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L INDSBORG Little Sweden U.S.A. KANSAS Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitlindsborg.com Travel Questions – 888-227-2227 LINDSBORG L indsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau 104 E. Lincoln, PO Box 70 Lindsborg, Kansas 67456-0070 Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. cvbdir@lindsborgcity.org Toll free: 888-227-2227 Local: 785-227-8687 www.visitlindsborg.com A Certified Travel Information Center is open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily at 114 N. Main. Event Information: Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter online at www.visitlindsborg.com or Text to join. Text: LittleSweden to 22828 Follow us on twitter: @lindsborgcvb “Like” us on facebook: Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau Share photos on flickr at Lindsborg CVB Lindsborg Survey–Tell us about your trip! http://goo.gl/jE9NL The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau staff want to ensure that our guests have the most enjoyable experience possible, while visiting Lindsborg . The CVB is a valuable source of information on events, local organizations and businesses. Please don’t hesitate to stop by or call our office with questions about your lodging needs, dining options and entertainment choices. We would also love to provide our guests with more insight into the history, arts and Swedish culture of Lindsborg. Enjoy your stay! ii www.visitlindsborg.com C ontents Lodging............................................................................ 2-3 B&Bs, Motels, RV & Camping Parks & Recreation..................................................... 4-5 Golf Course & Pool Attractions..................................................................... 6-9 Meetings & Gatherings................................................. 9 Sundstrom Conference Center Museums..................................................................... 10-11 Map & Phone Directory..............Center Pull-Out Section Galleries & Studios.................................................. 12-13 Churches..................................................................... 14-15 Schools & Sports Facilities.................................. 16-17 Restaurants................................................................ 18-19 Public Transportation.................................................. 19 Event Calendar.......................................................... 20-21 W e love motorcoaches! Group Tour Free Services: Customized Tour • Reservation Assistance • Free Marketing Aids • Free Step-on Guide for Bus Groups • Recommend Meeting and Conference Facilities 888-227-2227 1 L LINDSBORG odging Seasons of the Fox B&B Four guest rooms, with private baths and queen sized beds, reflect each season. An elevator takes guests to their room and to the exercise room. Beautiful garden, gazebo and Great Room are available for receptions and private parties. Jacuzzi on secluded back deck, three-course breakfast, exercise room and high-speed internet. 505 N. Second • 800-756-3596 / 785-227-2549 • www.seasonsofthefox.com Swedish Country Inn B&B As the name suggests, the Swedish Country Inn is kindred to small inns found throughout the countryside in Sweden. The 19 rooms in this historic Inn feature furnishings imported from Sweden. The traditional Swedish breakfast buffet served each morning in the dining room completes your overnight stay and is also open to the public. Sauna, WiFi. 112 W. Lincoln • 800-231-0266 / 785-227-2985 www.swedishcountryinn.com Old Mill Campground Campsites are generally on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are recommended for special holidays and events. A shelter is available for picnics and gatherings. For more information, please call 785-227-3595 or email oldmillmuseum@hotmail.com. 2 www.visitlindsborg.com Coronado Motel and RV Park The Coronado Motel offers: non-smoking/ smoking rooms, pet friendly, breakfast, swimming pool, BBQ area, cable, WiFi, individual climate control. The Coronado also has space for RVs, with shaded lot areas and full hookups with 30/50 amp service. Group and long term rates are available. 305 Harrison • 785-227-3943 • www.coronadomotelrvpark.com Viking Motel The Viking Motel is a quiet, affordable motel located near two restaurants and is a perfect retreat for the tired traveler. Pet friendly. 446 Harrison • 785-227-3336 Movies ‘N More RV Park Full hookup, 20/30/50 amp service, a shower house, laundry, basic cable, phone hookup, WiFi. 236 Cole • 785-227-2729 • www.moviesnmorerv.com 888-227-2227 3 P LINDSBORG arks & Rec Golf Enjoy one of the hidden treasures of the Smoky Valley with new and enhanced play areas of lush push mowed greens and established rough. The Lindsborg Golf Course is a 64 acre, 9-hole municipal course located 1½ miles east of town. It features 2,682 yards of golf from the longest tees with a par of 34. Par for 18 holes is 69 and additional tee boxes are available for the back nine. Built by Hilding Jaderborg, the course is open year round, weather permitting and walk-ons are welcome. In addition to a fully stocked club house, new club car rentals and car sheds are available. 