2023 Newton KS Visitors Guide

MATT GERLACH

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Worth The Trip ... And The Wait

Maybe you’ve driven by on Interstate 135 or Highway 50 before, so you think you’ve been to Newton.

But have you really been to Newton?

Founded in 1871, the city still centers around the railroad and has its roots in cattle and wheat.

More than 150 years later, Newton is a great place for recreation, dining, shopping, gathering, and creating memories.

One of the slogans used during the sesquicentennial celebration was “Waiting On Trains Since 1872.”

But good things are worth the wait.

Newton has a vibrant downtown historic district with unique, locally owned shops and restaurants. Newton was selected for the Kansas Main Street program in 2022, paving the way to tools to assist in continued development and renovation.

Among the architectural highlights of downtown

Newton is the historic depot, which was built in 192930 and still serves as the arrival and departure point for Amtrak visitors. It is the busiest Amtrak station in Kansas.

A few blocks south on Main Street is the Carnegie Library building, built in 1903-04 and currently the Harvey County Historical Museum.

Step back further in time at the Warkentin House, built in 1886-87 for Bernhard and Wilhelmina Warkentin. The museum features Victorian-period architecture and furnishings.

Recreational opportunities abound, such as the Sand Creek Trail. Featuring a wide promenade along both sides of the Sand Creek in Newton and then extending to the Bethel College campus in North Newton, the trail connects a few of the area’s dozen-plus parks.

Sand Creek Station Golf Course provides a firstclass experience at a municipal course price, showing why it continually ranks No. 1 in customer loyalty.

Newton also has meeting spaces for events ranging from small groups to large gatherings, with the 15,000-square-foot Meridian Center among those dedicated to providing top-notch service.

MARK ALEXANDER

Newton Selected For Kansas Main Street Program

City Also Becomes Accredited Member Of Main Street America

In the spring of 2022, Newton was selected — along with Valley Center, Topeka and Eureka — as the newest members of Kansas Main Street. With membership in the program, Newton also became an accredited member of Main Street America.

The programs offer training, technical assistance, and access to networking and grant opportunities for downtown revitalization.

“We love our downtown in Newton,” said City Commissioner Rod Kreie, a member of the Choose Newton Development Commission. “It’s one of the things that sets us apart from the more suburban communities in our region. Our historic buildings and unique local businesses are such an asset, and this designation will allow us to capitalize on downtown even more.”

Newton participated in a competitive application process to be one of four cities selected for the program. Kansas Main Street is a self-help technical assistance program focused on preservation and revitalization of downtown districts based on four points of organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring.

City of Newton Director of Administrative Services Rebecca Likiardopoulos said that Kansas Main Street will be another tool that the City, Chamber of Commerce, property owners, businesses and others

can use to help revitalize downtown.

“In our community we are already doing many of these activities, so our proposal is to work better together and add value by coordinating all the organizations,” Likiardopoulos said. “Communities with a Main Street program have an average return on investment of $27 to every dollar invested, so we expect to see tremendous value.”

The Main Street program was relaunched in Kansas by the Department of Commerce in 2019. With the four new cities included, there were 32 designated Main Street communities in the state at the end of 2022.

Municipal Course Hosts Events Of All Kinds

Since it opened in 2006, the City of Newton’s Sand Creek Station Golf Course has frequently been recognized as one of the nation’s finest public golf facilities.

Golf Digest, Golfweek Magazine ad GOLF Magazine honored the course shortly after it opened, and the recognition has not stopped since.

The U.S. Golf Association selected Sand Creek Station to host its final Amateur Public Links Championship in 2014. Several major college tournament championships have been decided at Sand Creek Station along with Kansas amateur titles.

Within the same week, the course might play host to a championship tournament and a local charity fundraiser.

The fees are incredibly affordable, which is one reason why Sand Creek Station has consistently ranked among the best in the nation in customer loyalty.

Notable Sports In The Region

— The Bethel College Threshers compete in NAIA and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in more than a dozen sports, including football.

— The Newton Rebels play their Sunflower Collegiate League summer games at Centennial Park in a quest to reach the NBC World Series.

Sand Creek Station Golf Course 920 Meadowbrook Drive 316-284-61561

Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The course plays on Newton’s railroad history, with some holes running alongside the rail line. The first two holes and last two holes of the front nine run alongside the Sand Creek. The 10th — known as “The Beast” — has enough water hazards to threaten every shot along the longest hole in Kansas.

