Concordia
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Countryside and towns · Kansas · 35k people
Concordia
Locals say North Central Kansas
Wide skies, warm hearts.
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Welcome to North Central Kansas, where the towns are small and the skies are big. Whether you're here for the hunting, the fishing, or just to enjoy the quiet, you'll find friendly folks and a slower pace.
Clubs for Concordia
No clubs for Concordia yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Concordia. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Concordia. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Brown Grand Theatre Historic opera house in Concordia, hosting performances and events.
- Milford Lake One of the largest reservoirs in Kansas, popular for boating and fishing.
- Glen Elder Reservoir (Waconda Lake) Reservoir in Mitchell County known for walleye and camping.
- National Orphan Train Museum Museum in Concordia telling the story of the orphan train riders.
- Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site Site in Republic County preserving a Pawnee earth lodge village.
- Hollenberg Pony Express Station Original Pony Express station in Washington County, a National Historic Landmark.
- Outdoors Pheasant hunting
- Outdoors Fishing at Milford Lake
- With kids Attend a county fair
- With kids Visit the National Orphan Train Museum
- Evenings Small-town taverns
- Evenings Brown Grand Theatre shows
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love County fairgrounds
Through the year
- Cloud County Fair July Annual fair in Concordia with livestock, carnival, and exhibits.
- Mitchell County Fair July Beloit's fair featuring 4-H shows, rodeo, and community events.
- Republic County Fair July Belleville's fair with agricultural displays and family activities.
- Washington County Fair July Washington's fair with livestock, tractor pulls, and local food.
- Jewell County Fair July Mankato's fair with 4-H competitions and a carnival.
Continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, and windy springs. The best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are the most comfortable, with mild temps and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “the lake”
- Milford Lake, the big reservoir in Clay County.
- “the river”
- The Republican River, which runs through several counties.
Getaways
- Salina Larger city with shopping, dining, and the Smoky Hill Museum.
- Abilene Home of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and historic downtown.
- Marysville Charming town with the Pony Express barn and Blue River fishing.
- Manhattan College town with Kansas State University, Aggieville, and the Flint Hills.
Local flavour
Teams
- Cloud County Community College Thunderbirds NJCAA
Also rooting for Kansas State Wildcats, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals
Eat and drink
- Bierocks Volga German meat pies
- Chicken fried steak Diner staple
- Sunflower seeds Kansas state flower
- Pheasant Hunting season
- Homemade pies At local cafes
Where people go
- Grain elevators Iconic landmarks on the flat horizon
- County fairgrounds Summer gatherings and 4-H shows
- Pheasant hunting fields Prime hunting territory
- Reservoirs (e.g., Milford Lake) Fishing and boating
- Small-town diners Community hubs
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Cloud, Clay, Mitchell, Washington, Republic and Jewell counties, KS. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.