US 56 to Council Grove, KS

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State: Kansas
Date Submitted: August 1, 2008
Submitted by: Roger
Motorcycle Road Length: 103 Miles

Written Directions

We left Olathe, KS at nine and arrived in Council Grove, KS at 11:30am. Just take US Highway 56 all the way.

Scenery

The scenery good and varied, rural, farming and the east side of the Flint Hills (just enough). Several small old towns along the way. My wife and I really enjoyed the trip!

Road Quality

Two lane mostly 55 mph. Very little traffic. No potholes. The road is good (though not a lot of twisties).

Roadside Amenities

This is a 112 mile ride from Olathe, KS to the Hayes House Restaurant in Council Grove, KS. Council Grove is a good destination, bikers welcome. The Hays House was a great destination with really good Fried Chicken. Along the way you'll pass through several old time struggling towns and a Casey's in every one of them.

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Reviewed by Guest on October 29, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Matt G
motorcycle_year: 2011
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: 56 is a great road all the way through KS...love the scenery
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Reviewed by Guest on October 18, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Teresa
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: really great surface on roadway but no character. If you want nothing but straightaway...this is the ride. Very few curves..Council Groves quaint historical town and a must eat at the Hays House.
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Reviewed by Guest on October 12, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jenny & Tom
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: We love the Hays House and ride is great from any direction.
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