Making 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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Northeast
Back to Top of ListPerry State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Nestled in the forested hills of Northeast Kansas sits a 12,500-acre lake and an 11,000-acre wildlife area nearby. 25 miles of horse trails…
KU Natural History Museum
Nationally recognized for its public natural history exhibits and collections, research and graduate education, and outstanding education…
Prairie Spirit Trail - Ottawa
Ottawa The Prairie Spirit Trail in eastern Kansas is a 52-mile-long path through small towns, shaded woodland canopy, and scenic prairies…
Hillsdale State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Conveniently located south of the Kansas City Metro Area, one of Kansas's newest reservoirs awaits visitors to its more than 12,000 acres of…
Constitution Hall State Historic Site
James Henry Lane had a significant impact on Kansas history and is one of Constitution Hall’s more colorful characters. He was part of a…
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site
Living History: 1860s Style! Mahaffie Historic Site is the only remaining stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail preserved for the public…
Shawnee Town 1929
Shawnee Town 1929 is an outdoor museum interpreting small town rural life from the 1920s. Stroll through the museum and visit our buildings…
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 with…
Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary & Education Center
Did you ever want to see a tiger, leopard or cougar in person, and learn more about them? Cedar Cove is where you need to visit. Completely…
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…
Ernie Miller Nature Center and Park
Enjoy this 126-acre nature park consisting of a diverse range of habitats including tallgrass prairies, upland meadows, bottomland forest, a…
Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
At the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, visitors have the opportunity to explore the home in which world-renowned aviatrix Amelia Earhart…
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park
The story of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in public schools, is one of hope and courage. When the people…
Clinton State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
The 1,500-acre park is located on the northern shore of Clinton Reservoir. Popular activities include picnicking, swimming, or camping on…
Osage County Historical Society Museum
Experience the history of Osage County through exhibits and historic documents. Along with artifacts, there is an extensive research…
Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
The Kansas State Capitol recently completed a 13-year, top to bottom restoration of the building that restored the original architect's…
Eisenhower State Park - Melvern Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Named in honor of Kansas’ native son, former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, Eisenhower State Park covers nearly 1,800 acres comprised…
Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center
Experience conservation in action at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center! Encounter animals from around the world, including elephants…
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…
Grinter Place State Historical Site
From 1855 to 1860 Moses Grinter operated a trading post. Troops traveling between Forts Leavenworth and Scott sometimes crossed the Kansas…
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…
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…
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…
Southeast
Back to Top of ListCross Timbers State Park - Toronto Lake
Cross Timbers State Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Verdigris River Valley. Comprising 1,075 acres in the northern…
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…
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
Come take a FREE tour of our exciting exhibits and learn about Unsung Heroes who have made a profound impact on the course of history…
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 State Park
The Lehigh Portland State Park (formerly Lehigh Portland Trails) is built on the site of a former cement plant and quarry, along the banks…
Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site
At Mine Creek in 1864 a large body of Union cavalry swept down on the rear of Confederate General Sterling Price's supply train that was…
Crawford State Park, Lake and Farlington Fish Hatchery
Located on the edge of the Ozarks, Crawford State Park provides a variety of landscapes seen in Kansas state parks. Redbud trees offer…
Elk City State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Dense oak and hickory woodlands meet rolling meadows of big bluestem and Indian grass at this striking 857-acre park located on the east…
Fall River State Park - Lake and Wildlife Area
Positioned between the Cross Timbers region and the grasslands of the Flint Hills, Fall River State Park is home to a remarkable diversity…
Curious Minds Discovery Zone
Curious Minds Discovery Zone is a children's museum founded in 2012, with the intent to bring education and entertainment opportunities to…
North Central
Back to Top of ListKanopolis State Park and Smoky Hill Wildlife Area