1541 Svensk Rd. • 785-227-2244 • www.lindsborgcity.org Pool The Lindsborg Municipal Swimming Pool’s grand attraction is called, appropriately enough, “Thor’s Revenge.” Thunder down this 153' long waterslide or jump off the 5 and 10 meter diving boards. Other amenities include 6 lap swimming lanes and private parties can be accommodated from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The kiddie pool features zero depth entry, water spouts and is available for children 6 and under. Also an on-site sand volleyball court can be reserved for times beyond regular pool hours. 520 S. First • 785-227-2606 • www.lindsborgcity.org Private party information: 785-227-3355 4 www.visitlindsborg.com creation Välkommen Trail Using pioneer Swedish thrift and ingenuity, Lindsborg took the abandoned MissouriPacific and Union Pacific rail beds and converted them into a 3.25 mile all-weather bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail, which meanders through the city, is free for public use year round. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as you walk across the newly refurbished railroad bridge. See pull-out map for location. Skate Park Located adjacent to the Välkommen Trail and on the 300 block of N. Kansas, the Swede Sk8 Park is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Swede Sk8 offers 3,456 square feet of skating including ramps, rails and fun boxes. Full pads and helmets are recommended for skate park participants. Viking Valley Playground Located in Swensson Park, on the 400 block of N. Main, this one-ofa-kind playground was built by over 900 volunteers in four days with donated tools. Local schoolchildren were consulted and their ideas were included in the overall design of the project. Highlights of Viking Valley include a tree house, rocket ship, climbing wall and a castle. Messiah Labyrinth and Peace Park Following the guided path one loses track of direction and the outside world, and thus allowing for prayer, meditation and restfulness. Open to the public from dawn to dusk every day, the Messiah unicursal labyrinth is designed to aid in one’s spiritual journey. Located at 402 N. First, north of the Messiah Lutheran Church on Bethany College campus. 888-227-2227 5 A LINDSBORG ttractions Coronado Heights Winner in 8 Wonders of Kansas! Geography Coronado Heights acquired its name honoring Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, who visited central Kansas in 1541.The southernmost bluff in a series of seven known as the Smoky Hills, Coronado Heights is located 2.4 miles northwest of Lindsborg on 13th Avenue (Coronado Avenue) and one mile north on Coronado Heights Road. Perfect for destination weddings, photography enthusiasts, artists, flying kites and hiking or biking the off-road trails. Open daily, no admission. See pull-out map for directions. Coronado Heights Tour http://goo.gl/3SA4N Höglund Dugout Gustaf and Maria Höglund, a young couple from Fernebo, Sweden, created their first home in a simple pit, or dugout, estimated at 6 ft. x 12 ft. in the summer of 1868 and used their wagon as a roof. The dugout is open for public visits and located 2.1 miles south on 12th Avenue from the entrance to Coronado Heights. Look for an opening in the tree line and a low silver iron rail fence on the east side of the road. Pull in and park. Go through opening in the iron rail fence and walk east approximately 50 feet to the dugout. There are no directional signs. Open daily, no admission. See pull-out map for directions. 6 www.visitlindsborg.com Herd of Wild Dala Horses Cast in large fiberglass forms the Wild Dala Herd, pop art icons of Lindsborg, depict a contemporary vibe of daily life. Unconventionally decorated by local artists and scattered throughout the city, whether you use the aid of a map or have an unexpected chance encounter, the Wild Dalas never fail to surprise and amuse. A brochure and map are located in the Certified Travel Information Center at 114 N. Main. Public Art Self-Guided Tour Is Lindsborg a free museum in a town or a town in a free museum? Either way it is time to get out and explore some of the city’s fine artwork of contemporary outdoor sculptures, paintings, wind vanes, iron works and tile installations. The pop art Wild Dala herd scattered throughout remains a favorite. Maps for the Public Art Self-Guided Tour are available at the Certified Travel Information Center located at 114 N. Main. Blacksmith Coffee Roastery Lindsborg—we take coffee seriously. Thankfully, we have the Blacksmith Coffee Roastery to lighten us up with stunning coffee. Occupying one of the oldest structures in town – the Holmberg & Johnson Blacksmith Shop, the Blacksmith Coffee Roastery specializes in premium, single origin, Arabica bean coffees. This micro-roastery offers tours, coffeetastings and classes in brewing a fabulous cup of coffee, by appointment only. Blacksmith Coffee Roastery makes art in a cup and it makes all the difference. 