Community

Hesston, Kansas is a community of around 3,500 that is very closely tied to us here at Hesston College. There is no shortage of pride here—pride in who we are and the lifestyle we have to offer.

Our students and faculty know how to have fun—whether it’s a $2 movie night in Newton (just a 10 minute drive) or a campus-wide chicken barbecue. Our definition of community isn’t limited to geography. It’s an attitude—one that’s in abundance across our campus and town.

Attractions and Recreation

• Children’s Park
• City Ball Diamond Park
• Dyck Arboretum of the Plains
• Emma Creek Park
• Heritage Park
• Hesston Golf Park
• Hesston Municipal Pool
• Hesston Wellness Center
• Hickory Street Park
• King Memorial Park
• Reservoir Park

Dining

• Beck’s Carryout
• D’Angelo’s Pizzeria
• Gallaway’s
• Pizza Hut
• Skoops
• Sonic Drive-In
• Subway
• Water’s Edge
• Woody’z Daylight Donuts

Places of Worship

• Garden Community Church
• Hesston Mennonite Brethren Church
• Hesston Mennonite Church
• Hesston United Methodist Church
• Highland Trinity United Church of Christ
• Kingdom Life Ministries
• Meridian Church, Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
• Whitestone Mennonite Church

Lodging Options

• Americinn, Hesston
• The Campus Cottage Bed and Breakfast, North Newton
• Cottonwood Grove Campground, Hesston
• Best Western Red Coach Inn, Newton
• Days Inn, Newton
• First Interstate Inn, Newton
• Prairie Oasis Bed and Breakfast, rural Newton
  

While Hesston itself has plenty of things to keep you busy, students often make the short (30 minute) drive to Wichita, and even shorter (10 minute) drive to Newton for fun. Both of these cities compliment Hesston very well, and offer an endless supply of attractions, concerts, museums, theatres, galleries, restaurants, sporting events, cultural events, and seasonal festivals.

Learn more about Hesston and the surrounding communities.