Some of the holes mimic famed holes at courses around the world such as the Road Hole at St. Andrews and Redan from North Berwick. The closing hole is a stadium golf experience with a narrow fairway set between flanking bunkers.

But from the first to the last, every hole offers the opportunity to create a memory.

— Since 2006, Fischer Field in Athletic Park has been the site for the two Kansas State High School Activities Association 8-Player Football Championship games on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

— Newton-based Mid America Youth Basketball conducts tournaments in several states.

New Pool Features Award-Winning Design

The remodeled Newton Municipal Pool had its grand re-opening in August of 2021 and has been a big hit since. The pool attracted more than 16,000 visitors in 2022, its first full year of operation since 2019.

On top of that, the facility was honored by Aquatics International magazine and featured in its “2022 Dream Designs” issue.

The $2.7 million project added an interactive play structure, a spray park, floatables, a family slide, zerodepth children’s area, open flume slides, a climbing

Newton Municipal Pool

401 N. Santa Fe (Athletic Park) 316-284-6087

Open from the end of May to the middle of August

wall, and a current channel.

Competitive swimmers in the community were also accommodated with a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool.

There is plenty of deck space to allow easy traffic flow even during the busiest days.

Bright colors throughout the complex inject energy and engagement in each visit.

Quail Creek Park features a playground with an ADA surface.

Recreational Opportunities Abound In City

Parks have been a part of Newton since the beginning. Before that actually.

Military Park was established in 1871, one year before Newton became a city.

Newton has continually added parks and now has 17 with facilities for disc golf, baseball, tennis, and more.

Several parks offer open or enclosed shelters, which can be reserved through the Parks Department.

More than 8 miles of biking and jogging paths connect some of the parks, including two of the

Recreational Facilities

— Newton Recreation Commission offers one-day passes for its fitness facility, located at 415 N. Poplar. The facility features strength and cardio equipment and indoor pool. Drop-in classes also available. Open seven days a week; hours vary. 316-283-7330

Newton Parks Department 316-284-6083

city’s largest and most popular — Athletic Park and Centennial Park.

Athletic Park’s 39 acres includes historic Fischer Field for football and soccer, the municipal pool, the Mennonite Settler statue, and a camping area.

Centennial Park has multiple fields for baseball and softball as well as a disc golf course. It is the home of the Blue Sky Sculpture, a dog park, and the Pod Park with natural play structures.

— Newton YMCA offers one-day passes to its fitness facility, located at 701 E. Wheatridge Drive. The facility features strength and cardio equipment, group exercise classes, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and indoor track. Open seven days a week; hours vary. 316-776-8350

Pathway Links Several Parks, Two Cities

The Sand Creek bicycle and walking path also is known as the Trail of Two Cities, as it links Newton to North Newton.

Whichever name you choose to use, the path offers about six miles of wide, paved pathway along the Sand Creek from Newton into North Norton, and another 13/4 miles of unpaved trail through the woods north of Bethel College.

Walking, jogging and biking are allowed on the paved path during daylight hours.

The trail begins on the south end by the Sand Creek Dam and then winds into Athletic Park. From there, it runs for 11/2 miles along both sides of the creek to 12th Street. The pathway continues on the east side of the creek past Centennial Park and over the bridge into North Newton. It also passes Veazey Park and Tenth

and Ash Park in Newton.

The trail winds through the Bethel College campus to Memorial Grove, an area designed for reflection or special events.

One leg from there is an unpaved path through the woods. Nine benches are installed along the trail to allow users of the trail to rest and to enjoy the surrounding nature.

Another leg passes through the campus, crosses Kansas Highway 15, and passes the Kauffman Museum en route to Chisholm Trail Park and the Campus Woods neighborhood.

The trail is open year-round.

Visitors are encouraged to join area residents in enjoying the trail and its variety of plant, animal and bird life.

Newton Murals

Newton is home to a variety of murals and outdoor art, including the new Ice House Mural (right) welcoming visitors arriving via Amtrak at the depot. The Newton Murals & Arts Project has spearheaded several public artworks around town, including a number of community crowd-sourced projects. newtonmurals.org.

Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts

Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts, an affiliate organization of Bethel College, serves more than 200 students from the Newton and Wichita metropolitan areas. bcapaks.org

Bethel College Music & Theater

Bethel College students present a wide range of music and theater productions throughout their academic year as well as participating in special events in the Newton community. Jazz ensembles, vocal performances, operas, dramas and musicals are just some of the college’s fine arts offerings. bethel.edu/undergrad/academics/music-theatre/ events

Blue Sky Sculpture

Newton’s Blue Sky Sculpture is located in Centennial Park, near the intersection of 12th and Kansas Avenue. The sculpture has been designated one of the “8 Wonders of Kansas Art” and was designed through the joint efforts of artists Phil Epp, painter and designer; Terry Corbett, ceramist and designer; and Conrad Snider, ceramist and designer. The sculpture invites the viewer to consider how the natural Kansas sky and the art installation work together.

Carriage Factory Art Gallery

Carriage Factory Art Gallery features works by local and regional artists for sale in its three galleries, special exhibits and gift shop. The nonprofit gallery is located at 128 E. Sixth St. in a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is free. carriagefactoryartgallery.com

Harvey County Historical Museum

The Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives, 203 N. Main St., features interactive exhibits including a USO/World War II piano with more than 4,000 signatures. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation. hchm.org

Kauffman Museum

The Kauffman Museum offers an indoor/outdoor experience for its patrons. Inside, the museum features permanent displays about the cultural and natural history of the plains and the immigration of Mennonites to Kansas, including a collection of Mennonite immigrant furniture. The grounds also feature a tall-grass prairie reconstruction, an 1875 house and 1886 barn. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays and is located on the corner of 27th Street and North Main Street in North Newton. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children 6-16. kauffmanmuseum.org

Newton Community Children’s

Choir

Newton Community Children’s Choir is an auditioned choir of fourth- through eighth-grade students from Newton and surrounding communities. The choir performs several concerts in the Newton area each year. Facebook.com/NewtonCommunityChildrensChoir

Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra includes professional musicians, community players, music educators and advanced high school and college students performing classical music in the Newton and mid-Kansas area. The orchestra performs fall and winter classics concerts, a pops concert, Bethel Masterworks concert and a summer chamber music concert. Admission to the events varies. Tickets are available online and at the symphony office. nmkso.org

Newton Performing Arts Center

Since 2004, NPAC has offered performance opportunities such as competitions, recitals, festival appearances. newtondance.com

Newton Public Library

Newton Public Library offers, books, resources, services, and programs for all ages. Programs include book clubs, historical/community interest presentations, genealogy and photography groups, and more. newtonplks.org

Warkentin House Museum

The home of Bernhard and Mina Warkentin was built in 1886-87 and is a splendid example of the Victorian Period. The house at 211 E. 1st St. is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open April to December and by appointment from January through March. Admission is $5 for adults/teens, and $2 for youth 5-12. warkentinhouse.org

Back Alley Pizza serves up wood-fired pizzas (above) while Genova offers a variety of Italian dishes (right). Both restaurants were recognized among the state’s top 20 locally owned restaurants.

Melting Pot: Burgers, Pizza, Mexican, More!

Back Alley Pizza has been serving up delicious food since 2015, but the eatery at 125 W. Sixth Street added a new feature this year that can’t be found on the menu.

After 21/2 years of delay due to the pandemic, the restaurant this year finally completed its outdoor dining space with the installation of sails to provide shade over the tables. The outside space gives patrons another way to enjoy what was recently ranked among the top 20 locally owned restaurants by KANSAS! magazine.

Also making that list was Genova, an Italian restaurant located in Cedar Village. Genova has served house-made pasta and sauces since 2014.

In addition to Italian eateries, Newton has options for German and Mexican foods as well as burgers and fries.

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant on West Broadway has been a downtown Newton favorite for more than 30 years.

New to the list of Mexican restaurants is Carlos Kitchen and Catering, which serves takeout from its location at 114 S. Kansas.

Mexican

Street reopened under new ownership in 2022.

With a large German population, Newton also has many places serving bierocks and other German fare. The Breadbasket on South Main offers a German buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings in addition to a large lunch menu during the week.

Prairy Marketplace & Deli and Gillispie Meats also provide take-and-bake options.

For those craving Chinese, China Inn is located downtown and Panda Kitchen Hibachi Grill & Buffet is in the Cedar Village plaza.

Gurty’s Burger & Shakes serves up familiar American cuisine, as do Moxie Bar & Grill, Curtis C’s Diner, and Charlie’s Restaurant.

Coffee shops such as Norm’s Coffee Bar, Reverie Roasters Express and Reverie Roasters at Mojo’s, and two donut shops — Druber’s Donuts and Newton Donut — can help to get the day started.

Starbucks also is slated to join Newton’s coffee scene in the near future.

