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18 Detour-Worthy Culinary Experiences in Kansas

The restaurants and eateries in Kansas cities are welcoming to any palate. They’re where you can chew on prime cuts of steak, sip coffee or sample an area favorite (Rocky Mountain oysters, anyone?) while absorbing the local culture. Here are 18 cafes, kitchens, and pubs to visit on your next…

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Kansas Winter Roadtrip Ideas

The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and explore during the cooler seasons. Take advantage of the sunny days and hit the Kansas roads with your friends and family. Your soul will thank you for it. Here are over 50 places to…

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Winter Travel Ideas: Museums in Kansas

The winter in Kansas keeps many of us indoors, and visiting a museum is a fantastic way to avoid the freezing temperatures that come with the season. Kansas has 125+ museums across the state dedicated to a variety of interests, including science, history, and art, as well as transportation museums…

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Visiting Aviation Museums in Kansas

The Kansas Aviation Museum, located in Wichita, is a masterpiece of an attraction. The museum itself is a beautiful building that, aside from being photo-worthy, was actually once the original airport of Wichita! Combine that with the largest collection of aircraft on display in the state of Kansas…

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Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Southeast Kansas

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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On the Road Again

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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To Nebraska City and beyond…

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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7 Insanely Cool Underground Places to Visit in Kansas

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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The Ultimate Guide to Family Fun on Kansas Farms

Lavender, pumpkins, and apples are ripe for the picking. Farmsteads teeming with furry alpacas, sunflower mazes, and yoga-loving goats. In Kansas, quality family time is grown on the range. Snap up nature’s bounty at farms during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. A & H FARM Manhattan A &…

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Center Yourself in North Central Kansas

Wander the middle of it all and find serenity. We balance the quiet prairie with creative cultural arts. Tranquil hideaways align with scenic vistas. The steady presence of leadership that can transform a nation with peace that brings true relaxation. Authentic faces and quirky places find vibrancy…

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