Kansas’ largest city, Wichita, is a must-visit Midwest destination year-round, and wintertime is especially loaded with holiday activities and unique experiences. You’ll find plenty to do, whether you’re planning on indoor family fun or a romantic getaway. There are Wichita hotels at every price…
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Agriculture meets adventure at nine northeast Kansas Agritourism gems, all within an hour of Kansas City! From inspirational eateries to luxury farm stays, plus hands-on experiences, these destinations showcase the best of Northeast Kansas’s agricultural heritage. Perfect for foodies, families, and…
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Another week, another adventure for the Mobile Visitor Center! We kicked things off at the "mothership"—the Curtis Building in Topeka—where we restocked, swapped stories, and set out on the next leg of our journey. First Stop: Kansas State Parks! Our trek continued with a scenic stop at Kaw River…
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What a week it’s been! The Mobile Visitor Center (MVC) and I have been racking up the miles and checking off some truly egg-citing stops along the way. Let me tell you about the whirlwind adventure that kicked off in Great Bend and took me from giant Czech eggs to UFO sightings—and plenty of food in…
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The western Kansas prairie can be windy, dusty, and, well…flat. But the Sunflower State also boasts beautiful sunsets, friendly folks, and low-key adventure, like finding your way to the state’s highest point via country roads. Mount Sunflower, the highest point in Kansas, lies in the vast prairie…
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Kansas is known for its wide-open spaces, but trust us when we say our spaces aren't always flat. Ride along the roads less traveled in Kansas and you’ll find that there’s some great terrain to put your ORV to use. Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Whether you’re gunning for a mud-slinging…
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What a week! After wrapping up the State Fair, I parked the MVC in my driveway for a bit of downtime. We both needed a break (me, for obvious reasons; the MVC, because apparently hauling me around is hard work). But the road was calling, so we packed up and headed north to Nebraska City for the…
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Get to know famous Kansans at attractions that share their life stories. These women and men left marks on history and culture with their courage, convictions, and creativity. AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM ATCHISON The life of the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic took off…
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For people not familiar with Kansas, the images that come to mind when you think of this Midwest state are usually flat prairie, tornadoes … and maybe even The Wizard of Oz. And while it’s true that Kansas is all of those things, it’s also SO much more! If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box…
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Underground Attractions STRATACA! If Kansans seem like the salt of the earth, maybe it’s because their state sits atop 250 million-year-old deposits of sodium chloride. At Strataca in Hutchinson, put on a hard hat for the 650-foot descent into a museum carved out of an active salt mine. Expeditions…
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