Railer Nutrition & Energy and Sandcreek Nutrition offer healthy shakes and energizing teas.

fare also is available at Casa Fiesta, El Toro, Taco Tico, and Del Puente Cafe Kiko’s on North Main

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 217 W. Broadway 316-283-6026 acapulconewton.com

Back Alley Pizza 125 W. Sixth St. 316-804-4924 facebook.com/BackAlleyPizzaNewton

The Breadbasket 219 N. Main St. 316-283-3811 newtonbreadbasket.com

Caboose 305 at Sand Creek Station 920 Meadowbrook Drive 316-284-6161 sandcreekgolfclub.com/caboose305cafe

Carlos Kitchen And Cater 114 S. Kansas Ave. 316-804-0158 facebook.com/clujano78

Casa Fiesta 1607 N. Main St. 316-283-7690 facebook.com/casafiestanewton

Charlie’s Restaurant 200 Manchester Ave. 316-283-0790

China Inn 411 N. Main St. 316-283-6295 facebook.com/chinainnnewton

Curtis C’s Diner 1039 Washington Road 316-283-6333 facebook.com/curtiscsdiner

Del Puente Cafe 701 N. Main St. 316-587-8090 facebook.com/ Del-Puente-Cafe-100117338393640

Druber’s Daylight Donuts

116 W. Sixth St. 316-283-1206

El Toro Café 121 W. Fifth St. 316-283-4044 facebook.com/ElToroNewton

Genova Italian Restaurant 1021 Washington Road 316-587-8099 facebook.com/ genovaitalianrestaurantinnewtonks

Gillispie Meats 420 E. Broadway 316-283-1661 facebook.com/GillispieMeats

Gurty’s Burgers & Shakes 214 E. 12th St. 316-333-1878 gurtysnewton.com

Kiko’s 1728 N. Main St. 316-847-1957 facebook.com/kikosburritos

La Fogata 300 N. Main St. 316-587-5559 facebook.com/restaurantfoodtruck

Le J’s Bar-B-Q 601 SE 36th St., Ste. 108 316-283-0802

Moxie Grill & Bar 1420 Old Main St. 316-212-1668 facebook.com/moxienewton

Newton Donut 1710 N. Main St. 316-587-8188 facebook.com/ Newton-donuts-466760567067738

Norm’s Coffee Bar 613 N. Main St. 316-804-4924 normscoffeebar.net

Panda Kitchen 427 SE 10th St. 316-804-7700 pandakitchenks.com

Prairy Market & Deli 601 N. Main St. 316-283-6623 prairy.com

Railer Nutrition 2305 S. Kansas Road 316-706-0806 facebook.com/railernutrition

Reverie Roasters at Mojo’s 300 E. 27th, North Newton 316-284-5204 reverieroasters.com

Reverie Roasters Express 220 E. 12th St. 316-804-7744 reverieroasters.com

Sandcreek Nutrition 131 W. 6th St. 316-304-4502 facebook.com/SandcreekNutrition

Tacos Ana’s 201 S. Main St. 316-550-9496 facebook.com/TacoAnas

Regional and National Chains

Applebee’s, 601 Manchester Lane

Arby’s, 421 Windward Dr.

Billy Sims Barbecue, 1414 N. Main Braum’s, 1209 E. First

Burger King, 620 SE 36th

Domino’s Pizza, 1400 S. Kansas, ste. 1400 Freddy’s, 520 S.E. 14th St.

Great Wall, 2305 S. Kansas Ave. KFC, 1500 E. Second

Little Caesar’s Pizza, 1005 N. Main McDonald’s, 1321 N. Main

Papa John’s Pizza, 1700 N. Main

Pizza Hut, 1205 Washington Rd.

Sonic (North), 1215 N. Main

Sonic (South), 1116 Washington Rd.

Subway (North), 1715 N. Main

Subway (South), 1601 S. Kansas

Taco Bell, 1403 N. Main

Taco Tico, 2406 N. Anderson

Wendy’s, 110 W. 12th

Main Street Company (left) goes beyond women’s fashion and kitchen items to offer much more, including a section of items for grill masters; while Wharf Road Antiques (right) has unique antiques and metal yard art.

Downtown Is The Place For Antiques, Unique Gifts

Newton has become a destination for antique shoppers, with several antique stores in the downtown area. Add in a few thrift shops and a used book store, and there are plenty of opportunities to fill the house with classic yet inexpensive items.

