Greensburg

必看景點

1 The Big Well Museum, 315 S. Sycamore. Encloses the largest hand-dug well, which dates from the 1880s. It was dug to supply water for the railroad. The museum shows artifacts and photos chronicling the May 5, 2007 tornado that destroyed 95 percent of the town. It also has a beautiful second floor observation deck, which has arrows pointing to the city's landmarks. The 5.4.7. Art Center, 204 West Wisconsin Ave. An art gallery with a changing display of fine art. The building is a LEED Platinum structure built by architecture students from the University of Kansas. It is clad with reclaimed wood from an old armory, and covered with glass panels. It features wind and solar energy sources and a green roof. 2 Kiowa County School, 710 S. Main. Another LEED Platinum building with state-of-the-art educational tools. Tours can be arranged by dropping by during school hours. Greensburg GreenTown. Housed in a concrete silo-type round house. It is a bed and breakfast as well as the starting point for learning about green building techniques and tours of sites in Greensburg. The Commons Building, 320 S. Main. Also a LEED Platinum building. It houses four entities: the Kiowa County Museum with a working old-fashioned soda fountain; the Kiowa County Library; the K-State Extension service; and the Media Center. Be sure to go up to see the green roof, planted with green and red sedum. Also on the roof are the solar panels and picnic tables with a vantage point to see much of Greensburg. 3 The Kiowa County Courthouse, 211 E Florida. One of the few buildings that survived the 2007 tornado. It was damaged extensively when a car went through the roof and water damaged most of the building. It underwent multi-million-dollar repairs and emerged better than before and certified LEED Gold.

體驗活動

1 Twilight Theater. (updated Oct 2020) 2 Greensburg City Pool, ☏ +1 620-723-2850. Seasonal M-Sa 1-7PM, Su 2-7PM. $2. (updated Oct 2020)

購物

The shops on Main Street and along the main highway have plenty to attract daytrippers.

Where'dya Find That Antiques (Main Street Mall). Has a great selection of home decor and gift items. Studio 54 Stained Glass (Main Street Mall). Has beautiful handmade glass jewelry and home decor as well as kites, handbags, leaf lamps and Life Is Good apparel. Fleener's Furniture and Flooring (Main Street Mall). Has great furniture and home decor. Turquoise Ranch. Farther west on Highway 54, has wonderful ladies clothing and accessories.

美食

1 Kook's Meat & Deli, 101 S Main St (one block west of Main Street on the highway), ☏ +1 620 723-2121. M-F 6AM - 8PM; Sa 6AM - 1PM; Su closed. Offers daily lunch specials and great sandwiches with a variety of salads. (updated Mar 2026) Pueblo Nuevo Mexican Restaurant, 801 E. Kansas Ave. On the highway also, serves a huge menu of Mexican and American food.

飲品與夜生活

Green Bean Coffee Company (Main Street Mall). On the highway, it offers a great variety of free-trade coffees as well as lunch sandwiches in a colorful and welcoming atmosphere.

住宿

Greensburg Inn, 800 E Kansas Ave, ☏ +1 620-723-2141. Offers non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi, TVs with cable channels, and air-conditioning. (updated Jun 2015) 1 Best Western Plus Night Watchman Inn & Suites, ☏ +1-620-723-2244. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers internet, indoor pool and hot tub, and breakfast. ~$100. (updated Oct 2020)