Staff is very friendly & rates are reasonable. The space was clean and they had an oven which was…read morenice for warming up food last minute. Plenty of parking & great location!

From the owner: Strasser Plaza Meeting Event Place offers a beautifully designed space to host events from social…read moregatherings to meetings for groups from 10 to 50. The convenient location, offering walkability to Manhattan's redeveloped Downtown shops and restaurants, competitive rates and easy leasing process ensure your event goes smoothly from beginning to end. Please call for more information today, we'll be glad to show you! Great for: -Bridal Showers -Baby Showers -Birthday Parties -Family Gatherings -Team Meetings -Trainings

No way is this a top 10. I don't recommend this venue or doing business with the owner…read more We held a wedding at the site based on the beautiful aesthetics. During Friday evening rehearsal and Saturday morning set up, the A/C was working fine. Upon return at 4 pm before the 6:30 pm ceremony, A/C was not working and the owner and staff shrugged it off and blamed us for leaving the doors open even though we had locked the space and no one had access. It was a soppy, hot reception and many guests left early because it was intolerable. The owner showed no compassion or concern for THEIR facility problem. We tried to communicate after the ceremony about the problem and Terry Priest and Dell Anne just keep passing the blame and no one has taken accountability.

Fantastic venue with great cocktails! Also, the drinks are beautiful on top of tasting amazing!read more

I actually enjoyed this winery. Found it by accident while driving through Kansas. It was fall so…read moreit wasn't in the "pretty" season with green grape leaves, but you could see how beautiful it is when its grape season in the vineyards. I loved all the wonderful spacious seating as well as as the huge fireplace. On warm days there are also great outdoor seating. Loved that there was a variety of wine there to chose from. Service was great. The people there took their time to explain the different wine and ciders. And the food choices were awesome. They really need a bigger sign on the main road, but otherwise this was a great stop on our tour of Kansas.

No tasting, no glasses, rude service. We were told we needed to be gone at 7:00 bc there was a…read moreconcert.

Great attraction. First floor includes more traditional museum type exhibits and is geared to…read moreadults AND young people. There is a lot of history and information on the tall grass prairie. The 2nd floor includes a lot of interactive exhibits and displays and is geared primarily for kids. Not much for adults. The third level includes an outdoor terrace. The weather today was not conducive to enjoying the outdoor environment. Adults- allow 1-2 hours. Adults with kids - allow more.

There are so many educational displays in this discovery center. They really make it fun to learn…read moreabout tallgrass prairies. I thoroughly loved all of the displays, the view of Manhattan from the rooftop, and the educational and enjoyable immersive theater. Do not miss the 15 minute theater experience where they engage all of your senses to learn about the Flint Hills. It's worth visiting Manhattan just to explore this place.

The bluemont hotel is a boutique style hotel, with HUGE rooms, a great restaurant and bar! I loved…read morethe covered parking, the interior is super clean and modern. We used to stay at others, but now this is our go-to! They also have a free wonderful breakfast! Can't beat the price!

This is a great location if you're wanting to explore. It's literally next to Aggieville and the…read morecampus. You can park and walk all over the place. Anyway, check in was easy and the staff was friendly. I had no issues during my stay. I will say that I had a room next to the main drag and college kids like loud cars. So that was annoying at night when I was trying to sleep. My only real complaint is going to sound dumb and probably TMI, however I'm going to mention it. Their toilet paper sucks! It's the cheapest thinnest available. You would think with the price of the room that they would try to save money elsewhere. But they didn't. lol. Ok. I'm done with my rant. Anyway, other than the toilet paper my stay was great. The room was clean comfy. The HVAC worked great. The TV options were lacking. I couldn't get the football game so I ended up watching my phone. I was too lazy to walk a block or so to the bars to find the game. I wanted to lay in bed and watch the game. All in all, I will definitely try to stay here again if I'm in town again. The location sold me on this place. Oh, you have to pay to park which stinks. I'm from a small town and not used to that. Maybe it's a normal thing and I'm just not used to it. But I figured I would mention it.

Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

Wow ....wanted to stay here and they will not let un-married couples stay in the same room. I want…read moreto say a lot more but I will refrain. Also no alcohol... Because they are not zoned for it.

Best B&B that I've stayed in...and I've stayed in a lot. Great, quiet, clean place with great…read morebreakfasts. Have stayed here about 20 times....and I will continue to in the future.

Horrible customer service Food is cold when served…read moreBad time management And not prepared

Food and service really good. Quality of simulation definitely not worth $40 per hour.read more

Oh my gosh I have no idea why they have such low reviews!!! We came for my nephews birthday party…read moreand the value is really awesome! The kids got to ride a horse like a pony ride type thing. There was a whole playground the kids love running around. Then he takes everyone on a hay ride that ends up in the most picturesque hilltop and everyone takes photos. Then we ended in the party room for cake! The party room was pretty cluttered but that's literally my only complaint. If we lived closer I would definitely have my kids' party here!!

This place is a little piece of paradise located on the outskirts of Manhattan Kansas. If you are…read morelooking for an amazing wedding venue, a place to host a birthday party or event, or an eventful "in the country" get away--this is your best choice! The Wilson's pride themselves for offering many different experiences that are sure to help you create lasting memories and fun for all ages. Come check out all that Lazy T Ranch has to offer, and bring your friends

Found myself needing a hotel that was basically the cheapest option without being full of regret,…read moreand this was honestly great. The price was very fair, even walk-in booking. I was also able to bring my dog with me which was the most important thing as we were in town for a vet visit. At first, it looks like a lousy location right by a highway, but there are several other hotels and green spaces around that were perfect for walking my dog around (and letting him off leash a bit, shh.) We also found a tasty nearby taqueria. The room was very clean, the bed very comfortable, the shower nice and hot, and the blackout curtains nice and dark. They also had a complimentary breakfast, and while I didn't partake, it had omelettes, pancakes, sausage, bacon, yogurt, coffee, oatmeal, apples, and cereal. Not bad! Definitely exceeded my expectations, especially the things around the hotel.

We stayed from Sunday to Saturday, and overall, it was a horrible experience. The hotel is very…read moreoutdated, and the lobby has a musty smell, like water damage. It was extremely noisy--we could hear everything outside, including kids running around and screaming from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. We were on the third floor and could also hear people walking above us, making it difficult to rest. No one cleaned our room during our entire stay. The bathroom wasn't cleaned, the trash wasn't emptied, the mirrors weren't wiped down, the shampoo containers weren't refilled, the bed wasn't made, and the floor wasn't vacuumed. The shower curtain was also ripped. Between the noise, outdated conditions, unpleasant smell, and lack of housekeeping, this was a very disappointing stay. I would not stay here again.