Teeks Antiques & Collectibles moved to 204 W. 5th St. in Newton in January of 2022 after 21/2 years in another location in the county. It joins a list of antique dealers already in downtown: Layman’s Antique Mall & Flea Market, Metcalf Sisters Antiques & Collectibles, The Treasure Trove, and Wharf Road Antiques

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The Et Cetera Shop and the recently opened Paws Crossed Thrift Store, both on North Main Street, provide opportunities to find one-of-a-kind deals.

Book ReViews at 707 N. Main St. sells used books

and donates its proceeds to charitable organizations.

Of course, the mainstay of downtown Newton is Anderson’s Book & Office Supply at 627 N. Main St. The store celebrated 130 years in Newton in 2022.

Faith & Life Bookstore at 606 N. Main St. is a nonprofit Christian bookstore.

Two candy shops opened in 2022 to add to the variety in downtown — Small Town Candies and Gifts at 425 N. Main St. and So Shine Sweet Shoppe at 6101/2 N. Main St.

Unique items also are available at 3G Embroidery Boutique, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Eau Lily Boutique, Charlotte’s Sew Natural, Creation Station, Treasured Fabric, Discount Depot, Rohr Jewelry, My Chele Belle Creations, Prairy Market & Deli, and Plum Street Cottage. Also new for women’s fashion is Golden Prairie Boutique.

LOCAL SHOPPING

CHOOSE-NEWTON.com/arts-recreation/local-shopping

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Layman’s Antique Mall & Flea Market 703 N. Main St. 316-282-1212

Metcalf Sisters Antiques & Collectibles 224 N. Main St. 316-283-5570

Teeks Antiques & Collectibles 204 W. 5th St. 620-217-0303

The Treasure Trove 201 W. 1st St. 316-212-1662

Wharf Road Antiques 413 Main St. 316-283-3579 wharfroadantiques.com

ART GALLERIES, GIFTS & HANDMADE

3G Embroidery Boutique 1029 Washington Road 316-727-9600

Carriage Factory Art Gallery 128 E. 6th St. 316-284-2749 carriagefactoryartgallery.com

Eau Lily Boutique 712 N. Main St. 316-284-0390

Flowers by Ruzen 520 Washington Road 316-842-4845 flowersbyruzen.com

My Chele Belle Creations 1011 Washington Road 316-351-8772 my-chele-belle-creations. myshopify.com

Plum Street Cottage 227 W. Sixth St. 316-772-2291 plumstcottage.com

River Mill Woods

Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St. 316-804-8905 rivermillwoods.com

BOOK STORES

Anderson’s Book & Office Supply 627 N. Main St. 316-283-3570

Book ReViews 707 N. Main St. 316-283-3443

Faith & Life Bookstore 606 N. Main St. 316-283-2210

CANDY STORES

Small Town Candies and Gifts 425 N. Main St. 316-799-2034 facebook.com/smalltown candiesandgiftsnewtonks

The Sweet Shoppe 6101/2 N. Main St. 316-217-4509 facebook.com/ soshinesweetshoppe

CLOTHING & SHOES

Bella Veil Bridal Boutique 610 N. Main St., Newton, KS 316-333-1258 bellaveilbridal.com

Cato Fashions 401 Windward Drive 316-283-8548 catofashions.com

Famous Footwear

Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St. 316-284-9669 famousfootwear.com

Golden Prairie Boutique 218 W. Sixth St. goldenprairieboutique.com

The Graphic Tee

Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St. 316-804-7800 thegraphictee.com

Khaos Apparel

Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St. 316-804-4900 khaosapparel.com

Main Street Company & Kitchen Corner 611 N. Main St. 316-283-4253

Moyo Clothing 615 N. Main St. 316-804-7170

Vanderbilt’s Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St.

CRAFTS & HOBBIES

Charlotte’s Sew Natural 710 N. Main St. 316-284-2547 sewnatural.com

Creation Station 617 N. Main St. 316-772-0883

Game On! Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St. 316-804-4942

Phoenix Originals Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St. 316-258-8246

FURNITURE

Baker Furniture & Carpet Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St. 316-283-8119

Furniture Warehouse 200 N. Main St. 316-283-8536

Heritage Home Furnishings 200 W. Broadway 316-283-1818

Marshall Furniture 126 E. 5th St. 316-283-0690

JEWELRY

Rohr Jewelry 505 N. Main St. 316-283-0340 rohrjewelry.com

MARKET

Prairy Market & Deli 601 N. Main St. 316-283-6623 prairy.com

THRIFT STORES

Discount Depot 427 N. Main St. facebook/com/ 100083605650872

Et Cetera Shop

619 N. Main St. 316-283-9461 newtonetceterashop.com

Goodwill 2117 S. Kansas Ave. 316-333-1951 goodwillks.org

Paws Crossed Thrift Store 506 N. Main St. 316-804-7104 facebook.com/pawscrossedthrift