122 N. Main • 800-576-5280 • www.blacksmithcoffee.com 888-227-2227 7 A LINDSBORG ttractions Prairie Trail Byway The Prairie Trail, spanning 56 miles of north central Kansas, is one of seven Kansas byways. Centrally located along the byway, Lindsborg is the perfect place to call home in the evening after a full day of adventure exploring the byway. Mushroom rocks, bison, elk, a motorcycle museum, a vintage soda fountain, an 1883 pioneer jail, a castle, a dugout, hiking trails, the Faris caves, art galleries and the Santa Fe Trail Cemetery are just a few encounters waiting for you. 8 www.visitlindsborg.com Early Residents Tour Where did they live? Take a street and/ or sidewalk tour of the historic homes of the early movers and shakers of Lindsborg and see the many architectural styles represented. Information compiled by the Smoky Hill Historical Association is collected in a helpful guide available in the Certified Travel Information Center at 114 N. Main. M eetings &Gatherings Sundstrom Conference Center Host your next training seminar, reception, reunion, wedding, meeting or social event at this new facility. Beautiful accomodations for groups of up to 300, with on-site catering and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, ensure that your next event will be memorable. Central dance floor for receptions and break-out sesson space available on request. Within walking distance of downtown shopping and dining. NEW in 2013! 104 N. Main • 785-227-3355 • www.lindsborgcity.org 888-227-2227 9 M LINDSBORG useums McPherson County Old Mill Museum Finalist in 8 Wonders of Kansas! History The Old Mill Museum preserves the early heritage of McPherson County, collecting, researching, and exhibiting and interpreting these invaluable materials. The museum also offers access to historic county records and resources for tracing Swedish ancestry. Call ahead for archive appointments. The Smoky Valley Roller Mills, built in 1898, is in operation every year during Millfest, held on the first weekend in May. Along with the mill, the museum includes Heritage Square, a collection of historic buildings consisting of the 1904 World’s Fair Swedish Pavilion, West Kentuck one room school, the 1879 Kansas Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad Depot, Bethany Academy, the Erickson Brothers workshop, and Sweadal (first McPherson County Courthouse building). Hours of the museum are Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $2/Ages 6-12 $1/5 years and under free 120 Mill • 785-227-3595 • www.oldmillmuseum.org Anton Pearson Woodcarving Studio The Anton Pearson Woodcarving Studio is the oldest artist’s studio in Lindsborg. Pearson’s carvings preserve the memory of early pioneers. Son-in-law, Norman Malm, a prolific artist, continued the woodcarving tradition. A large collection of his pen and ink drawings and satire cartoons are shown as well. Norman’s son, Jim Malm, is the third generation carver at the Pearson Studio. This family of carvers work in the figure carving style of Scandinavian flat-plane. Open by appointment only. 505 S. Main • 888-227-2227 10 www.visitlindsborg.com Services 4-D Communications................................................................. 785-227-2200 Bibliotek (Library)...................................................................... 785-227-2710 Lindsborg Laundry..................................................................... 304 E. Lincoln Lindsborg New and Record........................................................ 785-227-3348 Lindsborg Police Department..................................................... 785-227-2988 Movies n’ More.......................................................................... 785-227-2729 Shopping Ahlstedt Fireworks (June 27-July 5).......................................... 785-227-3516 Artshirt Custom Screen Printing................................................ 785-227-2055 Blacksmith Coffee Roastery ....................................................... 800-576-5280 Bouquet Shoppe........................................................................ 785-227-2202 Brick Street Gallery.................................................................... 785-227-2112 Courtyard Gallery....................................................................... 785-227-3007 Elizabeth’s Handwoven Artwear.................................................. 785-227-2757 Good Merchant, The.................................................................. 785-212-6134 Lindsborg Greenhouse & Nursery.............................................. 785-227-8797 Lindsborg Hardware................................................................... 785-227-2696 Lindsborg Steelworks (Patio Furniture)...................................... 785-227-3531 Reminiscent Antiques & Collectibles......................................... 785-819-4806 Sarahendipity............................................................................. 785-906-0106 Smoky Valley Shooting Sports................................................... 785-227-4318 Swedes Liquor........................................................................... 785-227-8799 T.A.C.O.L Thrift Shop................................................................. 785-227-4710 Village Clotheslane.................................................................... 785-227-2108 Ye Old Clocksmith Shop............................................................ 785-819-5198 White Peacock........................................................................... 785-212-6108 Swedish Gift Shops Anderson Butik.......................................................................... 785-227-3864 Hemslöjd................................................................................... 785-227-2053 Swedish Country Antiques......................................................... 785-227-3007 Swedish Country Inn Gift Shop.................................................. 785-227-2985 Travel Anderson Scandinavian Tours.................................................... 