City of Hutchinson, Kansas

Downtown Hutchinson

 

Hutchinson . . . a Kansas Main Street City

The Downtown Hutchinson Revitalization Partnership, Inc. (DHRP) has a formal agreement with the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Kansas Main Street Program of the Kansas Department of Commerce to assist in the revitalization of the downtown area.  Hutchinson is one of the original Kansas Main Street Cities, becoming a Kansas Main Street City in 1986 and is one of 25 cities in Kansas that are designated as Kansas Main Street Cities.   For more information about this program, visit the Kansas Main Street Program website or check out frequently asked questions about the Kansas Main Street Program.  This program is supported in part through an agreement with the Kansas Main Street Program, Kansas Department of Commerce.

 

Discover Downtown and Third Thursdays. . .

 

Enjoy the energy of Downtown with an evening featuring local musicians, art, shopping, and more!  Each Third Thursday of the month from 5-9 pm Downtown Hutchinson offers an evening for family and friends to listen to a variety of free live music (inside during cold weather) and take in the many unique boutiques, shops and art and crafts on display.  During the evening stop for a sandwich and a cup of coffee, tea, or a beer, and take advantage of the many shops that stay open late.  For more details, check out the Downtown Event Calendar.

 

 

 

Third Thursday Participating Stores Include:

 

Antique Row in the Antiques District on South Main

Amelia Beadelias, 117-1/2 S. Main

Apron Strings (kitchen store), 201 S. Main

Armstrong's Antiques & Loft, 121 S. Main

Brick House Boutique, 117 S. Main

Brooks on Main Street (Coffee House), 119 S. Main

Charlie's, 18 W. Avenue B

Cottonwood Quilts. 126 N. Main

Gallery 7 at 7 West Avenue B

Hayes Home Furnishings, 2 N. Main

Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington

Midwest Feed, 14 W. Avenue B

Payton Optical, 122 N. Main

Premier Tile, 3 West Avenue B

Red Zebra Salon, 306 S. Main

Reno County Museum, 100 S. Walnut (closed summer of 2009)

Smith's Market, 211 S. Main

Unique B Street Boutique, 12 W. Avenue B

Westlake Ace Hardware-South Store

 

 

Discover . . .

 

Our award winning Downtown, located in the heart of Hutchinson, Kansas and one of the original Kansas Main Street cities.

 

We invite you to explore the many unique restaurants, stores and services,  arts and culture, great downtown events, and our wonderful Antiques District in Downtown Hutchinson.   In the Downtown "Department Stores" you'll find a wide variety of items,including fine jewelry, home furnishings, antiques, clothing, home entertainment systems, party supplies, and more.

 

 

 

Downtown restaurants offer everything from American, Italian, Mexican, barbecue, and gourmet cuisine; each with their own unique atmosphere.  There are many family events held downtown throughout the year and lots of places to visit, including the Reno County Museum (closed summer of 2009) and the Hutchinson Art Association, both located in the downtown business area.  Stroll through Avenue A Park, the historic George Pyle Park, and while in season, you'll find fruits and vegetables, bakery items and other homemade items at the Hutchinson Farmer's Market.  For evening entertainment, treat yourself to a performance at the historic Fox Theatre , Memorial Hall, or the Flag (Family Children's) Theater.

 

 

In Downtown Hutchinson you'll find something for everyone!  Come for a visit and stay awhile!

 

 

 

We look forward to your visit!

 

 

Department News

• Draft - Maintenance Standards for Downtown District
  Published: Thursday, May 21, 2009
  Article VI. Maintenance Standards for Downtown District Purpose: Hutchinson's Downtown District is the central historic neighborhood of the City, incorporating important comme...
  

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