LEISURE ACTIVITY FACILITIES

Eastgate Lanes 1610 E. Second St. 316-333-8121 eastgatebowl.com

Highrollers Skate & Funzone

130 E. Third St. 316-680-7547 facebook.com/ highrollersfunzone

Mitchell Theatres

Chisholm Trail 8 Chisholm Trail Shopping Center 601 SE 36th St., Suite 112 316-282-0008 chisholmtrail8.com

Link to hotels, Airbnb, VRBO

Comfort Inn & Suites

1205 E. 1st St. 316-836-2004 choicehotels.com

Coratel Inn & Suites 105 Manchester Ave. 316-283-3330 coratelinn.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1430 E. Broadway Court 316-804-7040 ihg.com

Guest Rentals

Craft House

215 E. 1st St., Newton 316-284-6083

Sleeps 16. Designed for group and craft retreats. megduerkson.com/rent-the-craft-house3

Camping & RV Parks

Athletic Park

700 W. 1st St., Newton 316-284-6083

Free primitive camping for up to two nights. Notify Newton Parks Department by calling the number above.

Camp Hawk

1801 SW 36th, Newton 316-284-5420

Primitive camping allowed on grassy areas. Fee for RV or tent. Two guest cabins opened at the park in 2020.

Harvey County East Park

314 N. East Lake Road 316-284-5420

Newell Travel Center 200 Manchester Ave. 316-283-4000

Newton Inn 1620 E 2nd St 316-283-7611 newtoninnkansas.business. site

Red Coach Inn 1301 E 1st St 316-283-9120

North Newton Guest Rentals

Near Bethel College, North Newton 316-283-5231

Four properties for three to six people each. No pets or children under 12 allowed. www.vadasnider.com

Approximately 70 designated campsites with electricity. Restroom and bath houses ADA accessible. Primitive camping allowed on grassy areas. Eight miles east of Newton off First Street.

Payne Oil Co. RV Park 3610 N. K-15 Hwy., Newton 316-283-5530 20 sites. RVs only.

Harvey County West Park 2733 West Park Rd., Burrton (316) 284-5420

Approximately 30 designated campsites with electricity. Restroom and bath houses ADA accessible. Primitive camping allowed in groomed areas.

Spring Lake RV Resort

1308 S. Spring Lake Rd., Halstead (316) 825-3443

Tent and RV camping. Cabins available. 12 miles west of Newton.

MEETING VENUES & SPACES

MERIDIAN CENTER

1420 E. Broadway Court

316-284-3100

Amenities: Full-service kitchen, catering and bar, bathrooms, indoor space, tables and chairs available.

Capacity:

The Grand Ballroom, 500 people, 8,000 square feet

North Pointe, 150 people, 2,500 square feet

The Meridian, 200 people, 3,000 square feet

South Pointe, 150 people, 2,500 square feet

John C. Nicholson Board Room, 20 people, 600 square feet

CARRIAGE

FACTORY ART GALLERY

128 E. 6th St. 316-284-2749

Amenities: Small kitchen, bathrooms, indoor and outdoor spaces, tables and chairs available. Capacity: Whole building indoors, 132 people Outdoors, 100 to 200 people.

NEWTON RECREATION CENTER

415 Santa Fe St. 316-283-7330

Amenities: Kitchen and bathrooms available for meeting rooms, gym; Tables and chairs available.

Capacity: Cottonwood Room, 40 people Sunflower Room, 80 people Indoor swimming pool, 35 people Outdoor swimming pool, 700 people — Gymnasium, athletic fields and park shelters also available for rental through Newton Recreation Center.

THE PORCH

724 N. Main St. 316-804-8207

Amenities: Kitchen, bathrooms, indoor space, tables and chairs, bridal suite available. Capacity: 240 people.

PRAIRY MARKET & DELI — MEZZANINE

601 N. Main St.

316-283-6623

Amenities: Limited-use kitchen, catering services, one bathroom, indoor space, audio/visual setup, tables with white table cloths, chairs for up to 96 people.

Capacity: 240 people, 2,100 square feet.

