When it comes to knowing the hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path discoveries of a town, always turn to a local. A team of writers for The Official Kansas Travel Guide interviewed movers and shakers in six cities and towns to unearth tips for a memorable getaway.

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The value of freedom is beyond question. Our way of life stands on the courage and sacrifice of people who resolved to fight for it with every breath. Their sacrifices led to better working conditions in mines that still stand nationwide today. It mustered forces in our nation’s historic fight for

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Flyover country? Hardly. This corner of the state will inspire you to take flight with its rich aviation history linked to Amelia Earhart, who was born just steps from the banks of the Missouri River in Atchison. Visit her birthplace and a statue of the aviatrix in the International Forest of