Hays Public Library Gallery 1205 Main St. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.625.9014 • www.hayspublib.org Hours: M-Th 9 am – 8 pm; Fri. 9 am – 6 pm; Sat. 9 am – 5 pm; Sun. 1 pm – 5pm
Kansas Post Card Collection Fort Hays State University, Robbins Center One Tiger Place • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.5620 Hours: M-F 8 am – 4:30 pm
Madd Matter Frame Shop & Gallery 112 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.3552 • www.maddmatterframeshop.com Hours: M-F 9:30 am – 5:30 pm; Sat. 10:00 am – 5 pm
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art FHSU Rarick Hall, 600 Park St. Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.4247 • www.fhsu.edu/art-and-design/moss-thorns Hours: M-F 8 am – 4 pm Various student and faculty exhibits are displayed throughout the year as well as several traveling exhibits. View various sculptures of art on FHSU campus.
Pottery Works 126 W. 9th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.2738 Hours: T-Sat 10 am – 6 pm Open until 8 pm on Tues and Thurs Pottery Works is a paint-it-yourself pottery studio that lets you create your own personal masterpiece of art. You add the creativity, color and imagination to the piece you choose to decorate.
Salon Ten O Seven 1007 Main • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.6000 • www.salon1007.com Hours; Tues-Th 9 am – 8 pm; F – Sat 9 am – 5 pm This unique Salon, Spa and Boutique have incorporated a variety of art throughout their retail store front.
Stone Gallery Pete Felten Limestone Sculpture Driving Tour 107 ½ W. 6th • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.625.7619 Hours: M-Sat 10 am – 4 pm This unique outdoor Stone Gallery features the sculptures of local artist, Pete Felten. Featured inside the gallery are paintings and sculptures made from wood, clay, plaster and limestone. Visit www.haysusa.net to view and print off the tour and map.
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 7 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HAYS
Downtown Hays is the oldest destination in Hays and the heart of the community. Since 2001, Downtown Hays has been undergoing a process of restoration driven by the desire to preserve the History and Community pride while creating the excitement of the old fashioned Main Street atmosphere. Downtown Hays is full of excitement and is a great place to meet with friends, dine, shop and enjoy the art and entertainment opportunities. Main Street and Downtown Hays were originally called Chestnut Street in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. To honor that history, The Chestnut Street District was created within the boundaries of Downtown Hays. The streets were renamed at the request of the postal service for a more orderly naming scheme. Chestnut Street was renamed “Main Street.” The historic markers, buildings and streets in the Chestnut Street District provide visitors the opportunity to step back in time and relive the history of Downtown Hays.
Downtown Hays Development Corporation 2700 Vine Street • Hays, KS 67601 785.621.4171 • www.downtownhays.com
The Downtown Hays Development Corporation (DHDC) is working continuously with the Executive Director, Executive Assistant, property developers, Fort Hays State University Interns and dedicated working committees consisting of community volunteers and local businessmen and women. The effort has been at times tedious but very exciting and rewarding. As you will see, the newly restored buildings and new and relocated businesses have been a welcome addition to the community.
8 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 The Downtown area currently has over 200 thriving businesses that provide numerous goods, services or entertainment options. Visitors can shop for furniture, gifts, crafts, sporting goods, clothes, children merchandise, office supplies, beauty products and electronics. If dining and entertainment are what you prefer, then you’ll love our microbrewery and old fashioned diner, sushi restaurant, bakery shops, bars and a live entertainment venue! The Downtown also plays host to some of the largest and exciting events in the community. Attend events such as Wild West Fest, Art Walks, Fire on the Frontier BBQ Classic, Oktoberfest, FrostFest and many more! A truly unique shopping experience Historic Downtown Hays offers a little bit of everything from history and the arts, to dining, entertainment and shopping, you’ll find it all in Downtown Hays. Everyone should want to be in Downtown Hays!
The Annual Events in Downtown Hays Spring Gallery Walk – April The Taste – April Summer Gallery Walk – June Wild West Festival – July Fire on the Frontier BBQ Classic – June Bargains on the Bricks – July Fall Gallery Walk – August Wines & Steins – September The Taste – October Holiday Open House Weekend – November FrostFest – December
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 9 DOWNTOWN HAYS Old West Statues Downtown Hays Limestone sculptures of “Wild Bill Hickok”, “The Lawman”, “Buffalo Bill Cody” and others created by local artist Pete Felten are on display in downtown Hays. The Union Pacific Park provides a relaxing place to rest midway through the downtown area and is the hub of activity for several Main Street events. Visit www.haysusa.net to view and print off the tour and map.
