Sunflower Summer AppMaking memories with the kiddos doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg! Did you know that the Sunflower Summer app, developed by the Kansas Department of Education, gives students (K-12) and parents the opportunity to explore dozens of attractions across the state, FOR FREE? This app will allow families to explore participating locations, make some memories, have a blast, and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way. 

Don't forget: the Sunflower Summer program's season is May 26 - August 13, 2023, so plan your trips soon!

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Prairie Spirit Trail - Ottawa

The Prairie Spirit Trail in eastern Kansas is a 51 mile long path through small towns, scenic prairie and occasional wildlife. The trail of…

Kansas Children's Discovery Center

The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is a hands-on children’s museum. Since opening in 2011 in Topeka, Kansas, the Discovery Center has…

Shawnee Town 1929

-- PLEASE NOTE SHAWNEE TOWN 1929 IS CURRENTLY OPEN. MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 5 -- Shawnee Town 1929 is an outdoor…

The Historic Ritchie House

Take a step back into history at the Ritchie House! This is believed to be Topeka's oldest home and was built by abolitionists John and Mary…

KU Natural History Museum

Nationally recognized for its public natural history exhibits and collections, research and graduate education, and outstanding education…

Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum

Home of Muriel , the last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E! Muriel is identical to the airplane Amelia Earhart went missing in on her famed…

Wyandotte County Lake & Park

Wyandotte County Lake and Park provides 1,500 acres of wooded area, a 400-acre lake with marina, kids' fishing pond, a large playground…

Evel Knievel Museum

Evel Knievel's authentic performance leathers, jump bikes and memorabilia are housed in a permanent museum at the Historic Harley-Davidson…

Flint Hills Trail State Park

The Flint Hills Trail stretches for 117 miles across east-central Kansas, from Osawatomie in the east to Herington in the west, and passes…

Johnson County Museum

The Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (AHC) is home to the Johnson County Museum where you can step back in time with the 1950s…

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

Restored home where the internationally-famous aviatrix was born on July 24, 1897. Contains family heirlooms, displays, and photographs…

Pomona State Park and Reservoir

Located 30 miles south of Topeka on the south shore of Pomona Reservoir, about 1 mile north of K-268 on K-368, north of E. 229th St. This…

Curious Minds Discovery Zone

A Child's Work is Play! Our natural curiosity leads us to explore and discover the world around us. Curious Minds Discovery Zone was created…

Miners Hall Museum

Showcasing immigrant & coal mining history, MHM is on the site of the 1921 women's march known as the Amazon Army, which inspired national…

Red Rocks State Historic Site

William Allen White rented this house from 1899 until he purchased it in 1901. It was his home for 45 years. The two-and-a-half story house…

Big Brutus

Named to the National Register of Historical Places in January 2018, Big Brutus put the oooohs and aaahs in the backyard of the Heartlands…

Lehigh Portland Trails

The Lehigh Portland Trails are built on the site of a former cement plant and quarry, along the banks of Elm Creek in Iola, Kansas. The…

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Oz Museum

Come and Experience the World of OZ! With 2,000 artifacts on display featuring 120 years of Oz culture from 1st edition L. Frank Baum books…

Midwest Dream Car Collection

Midwest Dream Car Collection shares the love of vehicles through a unique automotive collection and visitor experience that will appeal to…

Garden of Eden

Kansas' only Visionary Sculpture Environment and stone log cabin. Internationally known as a prime example of the Grassroots Art genre…

Mushroom Rock State Park

Located on the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway northwest of Marquette about 5 miles north of Kanopolis Reservoir and State Park, 3 miles west of…

Rolling Hills Zoo

Rolling Hills Zoo is a 65 acre zoological park nestled among the Smoky Hills of Saline County just outside of Salina, and inhabits 120…

Flint Hills Discovery Center

Open since April 2012, the Flint Hills Discovery Center is a 35,000 square foot facility that immerses visitors within the wonder and beauty…

Flint Hills Trail State Park

The Flint Hills Trail stretches for 117 miles across east-central Kansas, from Osawatomie in the east to Herington in the west, and passes…

The Garage

See classic cars that have been restored to pristine condition and explore hands-on educational simulations at the Crossroads Car…

National Orphan Train Complex

The National Orphan Train Museum contains informative exhibits depicting the history of the Orphan Train Movement. Photos and memorabilia…

