FINE ART OF LIVING WELL DAYTRIP

Coutts Memorial Museum of Art 110 N. Main MAP, 316.321.1212 Established by W. Hall Coutts as a memorial to his son, this fine art gallery exhibits works by artists such as Charles Russell, Thomas Hart Benton, Frederic Remington and the Prairie Printmakers. Special exhibit monthly. Admission is free. Hours are MWF, 1-5pm; TTH, 9am-5pm; SAT, noon-4pm Coutts Museum

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Erman B. White Gallery, Butler Community College 901 S. Haverhill Road MAP Located in the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Butler Community College, this sophisticated gallery hosts many exhibits of works by contemporary professional and student artists throughout the year. Butler Community College Fine Arts Department

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El Dorado Main Street Sculpture Program Downtown El Dorado An amazing collection of 16 sculptures, placed by individual investors throughout the downtown El Dorado Main Street District. For a walking tour map, visit El Dorado Main Street, 430 N. Main MAP, the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Central MAP or CLICK HERE. El Dorado Main Street

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Private Galleries Visit the private galleries in El Dorado which exhibit and sell original works: Circle Gallery & Frame Shop, 315 S. Main St. MAP, 316.321.2105, website Jim Clements Studio, 112 N. Main (upstairs; by appointment only) MAP, 316-655-1248, website Bill Walton Gallery, 135 1/2 N. Main (in the alley) MAP, 316.321.3722 The Art Room, 114 N. Main MAP, 316.321.3223 Time Light Images, by appointment only 877.377.9630 or 316.452.5086, website

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LADIES DAY OUT

UNIQUE SHOPPING
Many El dorado merchants are anxious to serve you! Here are just a few:

DISTRICT 142:

Beyond Napa, 142 N. Main MAP, 316.321.2345
Wonderful selection of spirits and expert advice on buying wine.

Salon Knotty, 142 N. Main MAP, 316-452-5455, website (MySpace page)
Your visit here is all about the pampered experience. Massage, tanning, body treatments, hair care, waxing, make- up application.

Satchel Creek Steaks, 142 N. Main MAP, 316-320.1937, website
All natural beef, raised in the Flint Hills of Kansas without additives. Full line of beef products, sauces, seasonings and more.

Scooter's Coffee House, 142 N. Main MAP, 316-322.0211
Where they have a passion for coffee and offer an extraordinary array of premium blends. Sandwiches, pastries and free WiFi.

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Walter's Flowers & Interiors, 124 N. Main MAP, 316.321.1740
Award-winning floral service and upscale gift/dècor items in extraordinarily beautiful surroundings, website

Robin's, 113 W. Central MAP, 316.321.3280
Unique, upscale women's fashions and accessories, website

Gizmo's Flea Market & Snack Bar, 107 N. Main MAP, 316.322.7661
Flea market treasures and antiques accompanied by luncheon and desserts under one roof.

Dave's Hallmark Shop, 610 N. Main MAP, 316.321.3210
A Gold Crown Hallmark Store

Silver Hill, 1200 W. Central MAP, 316.322.8900
European style flower market and unique gifts, website

The Book Grinder, 2222 W. Central MAP, 316.321.4484
Good selection of well-displayed used books, a great coffee bar and comfy chairs.

Haverhill Antiques, 811 S. Haverhill Road MAP, 316.321.3199
Antiques of all types.

Stone Creek Nursery, 415 Metcalf MAP, 316.321.3331, website
Extensive nursery stock; good selection of garden gifts.

Sutherland's Home Design Center, 2850 W. Central MAP, 316.322.7788, website
Large selection of home furnishings and finishes in a special section of the home improvement store.

Triple S Ranch Supply, 2635 SE Highway 54 MAP, 316.321.7514
Full line of ranch supplies, clothing, hats, boots, ropes and more.

Hudson Gardens 409 NW 60th MAP, 316.377.0272 Nursery stock, unique gift items, fresh flowers and veggies in a tranquil country setting. 5 miles north of El dorado on Highway 77 website

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Walters' Pumpkin Patch
10001 NW Highway 77 MAP, 316.320.4150
website

Pick your own pumpkins, hay rack rides, corn maze, many fun children's activities, pumpkin products and gift items. 10 miles north of El Dorado on Highway 77. Seasonal.

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Pampering

Styles Unlimited Salon and Spa, 145 N. Main MAP, 316.321.4229
Hair design, pedicure, manicure, facial, massage services.

@ Ease Massage and Bodywork, 124 S. Main MAP, 316.322.8680
Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone massage services in a serene setting.

Salon Knotty in District 142, 142 N. Main MAP, 316-452-5455
Your visit here is all about the pampered experience. Massage, tanning, body treatments, hair care, waxing, make- up application.