10 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Hays Public Library 1205 Main St. • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.625.9014 • www.hayspublib.org Hours: M-Th 9 am – 7 pm, Fri 9 am – 6 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 1 – 5 pm (Closed on Sundays in the summer) The Hays Public library is recognized as a leader for outstanding per capita usage. The 39,000 square foot facility has an extensive book collection, dynamic young adult sec- tion, a beautiful gallery, a bookstore and an impressive Kansas collection with information about Hays, Ellis County, the Western U.S., genealogy, Volga Germans and Hays historical walking tours.
Historical Downtown Walking Tour Downtown Hays - 9th & 10th Streets • 785.628.8202 Hours: Sunrise to sunset Admission: Free This self-guided tour provides information about the historical buildings in Downtown Hays. Twenty-five bronze plaques mark the route for the walking tour.
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 11 Community Services Emergency Services Sternberg Discovery KBSH TV Channel 7 - CBS Police Department Room Library 2300 Hall St. • 785.625.5277 105 W. 12th • 785.625.1011 3000 Sternberg Dr. Nex-tech 785.628.5517 Ellis County Emergency 2418 Vine St. Medical Services Mail & Package 785.625.7070 • 1.877.625.7872 1009 Cody St. • 785.628.9461 Delivery Service www.nex-tech.com Federal Express Hays Fire Department Medical Services 1200 Main St. • 1.800.463.3339 1507 Main St. • 785.628.7330 Hays Medical Center Grand Rental Station 2220 Canterbury Dr. KS Transportation 1505 Vine St. • 785.625.7391 785.623.5000 Road Hotline-511 United Parcel Service HaysMed Convenient Care Road/Weather Conditions 1101 General Custer Walk-In Clinic 785.625.1025 785.628.3353 • 1.800.742.5877 Oak Park Medical Complex Government/ 2501 E. 8th, Bldg. 4 Ste. 11 U.S. Post Office City Offices 785.261.7065 706 Fort St. • 785.625.2012 City of Hays Newspapers 1507 Main St. • 785.628.7320 Mass Communications Hays Daily News Services Ellis County Courthouse 507 Main St. • 785.628.1081 Eagle Communications Inc. 1204 Fort St. • 785.628.9410 www.hdnews.net 2703 Hall St. # 15 • 785.625.4000 Ellis County Economic www.eaglecom.net FHSU University Leader Development 600 Park St. • 785.628.5301 Eagle Radio Stations 2700 Vine Street • 785.628.3102 www.fhsu.edu/leader KAYS – AM 1400 Hays Area Chamber KHAZ 99.5 – FM 99.5 Plains Trader of Commerce KJLS – FM 103.3 331 E. 8th • 785.625.5876 2700 Vine Street • 785.628.8201 KKQY – FM 101.9 www.wacondatrader.com 2300 Hall, P.O. Box 816 Hays Municipal Airport The Edge 785.625.2578 3950 E. 8th • 785.628.7370 P.O. Box 674 • 620.617.4730 KPRD Radio – FM 88.9 www.theonlineedge.net Libraries 301 W. 13th • 785.628.6300 Hays Public Library 1205 Main St. • 785.625.9014 Eagle Community TV 1012 W. 28th • 785.628.0467 Forsyth Library FHSU 600 Park St. Eagle Cable TV & Internet 785.628.4431 2703 Hall Suite #13 785.625.5910
ThereChurches are over 40 different churches located in Hays. A brochure is available that provides information about the various churches and religious services available in our community. A full color brochure “Historic Churches of Ellis County” features the impressive historic churches in Ellis County and information about a self guided tour of the churches. Contact the Hays CVB to request either brochure. www.haysusa.net • 1.800.569.4505
12 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Fishing & Hunting The three largest lakes near Hays include Cedar Bluff Reservoir which is known for its bass fishing, Wilson Lake, which is one of the deepest and clearest lakes in the area, and Webster Reservoir which is north of Hays nestled in the Solomon Valley. These lakes provide excellent crappie fishing as well as white bass, walleye and channel cat fishing.
