I visited south central Kansas recently. If you asked me what I most remembered about my visit, I…read morewould say "ghosts" and "Ellinwood Underground Tunnels." If you're in Ellinwood or anywhere near this area, you need to take the tour. It's so interesting! There are tunnels under this small Kansas town, and the public (you) can experience them. The tour will lead you through a portion of the network of tunnels, and the tour guide will tell you all about the history. The tour starts at the Ellinwood Emporium, a charming little thrift/vintage store. You'll descend some stairs to the underground tunnels, where you'll learn about the activity that was happening in the tunnels in the late 1800s. The tunnels were a place to get a haircut and a shave, a place to bathe, a place to shop and relax. But also: Apparently, some stuff went down and now the tunnels also house spirits. There's one room that you'll see on the tour that the owner will not walk into, because there's a spirit in there that he doesn't want to mess with. Each room that you see on the tour is grim and creepy. The space in the Ellinwood Tunnels is heady, and is definitely housing some sort of bad energy, if you ask me. Head's up: This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly. You need to be able to climb down and up some steep stairs, and then navigate your way through tunnels, which have uneven ground.

It makes me sad that there aren't many reviews for these underground tunnels (outside of Yelp as…read morewell.) This was one of the most fascinating things we did while visiting this part of the country and I really wish that it was more of a destination. Listen, I understand. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere and the square footage is pretty low. However, Rick, the guide and owner (??) of the antique shop that sits above one portion of the tunnels is an incredible story teller and he has actual items that lived in and were used in the underground portion of this town. It's like a time capsule. I've been on other underground tours (like in Seattle) and even though they're more visited and more well known, they don't hold a candle to what Rick has. This isn't a kitschy, fake tour. This is about real and actual history, with real, appropriate artifacts and I loved it. The tour when you come back upstairs and head across the street to the hotel is a little bit different. The building, including the underground, was empty when they purchased it so all the items they have down there are found, bought or donated. But at least they are honest about it and don't make up fake stories for you. It's such a cool thing to do for such a minimal fee. I'd recommend this tour to anyone.

holy shit! The Billie movie was so so good! An amazing employee gave me his Billie poster. Such…read moreamazing service. I will most definitely be back and thank you so much to the kind man who gave me his poster

Lady refused to sell me any popcorn to take home to my sick husband who cant make it in to the…read moremovies. When I tried explaining the situation I was interrupted and treated like I was asking for her left kidney. Said she didn't care about my husband's cancer and kept saying no loudly over and over to interrupt me.

An absolutely wonderful venue we are all proud of and very lucky to have. It is a jewel of Great…read moreBend that is a historic Crest movie theater converted into a contemporary Play house.

This community theatre was converted from the old Crest movie theater, which I believe might have…read morebeen the first cinema in Great Bend. When they fire up the old neon Crest sign along with the flashing lights, it takes you back to a simpler time (or for me, a very simple time since I wasn't born yet). The building is not immaculate, but it is more than adequate. It has a large seating area along with a balcony with additional seating. The old style seats add to the nostalgia factor. The performances are always entertaining. It's not Broadway, but for a small town I think they put on a good show typically. Tickets are very affordable. Go enjoy a good show in a historic venue!