Overview
Greensburg is a city of 740 people (2020) in Kansas. Greensburg stands as a model "green town": its hospital, city hall, and school have been built to the highest certification level issued by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
6 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Greensburg
The Big Well Museum
Encloses the largest hand-dug well, which dates from the 1880s. It was dug to supply water for the railroad. The museum shows artifacts and photos chronicling the May 5, 2007 tornado that destroyed 95 percent of the town…
The 5.4.7. Art Center
An art gallery with a changing display of fine art. The building is a LEED Platinum structure built by architecture students from the University of Kansas. It is clad with reclaimed wood from an old armory, and covered w…
Kiowa County School
Another LEED Platinum building with state-of-the-art educational tools. Tours can be arranged by dropping by during school hours.
Greensburg GreenTown
Housed in a concrete silo-type round house. It is a bed and breakfast as well as the starting point for learning about green building techniques and tours of sites in Greensburg.
The Commons Building
Also a LEED Platinum building. It houses four entities: the Kiowa County Museum with a working old-fashioned soda fountain; the Kiowa County Library; the K-State Extension service; and the Media Center. Be sure to go up …
The Kiowa County Courthouse
One of the few buildings that survived the 2007 tornado. It was damaged extensively when a car went through the roof and water damaged most of the building. It underwent multi-million-dollar repairs and emerged better th…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Wichita)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DDC Dodge City Regional Airport, Dodge City — 38 mi away. Directions
- GCK Garden City Regional Airport, Garden City — 81 mi away. Directions
- OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 179 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Big Well Museum, Greensburg City Pool, Kiowa County School
- Lunch Kook's Meat & Deli
- Afternoon The 5.4.7. Art Center, The Commons Building
- Dinner Pueblo Nuevo Mexican Restaurant
- Evening Green Bean Coffee Company
Day 2
- Morning The Kiowa County Courthouse, Twilight Theater
- Afternoon Greensburg GreenTown
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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See
See The Big Well Museum
Encloses the largest hand-dug well, which dates from the 1880s. It was dug to supply water for the railroad. The museum shows artifacts and photos chronicling the May 5, 2007 tornado that destroyed 95 percent of the town. It also has a beautiful second floor observation deck, which has arrows pointing to the city's landmarks.
See The 5.4.7. Art Center
An art gallery with a changing display of fine art. The building is a LEED Platinum structure built by architecture students from the University of Kansas. It is clad with reclaimed wood from an old armory, and covered with glass panels. It features wind and solar energy sources and a green roof.
See Kiowa County School
Another LEED Platinum building with state-of-the-art educational tools. Tours can be arranged by dropping by during school hours.
See Greensburg GreenTown
Housed in a concrete silo-type round house. It is a bed and breakfast as well as the starting point for learning about green building techniques and tours of sites in Greensburg.
See The Commons Building
Also a LEED Platinum building. It houses four entities: the Kiowa County Museum with a working old-fashioned soda fountain; the Kiowa County Library; the K-State Extension service; and the Media Center. Be sure to go up to see the green roof, planted with green and red sedum. Also on the roof are the solar panels and picnic tables with a vantage point to see much of Greensburg.
See The Kiowa County Courthouse
One of the few buildings that survived the 2007 tornado. It was damaged extensively when a car went through the roof and water damaged most of the building. It underwent multi-million-dollar repairs and emerged better than before and certified LEED Gold.
Do
Buy
The shops on Main Street and along the main highway have plenty to attract daytrippers.
Shop Studio 54 Stained Glass
Has beautiful handmade glass jewelry and home decor as well as kites, handbags, leaf lamps and Life Is Good apparel.
Eat
Eat Kook's Meat & Deli
Offers daily lunch specials and great sandwiches with a variety of salads.
Eat Pueblo Nuevo Mexican Restaurant
On the highway also, serves a huge menu of Mexican and American food.
Drink
Drink Green Bean Coffee Company
On the highway, it offers a great variety of free-trade coffees as well as lunch sandwiches in a colorful and welcoming atmosphere.
Sleep
Stay Greensburg Inn
Offers non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi, TVs with cable channels, and air-conditioning.
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