Cedar Bluff State Park RR 2 Box 76 A • Ellis, KS 67637 785.726.3212
Webster State Park 1210 Nine Road • Stockton, KS 67669 785.425.6775
Wilson State Park RR 1 Box 181 • Sylvan Grove, KS 67481 785.658.2465
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism 1426 Hwy. 183 Alt • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.8614 • www.ksoutdoors.com Northwest Kansas is known as the “Pheasant Capital of the World,” and is a prime location for ringneck pheasants. Ringnecks thrive in grain fields, wheat stubble, shelterbelts, weedy areas, and the native grasses found throughout our region. Other popular small game in Northwest Kansas include: dove, quail, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit and prairie chicken. The middle of November, when pheasant and quail season are underway in Western Kansas, also means you’ll find plenty of small town soup suppers, hunter breakfasts and other special events to feed, welcome and entertain visitors to our communities. White-tailed deer are the most common deer species in Kansas and mule deer are most commonly sighted in Western Kansas. Both offer hunters a great opportunity for quality and large number of mature trophy bucks. Kansas has different seasons throughout the year for hunting deer with firearms, archery and muzzleloaders. Local landowners participate in a program with the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Department to make private land available to hunters. Hundreds of thousands of acres of land are available to hunters through the Walk-in Hunting Access (WIHA) program, with many prime areas located here in Ellis County. The department posts signs on the property and patrols the area. For a copy of the Walk-in Hunting atlas, contact the Kansas Wildlife & Parks Department office or www.kdwp.state.ks.us.
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 13 Frontier History Boot Hill Cemetery 18th & Fort St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.8202 Many of the outlaws were buried at the original Boot Hill Cemetery which was located on a hill just north of Hays City. “The Homesteader”, a statue by local artist Pete Felten, commemorates this first cemetery which was so named because many of the inhabitants “died with their boots on”.
Buffalo Herd Frontier Park W. Hwy. 183 Alt • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.7375 The Hays Parks Department has maintained a buffalo herd for over 40 years in the West Frontier Park location.
Cheyenne Indian Raid Gravesite 3rd St. & Hwy. 40 Victoria, KS 67671 This is the gravesite of six railroad workers killed by Cheyenne Indians on August 1, 1867. The workers had detached themselves from the main work camp and were unarmed when surprised by Indians.
Ellis County Historical Society Museum 100 W. 7th • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.2624 Hours: T-F 10 am – 5 pm Call for summer and weekend hours Admission: Adults $6, Children $2 (3–12 years) www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org A variety of permanent exhibits, artifacts, displays, photographs and new exhibits throughout the year tell the story of Hays, Ellis County and the early pioneers, including the first stone church in Hays, a harness shop, fire station and gift shop.
14 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Historic Fort Hays 1472 Hwy. 183 Alt • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.6812 Hours: W-Sat 9 am – 5 pm Admission: Adults $5, Students $1 www.kshs.org/fort_hays The United States Army established Fort Hays (founded in 1865 as Fort Fletcher, renamed Fort Hays in 1866) to provide protection for settlers and railroad workers from Indian resistance. The military post was located south of Big Creek and included several stone buildings (blockhouse, guardhouse and bakery) and many wood frame structures. Today, visitors can see the original blockhouse, guardhouse and officers quarters. The fort provides exhibits and artifacts about the fort and military history.
University Archives and Special Collections FHSU Forsyth Library 600 Park • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.5901 www.fhsu.edu/library A government document repository Dave Van Doren interactive 3-D map and provides history of the region, Fort Hays State University, and Ellis County.
Mount Allen Cemetery 27th & Vine St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.8202 Visitors to the Mount Allen Cemetery can piece together much of the interesting history of Hays through the grave markers and headstone inscriptions. It is the only cemetery in Kansas to have two old-fashioned tree swings with wooden seats.
Old Rome Townsite – Historic Marker W. 12th St. at Big Creek • Hays, KS 67601 The first town in the area was not Hays City, but the short-lived town of Rome, established in May of 1867.
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www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 17 German Heritage Ellis County is the “German Capital of Kansas” and has a thriving German Heritage that dates back to the 1870’s. Many of the people of Ellis County are descendants of German immigrants who came from the Volga River region of Russia and the Bukovina region of Europe. These settlers were people who migrated from Germany to Russia following the end of the Seven Years War in 1763. In October and November of 1875, many of these immigrants left their villages along the Volga River and traveled to Saratov, Russia to begin their journey to America. The first Volga Germans arrived in Hays, the middle of February 1876, and traveled south to settle land along the Big Timber Creek. Liebenthal was the first community to be founded on February 22, 1876. The other communities of Catherine, Her- zog, Pfeifer, Munjor, and Schoenchen were settled during the spring and summer of 1876. Bukovina Germans arrived in Ellis County, beginning in 1886 and the subsequent 15 years.
Bukovina Society Museum 718 Washington – Box 81 Ellis, KS 67637 785.726.3388 • 785.726.4620 [email protected] www.bukovinasociety.org The museum provides the history of the German immigrants who arrived from Bukovina, which is currently part of Romania and the Ukraine. They originally migrated from Germany to Bukovina in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. After one to two generations of living in Bukovina, land became scarce and many of the German immigrants came to the United States as well as Canada and South America.
