Quivira Hays Fall

Discovering Dinosaurs & Sea Monsters

Eighty million years ago Kansas was an inland sea. The ground we now walk on was once an ocean floor filled with huge fish, swimming birds and reptiles. Gigantic meat-eaters called mosasaurs ruled the ocean. The remains of the animals that swam and flew during this era were remarkably preserved and are on display at several attractions in Kansas.

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Overland Park Listings

Fat Brain Toys

(913) 305-4894 • 5601 W 135th St., Overland Park • Map it

Single largest selection of American-made toys found anywhere that educate and entertain! Learn more

Museum at Prairiefire

(913) 333-3500 • 5801 W 135th, Overland Park • Map it

The Museum at Prairiefire is the heartland outpost of New York’s famed American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). This museum... Learn more

Lawrence Listings

KU Natural History Museum

(785) 864-4450 • 1345 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence • Map it

Established in 1866, this museum is nationally recognized for its public exhibits and collections as well as research and... Learn more

Ladybird Diner

(785) 856-5239 • 721 Massachusetts St, Lawrence • Map it

Ladybird Diner is an upgraded twist on the stick-to-your-ribs diner food. Grits Supreme, Sweet Potato Black Bean Hash or a... Learn more

Prairie Park Nature Center

7858327980 • 2730 Harper, Lawrence • Map it

71-acre park contains: a 7-acre virgin prairie with 180 species of plants, wildflowers and native grasses, 7-acre Mary's... Learn more

Minneapolis Listings

Ottawa County Historical Museum

(785) 392-3621 • 110 South Concord Street, Minneapolis • Map it

One of the best resources on George Washington Carver, the museum has a wealth of displays about former residents and life in... Learn more

Rock City Park

(785) 392-2092 • 1051 Ivy Road, Minneapolis • Map it

Rock City Park is a national natural landmark comprised of over 200 huge concretions. Rest in the shade of the gazebo,... Learn more

Hays Listings

Lb. Brewing Co. & Gella’s Diner

7856212739 • 117 E 11th St, Hays • Map it

Hays’ international award winning microbrewery and restaurant occupies four renovated storefronts in the Chestnut Street... Learn more

Sternberg Museum of Natural History

(785) 628-4286 • 3000 Sternberg Dr, Hays • Map it

Sternberg Museum of Natural History displays live animals, fossils of 80 million year old sea-monsters, & interactive... Learn more

Oakley Listings

Buffalo Bill Bronze Sculpture

(785) 671-1000 • 3083 US Hwy 83, Oakley • Map it

Did you know that world famous Buffalo Bill Cody earned the legendary title "Buffalo Bill" in this part of the country?... Learn more

Fick Fossil and History Museum

(785) 671-4839 • 700 W. 3rd, Oakley • Map it

Museum focuses on local fossils and local history and has items of interest for all ages. See an extensive historic photo... Learn more

Keystone Gallery

(620) 872-2762 • 401 US Highway 83, Scott City • Map it

Keystone Gallery is a combination museum, art... Learn more

Monument Rocks National Landmark

(785) 671-4839 • Gove 16, Oakley • Map it

One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. Cretaceous chalk formations, Chalk Rock Towers, Butterfield Trail marker. No services... Learn more

The Bluff

(785) 672-8892 • 210 S. Freeman, Oakley • Map it

The Bluff Bar & Grill is a popular lunch and dinner spot with a variety of options and daily specials. Learn more

Kansas highlights

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Book area attractions & activities

Boot Hill Museum

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Campfire!

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Carriage Ride Abilene

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Carriage Ride Salina

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Chuckwagon

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