Offering both a bed and breakfast as well as a hotel portion, the Cottage House Hotel Bed and Breakfast is located next to the Neosho Riverwalk and only a block from the Hays House, which is believed to be the oldest continually-operating restaurant on the western side of the Mississippi. Placed on the Register of Historic Places in 1988, the hotel's rooms are decorated in the style of the late 1800s, but include many modern amenities such as air conditioning, cable TV and Internet access.
Located five miles outside of Council Grove and just off Highway 56, The Heritage House is situated on a working cattle ranch. Actual wagon ruts left by those traveling the Santa Fe Trail can be found a short distance from the house, and day trips are provided to nearby historical sites. Built in 1903, the house is decorated in the style of that time period. With two stocked ponds on the property, as well as pheasants and quail and both Council Grove Lake and Council Grove Reservoir nearby, those who enjoy fishing and hunting are welcome visitors.
The Old Trail Motel is located on Highway 56 on the outskirts of town. Boasting reasonable rates and large, comfortable rooms, the hotel welcomes hunters and fishermen as well as those who want to tour the town's historic past. The motel has received positive reviews from repeat visitors.
Numerous attractions entice visitors to the town. Those who enjoy the outdoors find many hiking trails through the nearby Konza Prairie Preserve, and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve at the Z-Bar ranch is only a short distance away. Many historical sites, such as the Kaw Mission, the Post Office Oak, and the tree under which a major treaty with the Osage Indians was signed, await a large number of visitors each year.
