Long before Gunsmoke fame, Dodge City defined the Old West, triggered by a stream of Santa Fe Trail voyagers. Boot Hill Museum transports visitors to that era, with interactive exhibits capturing the thunderous stampede of a buffalo herd and a virtual chat between Wyatt Earp and other legendary…
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Abandoned Kansas is teaming up with the Southeast Kansas Museums Alliance to bring you a whole summer of adventure! With 49 fun-filled museums to visit, there is something for everyone! Pick up a SEKMA Passport for FREE at any of the participating museums and start your adventure now. Don't forget…
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Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area includes the sites of extraordinary events that forever changed America. In the nineteenth century, the nation was focused on the Missouri-Kansas border, where peoples with different definitions of freedom collided, inciting and fueling a Civil War. The…
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Unforgettable farm-to-fork date nights on the prairie. Grape harvests that transform into your favorite beverages. In Kansas, experiences worth savoring are grown on the range. Feast on pretty surroundings, farm-sourced ingredients, and creative flair at a dinner rivaling that of any big-city…
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In Lawrence, it feels as though all roads lead to Mass Street ... and for good reason. The main drag through downtown brings University of Kansas students and locals together for creative sipping, dining and shopping. Free State Brewing Company is a Mass Street legend, having become the first legal…
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Back alleys don’t often make bucket lists, but Artwork Alley is a downtown Salina must-see, thanks to a team of regional artists who crafted bold murals capturing nature and the human spirit across several building exteriors. Artwork Alley joins SculptureTour, a free self-guided tour of outdoor…
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There’s no place with more spirit, zest, and zeal than Northeast Kansas. Travel along the rolling landscape and glacier-carved hills, and you’ll find an infectious pulsating energy. This destination is one of the best places for solo travelers looking to explore communities bursting with life. Bring…
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North Central Kansas is literally in the middle of it all, with the city of Lebanon earning fame as the actual geographic center of the contiguous United States. It’s one of the best solo travel destinations found anywhere, offering a relaxing getaway full of outdoor excursions, tasty eats, roadside…
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Southwest Kansas offers much to the solo adventurer. From captivating landscapes to rich historical sites, this wild and wonderful region of the United States is an untapped treasure worth exploring. For a true taste of adventure, head to the area’s notable state parks, which offer something for…
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A free spirit blows through the prairies and forested floodplains of Southeast Kansas. Travel along U.S. Route 160, and you’ll find a town named “Independence,” a fitting tribute to the region’s pioneering heart. And that’s just the beginning. Solo travelers can embrace this emboldened, carefree way…
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