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A blend of the urban with the rural, Miami County offers families a unique getaway. Choices include viewing the stars from the largest public telescope in five states to watersports, making apple cider and wine, visiting the Siberian tigers to wandering though Civil War sites. Some of the region’s finest public golf courses offer a relaxed way to spend time near distinctive shopping and restaurant choices. Lodging options range from quaint bed and breakfasts to hotels. With six lakes to choose from, visitors have their choice of outdoor entertainment. Numerous community fairs and festivals provide hometown charm.

Information about Miami County happenings is available at www.visitkc.com

 

2011 Spring Farm Tour Maps
(All maps are in pdf format)
Click here to download a file to your GPS Unit

295th Street Detour Map, Louisburg Ks

Miami County, Kansas, Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Fontana, Spring Hill, 4D Acres, Alpacas 'R Diamonds, Beverlin's Little Piece of Paradise, Cedar Ridge Farm Boers, Cy and Dee's Blackberries, Emerald Prairie Nursery, Middle Creek Winery, Prothe's Pecans, Silver Lining Herefords, Simple Food, Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Terabithia Dairy Goats
All of these stops are PRIVATE homes open only Farm Tour weekend. The sites will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7 and from 10 am to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8.

For a brochure about the event, visit http://www.miamicountyks.org/ecodevtour.htm. A free self-guided tour, you can visit as many tour stops as you like while traveling in the comfort of your own vehicle. We ask that guardians maintain control of their children and promote respect for property, plants and animals while visiting the stops. Sorry, absolutely no pets allowed, but remember to bring your camera! Several stops will have products for sale that may require refrigeration, so toss a cooler in the car. Most stops have picnic and rest area amenities for families to enjoy. While parking is available at each site, please be aware that weather and terrain may create some physical challenges. Look for the persons wearing logo apparel for the site. They are your hosts for that stop and would love to answer any questions you may have. Door prize registration at each stop.

The Miami County Farm Tour is not responsible for samples offered at any stop. All attendees are responsible for their own health and safety.

For more information on the farm tour, call (913) 294-4045 or (913) 271-1832.

NOTICE: In order to protect animal health, if you have traveled from a foreign country within nine days prior to this event, please refrain from participating this year.



Driving Tour of Miami County

Miami County, Kansas, offers a variety of historic sites and family entertainment at locations throughout the county.

An audio driving tour has been created for families on the go. The audio tour provides pinpoint locations along with descriptions of each stop. The tours can be downloaded in a variety of formats.

For information on sites in the rural, unincorporated areas of the county, download the Places In Between Tour.

For information on sites within Spring Hill and Fontana, download the driving tour.

Osawatomie has many historic sites. Their driving tour can be downloaded here.

Lodging

Paola Inn & Suites
1600 E. Hedge Lane Court
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3700 or (877) 402-3700
http://paolainnandsuites.com/

Canaan Oaks Bed & Breakfast
21125 W 303rd Street
Paola KS 66071
(913) 557-5378
www.canaanoaks.com

John Brown RV Park
(913) 755-2146

Landmark Inn
304 Eastgate Drive
Osawatomie KS 66064
(913) 755-3051

Mill's House RV Park
125 First Street,
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-4192

Osawatomie Lake
(913) 755-2146

Highland Ridge Motel
510 N. Silver Street
Paola KS 66071
(913) 294-4061
http://www.highlandridgemotel.com

Rock Haven Guest House
1300 Parker Avenue
Osawatomie KS 66064
(913) 837-0001

Rutlader Outpost RV Resort
33581 S. Metcalf Road
Louisburg, KS
(866) 888-6779

Victorian Lady
401 S. Pearl Street
Paola KS 66071
(913) 294-4652

 

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