Sunset Zoo

Manhattan’s wildest destination is more than just a park. Sunset Zoo is brimming with creative educational offerings and is the perfect…

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Mid-America All-Indian Museum

Housing a museum, a gallery of nations and a gift shop, the Mid-America All-Indian Museum educates and preserves the heritage of the…

Wichita Art Museum

Located west of downtown Wichita in the Museums on the River District, the Wichita Art Museum connects people, ideas and art to enrich lives…

Kansas Oil Museum

The Flint Hills region is a fountain of energy flowing through the plants, animals and humans. Experience the ecological distinctiveness of…

Kansas Learning Center for Health

The Kansas Learning Center for Health was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Arthur E. Hertzler, also known as the ‘Horse & Buggy Doctor,’…

Kansas Wildlife Exhibit

The Kansas Wildlife Exhibit is free to visit every day of the year! The best time to see as much as possible is during the feeding time…

Kansas Aviation Museum

Housed in the original Wichita Municipal Airport Terminal Building, this museum chronicles the growth and development of general aviation in…

Great Plains Nature Center

Experience the wild beauty and uniqueness of North America's heartland through your visit to the Great Plains Nature Center. Investigate…

Field Station: Dinosaurs

Field Station: Dinosaurs is a one-of-a-kind, prehistoric experience featuring over 40 life-sized, moving and realistic dinosaurs that’s…

Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Tanganyika Wildlife Park is an exotic destination just 15 minutes from downtown. This premiere event facility is located in Goddard, on the…

Sand Hills State Park

Located north of Hutchinson, about one mile east of K-61 on either 56th Street or 69th Street Sand Hills State Park, a 1,123 acre natural…

Red Barn Studio Museum

The Red Barn Studio was the working studio of professional artist and craftsman Lester Raymer (1907-1991). The Red Barn Studio is filled…

Museum of World Treasures

Discover treasures from around the world and through the ages at the Museum of World Treasures. Explore the crusty bones of long-lost…

Kauffman Museum

The museum tells the story of the coming of the Mennonites from Europe to the Central Plains in the 1870s, their encounters with the prairie…

Yesterday House Museum & Depot

Yesterday House Museum holds a large collection of over 500 examples of barbed wire. Themed displays are found throughout the museum…

Exploration Place

Welcome to the state’s premier science center – Exploration Place! Parked along the picturesque Arkansas River, Exploration Place…

Old Cowtown Museum

Experience Wichita like it’s 1865. Old Cowtown is a living history museum that lets you immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and…

Sedgwick County Zoo

Come face to face with the wildest animals from around the world. Get to know the gorillas and elephants of Africa. Visit bison and bears…

Botanica Wichita

Since opening in 1987 with four gardens and a horticultural library, Botanica Wichita has added more than 30 additional themed gardens and…

Wichita Wind Surge

Wichita's newest baseball team! The Wichita Wind Surge, affiliated with the Minnesota Twins, play home games at the brand-new, $75 million…

Fick Fossil and History Museum

Museum focuses on local fossils and history. See an extensive historic photo display, Mrs. Fick's creative folk-artwork with fossils and…

Monument Rocks National Landmark

Kansas' first National Natural Monument is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. The Niobrara chalk formation, rich in fossils, some reaching up…

Nicodemus National Historic Site

Nicodemus is located on Highway 24, halfway between Webster Lake and Hill City. Established in 1877, Nicodemus is the only remaining town…

Fort Hays State Historic Site

Established in 1867 to protect the construction workers who were building the Union Pacific Railroad. The original blockhouse, guardhouse…

Prairie Museum of Art & History

An extraordinairy array of gift baskets featuring Kansas products. Choose from large selection of books, jewelry, gifts, souvenirs and more.

Boot Hill Museum

This interactive recreation of Dodge City's historic Front Street-including the saloon, jail and church - will keep the entire family…

Mid-America Air Museum

With over 100 aircrafts on display, whether your interest is general aviation, warbirds, helicopters or experimentals and homebuilts…

El Quartelejo Museum

Explore the El Quartelejo Museum as it leads the visitor through a developing story line, one which traces the history of this region of…

Take a look above to see some of the great attractions waiting for you! For more information on Sunflower Summer, including FAQs, set up guides, and more, head to SunflowerSummer.org!