Welcome to Council Grove
Located at the crossroads of Highways 56 and 177, Council Grove sits in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills; once a bustling point of rendezvous on the Santa Fe Trail. Known as the last place to load up on supplies before heading west to Santa Fe, today, it attracts both tourists and history buffs eager to relive the spirit of those days long gone. A Council Grove Historic Tour brochure will take you on a self-guided tour of the 24 historic sites; guided tours are also available for groups of 10 or more.
From fine dining to friendly shopping, Council Grove has it all, wrapped up in the beauty of the Flint Hills. Travel the Flint Hills Scenic Byway this fall and see the beautiful wildflowers in bloom and the rolling hills covered with native grasses. Council Grove is just a short 20 minute drive from Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, and only 30 minutes south from the Konza Prairie. We invite you to explore where the past is always present and witness the breathtaking beauty of the Kansas Flint Hills.