Welcome to Crawford County!
On behalf of the residents of Crawford County, the Crawford County CVB Advisory Board and the Crawford County Commission, I’m proud to welcome you, your friends and family to our unique part of Kansas.
During your visit to Crawford County we encourage you to get out and enjoy a variety of tourist attractions that range from educational, Cato Historical Schoolhouse and the Greenbush Southeast Kansas Educational Service Center, to historical such as Hotel Stillwell and the Miner’s Memorial and Immigrant Park to unique such as Pittsburg State University’s Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Big Brutus and the Carona Depot and Railroad Museum. What is the best part of visiting an attraction in Crawford County? The price: 13 of the top 15 attractions are free admission.
A choice of local flavors found only in Southeast Kansas. When it comes to dining in Crawford County, few destinations can compile the authentic flavors found here ranging from authentic German fried chicken at Chicken Annie’s or Chicken Mary’s, to authentic Italian sausage at Pallucca’s Market, Frontenac Bread at the Frontenac Bakery, beef tips at Jim’s Steakhouse or the Rockin’ K or just a sweet slice of pie at Harry’s Café or Otto’s Café.
A game of your choice. Crawford County, Kansas is THE Football Capital of Kansas®, but sports and competition are abundant ranging from the Great Plains Regional Fox Hunt in March, to the National Karate-Do Genbu-Khai Tournament in April, Kansas Cycling Association Championships in June and July, superior youth baseball at historic Jaycee Ballpark in July and all this leading up to the fall when the best high school and college football in Kansas can be found only in Crawford County.
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for an affordable relaxing weekend getaway, or a daytrip, a week’s worth of outdoor recreation or sports, the ideal tour bus destination or a destination that features a unique blend of history, heritage, art and culture, you’re bound to find all of the above in Crawford County, come and enjoy.
Sincerely,
B.J. Harris
Director
Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau
bjharris@pittsburgareachamber.com
Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau
117 West Fourth Street, P.O. Box 1115
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
1-800-879-1112, toll-free
(620) 231-1212, office
(620) 231-3178, fax
info@pittsburgareachamber.com
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