785-227-3210 Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau................................ 785-227-8687 Vehicle Service Anderson Body Shop................................................................. 785-227-2788 Auto Wash & Storage Compound.............................................. 785-227-2216 Casey’s General Store................................................................ 785-227-8795 Eagle Alignment & Auto Repair.................................................. 785-227-4000 Gallant Firestone & Auto Parts................................................... 785-227-3489 Goldfield Trim & Upholstery...................................................... 785-906-0125 KAPS Convience Store............................................................... 785-227-2256 Lindsborg Service Center........................................................... 785-227-3343 Petersen Oil Co.......................................................................... 785-227-8763 Town & Country Repair.............................................................. 785-227-3970 Viking Auto Supply.................................................................... 785-227-3306 888-227-2227 11 LINDSBORG D irectory Attractions Bethany Lutheran Church........................................................... 785-227-2167 Coronado Heights...................................................................... 888-227-2227 1869 Freemount Lutheran Church (By appt. only)..................... 785-227-4305 Golf Course................................................................................ 785-227-2244 Höglund Dugout........................................................................ 888-227-2227 Labyrinth.................................................................................... 785-227-3977 Municipal Swimming Pool......................................................... 785-227-3355 Skate Park.................................................................................. 888-227-2227 Viking Valley Playground........................................................... 888-227-2227 Ye Old Clocksmith Shop............................................................ 785-819-5198 Camps Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess........................... 785-227-2224 Bethany College......................................................................... 785-227-3380 Churches Bethany Home Chapel................................................................ 785-227-2721 Bethany Lutheran Church........................................................... 785-227-2167 Covenant Evangelical Church of Lindsborg............................... 785-227-2447 First Baptist Church................................................................... 785-227-2360 Freemount Lutheran Church...................................................... 785-227-4305 Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church....................................... 785-227-3977 Saint Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church.................................. 785-227-3588 Salemsborg Lutheran Church.................................................... 785-668-2522 Smoky Valley Baptist Church..................................................... 785-227-4451 Swenson Chapel at Bethany College.......................................... 785-227-3380 Trinity United Methodist Church................................................ 785-227-3326 Cosmetology/Spa treatment Artistic Hair & Nail Design......................................................... 785-227-4032 Family Hair Studio..................................................................... 785-227-2278 Kristine’s Corner Salon.............................................................. 785-227-3905 My Barber Shop & Salon........................................................... 785-227-2771 Shear Delight............................................................................. 785-227-2129 Swedish Country Inn Massage................................................... 785-227-2985 Financial Bank of America (ATM available)............................................... 785-227-3344 Bank of Tescott (ATM available)................................................. 785-227-8830 Farmers State Bank (ATM available)........................................... 785-227-3321 Peoples State Bank (ATM available)........................................... 785-227-2991 Pihlblad Memorial Union (ATM available)................................. 785-227-3380 Scott’s Hometown Foods (ATM available).................................. 785-227-2296 Food Bethany College Pihlblad Memorial Union Cafeteria.................. 785-227-3953 Brick House Grill........................................................................ 785-227-3200 Courtyard Bakery....................................................................... 785-227-3007 Jalisco....................................................................................... 785-227-8987 Öl Stuga (bar & grill)................................................................. 785-227-8762 Old Grind................................................................................... 785-212-6077 Pastries by Rachel...................................................................... 