Visiting Emporia

Here is your quick guide to finding a place to rest your weary bones in and around Emporia, KS. Move fast- lodging goes quick!

Emporia Lodging

  1. If you’re traveling from out of town or wish to stay closer to the finest gravel in the country during UNBOUND Gravel, you can take advantage of the best hotel rates available in the Emporia area through our hotel partner – Hotel Planner. BOOK NOW
  2. Residence Hall stay at Emporia State University (Opens Dec 17)
  3. Pork Belly Ventures – Check out  this amazing lodging addition thanks to Pork Belly Ventures! 
  4. Check out this Facebook Group for short-stay lodging options in/around Emporia!  
  5. Homestays – Many Emporians are happy to open their home for UNBOUND Gravel participants and their entourage. Visit websites like airbnb.com to find these options.
  6. Camping – Space is available at the Lyon County Fairgrounds for both RV and tent camping and the Emporia Senior Center for tent camping. For Fairgrounds contact Josh Duft  620-794-5140 Or Aaron Armitage 620-344-0059. For Senior Center contact Ian Boyd: 620-343-3160.
  7. Area communities – There are plenty of communities in the area that have lodging options available as well. Expand your search if Emporia is full and stay in a quiet town nearby. Below are a few links of neighboring communities to help in your search.

Need to ship your bike out to the race? No problem! Our friends over at Bike Flights have you covered.

They’ll help you book and plan your shipment, and your bike will be ready and waiting for you in Emporia!

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There is much to do in Emporia and we hope you will choose to extend your stay in the Flint Hills. 

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