Countless green spaces lie just beyond the shadow of stadiums and shopping malls across the Kansas City metro area. Get immersed in Sunflower State beauty, history and cuisine on this easy day trip.

Catch the morning light as you tread lightly beneath towering cottonwood and sycamore trees at

Kansas in 1776

If you were to time-travel to 1776, you'd find that when America declared independence, Kansas, like most states, wasn't part of the original 13 colonies. In fact, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Kansas was under the dominion of the Spanish Empire. Yet the story of

The nostalgia-packed Route 66 stretches from Illinois to California, but good luck finding more TPMs (treasures per mile) than the 13.2-mile portion that slices through Kansas. Plot your path to these eight landmarks, and choose from a trio of unique overnights with nods to the game-changing road.

The stats don’t lie: Kansas is filled with impressive sights, heights, celebrations, and stunning landscapes. Here are 30 attractions and experiences that you’re likely to remember forever.

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miles equals one full lap around Kansas Speedway’s tri-oval track in Kansas City. Visit during racing

When the temperature in Kansas turns frosty, the Heart of the Country does not hibernate. Wichita – the state’s largest city – shines bright all winter long. From live entertainment to modern indoor attractions, the city offers a blend of warmth and wonder. January visitors also have the chance to

The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and explore during the cooler seasons. Take advantage of the sunny days and hit the Kansas roads with your friends and family. Your soul will thank you for it. Here are over 50 places to

The winter in Kansas keeps many of us indoors, and visiting a museum is a fantastic way to avoid the freezing temperatures that come with the season. Kansas has 125+ museums across the state dedicated to a variety of interests, including science, history, and art, as well as transportation museums

The Oregon Trail (apart from being a fun video game) is one of the most historically significant routes in America. Between the 1840s and 1860s, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people traversed the Great Plains on their way to various destinations out west, such as Oregon, but also

Get ready for some Stargazing in Kansas! Those who enjoy astronomy will love visiting the Observatories located throughout the state. Perhaps the best part about observatories in Kansas is that many of them are open to the public, which means you can look at the night sky through a high-powered

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.

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