Local Attractions

Outdoor Recreation

Waconda Lake & Glen Elder State Park - Glen Elder

Wilson Lake & Wilson State Park - Sylvan Grove

Roadside Attractions

Sod & Stubble Tour - Downs: A piece of Rose Valley's history. Experience this self-guided tour through family's pioneering story.

Geographic Center of the United States - Lebanon

The World's Largest Ball of Twine - Cawker City

"Home on the Range" Cabin - Smith Center

The World's Largest Czech Egg - Wilson

Restaurants

The Roundhouse - Downs
Cawker City Coffee - Cawker City
The Doghouse Bar & Grill - Osborne
Yopos Mexican Grill - Osborne
The Hideout Coffeehouse - Osborne
Jiffy Burger - Smith Center
Las Canteras - Smith Center
Plum Creek - Beloit
Tejavan - Beloit

Other recreation

Swimming pools, tennis courts, golf & disc golf courses, city parks, hunting, and more available in Downs and surrounding communities.