Center for Ethnic Studies FHSU Forsyth Library 600 Park St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.5901 Hours: Open daily 8 am – 7 pm Sun 1 pm – 10 www.fhsu.edu/library History of the Volga German pioneers, church histories, parish registers, family histories, works on folklore, folk music and art, diaries, genealogies and obituaries make up the core of the collection on file at the Ethnic Studies Center.
Volga German Haus 100 W. 7th • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.2624 Hours: T-Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sunday: 1 – 6 pm Admission: $6.00 Adult / $2.00 Children (ages 6-12) www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org This house was built from information obtained through diaries and other documentation passed down from the Volga German settlers; It is furnished with authentic household items used by the Volga German pioneers.
18 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 German Festivals and Events 785.628.8202 www.germancapitalofkansas.com Each year there are over a dozen German festivals and events held in Ellis County that celebrate the heritage of our Volga German and Bukovina German ancestors. Many of the activities began years ago as church fundraisers and include our wonderful Ellis County style German food, beer booths, polka music, dancing, crafts, and a polka mass. Late summer and early fall provide the opportunity to attend the Polkafest, Herzogfest, German Feast, and Oktoberfest. Contact us for a German Heritage brochure.
Historic Churches 785.628.8202 A visit to the beautiful historic churches in our area will provide you with a glimpse of our history and an understanding of the strong religious values of the early German settlers in Ellis County. The Roman Catholic influences, artistic gothic style and beautiful stained glass are the most dominant features, yet each church is unique in it’s own way. Contact us for a German Heritage brochure.
Historic Iron Crosses 785.628.8202 www.germancapitalofkansas.com The various cemeteries in Ellis County have anywhere from 13 to over 100 iron cross grave markers. The ornate and decorative crosses where made of steel and various pieces of iron by local Volga German black smiths. Iron cross grave markers are unique to communities with immigrants that trace their roots back to Germans who came from Russia. Unlike wooden crosses, the iron crosses were particularly suited as prairie monuments that were tough enough to withstand the prairie fires, storms and years of weathering. Visitors are welcome to scroll through the cemeteries to see these interesting works of art.
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3404 Vine by J 785-201-3437 87 * W www.motel6.com Lob Quality Inn 2810 Vine 31 W K 785-628-8008 $15 www.choicehotels.com Fee Sleep Inn & Suites 1011 E. 41st HSI L 785-625-2700 55 W www.choicehotels.com * Super 8 Motel 3730 Vine HSI M 785-625-8048 76 W www.super8.com * RV Park & Campgrounds
El Charro 12 cement pads with easy pull through access. Electric (110, N 2020 E. 8th 30/50 amps), water and sewer hook-ups. Cable TV available & 785-625-3423 wireless internet access. Laundromat and convenience store.
Sunflower Creek 26 sites, full hook-ups 30/50 amps, pull-through, back-ins and 501 & Vine restrooms. O 785-635-6133
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20 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 military history
Ellis County Memorial Ellis County Court House • 13th & Fort St. • Hays, KS 67601 This memorial honors the soldiers from Ellis County who gave their lives while serving our country.
Kansas Merci Boxcar & Veterans Memorial Park 13th & Canterbury St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.9681 Hours: Guided tours available by appointment. One of 49 boxcars that France sent to America in 1949 in appreciation for the food the U.S. sent to France after World War II. See displays, memorabilia and artifacts of military history.
Veterans Memorial Park 15th & Haney • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.7375 The Park was started in 1993 in preparation of the moving wall display. The park features many trees, flowers, park benches and miniature replica of the Washington Monument and a Korea-Vietnam M-60 A1 Tank.
Walker Air Base Display Forsyth Library • Fort Hays State University 600 Park St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.4431 • fhsuguides.fhsu.edu/tour_of_library The Walker Army Air Base played an important role in W.W. II and Ellis County. This replica model of the airfield and related materials are on display at the library and also highlight the importance of the B-29 military aircraft.
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Fort Hays State University Sternberg Museum of Natural History 3000 Sternberg Dr. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.4286 • fax: 785.628.4518 Hours: T-Sat 9 am – 6 pm; Sun 1 – 6 pm Open Mondays from April through September Admission: Adults (age 13-59) $8; Youths (age 4-12) $5; Senior Citizens (age 60 or older) $6 FHSU Students (with valid ID) $4 www.fhsu.edu/sternberg See dinosaurs, fossils, prehistoric animals, giant sea-swimming lizards and fish that inhabited Kansas over 70-80 million years ago. An extensive collection of exhibits and artifacts help you learn about the natural history of the Great Plains. PARKS Aubel-Bickle Optimist Park/Skate Park 30th & Sherman St. • 785.628.7375 Features an outdoor skateboard park that is home to one of the largest free skating events in Western Kansas. The Spring Sk8teboard Competition is held in April and the annual Oktoberfestive Sk8te is held in the fall.
