Overview
Peabody is in Central Kansas.
5 sights · 3 places to eat
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Best things about Peabody
Peabody Downtown Historic District
42 contributing buildings, including some 19th-century ones.
W.H. Morgan House
In the Downtown Historic District but separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1881.
Peabody City Park
A park with playground equipment, picnic areas, a swimming pool, football field and a colorful history. It is also where the city hosts its July 4 celebration.
T.B. Townsend Barn
Large limestone barn, constructed in 1887. Visible from the north side of U.S. Route 50, but not open to the public.
Santa Fe Park
Has picnic areas and a gazebo where summer concerts take place. Also hosts a farmer's market every Saturday from 8AM-noon between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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.
- ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 40 mi away. Directions
- SLN Salina Municipal Airport, Salina — 52 mi away. Directions
- MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 151 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Peabody Downtown Historic District, Santa Fe Park, W.H. Morgan House
- Lunch Coneburg Grill and Pub
- Afternoon Peabody City Park, T.B. Townsend Barn
- Dinner Pops Diner
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Peabody is a small town that had under 1,000 inhabitants as of 2020, having lost over 400 since 1980, but it punches above its weight in historic buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries and therefore could be worth your while to stop in if you are in the area.
See
See Peabody Downtown Historic District
42 contributing buildings, including some 19th-century ones.
See W.H. Morgan House
In the Downtown Historic District but separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1881.
See T.B. Townsend Barn
Large limestone barn, constructed in 1887. Visible from the north side of U.S. Route 50, but not open to the public.
Buy
Eat
Eat Coneburg Grill and Pub
Serves more than a bar menu, as there is a varied selection of burgers and sandwiches and a fair number of mains including mountain oysters (bull's testicles). They also say they offer a Cajun menu on Wednesdays, and some Southern items like catfish and chicken fried steak are on their regular menu. As of 2021, the most expensive food item was a 7-oz sirloin for $13.99.
Eat Pops Diner
Serves a selection of egg dishes, hamburgers, sandwiches and sides you might expect at a diner. All menu items cost less than $10 as of 2022.
Eat Southside Creamery and Deli
Ice cream, cookies and sandwiches served in the restored 1884 Peabody Bank Building.
Sleep
The nearest hotel appears to be the Historic Elgin Hotel about 20 minutes' drive to the north and east in Marion.
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