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.

Here for an event tonight and I absolutely LOVE this place! The views are fantastic. The swallows…read moreflying around are really cool. And because it's the summer of 2024, the cicadas were singing loudly in the trees. The building itself is very modern with spacious and inviting indoor seating as well as ample patio seating outdoors. There is a vast selection of wines, beers, and ciders on tap. I thoroughly (and by thoroughly I mean three bottles worth!) enjoyed the apple pie cider and bought a 4-pack to take with me back to Iowa. The service was outstanding as every server I interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable about the products. Prices are very reasonable. May have to stop in again before heading back home in a couple of days!

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!

I've never ever had this happen in all my years traveling. I went to take a shower, there's was no…read morebar soap, when I was checking out I ask the individual at the front desk why they don't put bar soap in the rooms, he said, "I don't know why they don't do that anymore. Just then another guest walked by and said yes that happened to us too, that's ridiculous. I was very underwhelmed at the rooms, the TVs are small and old and the rooms are extremely dated. Please don't stay here!

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.

We just had appetizers and drinks, but the food was plentiful and the drinks were delicious! Will…read moredefinitely be going back. They have a great happy hour.

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

My son got married here on August 19th, and while it WAS the hottest day of the year, they were…read moreVery good to us. We had it in the barn, and they tried to keep it air conditioned it was hard in that heat. They provided ample food and were pleasant and helpful during the ceremony and afterwords, and I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who is planning a wedding, or other entertainment, as you won't regret it!

The staff was nice and when asked were accommodating however I feel there are some things that…read moreshouldn't have needed to be asked. Additionally, I don't think they were timely in responding to requests or when attending to the event. For a place that regularly hosts events I would just expect more. I'd expect a better kept property, better communication, better stocking, checking to ensure the refrigerator isn't full of moldy food, etc. Again, the people are nice. I could see when we arrived they were working hard but I am disappointed in this venue and would not recommend which is why I give a 1 star review.

Visited from Topeka and really enjoyed our stay here. Fast and friendly check in. Room was spacious…read moreand clean. No issues. Quiet room. The hotel is located in a great area and close to many things.

Best place in manhattan. Clean room and bathroom. Not on campus but close enough. Breakfast was…read moretypical HIE.