785-342-3969 Pizza Hut.................................................................................... 785-227-3395 Scott’s Hometown Food.............................................................. 785-227-2296 12 www.visitlindsborg.com Subway...................................................................................... 785-227-8400 Sugar Shack Café....................................................................... 785-212-6093 Swedish Country Inn B & B....................................................... 785-227-2985 Swedish Crown Restaurant........................................................ 785-227-8422 Tropical Sno (summer only)..........................lindsborgtropicalsno@gmail.com White Peacock........................................................................... 785-212-6108 Galleries, Studios and Museums Anton Pearson Woodcarving Studio.......................................... 888-227-2227 Birger Sandzén Memorial Art Gallery......................................... 785-227-2220 Brick Street Gallery.................................................................... 785-227-2112 Courtyard Gallery....................................................................... 785-227-3007 Elizabeth’s Handwoven Artwear.................................................. 785-227-2757 Hemslöjd................................................................................... 785-227-2053 Kelly J. Wilson Design............................................................... 785-212-0283 McPherson County Old Mill Museum........................................ 785-227-3595 Mingenback Art Center Gallery....................................785-227-3380 ext 8244 Red Barn Studio......................................................................... 785-227-2217 Sarahendipity............................................................................. 785-906-0106 Small World Gallery................................................................... 785-227-4442 Swedish Country Inn Gift Shop.................................................. 785-227-2985 Health Care Apotek Pharmacy....................................................................... 785-227-3374 Bethany Home............................................................................ 785-227-2334 Lindsborg Community Hospital................................................. 785-227-3308 Lindsborg Family Dental Care.................................................... 785-227-2299 Family Health Care Clinic.......................................................... 785-227-3371 Schwerdtfager Chiropractic Care................................................ 785-227-2633 Smoky Valley Chiropractic......................................................... 785-227-4455 Weekend Urgent Care................................................................. 785-227-3308 Lodging Coronado Motel & RV Park........................................................ 785-227-3943 Movies and More RV Park......................................................... 785-227-2729 Old Mill Campground & RV....................................................... 785-227-3595 Seasons of the Fox B & B.......................................................... 785-227-2549 Swedish Country Inn B & B....................................................... 785-227-2985 Trädhuset................................................................................... 855-872-3487 Viking Motel.............................................................................. 785-227-3336 Organizations American Legion........................................................................ 785-227-2005 Boy Scouts................................................................................. 785-668-2196 Folkdanslag............................................................................... 785-227-3678 Friendly Fremont 4-H................................................................. 785-227-2207 Girl Scouts................................................................................. 785-227-8873 Kiwanis Club.............................................................................. 785-227-2297 Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers............................................... 785-227-4211 Lions Club................................................................................. 785-227-2524 Masonic Lodge.......................................................................... 785-227-3880 Rotary Club................................................................................ 785-227-3864 Smoky Valley 4-H...................................................................... 785-668-2191 Smoky Valley Historical Society................................www.lindsborghistory.org 888-227-2227 13 LINDSBORG Pet Care Lazy “D” Kennel......................................................................... 785-560-4804 Lindsborg Veterinary Medical Hospital...................................... 785-227-3365 Puttin’ On The Dog..................................................................... 785-212-0178 Photography Turner Photography.................................................................... 785-227-2112 Small World Gallery- Jim Richardson........................................ 785-227-4442 Public Transportation Avis Car Rental........................................................................... 800-230-4898 Beeline-Express Bus Service...................................................... 