Kansas is home to over 250 art museums and galleries, scattered throughout all regions of the state. Many of these museums have free admission, meaning you can enjoy a peaceful afternoon without having to open your wallet. In addition to being affordable, many also include rotating exhibits from…
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On a bluff overlooking the Missouri River, witness the landscape that inspired the pilot to soar at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum. Inside Earhart’s grandparents’ house—where the famed aviator was born in 1897—newspaper clippings, photos and a map tracing her last flight bear witness alongside…
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At Fort Hays State Historic Site, limestone buildings that housed the U.S. Army during the 19th century pierce a quiet prairie backdrop. To imagine it as a supply depot during the American Indian Wars, watch the site’s short film Clash of Cultures before embarking on a tour of artifacts and…
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Picture this: It’s dawn on the Kansas frontier, and passengers are boarding a stagecoach on the Santa Fe Trail. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site sets the scene for imagining life during pioneer days in 1860. Engaging living-history demonstrations, friendly farm animals and stagecoach…
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Start the weekend with a roaring good time at Lee Richardson Zoo. Make new friends with a Bactrian camel in Wild Asia, a kangaroo in Down Under and a menagerie of other creatures in 50 landscaped areas. Guests can walk through the park for free or drive through for a fee. Skip the ordinary food…
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Follow the stories of artists, pioneers and dreamers throughout Wichita’s Museums on the River district. Events, tribal flags and some 3,000 artifacts honor Indigenous peoples at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum. Journey to the city’s frontier era at the Old Cowtown Museum. Reenactors portray 1800s…
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Experience the joy of summer baseball in Kansas this summer. The state’s largest city, Wichita, hits it home with the Wichita Wind Surge and the legendary NBC World Series. Both offer something unforgettable for every fan and summer traveler. Catch the Wind Surge at Equity Bank Park Cheer for the…
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Let your five senses guide you on an agritourism quest through Kansas, drawing you to family farms, pastoral wineries, memorable culinary experiences and unique shops. Wander through a patchwork of colorful blooms from spring through autumn. What began as a shop inside a converted grain bin on the…
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Memorial Day Weekend is coming up! This is one of the best weekends to travel around the state! The weather in Kansas during late May can be some of the nicest (or stormiest) times of the year! While we attract many avid storm-chasers to the area, I wouldn't recommend risking it unless you know what…
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Something big is happening in Wichita, Kansas – and we mean really big . The Sedgwick County Zoo welcomed not one, but two baby African elephants in April 2025. Additionally, two more elephants within the breeding herd are pregnant and expecting calves this spring and summer – making it the first…
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