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Things to see and do in Eudora
Parks, rivers, local food and a whole lot of history, all within a few minutes of each other.
Getting here
Eudora is in eastern Douglas County on K-10, roughly between Lawrence to the west and the Kansas City metro to the east. Kansas City International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Get outside
Rivers, trails, ball fields and plenty of trees (the squirrels insisted).
CPA Park
A downtown favorite for picnics, community events and top-notch squirrel watching.
Wakarusa River
Where the Wakarusa meets the Kansas River: peaceful water, nature trails and room to roam.
Sports and rec
Ball fields, the pool, rec programs and leagues.
Eat, drink and shop local
The best part of a small town is the people running its businesses.
Jasmin Restaurant
Chinese & Mexican food, downtown
Two cuisines, one friendly spot right on Main Street. Dine in or carry out.
Barbwire Barbecue
Barbecue
Look for the 601 on the building, the glowing sign and the wagon wheel out front. Bring an appetite.
Zeb's Coffeehouse
Coffee and a place to linger
Grab a drink, pull up a chair and stay a while. Bring a friend or a deck of cards.
Main St. Scoops & Sweets
Ice cream and sweet treats
A scoop on Main Street is the perfect way to end a stroll downtown. Cherry on top optional.
Shops on Main
Antiques, gifts, hardware, and anything else worth the stop.
A little history
Eudora was founded in 1857 by a group of German settlers who came west from Chicago. The town takes its name from Eudora Fish, the daughter of Paschal Fish, a Shawnee leader who lived in the area.
Today Eudora is home to a little over 6,000 people and keeps its small-town character while growing alongside its neighbors.
In 2007, for the city's 150th birthday, Eudora dedicated a bronze statue of Paschal Fish and his daughter Eudora by sculptor Jim Brothers. It's a must-see on any visit.
Eudora Community Museum
Run by the Eudora Area Historical Society. Learn about the town's founding, its Native heritage and its railroad history.