SAND CREEK EVENT CENTER

1601 S. Anderson Road 316-804-8151

Amenities: Kitchen, bathrooms, indoor space, tables and chairs.

Capacity: 400 people, 7,500 square feet.

WARKENTIN HOUSE 211 E. 1st St. 316-284-3642

Amenities: Kitchen, bathrooms, indoor space, chairs. Capacity: 60 people

The Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide information by request about meeting spaces affiliated with churches and other organizations in Newton. For more details, send an email to tcarrig@newtonkansas.com or call 316-284-3642.

JANUARY

An updated list of events is maintained by the Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau and available on the Choose-Newton website at the web address above or by scanning the QR code. Submit items by email to tcarrig@newtonkansas.com or by calling 316-284-3642.

Trappers Rendezvous

January 13-15, 2023: Thousands of Boy Scouts from the region spend the weekend at Harvey County West Park lake on the weekend of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. facebook.com/TrappersRendezvous/

Kansas Day

January 28, 2023: The Kauffman Museum in North Newton hosts the annual celebration of Kansas Day on the last Saturday of the month. The event includes historical and cultural presentations, demonstrations and children’s activities. Free admission. kauffmanmuseum.org/kansas-day/

Harvey County Home & Garden Show

March 25-26, 2023: The annual two-day event is held in late March and features demonstrations, vendors, and children’s activities. harvey.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/ homegardenshow/index.html

APRIL KidFest

The Harvey County United Way hosts activities and book giveaways for children 8 and under in early April. harveyunitedway.org/kidfest

Apple Blossom Festival

April 28, 2023: The annual festival is held on the last Friday of April at Newton Presbyterian Manor and features family activities, live music, and a meal. Tickets available at the Manor and at the gate. newtonpresbyterianmanor.org

Bethel Masterworks Concert

April 30, 2023: The Bethel College Music Department’s Masterworks Concert takes place in spring at the college. bethelks.edu.

MAY

Newton Car Show May 5-6, 2023: Hundreds of cars and hot rods compete in various categories on the first Saturday in May in downtown Newton following a Friday night cruise. The event also features food vendors, musicians, and entertainment. Free admission. newtoncarshow.org

Chisholm Trail Bike Ride May 6, 2023: With distances from 3 to 43 miles, the annual ride in May begins at Athletic Park. chisholmtrailbikeride.com

JUNE

Newton Flower & Garden Tour June 10-11, 2023: The annual tour features local homes. Maps are available at participating homes and the Newton Public Library. Ticket information available online. newtonplks.org.

Cookie Daze 5K June 17, 2023: Participants in the unique 3.1-miles race eat a cookie at each mile. The race begins and ends at Athletic Park. cookiedaze.org.

Artist Studio Tour June 24, 2023: Carriage Factory Art Gallery presents a self-guided tour of local art studios and a meal. carriagefactoryartgallery.com

JULY

Mexican American Softball Tournament June 30-July 2, 2023: Held on the weekend closest to Fourth of July, the tournament dates back to 1957. It is now played at Athletic, Centennial and Washington parks. Free admission. facebook.com/NewtonMAAC

Kidron Bethel July 4 Celebration July 4, 2023: Family activities and fireworks at the North Newton campus of Kidron Bethel Village. kidronbethel.org.

Newton City Hall .

Harvey County Courthouse

316-284-6000

316-284-6800

Newton City/County Airport 316-284-6084

Newton Parks Department

Harvey County Parks Dept. .

316-284-6083

316-283-5420

Fire non-emergency 316-284-6060

Police non-emergency

316-284-6030

Harvey County Sheriff’s Dept. 316-284-6960

Newton Medical Center

Newton Post Office .

316-283-2700

316-283-6290

Newton Public Schools . . . . . . 316-284-6200

Hutchinson Community College . 316-283-7000

Bethel College 316-283-2500

Newton Recreation Commission 316-283-7330

Grand Central Senior Center . . . 316-283-2222

Newton Public Library 316-283-2890

Newton Chamber of Commerce . 316-283-2560

North Newton City Hall 316-283-7633

North Newton Police Dept. . . . . 316-283-3191

Newton CVB Services

Promotional items, goody bags, and other services are available from the Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau to help welcome groups and tourists to Newton. The bureau also has a number of publications available upon request, including state tourism guides, additional copies of this tourism guide, and three popular publications featuring Newton history:

— Historic Newton Driving Tours Map

— Historic Newton Downtown Walking Tour

— Historic Newton Coloring and Activity Book

— Newton Trail Map & Parks Guide

For information, call 316-284-3642.