Kanopolis State Park is situated in the rolling hills, bluffs, and woods of the scenic Smoky Hills region of Kansas. From the towering…
Wilson State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Located along the Post Rock Scenic Byway about 5 miles north of I-70, west of K-232 Located in the heart of the Smoky Hills, Wilson State…
Lovewell State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Lovewell offers a blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and special events. You’ll discover plenty of variety in the day-use areas…
Glen Elder State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Location: Located just west of the city of Glen Elder, south of US-24/K-9 On the north shores of 12,500-acre Glen Elder Reservoir (Waconda…
Milford Lake, State Park, & Wildlife Area
Milford State Park is located on the southeast shore of the state's largest lake, 15,709 surface-acre Milford Reservoir, Milford State Park…
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…
Pony Express Home Station No 1, Barn & Museum
Enter the only Home Station on the Pony Express route still remaining on the original site. The 1859 barn is built of limestone that was…
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 with…
Ellsworth Historical Museum & Plaza Walking Tour
The walking tour covers the plaza of this Kansas cattle town known as "End of the Trail", a reference to the end of the railway line & end…
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…
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…
Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site
One of the stops on the Pony Express and a stop along the Oregon-California Trail. Visit the historic building where the Hollenberg's hosted…
Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
Visit the all-new exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and experience Ike and Mamie’s story in their own words. One of…
Garden of Eden
Kansas' only Visionary Sculpture Environment and stone log cabin. Internationally known as a prime example of the Grassroots Art genre…
Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum Complex
First stop is the Guardhouse Museum. See and hear details of the military history of Fort Harker and its significance to the way West…
Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site
Features exhibits on the culture of the Pawnee Indians by using a combination of information from archeological investigation and historic…
National Orphan Train Complex
The National Orphan Train Museum contains informative exhibits depicting the history of the Orphan Train Movement. Photos and memorabilia…
Mushroom Rock State Park
One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography, Mushroom Rock is the smallest, but one of the most unique, state parks in Kansas. The park is only…
The Garage
See classic cars that have been restored to pristine condition and explore hands-on educational simulations at the Crossroads Car…
Tuttle Creek State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Tuttle Creek State Park offers visitors a broad variety of outdoor recreation possibilities and plenty of room to roam. At about 12,500…
Sunset Zoo
Manhattan’s wildest destination is more than just a park. Sunset Zoo is brimming with creative educational offerings and is the perfect…
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…
South Central
Back to Top of ListGreat Plains Nature Center
Welcome to the Great Plains Nature Center, a hidden gem nestled within the vibrant city of Wichita, Kansas. Situated at the intersection of…
Field Station: Dinosaurs
Welcome to the Field Station, where you'll take on the role of a visiting scientist – ready to explore, ask questions and make…
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 Oil Museum
The Kansas Oil Museum is the one of the largest museums in the state with a focus on the history of America's early 20th-century oil…
Cosmosphere International SciEd Center & Space Museum
About the Cosmosphere Recognized by the Artemis II crew as the “best space museum on planet Earth,” the Cosmosphere International Science…
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…
Kansas Aviation Museum
Housed in the original Wichita Municipal Airport Terminal Building, the Kansas Aviation Museum showcases the rich heritage of aviation that…
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Tanganyika Wildlife Park was named the most interactive wildlife park in the Midwest for a reason. Tanganyika’s secret recipe is simple…
Sand Hills State Park
Sand Hills State Park, a 1,123-acre natural area, has been preserved for its sand dunes, grasslands, wetlands, and woodlands. Popular…
Cheney State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Nestled in the windy plains of central Kansas, the lake offers spectacular sailing opportunities and hosts national sailing regattas It’s a…
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-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
In the heart of downtown Wichita, the Museum is located in the original 1890 City Hall with its 170-foot tall clock tower. This exceptional…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Nearly 11,000 acres of wide open space, beautiful vistas, seasonal wildflowers, wildlife, bison herd, history, and plenty of solitude. The…
Kansas Wetlands Educational Center