City of Hays Parks Department East Hwy. 40 Bypass • Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.7375 • fax: 785.628.7377 www.haysusa.com Aubel-Bickel Optimist Park – 30th & Sherman Hickok Park – 26th & Donald Drive Daniel G. Rupp Park – 33rd & Skyline Drive Kiwanis Park – 17th & Harvest Dog Park – 1376 Highway 183 Alternate Massy Playground – 17th & Allen at the Bickle-Schmidt Complex Municipal Park – 2nd & Main Dusty Glassman Ballpark – South end of Pratt-Optimist Soccer Complex – 5th & Pine Milner Street Rolling Hills Park – 41st & Autumn Lane Ekey Park – 19th & Holmes Road Seven Hills Park – 33rd & Hillcrest Elizabeth Polly Park – 26th & Indian Trail Sunrise Park – 19th & MacArthur Frank Stramel Softball Fields – Hwy 40 & Veterans Memorial Park – 15th & Haney Chetolah Creek Vineyard Nature Trail – 41st and Vineyard Rd. Frontier Park – Hwy. 183 & S. Main 7th Cavalry Park – 12th & Felten Hank Speier Ballfield – 10th & Vine
22 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Fitness • Walking Jogging • Bike Trails Bike Hays Routes and Paths Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.8202 www.bikehays.com
Hiking/Biking and Walking Trails FHSU Dike and Big Creek Area Hays, KS 67601 • 785.628.7375 www.haysrec.org
Hays Medical Center Fitness Trail 2220 Canterbury Dr. • Hays, KS 67601 Walk, jog or take your bicycle through the trails along Big Creek on the west edge of Hays.
Downtown Walking Tour 13th & Fort St.• Hays, KS 67601 785.621.4171
FHSU Sternberg of Natural History Walking Trail 3000 Sternberg Dr. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.4286
Frontier Park 1546 E. Hwy. 40 By-pass • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.7375 Frontier Park is a very scenic and natural recreational area with a creek that winds through the 89 acres of land. The park also features several walking trails, bridges, playground equipment, 3 shelter houses and plenty of large shade trees.
Vineyard Nature Trail 41st and Vineyard Rd. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.7375
Swimming Hays Aquatic Park 4th & Main St. Mailing address: 1105 Canterbury Hays, KS 67601 785.623.2653 • 785.623.2650
Wilson Pool 28th & Fort St. 785.639.2532
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 23 Racing High Plains Rally Electric Car Race W. Frontier Park • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.4314 High school teams from Kansas, Nebraska & Colorado race electric- powered cars of their own design and compete for trophies in this annual fall event. The cars are designed and built from the ground up by high school students using lightweight materials, aluminum frames and bicycle wheels.
Rolling Plains Motor Speedway – RPM 1344 Fairground Road • Hays, KS 67601 785.731.5233 Hours: Varies – Races generally start at 7 pm Admission: Call for gate fees. The racetrack facility is a 3/8 mile high bank clay oval dirt track with a 1/5 mile banked clay oval dirt track. The racetrack schedule alternates weekends from April through September with race cars on one weekend and go-karts the next weekend. The racetrack promoter brings in URSS 305 Sprints, IMCA Mods, Stocks, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts and Cruisers and Bus races. This is a multi use facility for concerts and all motorsports such as tractor pulls, demolition derbies, tough trucks, motorcycle races and many other functions. The grandstand has a seating capacity for more than 4000 people, with restrooms, concessions and a souvenir shop. www.facebook.com/rollingplainsmotor.speedway Recreation Bingo Hays Medical Center Seven Hills Park The Bingo Haus Fitness/Walking Trail 33rd & Hillcrest St. 1218 Canterbury Dr. 2220 Canterbury Dr. 785.628.7375 785.625.8522 785.623.5000 Movie Theaters/ Bowling Hays Recreation Cinema Centennial Lanes Commission Fitness Mall 8 Cinema 2400 Vine St. Center 2918 Vine St. 785.625.2916 1105 Canterbury Dr. Movieline: 785.628.2918 785.623.2650 Fitness Skating Center for Health Main Street Gym & Skate Park Improvement Fitness Aubel-Bickle Optimist Park 2500 Canterbury Dr. 806 Main St. 30th & Sherman St. 785.623.5900 785. 625.9404 785.628.7375 www.haysmed.com Horseshoes Frontier Park S. Main 785.628.7375
24 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Restaurants-Dining Hays has over sixty places to eat including a variety of fast food franchises, steak houses, family restaurants, bar & grills, specialty food and fine dining places. We have several “mom & pop” restaurants that have been in Hays for over 50 years and have built an outstanding reputation with years of loyal customers.