855-201-6700 Border-to-Border Shuttle Service............................................... 888-363-6500 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Salina..................................................... 800-325-8007 Hertz Car Rental......................................................................... 800-654-3131 Kansas City International Airport................................................ 816-243-5237 Long McArthur Rent-A-Car, Salina............................................. 800-874-6316 McPherson Airport..................................................................... 620-241-0684 Prestige Bus Charters................................................................ 800-779-1227 Village Tours & Travel................................................................ 855-201-6700 Salina Municipal Airport............................................................ 785-827-3914 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport................................................... 316-946-4700 Real Estate Hartter Agency........................................................................... 785-227-2711 Lindsborg Realty........................................................................ 785-227-2913 Rolander Agency........................................................................ 785-227-2929 Reception / Meeting Facilities American Legion........................................................................ 785-227-2005 Bethany College......................................................................... 785-227-3380 Bethany Home Actvities Center.................................................. 785-227-2334 Bethany Lutheran Church........................................................... 785-227-2167 City Hall..................................................................................... 785-227-3355 Courtyard Bakery....................................................................... 785-227-3007 Covenant Evangelical Church of Lindsborg............................... 785-227-2447 Lindsborg Senior Center............................................................ 785-227-3983 Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church....................................... 785-227-3977 Safety Center Community Room................................................ 785-227-2988 Seasons of the Fox B & B.......................................................... 785-227-2549 Smoky Valley School District USD 400...................................... 785-227-2981 Sundstrom Conference Center................................................... 785-227-3355 Swedish Country Inn B & B....................................................... 785-227-2985 Trinity United Methodist Church................................................ 785-227-3326 Vala Hala.................................................................................... 785-227-8785 Schools Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess........................... 785-227-2224 Bethany College......................................................................... 785-227-3380 Smoky Valley Middle School..................................................... 785-227-4249 Smoky Valley High School......................................................... 785-227-2909 Soderstrom Elementary.............................................................. 785-227-2945 Vision_Tek................................................................................. 785-227-4292 USD 400.................................................................................... 785-227-2981 14 www.visitlindsborg.com Red Barn Studio Finalist in 8 Wonders of Kansas! Art The Red Barn Studio was the working studio of professional artist and craftsman Lester Raymer (19071991). It is currently filled with Raymer’s art and handiwork from painting and prints to ceramics and metalwork, from woodcarving and stitchery, to furniture and jewelry. Raymer’s work was influenced by his love for the world’s great painters, especially the Spanish masters, the Southwest and Mexico, religious symbolism and folk art. Hours are 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and by appointment. Admission/Suggested Donation $3. 212 S. Main • 785-227-2217 • www.lesterraymer.org Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery Winner of 8 Wonders of Kansas! Art The focal point of the gallery’s art collections is the work of Swedish born Birger Sandzén. It houses the largest and most extensive collection of his paintings, prints, drawings and watercolors found anywhere in the world. Along with guest artists and special traveling exhibitions, the gallery hosts lectures, chamber music concerts, docent tours and educational programs. The gallery seeks to continue the work of Sandzén by encouraging developing artists as well as educating the next generation of visitors today. Hours are 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission/Suggested Donation $2. 401 N. First • 785-227-2220 • www.sandzen.org 888-227-2227 15 G LINDSBORG alleries & S Elizabeth’s Handwoven Artwear Elizabeth’s is a working studio. Hand-woven clothing and accessories are all of original design and made on-site. The styles are contemporary yet classic. Stop in and get measured for your custom-made outfit today. 