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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Cruise through epic landscapes, peruse indie shops in enchanting downtowns, and enjoy the pastoral views at a tucked-away spa. As you drive along Interstate-70, Kansas’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions and prepare to have any preconceived freeway notions shattered.

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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

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 Kansas Aviation Museum, located in Wichita, is a masterpiece of an attraction. The museum itself is a beautiful building that, aside from being photo-worthy, was actually once the original airport of Wichita! Combine that with the largest collection of aircraft on display in the state of Kansas,

Christmas will be on a Thursday in 2025, meaning the days immediately after will fall on a weekend. Let yourself end this year by completing everything you might have on that travel bucket list! Planning on staying in Kansas for a few extra days after Christmas, or even the whole week leading up 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

Get ready to explore some of the most beautiful light displays this season in Kansas! You'll be able to find numerous light shows and displays that run through late November and all of December, with some even going into the middle of January. Whether you enjoy a good tree lighting ceremony, light

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