Quirky Yellow Brick Road Trip

When you've been around for over 150 years, you're bound to develop a few quirks. In Kansas, these oddities have grown to legendary status, and in some instances they're still growing! Grab your camera...the uncommonly bizarre, unquestionably endearing, and unmistakenly quirky side of Kansas is calling.

Day 1

High Plains Museum

1717 Cherry Ave
Goodland, KS 67735
Phone: (785) 890-4595

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Established in 1959, the High Plains Museum is a local history museum located near downtown Goodland, Kansas. Owned and operated by the City of Goodland, the High Plains Museum features objects ... More

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Hindquarter Bar & Grill

117 Wisconsin Street
Cawker City, KS 67430
Phone: (785) 781-4416

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Enjoy classic American hospitality as only found in a steak house. Hindquarter Bar and Grill is open each day but Monday. It opens at five in the evening, Tuesday through Saturday. The kitchen ... More

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Stuff n Such Bed & Breakfast

801 Morgan Ave
Downs, KS 67437
Phone: (785) 454-3416

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Guests enjoy large charming rooms, kitchens, private bathrooms. The space speaks to those seeking a retreat setting. It is popular for quilt retreats and hunters. Living up to its name, this ... More

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They Also Ran Gallery

105 W Main
Norton, KS 67654
Phone: (785) 877-3341

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Gallery consists of pictures of all the individuals who ran for the Presidency of the United States but were defeated. More

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World's Largest Ball of Twine

Wisconsin St/Hwy 24
Cawker City, KS 67430
Phone: (785) 781-4470

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At 17,320 lbs, 40 foot circumference, and over 7,938,709 of sisal twine, the Cawker City Community Club is the official owner/caretaker of the ball of twine. Each year a twine-a-thon is held in ... More

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Day 2

Ellinwood Tunnels

2 N Main
Ellinwood, KS 67526
Phone: (620) 564-2400

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Tours of the underground tunnels built in 1878 under Ellinwood. Daily tours include tour of underground livery stable, barber shop, bath house, and history of the origin. More

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Garden of Eden

305 E 2nd St
Lucas, KS 67648
Phone: (785) 525-6395

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Kansas' only Visionary Sculpture Environment and stone log cabin. Internationally known as a prime example of the Grassroots Art genre. Civil War Veteran Samuel Perry Dinsmoor created his ... More

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Grassroots Art Center

213 S Main St
Lucas, KS 67648
Phone: (785) 525-6118

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Exhibits from across the state of Kansas. Visitors enjoy the creativity of primarily retired individuals working with recycled materials such as metal, wood, pull-tabs, limestone, cement, ... More

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Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm, Inc.

7910 N. Roy L. Smith Rd.
Nickerson, KS 67561
Phone: 6204223296

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Pet a kangaroo, feed a giraffe, ride a camel...this one-of-a-kind attraction offers the opportunity to come face-to-face with exotic animals. It's a unique animal adventure in the middle of ... More

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World's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Versions of the World's Largest Things Traveling Roadside Attraction & Museum

226 Kansas Ave
Lucas, KS 67648
Phone: (785) 760-0826

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An interactive mobile environment devoted to the exploration and celebration of World's Largest Things. This one-of-a-kind roadside attraction and museum travels all over the country, stopping at ... More

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Day 3

Airport Steak House

1100 Airport Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 662-4281

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Famous Throughout the Midwest for grilled steaks, hand-cut onion rings and a fast lunch buffet. Voted #1 Steakhouse in Reno County. Mon.-Thur. 8 am-9 pm Fri. 8 am-10 pm Sat. 11 am-10 pm ... More

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Museum of World Treasures

835 E 1st St
Old Town
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 263-1311

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Experience a trip through time at one of the most interesting and exciting museums in Kansas. You’ll be amazed as you discover the incredible collection of over 4,000 treasures, including IVAN the ... More

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Pig In Pig Out

1003 E. 13th
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 263-7474

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The finest meats, hand rubbed with our dry rub and slow smoked over a wood fire. Dine in, carry out and catering available. Ribs, shredded pork and brisket. More

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Strataca/Kansas Underground Salt Museum

3650 E. Avenue G
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 662-1425

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Existing 650' underground, KUSM is the only attraction of its kind in the western hemisphere. Named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. A project of the Reno County Historical Society, this museum ... More

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Day 4

National Center for Carnival Heritage

113 & 200 E 6th St.
PO Box 15
Kinsley, KS 67547
Phone: (620) 659-2201

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The only museum in America dedicated to preserving the unique history of the American traveling carnival. A 1900 antique Double Decker Carousel is being restored - a tour of the work-to-date is ... More

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The Big Well Museum & Visitor Information Center

315 S Sycamore
Greensburg, KS 67054
Phone: (620) 723-4102

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The Big Well is the world's largest hand dug well and is a marvel of pioneer engineering that was completed in 1888 as the towns original water supply. At 109 feet deep, this is a breathtaking ... More

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