110 N. Main • 785-227-2757 Courtyard Gallery Featuring Midwest artists offering prairie landscapes, woodcarvings, art glass, jewelry, ceramics and mixedmedia creations catering to every desire. 125 N. Main • 785-227-3007 Sarahendipity Earthy, fun, and funky custom jewelry, antiques and unique handmade items made by fellow artists can be found throughout the store. Sarahendipity specializes in etched and hand-stamped copper, brass, nickel silver, and sterling silver metal work, mixed-media and found-object assemblage jewelry. 105 N. Main • 785-906-0106 16 www.visitlindsborg.com Studios Hemslöjd—Dala Horse Factory Winner in 8 Wonders of Kansas! Commerce Hemslöjd (Swedish for handicraft) is an “Adventure in Swedish Tradition.” Browse the gift shop, tour the workshop and visit with the folk-artist or craftsmen as they make Dala horse signs and other specialties. 201 N. Main • 800-779-3344 or 785-227-2053 Mingenback Art Center Gallery The Mingenback Art Center Gallery on the Bethany College campus hosts student shows and visiting artists. Corner of Olsson and Second • 785-227-3380 ext. 8244 Small World Gallery See through the eyes of worldtraveled National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson at his Small World Gallery. Also view IBIS Woman Jewelry by Kathy Richardson—a jewelry designer who works with unusual and vintage metals, glass and semi-precious stones. 127 N. Main • 785-227-4442 Turner Photography & The Brick Street Gallery Turner Photography provides photography services for portraits, weddings, commercial clients and public relations. The Brick Street Gallery features Jim Turner’s fine art black and white and color photography. 129 N. Main • 785-227-2112 888-227-2227 17 C LINDSBORG hurches Baptist First Baptist Church Pastor Gary Martin 1101 E. Swensson • 785-227-2360 Smoky Valley Baptist Church Pastor Chris Matthews 780 N. Kansas • 785-227-4451 • www.smokyvalleybaptistchurch.com Catholic Saint Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church Father Hien Nguyen 11am Mass, Sunday 6pm Mass, Tuesday 206 W. Swensson • 785-227-3588 Covenant Evangelical Covenant Church of Lindsborg Pastors Jeffrey W. Waugh and Darrell Cooper 102 S. Washington • 785-227-2447 • www.lindsborgcov.org Lutheran Bethany Lutheran Church Pastor Loren Mai On August 19, 1869, the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethany Church was organized under the leadership of Pastor Olof Olsson. The first services were held in “Bolagshuset,” the company house of the First Swedish Agricultural Company located northwest of town at the base of Coronado Heights. A monument marks the area of the first building near the original town site. The current building was erected 1880. 320 N. Main • 785-227-2167 • www.bethanylutheranlindsborg.com 18 www.visitlindsborg.com Freemount Lutheran Church Pastor Jim Harrison Freemount Lutheran Church is the one of three Lutheran churches founded in the Smoky Valley, established by Swedish immigrants and their families in the spring of 1869. The original church is the oldest building in McPherson County in continual use. 2511 Eighth Ave. • 785-227-4305 Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor Dean Apel Messiah Lutheran Church is the first English-speaking church of Lindsborg and has beautiful stained glass doors. Next to the church is the Messiah Labyrinth and Peace Park. 402 N. First • 785-227-3977 • www.melclindsborg.org Salemsborg Lutheran Church Pastor Ethan Feistner Salemsborg Lutheran Church was founded in 1869 by Swedish immigrants primarily from the province of Småland. The church began in a sod dugout, progressed to a small frame church, then to a large single spire church, which was struck by lightning and burned to the ground in 1926. Today, more than 130 years later, stands the magnificent two-tower Romanesque style cathedral. 3831 W. Salemsborg Road, Smolan, KS 67456 • 785-668-2522 Methodist Trinity United Methodist Church Pastor Patrick Broz 224 S. Main • 785-227-3326 • www.trinityumclindsborg.org 888-227-2227 19 S LINDSBORG chools & Sp Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess Chess Camp and Competitions 106 S. Main • 785-227-2224 www.anatolykarpovchessschool.org Bethany College (BC) Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a four year private college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning and service. Baseball/Softball—Bethany Campus Sports Complex Soccer Fields— Anderson Stadium / Clyde and Glenn Lindstrom Field Football— Anderson Stadium / Clyde and Glenn Lindstrom Field Wrestling—Hahn Gymnasium Basketball—Hahn Gymnasium Volleyball—Hahn Gymnasium Golf—Various, Salina Elks, Salina Municipal, Turkey Creek Golf Course Tennis Courts—Bethany Campus Sports Complex Track & Field—Anderson Stadium / Clyde and Glenn Lindstrom Field Plays—Burnett Center Music—Presser Hall Mingenback Art Gallery Pihlblad Memorial Union / Levin Room / AAL Room Stroble-Gibson Gymnasium Theater-Burnett Center Wallerstedt Learning Center / Library / Lindquist Hall 335 E. Swensson • 785-227-3380 • www.bethanylb.edu 20 www.visitlindsborg.com ports Facilities Smoky Valley Public Schools USD 400 www.smokyvalley.org Soderstrom Grade School Wrestling—Soderstrom Gymnasium 227 N. Washington • 785-227-2945 Lindsborg Middle School Football—Anderson Stadium / Clyde & Glenn Lindstrom Field (BC) Tennis—Ron Dahlsten Tennis Complex Basketball—LMS Gymnasium Volleyball—LMS Gymnasium Wrestling—LMS Gymnasium