Finding iconic food in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas When you visit Kansas, you are guaranteed to find hearty meals made with love. Because of the state’s farmland and cattle ranches and fondness for potlucks and farmhouse meals, it’s no surprise you’ll find flavorful barbecue, thick-cut…
Read More
From “Bleeding Kansas” to Brown v. Board of Education, Kansas offers unique pieces of Black history. Whether you are looking for ideas on how to honor Black History Month or ways to celebrate the history and culture of Black Americans, Wichita has many activities and events to consider. Upcoming…
Read More
Hutchinson-based mural artist creates public art across the country Driving through Kansas small towns, it’s easy to predict a few common features nestled along the main street. A grain elevator. Subway restaurant. Gas station of some kind. Bare brick, concrete, or vinyl-sided walls. Hutchinson…
Read More
Traveling in Kansas during the winter months means you’re sure to find breathtaking sunsets, chilly weather and lots of comfort food. Not only will you need to pack a warm coat, but you’ll also need to bring a hearty appetite. Sure, you’ll find mouthwatering steaks and barbecue to fill you up, but…
Read More
Updated in 2020 from a 2016 blog byShae Blevins Bison is a Kansas staple, and Kansas restaurants across the state are cooking up this lean red meat for signature burgers. Find a bison burger on the menu at these four restaurants -- from the simple to the extravagantly topped and from the locally-sourced to the newest recipes…
Read More
Kansas’ prime spots for family playdates include zoos, sports venues, museums and water parks. You can even travel through time, air and outer space. ANIMALS GO WILD They’re baaack! Dinosaurs roamed prehistoric Kansas, and now they’ve returned to the scene, thanks to Field Station: Dinosaurs, new in…
Read More
With a riverfront museum district and the beautifully restored Old Town neighborhood, it’s easy to turn a Wichita weekend into a getaway packed with new discoveries. Park the car and explore Wichita’s compact Old Town—and beyond—on foot. Stroll more than 30 theme gardens at Botanica or follow the…
Read More
Nothing feels very far in the past at these portals to another era. Engage all your senses as you see planes, a powwow, basketball’s founding documents and a subterranean world. 1. Trace the Fight for Rights Reflect on a milestone in the civil rights movement with a visit to a historic Topeka…
Read More
Here in the nation’s top wheat-growing state, artisans in bakeries, breweries and distilleries skillfully transform the locally sourced amber grain (as well as other grain-based ingredients) into tasty products. BREAD Bonito Michoacan Bakery, Kansas City This crowd-pleasing Mexican bakery lines its…
Read More
Whether you’re connected to campus or just passing through, you’ll find plenty of spirit in these seven cities and towns. Lawrence The University of Kansas men’s basketball team owns one of the best home records in sports, thanks to the raucous atmosphere at Allen Fieldhouse that often unnerves…
Read More