Restaurants Lucky Buffet Whiskey Creek Wood Al’s Chickenette 2405 Vine St. • 785. 621.2727 Fire Grill 700 Vine St. • 785.625.7414 McDonald’s Restaurant 3203 Vine St • 785. 628.8646 Applebee’s 3406 Vine St. • 785. 628.6115 4101 Vine St • 785. 628.6400 McDonald’s Restaurant Bar and Grill Arby’s 1201 Vine St. • 785. 625.1712 Brass Rail 3501 Vine St. • 785. 625.8080 Pheasant Run 114 E. 11th St. • 785. 621.7245 Burger King 3201 Vine St. • 785. 628.1044 Chuck’s 1212 Vine St. • 785. 625.8535 Pizza Hut 507 W. 7th St. • 785. 625.2485 Cancun Mexican Grill 2102 Vine St. • 785. 625.7511 Golden Q 1011 Elm • 785. 621.4550 Pizza Hut 809 Ash St. • 785. 625.6913 China Garden Restaurant 1308 Vine St. • 785. 628.1777 Horseshoe 2503 Vine St. • 785. 628.2280 Qdoba Mexican Grill 8th & Vine St. • 785. 625.3103 Chinese Food Express 3380 Vine St. • 785. 621.2515 LB. Brewing Co. 1312 Main St. • 785. 628.9999 Rose Garden & Bakery 117E. 11th St. • 785. 621.2739 Domino’s Shop Catering Singer’s Sports Grill & Bar 501 Vine St. • 785. 625.2311 230 E. 8th St. • 785. 625.9508 114 E. 12th St. • 785. 639.1150 El Dos De Oros Mexican Sake 2 Me Sushi Sip N Spin Restaurante 700 Main • 785. 301.2999 209 W. 10th St. • 785. 625.9292 1002 E. 41 St. • 785. 621.4709 Smoky Hill Country Club The Wild Rose Freddy’s Frozen Custard 3303 N. Hall St. • 785. 625.7377 109 W. 7th St. • 785. 628.3911 3505 Vine St. • 785. 621.4770 Sonic Drive In Toby Jugs Gambino’s Pizza 1708 Vine St. • 785. 628.8100 104 E. 7th St. • 785. 628.3958 515 W. 27th St. • 785. 621.4922 SUBWAY Gella’s Diner 1211 Vine St. • 785. 625.7171 Specialty 117 E. 11th • 785. 621.2739 SUBWAY Restaurants & Golden Corral Restaurant 3408 Vine St. • 785. 623.2828 Bakeries 383 Mopar Dr. • 785. 625.4141 SUBWAY (inside Walmart) Augustine’s Bakery Gutch’s 4301 Vine St. • 785. 650.0086 1305 Main St. • 785. 621.2253 111 W. 7th Sr. • 785. 623.4088 Taco Bell Bravo Coffee Bar Gutierrez Mexican Restaurant 1730 Vine St. • 785. 623.4611 1106 E. 27th St. • 785. 625.4402 1106 E. 27th St. • 785. 625.4402 Taco Grande Dairy Queen IHOP 412 E. 23rd St. • 785. 628.1413 1226 E. 27th St. • 785. 625.3027 4000 General Hays Rd • 785. 621.4467 Taco Shop Daylight Donut Shop Imperial Garden Express 333 W. 8th St. • 785. 625.7114 113 E. 8th St. • 785. 625.7016 2918 Vine St. • 785. 628.6688 Thirsty’s Brew Pub and Grill Mokas Bakery & Bistro Jalisco’s 2704 Vine St. • 785. 628.8284 1230 E. 27th St. • 785. 301.2266 2514 Vine St. • 785. 628.1238 Trio Tap House Papa Murphy’s JD’s Country Style Chicken 1106 E. 27th St. • 785. 621.2221 2700 Oak St. • 785. 621.4750 740 E. 8th St. • 785. 625.3013 TK’s Smokehaus Schilleci’s Bakery, Deli, and Jimmy John’s 110 W. 11th St. • 785. 259.2828 Catering 1104 E. 27th St. • 785. 621.2227 Vernie’s Hamburger House 1103 E. 27th St. • 785. 625.9009 Kentucky Fried Chicken 527 E. 17th St. • 785. 628.1462 The Paisley Pear 2804 Vine St. • 785. 625.3711 Wendy’s Old Fashioned 1100 Main St. • 785. 621.4660 Lomato’s Pizza Hamburgers The Soda Shoppe Café 130 W. 9th St. • 785. 623.2888 1800 Vine St. • 785. 625.6925 800 Main St. • 785. 625.7323 Long John Silver’s Wendy’s Old Fashioned 3380 Vine St. • 628.2742 Hamburgers 4235 Vine St. • 621.4318
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 25 Rodeo Ellis County Fair Rodeo 1344 Fairground Rd. • P.O. Box 720 Hays, KS 67601 785.628.8820 www.elliscountyfair.com Admission: Call for ticket prices.
