Paola is a charming community with 150 years of history. It is located about twenty minutes south of the Kansas City metropolitan area on US Highway 169 in Miami County, the second fastest growing county in Kansas. Paola is the County Seat for Miami County. While in Paola, be sure to visit our beautiful Historic Downtown Park Square. In the 1800's the Park Square was a gathering place for the local Indian tribes, a track for horse racing, parades, celebrations, Patterson Circus performances, and simply a place to spend a great afternoon visiting with friends.
Things to do in Paola
Lost Trail Root Beer Company
Located at the Louisburg Cider Mill, the Lost Trail Root Beer Company makes authentic root beer with our 120 year old recipe! Sample our Lewis and Clark Sarsaparilla for a taste from the past! Call 913-837-2304 for more information.
14730 Highway K68, Louisburg, KS 66071
Louisburg Cider Mill
Sample some cider at the 120-plus-year-old barn at the Louisburg Cider Mil! Today, the renovated, classic, old hay barn and its attendant 80 acres is still where they press apples and has become the hallmark of the business. Call 913-837-2143 for more information.
14730 Highway K68, Louisburg, KS 66071
Middle Creek Opry
The Middle Creek Opry at the Rutlader Outpost Complex contains an Antique & Trading Co. and the Middle Creek Theatre. On special occasions can enjoy reenactments of old time cowboy skits. Come and join the fun! Call 913-377-2722 for more information.
33565 Metcalf Rd., Paola, KS 66071
Powell Observatory
Powell Observatory has the largest telescope in a five state area. The main telescope has a 30" mirror, and is available for public viewing, club member private use, and for on-going research projects. this telescope is among the very largest telescopes in the entire country that is regularly available for public viewing of the night sky. Call 913-438-3825 for more information.
Lewis and Young Park, Paola, KS 66071
Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Aa family-owned vineyard and winery located in the rolling hills of Miami County, Kansas, approximately 20 miles south of the greater Kansas City area. They take pride in making handcrafted, premium wines from Kansas grown grapes. You can sample and buy award-winning wines at the winery. Please visit us in the vineyard! Call 913-491-0038 for more information.
29725 Somerset Road, Somerset, KS 66071