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…
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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. Skip the ordinary food…
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In Kansas, you'll find as many experiences as stars in the sky. We are putting together easy-to-use itineraries for travelers to explore their interests. These Kansas Constellations will be your guide to fun in the Sunflower State. Complete your celestial journey across Kansas by visiting these…
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Veteran travelers know there’s no one better to show you around than a local. Follow the lead of these fine folks who will steer you toward a stylish boutique in Goodland, a painting-filled gallery in Lindsborg and a fantastic brewery in Pittsburg. Here are locals’ guides to six charming Kansas…
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Kansas has many places to admire the history of cars and motorcycles. The state's many museums allow you to see century-old cars, restored farm trucks, and exhibits dedicated to professional racing and motorsports. The state's car culture can be partly attributed to its central location in the US…
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What a week it’s been! The Mobile Visitor Center (MVC) and I have been racking up the miles and checking off some truly egg-citing stops along the way. Let me tell you about the whirlwind adventure that kicked off in Great Bend and took me from giant Czech eggs to UFO sightings—and plenty of food in…
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The western Kansas prairie can be windy, dusty, and, well…flat. But the Sunflower State also boasts beautiful sunsets, friendly folks, and low-key adventure, like finding your way to the state’s highest point via country roads. Mount Sunflower, the highest point in Kansas, lies in the vast prairie…
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Follow the smoke. You’ll find the fire. It’s our hearts blazing with devotion for what makes life good. Saucy zeal for smoked local flavor. Endless support of our teams. Remembrance of momentous clashes that changed our nation forever. Rolling landscapes and glacier-made hills that are the…
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Kansas’ byways give you 12 ways to experience diverse geology and small-town destinations. 88 miles Towns: St. Francis, Goodland, Sharon Springs Along America’s first agriculture-themed byway, the summer months shine with golden wheat fields and the bursting sunflower bloom in August. All year long…
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Farm-fresh ingredients find their way onto menus across the countryside and cityscapes of The Sunflower State. Here are three handpicked favorites from each of the state’s six regions. This was written in collaboration with Cecilia Harris, Debbie Leckron Miller, Lauren Sieben, and Gary Thompson…
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