The Ellis County Fair Rodeo is held the third week of July and includes a rodeo queen pageant, calf scramble, mutton busting and a full slate of KPRA events.
Fort Hays State University NIRA Rodeo Doug Philip Arena – W. Golf Course Rd. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.4196 www.fhsu.edu/rodeo Admission: Call for ticket prices
The Fort Hays State University NIRA Rodeo is held the third weekend of April and includes more than 600 entrants from 23 colleges and universities from Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Slack performances are held Friday and Saturday mornings with the “championship round” held on Sunday.
School & Education Fort Hays State University 600 Park St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.4000 Hours: M-F 8 am – 4:30 pm www.fhsu.edu Free tours available Founded in 1902, the University sits on a campus of 4,160 acres of land that once was part of the Historic Fort Hays frontier military post. FHSU is academically superior to many comparable universities. It offers students an electronic learning and living environment, and is richly endowed by heritage and tradition.
North Central Kansas Technical College 2205 Wheatland Ave. • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.2437 • fax: 785.623.6152 Free tours available www.ncktc.edu NCKT was established in 1975 as a branch campus of the NCK Beloit campus. Technical programs include: Automotive Technology, Business and Computer Technology, Business Management, Nursing (both LPN and RN levels) Pharmacy Technician and Residential Electricity.
26 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Hays Academy of Hair Design 1214 E. 27th • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.6624 • fax: 785.623.4870 Free tours – walk-ins welcome. Private beauty school training for licensed cosmetologists. Special demonstrations on makeup, hair styles and manicuring can be arranged with advance notice.
Hays Public Schools 323 W. 12th • Hays, KS 67601 785.623.2400 • fax: 785.623.2409 www.usd489.com The Hays Public School system includes five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.
Thomas More Prep-Marian High School 1701 Hall St. • Hays KS 67601 785.625.6577 • fax: 785.625.3912 www.tmp-m.org Free tours available Thomas More Prep-Marian, a Christian community in the Catholic tradition, challenges its students to spiritual growth, academic excellence and leadership formation.
Shopping Hays and Ellis County are a craft and antique lover’s paradise. There are 30 or more unique “destination shopping” locations that include home décor specialty shops, craft stores, antique shops, boutiques, hobby & gift shops and our very own general store in downtown Hays. Historic Downtown Hays shopping offers a charming mix of retail stores, restaurants, service businesses, art galleries and a micro brewery. Several of the unique “destination shopping” locations include:
Centennial Mall 2500 Vine St. • Hays, KS 67601 Doerfler’s Harley Davidson 1100 E. 43rd • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.2022 Downtown Hays 785.621.4171 North Ridge Plaza 27th & Vine St. • Hays, KS 67601 Oak Plaza 27th & Oak St. • Hays, KS 67601 Quilt Cottage 2520 Vine St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.0080 The Mall 2918 Vine St. • Hays, KS 67601 785.625.3314
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 27 Baseball/Softball Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex 1376 Highway 183 Alternate • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650 • www.hayssportscomplex.com Dusty Glassman Ballpark 4th & Milner St. • Hays KS 67601 FHSU Tiger Field W. Hwy. 183 By-pass • Hays KS 67601 785.628.4050 Frank Stramel Softball Complex Hwy. 40th & Chetolah Creek • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650 Hays High Field 2301 E. 13th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2600 Hays Recreation Commission 1105 Canterbury Dr. • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650 Larks Park 4th & Oak St. • Hays KS 67601 785.625.2137
Moeckel Field W. Hwy. 183 By-pass • Hays KS 67601 785.628.4050 Speier Fields 10th & Vine St. • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650 TMP-Marian Field 1701 Hall St. • Hays KS 67601 785.625.6577
Basketball Al Billinger Field House 1701 Hall St. • Hays KS 67601 785.625.6577
28 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Hays Middle School Gymnasium 201 W. 29th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2450 Gross Memorial Coliseum Hwy. 183 By-pass • Hays KS 67601 785.628.4186 Hays High Gym 2301 E. 13th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2600 Hays Recreation Commission 1105 Canterbury Dr. • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650 HRC 13th Street Gym 13th & Allen St. • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650
