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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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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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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Visitors to Kansas should know that the state offers a diverse range of dining options, including various Caribbean and Latin American restaurants! It certainly isn't the first thing most people think of when coming to the Sunflower State, as the landlocked geography tends to give the impression…
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Rise and Shine! Wake up early and get out before the sunrise to grab some fresh, handmade donuts in Kansas! And before stating the obvious: "Doesn't every state have donuts?" I actually took some time to research some cool facts about how Kansas plays a role in the making of donuts. You see, Kansans…
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Planning a trip to Northeast Kansas? Bring your appetite! This region is a haven for food lovers, offering everything from world-famous barbecue to Caribbean cuisine and farm-to-table delights. Whether you're stopping by for a bite or planning a foodie road trip, here are the must-visit restaurants…
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It’s hard to be humble in Humboldt these days. Not when you’re a poster child for small-town revival that’s even caught the attention of The New York Times. Around the downtown square, this community of 1,800 has transformed century-old buildings into chic metro-style destinations. Take Octagon City…
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WaKeeney shines brightest during the holidays, when its four-block downtown beams with lights, garlands and its centerpiece 35-foot-tall tree. The “Christmas City of the High Plains” cranks up the wattage the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but the festive spirit lingers beyond the season at North Pole…
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In Manhattan’s lively Aggieville district, wake up with Varsity Donuts, serving a maple-frosted Scouts Honor doughnut with toasted coconut. After indulging, pedal off the calories on one of the city’s Green Apple Bikes rentals—perhaps to the Flint Hills Discovery Center. An immersive short film…
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The restaurants and eateries in Kansas cities are welcoming to any palate. They’re where you can chew on prime cuts of steak, sip coffee or sample an area favorite (Rocky Mountain oysters, anyone?) while absorbing the local culture. Here are 18 cafes, kitchens, and pubs to visit on your next…
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