What to do
Aggieville In the heart of Manhattan, a vibrant student-packed neighborhood draws visitors with its bookstores, gift shops, restaurants and bars. See reviews and ratings. aggieville.org
Flint Hills Discovery Center Just one hour inside this $24.5 million attraction will make you want to spend many more among the Midwest's native tallgrass prairie. A 67-foot-wide movie screen immerses visitors in the region's thunderstorms and bucolic landscapes, and a simulated prairie fire sprawls across the curved interior space while volunteers lead hands-on activities. Admission charged. See reviews and ratings. (785) 587-2726; flinthillsdiscovery.org
Konza Prairie Biological Station Hike trails and view bison and greater prairie chickens at a tallgrass prairie research station south of Manhattan. (785) 587-0441; keep.konza.ksu.edu
Where to eat
The Chef Cafe When locals want to eat breakfast out, they head here for egg-stuffed burritos, caramel cream-cheese French toast and piles of fluffy pancakes. See reviews and ratings. (785) 537-6843; thechefcafe.com
Coco Bolos Wood Fired Grill and Cantina The exhibition kitchen is part of the show at this energetic restaurant. Menu offerings, including the Cuban grilled pork sandwich and chicken mole wrap, match the colorful interior. See reviews and ratings. (785) 537-4700; cocobolos.com
Della Voce Italian dishes star at this fine-dining venue downtown, where a comprehensive wine and drinks list accompanies the menu. All house wine is half-price on Pizza and Jazz Sundays. (785) 532-9000; dellavoce.com
Harry’s Restaurant On the ground floor of the Wareham Hotel, you’ll find great steaks and seafood. See reviews and ratings. (785) 537-1300; harrysmanhattan.com
Vista Drive-In Quarter-pound burgers and brownies topped with soft-serve draw crowds. See reviews and ratings. (785) 537-0100; vistadrivein.com
Where to stay
Guest Haus Bed and Breakfast Guests love the views of the gardens from the inn's porch swing. From $80 (785) 776-6543; guesthaus.com
For information: Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 759-0134; visitmanhattanks.org
