The City of Americus, KS
Facebook
Twitter
Google
The city of Americus is located in the state of Kansas in Lyon County and has a population of 877 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Americus is Emporia, approximately 8 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Americus, including Prairie Port Plaza Phillips 66, Par for the Course, Golden Corral in Emporia, Village Inn Restaurant and Mcdonald's. For a larger selection of Americus restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Americus Golf Courses, Museums and/or Zoos, including the Emporia Municipal Golf Course, David Traylor Zoo of Emporia, Topeka Public Golf Course, Madison Golf Course and William Allen White House State Historic Site. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Americus please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Americus:
- Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP)
Americus, Kansas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Americus
In the month of December, Americus experiences an average high temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 23 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.24 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Americus with daytime temperatures averaging 87 degrees in the summer, and 42 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Americus to receive an average of 1.07 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.79 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 108 degrees in the summer and as low as -22 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Americus should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 67 degrees, and nighttime lows of 44.
Americus, Kansas Attractions
1
David Traylor Zoo of Emporia - Emporia, The David Traylor Zoo is a small zoo that is situated in Emporia, Kansas. Admission to the zoo is free. You can walk through the displays of smaller animals and go across the street to see the larger animals, or you can drive by and see the larger animals whether or not the zoo is open. The zoo is part of Soden's Grove Park, which includes a small train that operates in the summer, the historical Marsh Arch Bridge, and an All Veterans Memorial.
2
Emporia Municipal Golf Course - Emporia, The Emporia Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Lyon County Kansas. Built in 1970, this Emporia course designed by Frank Hummel is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 316-342-7666. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1133 S Hwy 99, Emporia, KS 66801
3
Madison Golf Course - Madison, The Madison Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Greenwood County Kansas. Built in 1977, this Madison course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 316-437-2120. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Hwy 99, Madison, KS 66860
4
Topeka Public Golf Course - Topeka, The Topeka Public Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Shawnee County Kansas. Built in 1954, this Topeka course designed by Bill Leonard is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 785-272-0511. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 2533 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614
5
William Allen White House State Historic Site - Emporia, William Allen White House, which is also referred to as Red Rocks, was the home of Progressive journalist William Allen White from 1899 until his death in 1944.
Page 1 of 2
Americus, Kansas Hotels
Page 1 of 2
1 of 5
Americus, Kansas Restaurants
This is a list of Americus Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Steak & Barbecue Restaurants and Truck Stops. Happy Dining!
Page 1 of 5
Americus Articles
Be the first to contribute an article about this city
If you have been to Americus and visited nearby attractions, restaurants, or hotels we would love to hear about it! Families everywhere will benifit greatly from your experiences!
