Something big is happening in Wichita, Kansas – and we mean really big . The Sedgwick County Zoo welcomed not one, but two baby African elephants in April 2025. Additionally, two more elephants within the breeding herd are pregnant and expecting calves this spring and summer – making it the first…
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In Wichita – Kansas’ largest city – you’ll find a variety of sensory-friendly attractions that cater to individuals with sensory sensitivities or invisible disabilities such as autism or dementia, ensuring enjoyable experiences for all visitors. Check out these places in Wichita the next time you…
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Spring is the time when the world comes alive with vibrant colors and sweet scents. One of the most iconic spring flowers is the tulip, and Kansas is no stranger to this floral beauty. If you're looking to enjoy the beauty of tulips in full bloom, there's no better time than the spring tulip season…
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A double-decker hoist sends visitors 650 feet below the surface to delve into salt-mining history at Strataca. On tram, train and self-guided tours, navigate the network of tunnels to see remnants of the 1950s mine, historical gallery displays and Hollywood props that are kept here for preservation…
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I finally scratched another iconic Kansas attraction off my bucket list: Strataca. Despite growing up less than 50 miles from Hutchinson in the like-sized city of Salina, I only managed to check out the annual State Fair and the Cosmosphere Museum. Boy, did we make the right call! Visiting in…
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Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout Southeast Kansas. Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you. Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio…
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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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Ready for some Labor Day Weekend fun? Kansas has some amazing local events in store just for you! Be sure to use #ToTheStarsKS when you post your patriotic pics for your chance to be featured on the Kansas Tourism social channels! Little Balkans Days Festival - Pittsburg This festival is sure to be…
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The wildly popular Frontiers in Flight: McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show is returning to Wichita, Kansas, bringing with it an array of aerial displays including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Plan to see this amazing air show Aug. 24-25 at McConnell Air Force Base, home of the 22 nd Air…
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Families looking for a fun, affordable event and baseball fans hoping to see future major leaguers should make their way to Wichita, Kansas this summer for the 90 th annual NBC World Series, powered by Evergy. Games will be played July 25-Aug. 3 at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. History of…
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