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Kansas Quick Facts

Uniquely Kansas: The Geodetic Center of North America is located in northwest Kansas, this is the point of reference for all land surveying in North America
Must-See: The three largest herds of Bison are currently located in the Kansas
Most Unusual: Rock City, this park contains over 200 spherical boulders which have a unique formation and one of the largest natural collection of this type of rock in the world
Highest Point: Mount Sunflower, 4,039 feet
Food to Try: Chicken Fried Steak

What to Do in Kansas:

1 Visit the Kansas Underground Salt Museum

2 Enjoy nature in Kansas at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

3 Experience great entrainment at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson

4 Learn about the agriculture industry and the tradition of food growth and production at on of the state's ranches or farms

5 Explore the state of Kansas on one of a few historic trails, including the trail Lewis & Clark followed, the Santa Fe Trail, the Oregon Trail and more


Off The Beaten Path | Kansas

The mid-western state of Kansas is beautiful state. Visitors to the state will find many varied activities and attractions to enjoy. From the beauty of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to the fascinating world history at the Museum of World Treasures, Kansas has something for everyone.

Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train
One fun way to see the scenery within Kansas is to take a ride on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train. Travelers can take a vintage locomotive on dinner rides and more. This fun expedition travels between Abilene and Enterprise and is an excellent chance to ride both a historic train and see the Kansas countryside.

Flint Hills Scenic Byway
This Kansas byway stretches across the beautiful Great Plains. Driving the entire length of this byway is another way to really experience the beauty of the Kansas scenery. The Flint Hills Scenic Byway stretches for more than 45 miles and leads visitors into vast grassland, wildflower fields, historic sites and more. This drive is also an excellent gateway to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

Frontier Army Museum
Fort Leavenworth in Kansas is an important site in American Frontier history. The Frontier Army Museum preserves and exhibits the history of Fort Leavenworth. The museum has exhibits with uniforms and equipment used by the Frontier Army. This museum also has exhibits about Lewis and Clark and the time when they passed through Fort Leavenworth.

Lenexa Spinach Festival
The historic town of Lenexa was during the early 1900s and important location for spinach production. Today that history is preserved with the Lenexa Spinach Festival. Held annually in September, visitor to Kansas and Lenexa can enjoy all the fun of spinach. The festival features Popeye, spinach salad, arts and crafts, and much more.

Museum of World Treasures
Located in Wichita, the Museum of World Treasures is a fantastic attraction to learn about all sorts of topics. The museum has exhibits covering topics from Frontier history to Egyptian Mummies and beyond. Visitors to this museum will love learning about the many varied topics and exhibits within the museum, and it is an excellent family destination for visitors to Wichita.

Nicodemus National Historic Site
Nicodemus National Historic Site is an important piece of African American heritage as well as post-Civil War Reconstruction and the expansion of the country into the West. The town is the site of one of the town built by former slaves as they escaped to freedom in the state of Kansas. Today Nicodemus is a site preserving this important piece of American history. Visitors to Nicodemus can tour the living community, view the five historic buildings and learn about the history at the Visitor Center.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
This Kansas destination preserves some of the only remaining tallgrass prairie in the country. Tallgrass prairie once covered vast portions of the continent, but with western expansion and settlement, much of this natural ecosystem was developed. Visitors to Kansas can experience this amazing landscape at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, which is an excellent spot to enjoy hiking, tours and more.


Fun & Funky Things to Do | Kansas


Kansas is a beautiful state, with many excellent traditional attractions. For those travelers that enjoy fun and funky attractions, here are a few of the Kansas attractions that might fulfill the quirky attractions needs of any museum.s

The Barbed Wire Museum
This museum in Lacrosse is filled with the history of barbed wire. The museum features thousands of different types of barbed wire, as well as tools and other items used in fencing. Visitors to the Barbed Wire Museum can learn all about the varieties and history of the fencing implement.

The World's Largest Ball of Twine
One of the world's largest things is located in Cawker City. Here visitors to Kansas will find the World's Largest Ball of Twine. This ball is 40 feet in circumference and is entirely composed of Sisal twine.

Kansas Underground Salt Museum
The Kansas Underground Salt Museum is literally located underground. Visitors to the museum learn all about the history of salt  in an underground salt bed. The salt bed was formed over two million years ago.

Underground Tunnels
The town of Ellinwood features some very fascinating historic tunnels. These tunnels connected some of the town's main stores prior to the 1930s. Today some of these tunnels are still open for tours by the Ellinwood Museum Association.

Dinosaur Not so National Park
On Highway 47, southwest of Erie, there is a great collection of dinosaur sculptures created from junk metal. These sculptures are located in the yard of a private citizen, but they are a great roadside attraction to drive past and take photographs.

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