Location: Ottawa
Top Things to do in Ottawa
The 10 Best Things to do in Ottawa, Kansas (KS)
Ottawa is a city in, and the county seat of, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. It is located on both banks of the Marais des Cygnes River near the center of Franklin County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 12,649.
Restaurants in Ottawa
1. Forest Park
2. Carnegie Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Home of the Ottawa Arts Council and Ottawa Suzuki Strings. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open Wednesday-Friday 12-5 p.m.
3. Prairie Spirit Trail
4. Plaza Cinemagic Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Kanza Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Open park with a track, 18 hole Disc Golf course, about a dozen different exercise stations, and access to the Prairie Spirit Trail.
Reviewed By tammye811
It's a great park when you need to get out and stretch your legs. If you get too tired, there is a cut-through half way around. I like that it's not all flat but has a few small hills so that it feels more trail-like. It's also adjacent to the Rails-to Trails if you're looking for a further stretch to ride your bike on. This park is also nice for kids as there is playground right off the main parking lot.
6. Old Depot Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Housed in an 1888 Santa Fe Depot in Ottawa, Kansas, the Old Depot Museum shares the story of trains in small towns and the history of Franklin County, Kansas. The Old Depot Museum is part of the Franklin County Historical Society, which also includes the 1859 Dietrich Cabin and the Franklin County Records & Research Center.
Reviewed By tammye811
How unique of an opportunity to visit an old railway station and go back in time to see how things were. The museum curator, Diana, is a wealth of fun and interesting facts about the museum and the town. Easy to find located close to the entrance of Forest Park, one block off Main Street.
7. Sandbar
8. Ottawa Bike and Trail
Located at the intersection of the Flint Hills Trail and Prairie Spirit Trail State Parks. We offer bicycle sales, repairs, and rentals. We also offer trail shuttle services and tours.
9. Fusion Alley
Fusion Alley is Ottawa's home for good, clean fun! Come bowl on our brand new bowling lanes, equipped with advanced pinsetters and state-of-the-art bowling technology. We also have an arcade! Fusion Alley is the perfect place to spend time with friends and family or host your next birthday party. Adjacent to PrimeTime Grille, this complex has everything you need for a day filled with fun!