Sand Creek Summer Daze

July 7-8, 2023: The summer festival features live music, a medallion hunt, movies, a homebrew beer competition, kids’ activities, and more. sandcreeksummerdaze.com

Woman Artists of the West National Exhibition

July 22, 2023: Carriage Factory Art Gallery hosts the 53rd National Exhibition of the Woman Artists of the West, through September 15. carriagefactoryartgallery.com

AUGUST

Harvey County Free Fair

August 3-7, 2023: The celebration includes a rodeo, demolition derby, carnival rides, a parade, and children’s activities. harveycountyfair.com

Gunfight at Hide Park Reenactment

August 19, 2023: Living history event at Harvey County Historical Museum recreates the August 1871 gunfight. hchm.org

SEPTEMBER

United Way Chili Cook-Off

September 23, 2023: About two dozen booths representing community organizations serve up allyou-can-eat chili samples and compete for various honors. Ticketed event with discounts for advance sales. harveyunitedway.org.

Blues, Brews, and Barbecue

September 23, 2023: Multiple bands take the stage throughout the evening at Athletic Park, with food trucks and a merchandise tent. harveycountynow.com/bbb

Carriage Factory Art Carnival

September 30, 2023: Children of all ages can let their inner artist free at a variety of craft stations, including spin art, rock painting, paper folding, jewelry, sand art bottles. carriagefactoryartgallery.com

OCTOBER

Taste of Newton

October 12, 2023: More than 50 food vendors line Main Street, and attendees enjoy musicians and dancers. newtonchamberks.org

Bethel Fall Festival

October 14, 2023: The annual fall festival features vendors, musicians, food, information booths, and a children’s play area on the campus green of Bethel College. bethelks.edu

Halloween Walk

October 31, 2023: Ghosts and goblins take to Main Street, which is closed to traffic but open to candy-collectors. newtonlionsclub.com/events

NOVEMBER

Christmas Market November 11, 2023: The Newton Recreation Center hosts dozens of vendors selling holiday items. newtonrec.org

Newton Toy Run

November 12, 2023: All vehicles are welcome for the annual event. Lineup begins at noon; ride starts at 1 p.m. facebook.com/people/Newton-Toy-Run/ 100076274529980/

KSHSAA 8-Player Football Championship

November 25, 2023: Two championship games are played at historic Fischer Field in Athletic Park on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. kshsaa.org

DECEMBER

Five Places of Christimas

December 2, 2023: Five of the area’s favorite cultural attractions give new meaning to “deck the halls” during this free holiday event with activities, baked goods, etc. choose-newton.com/arts-recreation/christmas

Parade of Lights

December 7, 2023: The annual Christmas parade is 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday in December. newtonlionsclub.com/events

Newton’s Amtrak Station is located at 414 N. Main in downtown Newton. The facility features an enclosed waiting area, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, checked baggage service and a ticket office. It currently serves as a stop for the Southwest Chief between Chicago and Los Angeles.

PARKING

Long-term parking is available approximately one block west of the station behind the Post Office. The parking lot can be accessed from West 4th or West 5th. There is no charge for the parking. There is no dedicated wheelchair-accessible parking. For more information, call the Newton CVB at 316-284-3642.

SHUTTLE SERVICE TO WICHITA

Amtrak offers bus shuttle service, provided by BeeLine Express, to and from Wichita to connect passengers to the Newton rail station. The bus shuttle also connects the Southwest Chief to the Heartland Flyer line at Oklahoma City. For more information, call 1-800-872-7245 or book travel at www. amtrak.com, or visit www.beeline-express.com.

HOURS

The station is open from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. daily.

Airport services: Newton City/County Airport is located 3 miles east of Newton on Oliver Road. It is open weekdays from 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sundays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 316-284-6048

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is located approximately 30 miles from Newton. www.flywichita.com

Car rentals: Hertz, 130 E. 4th St. (316-283-0789).

Police and fire services: In emergencies, dial 911. Newton Police Department non-emergency number is 316-284-6030. Newton Fire/EMS Department nonemergency number is 316-284-6060.

Health care: Axtell Clinic Walk-in Clinic, 700 Medical Center Drive, Suite 210, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. 316-283-2800

Convenient Care by Newton Medical Center,118 E. 12th, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 316-281-9700

NMC Health ER, 600 Medical Center Drive. Open 24 hours. 316-283-2700

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care, 106 E. 10th St., Mon.Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 1-7 p.m., 316-836-2005.