Louisburg Area

Prepare to be awestruck by big cats, bright constellations, boutique shopping, great food and friendly people!

Just to the east of Louisburg is the Cedar Cove Feline Conservation and Education Center, a nonprofit devoted to the care of endangered predator species. Visitors can tour the 11-acre facility and view tigers, African lions and assorted smaller felines including leopards, cougars and wolves.

During the tour, a guide provides information about the animals’ habitat and the dangers they face. For a real sight, catch the tiger feedings on weekend afternoons.

For stargazing, stop by Powell Observatory, managed by Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Stare into the Andromeda Galaxy through the Ruisinger telescope, one of the largest available for public use in a five-state area. In addition to in-person public programs and private events, Powell Observatory streams presentations from the ASKC Facebook page.

No day trip is complete without shopping, and Louisburg does not disappoint.

From home goods to specialty stores loaded with antiques, accessories, clothing and other curios, Louisburg has it all.

Inside Simply Se-Lah, a downtown boutique, shoppers will find an array of new and vintage pieces alongside craft work from local artisans. Louisburg Market Street, offers more than 26,000 square feet of antique furniture and architectural salvage to browse. The hunt is half the fun at Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest, where shoppers can explore up to 50 vendor booths of antique and vintage items, assorted local art and handcrafted goods.

No matter the craving, good eats are always in season.

Cowboy Coffee Post satisfies caffeine addicts with a hot or cold coffee and specialty beverages.

Miss B’s Café serves up comfort foods, including their specialties: fried chicken and cinnamon rolls. This spot is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Timbercreek Bar & Grill is known for its expansive menu. Even picky eaters will find a favorite!

With menus that fit their names, Rice House Chinese Restaurant and Louisburg Barbecue & Brews + Pizza each offer local favorites.

Festivals and Events to plan your visit around!

Hosted by Louisburg Lions Club on the first Sunday in May, Cruise the ‘Burg car show invites vintage car lovers of all ages to admire classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Freedom Fest takes place on July 4 at Lewis-Young Park. This event includes an evening full of fun activities followed by fireworks at dusk.

The Annual Labor Day Parade on Broadway Street starts at 10 a.m. followed by activities, including inflatables for the kids, volleyball, bingo, music and food at the American Legion Park.

The community is home to the Louisburg Cider Mill — rated among the top cider mills in the nation with activities throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a variety of ciders and fresh cider donuts, and sample a famous Lost Trail Root Beer, craft soda, or hard cider. Ciderfest is the quintessential fall family getaway, and it is always the last weekend in September and the first weekend in October. Fall is the busiest time of year for them, but they are open year round with a great country store!

Seasonal farms like Powell Pumpkin Patch are the perfect place to handpick a pumpkin or gorgeous gourd for fall décor. This 35-acre patch has specialty pumpkins, cornstalks, a corn maze, hayrides, a concession stand, a nature trail and more. Admission is free.

The Louisburg Cider Run 5K, 10K and Kid’s Fun Run course begins and ends on Broadway Street with a cup of apple cider or hard cider for all participants aged 21 years and older.

The run takes place on the first Saturday in October. Local vendors line Broadway for Fall Festival.

A uniquely Louisburg tradition, the Electric Light Show the last Saturday in October features the Louisburg High School band at Wildcat Stadium. The lights go out, the music turns up, and each band and dance team member are illuminated in neon as they perform their competition show. A firework show concludes the evening.

Whether it’s a new tradition or a long-standing one, picking a perfect pine for family yuletide celebrations at the family-operated D&G Christmas Tree Farm is a must. Selections include pre-cut trees or “cut-your-own” bow saws are provided. The helpful staff will shake, wrap and secure the tree for a safe ride home.

 The first Sunday in December is the enchanting Holiday Magic on Broadway. From 3 to 6 p.m., Broadway Street is lined with holiday activities and photo opportunities. At 6 p.m., the Mayor’s Christmas Tree is lit, then a parade of floats sparkling with holiday decorations fill Broadway Street.

Parks offer ideal outdoor amenities for unscripted fun.

Rutlader Outpost is referred to as the “Ole West Border Town.” This full-service RV Park is complete with indoor and outdoor storage, a convenience store, a fishing pond, and access to Middle Creek State Fishing Lake.

Encompassing more than 200 acres, Lewis-Young Park has outdoor fields for soccer, baseball and football. Walking trails, disc golf and a fishing lake are available. Hot air balloons are welcome to take off from the park and land in the open spaces. They can be spotted seasonally.

Louisburg City Park hosts a covered shelter and playing courts for pickleball, tennis, and basketball.

Louisburg city lake offers a playground, shelter house and a paved trail around the lake.

Planning an event? Host it at one of the local venues.

The English Barn, located just north of Louisburg, was constructed by Amish craftsmen using beautiful Douglas fir timbers and intricate woodworking throughout the more than 5,600 square-foot facility.

The Haven Event Space, a contemporary rustic wedding and event venue north of Louisburg, has a 300-guest capacity with indoor and outdoor event spaces.

The Wildcat Activities Center has a large gym area and can be rented for parties, practices, and more.

Fox Hall, located on Broadway Street, is newly remodeled with plenty of space for various sized gatherings.

Looking for a beautiful place to stay?

The Lowman Loft offers a dreamy boutique loft that is a beautiful place to gather, relax and celebrate in downtown Louisburg.