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IT'S A GUY THING

FISHING, BOATING & HUNTING El Dorado Lake & State Park, Park Office: 618 NE Bluestem Road, 316.321.7180 8,000 acres of liquid fun! 1100 campsites from full utility to primitive; cabins available; hiking, biking, equestrian trails and walk-in hunting, website Shady Creek Marina, 1000 NE Marina Road MAP, 316.321.0943 Bait, fuel, convenience items; Weekend Grill open in summer. Boat repair and sales, website 321 Kawasaki, 2405 W. Central MAP, 316.320.4386 Full line Kawasaki dealer, website Rent-a-Wave Rentals, 618 NE Bluestem Road, 316.320.9283 Jet ski rentals

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GOLF

American Legion 1801 W. Central MAP, 316.321.1295, 9-hole public course       Prairie Trails Golf & Country Club 1100 Country Club Lane MAP,316.321.4114, 18-hole course, website

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ESSENTIAL SHOPPING

Triple S Ranch Supply, 2635 SE Highway 54 MAP, 316.321.7514
Full line of ranch supplies, clothing, hats, boots, ropes.

The Trading Station, 2425 W. Central MAP, 316.320.9100
Pawn shop and firearms.

The Book Grinder, 2222 W. Central MAP, 316.321.4484
Good selection of well-displayed used books, a great coffee bar and comfy chairs.

Sears of El Dorado, 130 N. Main St. MAP, 316.321.4000
Appliances, tools, electronics, lawn equipment.

Stone Creek Nursery, 415 Metcalf MAP, 316.321.3331, website
Extensive nursery stock; good selection of garden gifts.

Orscheln Farm and Home Supply, 2354 W. Central MAP, 316.321.4004
Complete farm supply, including tools, work clothing and footware.

Sutherland's Home Improvement Center, 2850 W. Central MAP, 316.322.7788
Home improvement supplies, hunting equipment, website

Ace Hardware, 609 N. Main MAP, 316.322.7500
Ace is the place for hardware, work clothing, hunting and fishing supplies.

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MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR

BUTLER COUNTY HISTORY CENTER & KANSAS OIL MUSEUM
383 E. Central MAP, 316.321.9333, website

This oustanding museum persents the fascinating history which makes El Dorado unique. The museum's permanent exhibit, Glory of the Hills is a great place to begin a tour through the Flint Hills. The display depicts the Flint Hills as a land full of possibilities. Historic photographs and artifacts explore the lives of early inhabitants, settlers and farmers and ranchers who established the county's agricultural identity and grazed their huge cattle herds on the rich bluestem grasses. Farming and ranching were, and still are, essential to the economy, but oil brought national attention to El Dorado. Located on ten acres, this modern museum offers the visitor the opportunity to walk the street of a 1920's oil boom town and view full size oilfield equipment of the early boom days in El Dorado. The museum hosts a lively schedule of special events throughout the year. Hours: May 1 to Sep 30, Mon through Sat 9am-5pm; Oct 1 to Apr 30, Tue through Fri 9am-5pm; Sat, noon-5pm

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BUTLER COUNTY COURTHOUSE
205 W. Central
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Celebrates the 100 year anniversary in 2009. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, this 1909 Richardsonian Romanesque style courthouse was built at a cost of $100,000. George P. Washburn, one of the best known 19th century Kansas architects, designed this structure to be the most dominant building. The building's solid rusticated stonework and massive proportions provide the ideal design for Butler County's Courthouse. This building has continually operated as a county government facility and courthouse since being constructed.

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CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM MEMORIAL
205 W. Central
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A brick path memorial honoring over 900 veterans, current members of the US armed forces and those who served on the home front. A six and one-half foot bronze eagle, "Sovereign Wings", is the centerpiece of the memorial. It rests majestically on top of a large limestone and brick base. Located on the Historic Butler County Courthouse lawn.

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MISSOURI PACIFIC DEPOT
430 N. Main
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Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, this 1918 Mission/Spanish Revival -style depot was designed by E.M. Tucker, chief engineer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company. The depot began as a wooden structure in 1883 in a town of fewer than 2,000 people. It served as a center of activity and development for the community with news being brought by train and other news transferred by the telegraph located there. President Theodore Roosevelt stopped at the depot during his visit to El Dorado.

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MC DONALD STADIUM
210 N. Griffith
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This 1940 historic structure was a WPA Project (Works Progress Administration), originally named the Baseball Plant. Later, it was renamed in honor of Jim McDonald a longtime teacher and organizer of summer programs for the youth of El Dorado. Also, on this site is the El Dorado Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, open by appointment by calling 316.322.7400. Mc Donald Stadium is the home of the El Dorado Broncos Semi-Pro Baseball Team, the Butler Community College Grizzlies and the American Legion team as well as the El Dorado Wildcats high school team.

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1958 TORNADO MEMORIAL
Graham Park, 1600 Edgemoor MAP

Memorial sculpture featuring an aeolian harp, installed by El Dorado Rotary as a memorial to the 13 El Dorado residents who died in what came to be known as the "Wrong-Way Tornado". Dedication took place June 10, 2008, on the 50th anniversary of the event.

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