Places in Ottawa, Kansas
Carnegie Cultural Center
501 S. Main. One of the most beautiful Carnegie libraries in Kansas now functions as the...Chris' Corner Quilt Shop
3593 N. U.S. 59. Chris loves talking about and showing fabric, and Brenda keeps busy on her...Clarence Washburn
306 S. Elm. Clarence, son of George P. Washburn, designed this house in 1899 when he was only...Collegiate Gothic Revival Buildings
The former Ottawa High School (NRHP) and Junior High School (NRHP), 526 and 506 S. Main,...Dietrich Cabin
500 block of S. Main. The historic Dietrich Cabin was originally built in 1859 and was moved...Downtown Ottawa
Antiques, gift shops, and interactive kiosks abound in Ottawa’s Victorian downtown. Eight...Forest Park
N. Locust and K-68. One of the early sites for the National Chautauqua Assembly in Kansas,...Franklin County Courthouse
315 S. Main. This beautifully restored courthouse, designed by George Washburn, was completed...Franklin County Flint Hills Nature Trail
When the Flint Hills Nature Trail for hiking, biking, and equestrians is finished, it will be...Franklin County Veterans Memorial
315 S. Main. The Franklin County Veterans Memorial was dedicated in November of 1999.Franklin County Visitor Center
2011 E. Logan. From Main, 1½ miles east on K-68. You’ve never seen a visitor center in...George P. Washburn
One of the most famous architects in Kansas, Washburn had an office in Ottawa for 60 years. He...Haley Park
205 S. Main. Take time to enjoy the historic murals and gazebo. Two of the murals provide a...Hope Cemetery
From Main, 1 mile west on 2nd. Among the many gravestones and mausoleums, a large upright...Iron Victorian Buildings
From 1st, ½ block north on Main. Just south of the flood gates, large iron cutouts represent...Luigi's Italian Restaurant
127 S. Main. Like his sister’s restaurant (see p. 146) in Leavenworth, John Marino serves...Mug Shot Coffee
110 S. Main. Enter from the alley between Main and Walnut. Old photography equipment on the...Old Depot Museum
135 W. Tecumseh. County history is well displayed inside this restored 1888 two-story...Ottawa Baptist Mission and Burial Ground
From Main, 2½ miles east on K-68, ½ mile north on Nebraska Terrace, then ¾ mile east on...Ottawa Flood Control
From 1st, ½ block north on Main. When the Marais des Cygnes River rose to 32 feet in May...Plaza Movie Memorabilia Museum
209 S. Main. Enjoy a movie in the oldest operating cinema house in the world (dating to 1907)...Riverside Diner
212 N. Main. On the banks above the Marais des Cygnes, this diner offers homey and comfort...Smoked Creations BBQ
222 E. Logan. The owners pride themselves in unique culinary creations including the...Tauy Jones Hall
From Main, ¼ mile east on 9th (Ottawa University campus). In 1833, when the Ottawa tribe was...Tauy Jones House
3801 Nebraska. From K-68, 2¼ north on N. Main (Old U.S. 59), 3 miles east on Sand Creek, 1½...Wray's Bulk Food Store
221 S. Main. Candy, spices, noodles, nuts, and much more are sold here in bulk. Also available...Lodging
Lodging in Ottawa
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