Disc Golf Frontier Park Hwy. 183 Alt • Hays KS 67601 785.625.7375 Rolling Hills Park 41st & Autumn Lane • Hays KS 67601 785.628.7375
Golf Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course 1450 Golf Course Rd. • Hays KS 67601 785.625.9949 • fax: 785.628.6653 Precision Valley Golf 1500 W. 27th • Hays KS 67601 785.625.4900 Smoky Hill Country Club 3303 N. Hall St. Box 575 • Hays KS 67601 785.625.8297 • fax: 785.625.7379
Football TMP-Marian Field 1701 Hall St. • Hays KS 67601 785.625.6577 FHSU Lewis Field 2nd & Elm St. • Hays KS 67601 785.628.4050 Hays Middle School Field 201 W. 29th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2450
Soccer Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex 1376 Highway 183 Alternate • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 29 Hays High Field 2301 E. 13th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2600 Pratt Optimist Soccer Complex 5th & Pine St. • Hays KS 67601 Seven Hills Park 33rd & Hillcrest St. • Hays KS 67601
Tennis FHSU Courts W. Hwy. Alt 183 • Hays KS 67601 Hays High Courts 2301 E. 13th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2600 City of Hays Municipal Courts 1st & Main St. • Hays KS 67601
Volleyball Al Billinger Field House 1701 Hall St. • Hays KS 67601 785.625.6577 Hays Middle School Gymnasium 201 W. 29th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2450 Gross Memorial Coliseum Hwy. 183 By-pass • Hays KS 67601 785.628.4186 Hays High Gym 2301 E. 13th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2600 Hays Recreation Commission 1105 Canterbury Dr. • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650 HRC 13th Street Gym 13th & Allen St. • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650
Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex 1376 Highway 183 Alternate • Hays KS 67601 785.623.2650 • www.hayssportscomplex.com The Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex is located on the western edge of Hays. It is the home of the Forts Hays State University soccer stadium and features some of the best recreation facilities in western Kansas including: baseball/ softball fields, soccer fields and football fields with shared concessions, parking, picnic area, restrooms, warm-up areas and playground facilities. Local, regional and state tournaments are held here throughout the year.
30 www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 Transportation
Big city traffic congestion and crowded highways are two problems you won’t have to worry about in Hays. Hays is centrally located at the intersection of Interstate 70 and U.S. Hwy 183 (exit 159). Visitors to Hays have easy access to lodging, restaurants, shopping and convenience stores on Vine Street (Hwy 183).
Air Transportation United Airlines 3950 E. 8th • Hays KS 67601 785.623.4820 • 800-United1 • www.united.com
Hays Aircraft 3950 E. 8th • Hays KS 67601 785.628.8881 • 888.628.8881 • www.haysaircraft.com
Hays Regional Airport 3950 E. 8th • Hays KS 67601 785.628.7370 • www.flyhays.com
Ground Transportation ACCESS Transportation Hertz Rent-A-Car 1205 E. 22nd • Hays KS 67601 1204 Vine St. • Hays KS 67601 785.628.1052 785.623.4116 Angel Care Transportation Knight Express Limo Service 785.623.7746 2905 Barclay Dr. • Hays KS 67601 785.623.6705 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1104 E. 13th • Hays KS 67601 Priceless Rent-A-Car 785.623.4504 2719 Plaza Ave • Hays KS 67601 785.625.7664 Greater KS Limousine Service 119 W. 38th • Hays KS 67601 Safe Ride 785.628.7411 785.621.2580 • Hays KS 67601 Greyhound Bus Lines Convenience Cab 3610 Vine St. • Hays KS 67601 785.301.2221 • Hays KS 67601 800.231.2222 • 785.623.8321 BMB Cab Service 785.639.1899 • Hays KS 67601
www.haysusa.net • 800.569.4505 31 Annual Festivals & Events January July Soup-R-Bowl Food Festival The “Wild West” Festival Ellis County Fair February Bargains on the Bricks Bridal Showcase KS High School 3-2-1A Wrestling August Tournament Fall Gallery Walk Youth Outdoor Festival March KS High School 1A Boys & Girls Basketball September Tournament Frontier Open Disc Golf Tournament Kansas Special Olympics Basketball German Feast & Polkafest Tournament October Home and Garden Show at The Mall Oktoberfest April FHSU Homecoming Annual Barbershop Show RPM Speedway Fall Nationals Spring Gallery Walk The Taste, Downtown Hays FHSU NIRA Rodeo Kansas High School 1A-Div. II Volleyball The Taste, Downtown Hays Tournament May November Seniors Celebration Holiday Open House Kansas High School 2-1A Football June Championships Great Planes on the Plains Fly In Summer Art Walk December Fire on the Frontier BBQ Classic Christmas Past at Historic Fort Hays Christmas Open House at Ellis County Historical Society Frostfest
hays convention & visitors bureau 2700 Vine • Hays, KS 67601 785.628.8202 • 1.800.569.4505 www.haysusa.net • www.facebook.com/HaysCVB