Council Grove

If you want to get away and visit an incredible location, you don't have to travel far. In fact, one of the best small towns to visit in the entire country is right here in the Sunflower State! The Smithsonian Magazine named Council Grove one of the best small towns in the country to visit in 2021. This small Kansas town has so much to do and see that it should be on everyone's bucket list. Council Grove is a town in the beautiful Flint Hills. It is a small town of about 2,000 people with a rich and incredible history and a charming way of life.

Council Grove was given its name in 1825. The United States Commissioners and the Chiefs of the Great and Little Osage Indian Tribes signed a treaty under the Council Oak, a large tree. This treaty allowed the Santa Fe Trail pioneers to safely cross the area. All that remains of the tree today is its stump and historical significance. When visiting this charming Kansas town, don't miss out on the Hays House Restaurant. Make a reservation at Saddlerock Café for a home-cooked meal. You can easily spend a day exploring many of the historic sites in Council Grove during your getaway.