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) is your one-stop shop for every visit to Cheyenne Bottoms, a wetland of international importance…
Sedgwick County Zoo
o 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…
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…
Kansas Learning Center for Health
Dive into the heart of Kansas at the Kansas Learning Center for Health, a vibrant health education hub celebrating Dr. Arthur E. Hertzler's…
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…
The Kansas African American Museum
The Kansas African American Museum is a regional arts and cultural museum dedicated to the education, identification, acquisition, research…
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…
Cowley Waterfall and Fishing Lake
Check out the Cowley Waterfall, named #12 Most Beautiful Waterfall in the U.S. by Yahoo Travel. Located along U.S. Hwy 166, this unique…
El Dorado Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
Located 3 miles east of El Dorado on US-54 and 1 mile north One of the top state parks in America based on fishing, boating, and family fun…
Exploration Place
Welcome to the state’s premier science center – Exploration Place! Parked along the picturesque Arkansas River, Exploration Place…
Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum
Varied exhibits in twelve buildings showcase the lives of pioneers from the 1870s to the 1980s. Visit a rare, fully restored 1898 flour mill…
Northwest
Back to Top of ListWebster State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
Webster State Park is a protected prairie setting of rolling hills and spacious skies. Visitors often see deer, turkeys, quail, pheasants…
Prairie Museum of Art & History - Gift Shop
The Prairie Museum’s Gift Shop has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for the perfect souvenir to commemorate your trip or…
Fick Fossil and History Museum
The Fick Fossil & History Museum is home to many world-class fossils including the bones of the oldest documented mosasaur skull in the…
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…
Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Sternberg Museum of Natural History displays live animals, fossils of 80 million year old sea-monsters, & interactive exhibits. Sternberg…
Ellis Railroad Museum & Doll Display
The Ellis Railroad museum is complete with railroad memorabilia, a BK&E miniature train ride, gift shop, restored depot, and caboose. The…
Prairie Dog State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
A prime place to experience the shortgrass prairies of western Kansas, the 1,150-acre Prairie Dog State Park is home to a thriving prairie…
Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association
The Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association celebrates vintage machinery and agricultural heritage. Showcasing an impressive…
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…
Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home & Museum
Walter P. Chrysler, auto giant and founder of the Chrysler Corporation, helped his father, Henry, and brother build the small clad house at…
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
These badlands are Kansas’ most dramatic Niobrara chalk formation. They provide a unique and important habitat for many plants and wildlife…
Cedar Bluff State Park - Reservoir and Wildlife Area
The park consists of two areas on either side of Cedar Bluff Reservoir; the Bluffton Area on the north shore and the Page Creek area on the…
Fort Hays State Historic Site
Established in 1867 to protect the construction workers who were building the Union Pacific Railroad. The original blockhouse, guardhouse…
Southwest
Back to Top of ListEl 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…
Lee Richardson Zoo & Safari Shoppe
Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas, is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is home to hundreds of native and…
Boot Hill Museum
This interactive recreation of Dodge City's historic Front Street-including the saloon, jail and church - will keep the entire family…
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Fort Larned is the most complete and best preserved military post of the Indian Wars era on the Santa Fe Trail. The Fort consists of nine…
Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Once you have arrived in Dodge City, you'll want to stop at the Visitor Information Center for information, brochures, and a rest stop…
Mid-America Air Museum
With over 100 aircrafts on display, whether your interest is general aviation, warbirds, helicopters or experimentals and homebuilts…
Kiowa County Historical Museum & Soda Fountain
The Kiowa County Historical Museum & Soda Fountain is committed to preserving Kiowa County History and educating the public of the great…
Big Well Museum & Visitor Information Center
Welcome to the Big Well in Greensburg, Kansas – a museum that boasts two extraordinary marvels under one roof! The Big Well, an…
Lake Meade State Park - Wildlife and Fish Hatchery
Location: NOTICE OF ADDRESS CHANGE EFFECTIVE JAN. 30, 2024: The official address for Meade State Park is now 12165 South V Road, Meade, KS…
Historic Lake Scott State Park and Wildlife Area
Listed by National Geographic as one of the country's 50 must-see state parks, Historic Lake Scott is a stunning oasis of natural springs…
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!