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The Underground Railroad Network To Freedom

Kansas’ role in the fight for freedom is well established. The Bleeding Kansas moniker accurately describes the era in the state’s history where pro-slavery and abolitionist activists clashed. This time in the state was a predictor of the Civil War, showing that the decision to abolish slavery…

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18 Family-Friendly Adventures

Kansas’ prime spots for family playdates include zoos, sports venues, museums and water parks. You can even travel through time, air and outer space. ANIMALS GO WILD They’re baaack! Dinosaurs roamed prehistoric Kansas, and now they’ve returned to the scene, thanks to Field Station: Dinosaurs, new in…

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10 Ways to Travel Through Time

Nothing feels very far in the past at these portals to another era. Engage all your senses as you see planes, a powwow, basketball’s founding documents and a subterranean world. 1. Trace the Fight for Rights Reflect on a milestone in the civil rights movement with a visit to a historic Topeka…

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Amazing Grains

Here in the nation’s top wheat-growing state, artisans in bakeries, breweries and distilleries skillfully transform the locally sourced amber grain (as well as other grain-based ingredients) into tasty products. BREAD Bonito Michoacan Bakery, Kansas City This crowd-pleasing Mexican bakery lines its…

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7 Best-in-Class Weekends

Whether you’re connected to campus or just passing through, you’ll find plenty of spirit in these seven cities and towns. Lawrence The University of Kansas men’s basketball team owns one of the best home records in sports, thanks to the raucous atmosphere at Allen Fieldhouse that often unnerves…

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Native Stone Scenic Byway - Taking the Long Way Home

If you're like me, when driving you choose the route that will get you to your destination the fastest. It becomes a game between you and your GPS, almost as if the estimated time of arrival you're given is more of a number to beat, and every ETA minute shaved off is a sweet victory (don't tell the…

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African American History in Kansas

Kansas links political, social, racial and cultural issues that continue to define and shape today’s social landscape. From “Bleeding Kansas” to Brown v. Board of Education, Kansas offers unique pieces of Black History. Each historic site unveils history in a way never seen before. Travel the state…

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10 Great Breweries…and Drinks to Try

Toast Kansas-made beers in urban centers and along backroads. Here are ten of our favorite spots to kick back with a drink, along with our suggestions for what to try. Location: Topeka Must try: County Seat Wheat, a light-bodied wheat ale Location: Salina Must try: Fire Engine Red, a malty American…

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Visiting Kansas Off-Season

As the summer season comes to an end, the Sunflower State begins gearing up to offer Kansas visitors scenic autumn vistas and fascinating diversions. Traveling off-season in Kansas gives your vacation budget a break, as well! Not sure what to see and do during autumn in Kansas? These ideas will get…

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