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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.
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
Brothers Jason and Jay turned a backyard passion into a family dream: secret rubs and slow-smoked ribs and brisket from their custom-made smoker. 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.
DDubs
Hometown hangout
Plenty of outdoor seating under the trees. Stop in and say hi.
Gene’s Heartland Foods
Hometown grocery store
Groceries and everyday essentials, right here in town.
Shops on Main
Antiques, gifts, hardware, and anything else worth the stop.
Hometown services
The local folks who keep Eudora running (and take care of its four-legged residents).
Eudora Animal Hospital
Veterinary care
An amazing vet office with great and caring service for your four-legged family. (Squirrels, please wait your turn.)
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.
Pilla Park
A neighborhood park that is getting a big glow-up.
Big news: Pilla Park is getting nearly $1 million in improvements, including new playground equipment.
Eudora Giving Garden
Community garden
A colorful mural, a shady spot to sit and picnic tables for a lunch break. A lovely place to slow down.
Wakarusa River
Where the Wakarusa meets the Kansas River: peaceful water, nature trails and room to roam.
Big news: the City of Eudora was recently awarded a $1,199,000 grant for its Wakarusa boat ramp park connection.
Eudora Community Center
Home base for sports and rec: the Aquatic Center pool with water slides, plus a gym, fitness area, community rooms, ball fields, batting cages, and tennis and pickleball courts.
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.
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.