Track and Field—Anderson Stadium / Clyde & Glenn Lindstrom Field (BC) Music Concerts—Smoky Valley Auditorium on LMS Campus Scholars Bowl—SVHS Campus & LMS Campus 401 N. Cedar • 785-227-4249 Smoky Valley High School Football— Anderson Stadium / Clyde & Glenn Lindstrom Field (BC) Tennis— Ron Dahlsten Tennis Complex Basketball—SVHS Gymnasium Volleyball—SVHS Gymnasium Track and Field—Anderson Stadium / Clyde & Glenn Lindstrom Field (BC) Cross-country—Lindsborg Golf Course Baseball—Bethany Sports Complex Softball—Bethany Sports Complex Plays—SVHS Campus Orchestra—Smoky Valley Auditorium on LMS Campus Scholars Bowl—SVHS Campus Forensics—SVHS Campus 1 Viking Blvd. • 785-227-2909 Vision_Tek Vision_Tek has four central components--technology, education, students and community--all devoted to exploring the new ideas of the 21st century. Apple Authorized Service Provider. Technology Classes. 121 N. Main • 785-227-4292 888-227-2227 21 R LINDSBORG estaurants Bethany College Cafeteria During the school year: Monday – Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Corner of Kansas St. & Wells Fargo • 785-227-3311 Brick House Grill Pizza, grilled sandwiches and cold beer. 201 N. Harrison • 785-227-3200 Courtyard Bakery Swedish Pastries. 125 N. Main • 785-227-3007 Jalisco Mexican cuisine. 107 N. Main • 785-227-8987 Öl Stuga Bar and grill. Runner-up for “Good Morning America’s Best Bites: College Edition” contest 2010. Swedish Herring. 119 S. Main • 785-227-8762 The Old Grind Coffeehouse, light breakfast, pastries and lunch items. Featuring Swedish specialties. 113 N. Main • 785-212-6077 Pizza Hut 450 N. Harrison • 785-227-3395 Scott’s Hometown Foods Hot and cold deli and salad bar daily. Full catering service. 215 N. Harrison • 785-227-2296 Subway 510 N. Harrison • 785-227-8400 Swedish Country Inn Swedish buffet breakfast. Dinner by reservation only. 112 W. Lincoln • 785-227-2985 The Swedish Crown Restaurant Traditional Swedish Dishes & American classics with a Swedish twist. 121 N. Main • 785-227-8422 info@theswedishcrown.com • www. theswedishcrown.com 22 www.visitlindsborg.com s & Transportation Tropical Sno Flavored ice (summer only). 151 S. Main • lindsborgtropicalsno@gmail.com The White Peacock Coffeehouse with light breakfast & lunch menu. Open 7 days a week. 124 S. Main • 785-212-6108 P ublic Transportation Wichita Mid-Continent Airport 316-946-4700 www.flywichita.org Salina Municipal Airport 785-827-3914 www.salinaairport.com McPherson Airport 620-241-0684 www.mcphersonairport.com Kansas City International Airport 816-243-5237 www.flykci.com Beeline-Express Bus Service/ Prestige Bus Charters 855-201-6700 www.beeline-express.com Avis Car Rental 800-230-4898 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Salina 800-325-8007 Hertz Car Rental 800-654-3131 Long McArthur Rent-A-Car, Salina 800-874-6316 Border-to-Border Shuttle Service 888-363-6500 Village Tours & Travel 855-201-6700 888-227-2227 23 LINDSBORG 24 M ap www.visitlindsborg.com 888-227-2227 25 LINDSBORG 26 M ap www.visitlindsborg.com 888-227-2227 27 E LINDSBORG vent Calenda Chocolate Lover’s Affair Saturday before Valentine’s Day • 888-227-2227 Handel’s Messiah Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday • 785-227-3380 ext. 8137 Bach’s St. Matthew Passion Good Friday • 785-227-3380 ext. 8137 Artists’ Studio Open House Fourth Saturday in April • 785-227-2217 Våffeldagen (International Waffle Day) March 25 • 888-227-2227 Millfest First weekend in May • 785-227-3595 Midsummer’s Festival Third weekend in June • 888-227-2227 Broadway RFD Outdoor Theatre Production Third and fourth weekend in July • 888-227-2227 Smoky Valley Classic Car Show First Saturday in August • 888-227-2227 Street Dance August • 888-227-2227 Bethany College Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament September • 785-227-3380 Golf Tournament October • 888-227-2227 Svensk Hyllningsfest October (odd years only) • 888-227-2227 Coronado Heights Run October • 888-227-2227 28 www.visitlindsborg.com ar Falun Classic 34-Mile Bicycle Ride October • 888-227-2227 Snowflake Parade First Saturday in December • 888-227-2227 Artists’ Studio Open House First Saturday in December • 785-227-2217 Old Fashioned Christmas First and second Saturday in December • 785-227-3595 Lucia Festival Second Saturday in December • 888-227-2227 Bethany College Jultide Concert First Sunday in December • 785-227-3380 Julotta-early morning Christmas service Bethany Lutheran Church December 25 • 785-227-2167 Evangelical Covenant Church of Lindsborg December 25 (odd years only) • 785-227-2447 Annandag Jul-day after Christmas, Swedish church service Bethany Lutheran Church December 26 • 785-227-2167 Spring 2013 888-227-2227 29 LINDSBORG 8 Wonders of Kansas! Winners and Finalist Lindsborg has many must-see attractions. Seven were voted “wonders” in the 8 Wonders of Kansas! contest whose mission is to preserve, sustain and grow rural Kansas culture. Coronado Heights 8 Wonders of KS! Geography Hemslöjd–Dala Horse Factory 8 Wonders of KS! Commerce Dala Horses 8 Wonders of KS! Customs Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery 8 Wonders of KS! Art 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills 8 Wonders of KS! History Finalist Red Barn Studio and Post Office Section Art 8 Wonders of KS! Art Finalists Photo images provided by: Jim Richardson, Jim Turner, Shanley Loffer, Lindsborg News Record & City of Lindsborg