Kansas brings back memories of The Wizard of Oz with its rolling farmlands growing corn and wheat. But cities will provide you with museums, historical sites, and botanical gardens.
Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas review featuring maps, historic sites, and hidden stories along America’s iconic highway. Read on for my full review of this book to celebrate the Mother Road. There’s something irresistible about Route 66. It’s not just the road...
I thought of north central Kansas as flat and boring until I took a road trip down the Yellow Brick Road to some unique places. From museums and art exhibits to natural phenomena and unique Kansas roadside attractions, this part of Kansas will entertain, enlighten and surprise you.
Kansas City is known for sports, shopping, fabulous BBQ, and incredible jazz. Read on for what to do on a Kansas City weekend trip. We were off and running as my sister, son, and I climbed into the car for the quick 2½-hour drive to Kansas City for a fantastic weekend...
Lawrence, Kansas, is more than a college town. Lawrence is a charming historical town with great dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Read on for what to do when you have 2 days in Lawrence, Kansas. It has been more than four decades since I first explored the...
A carousel has the near-magical ability to make everyone laugh with delight. Learn about the history of carousels and experience the thrill at the C. W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth, Kansas. We watched adults riding the carousel regress into their childhood...
Known as Little Sweden USA, Lindsborg, Kansas, is a small town filled with creative spirit. Here are the best art-focused things to do in Lindsborg, Kansas. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1869, Lindsborg, Kansas, is also known as ‘Little Sweden USA.’ Mikhail...
Wichita is much more than sunflowers and prairie. Don't just pass through. Plan to spend some time here. See for yourself what there is to do with this Ultimate Guide to 2 Days in Wichita, Kansas. Whether your goal is to visit all 50 states and check Kansas off the...
Are you ready for a paranormal adventure? If you believe spirits haunt the places they inhabited during life, visit one of our favorite haunted hotels with potential spooky encounters. If you believe spirits haunt the places they inhabited during life, visit a haunted...
No trip to Kansas City is complete without a stop at one of the city’s more than 100 barbecue joints to taste Kansas City BBQ. A Kansas City BBQ tour is an ideal foodie foray into the barbecue world. For carnivores, no trip to Kansas City is complete without a stop at...
It's time to recharge those batteries and get away. There's something about the racing world that holds a unique fascination. While NASCAR might have its origins in the Prohibition era with moonshiners outrunning the law, today it is more about technology. Now that...