Best Places to Visit in Kansas
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Kansas with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Kansas sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Kansas that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Kansas whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Old Prairie Town
Topeka, KS
Old Prairie Town, features an 1854 replica Log Cabin with Blacksmith Shop, 1870’s Victorian Prairie Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, and 2½ acres of Botanical Garden, including Anna’s Place, a Victorian Reading Garden and a 240 foot cascading rock rivulet.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Wichita, KS
Botanica was opened to the public in May 1987 to generate enthusiasm for horticulture and enlighten people through educational, artistic, and cultural experiences. With this mission, Botanica’s gardens and programs expand public awareness of horticulture, educate Kansans about how nature can improve their daily lives, and assist in the promotion of community development.
Combat Air Museum
Topeka, KS
The Combat Air Museum has served as an educational institution and tourism destination for close to forty years. It is one of a handful of major aviation museums in the United States located on an active air field. Visitors to the Museum are regularly treated to flying activities of Air Force fighter aircraft and Army helicopter operations. With the longest runway in the State of Kansas, large refueling tanker aircraft of the Kansas Air National Guard and army troop transports often fill the skies around the Museum.
Topeka Zoological Park
Topeka, KS
The Topeka Zoo aims to provide learning opportunities ti visitors and increase their scientific knowledge. The Topeka Zoo is also accredited by the American Zoo & Aquarium Association, which assures excellent care for animals.
Wichita Art Museum
Wichita, KS
The Wichita Art Museum, founded in 1935, has a distinguished history in South Central Kansas and the Midwest. The Wichita Art Museum brings people, ideas, and American art together to enrich lives and build community.
Prairie Band
Mayetta, KS
Prairie Band Casino and Resort claims to be offering unlimited opportunities for fun and excitement. The resort is owned and operated by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and features thousands of slot machines and 31 table games.
Kansas Underground Salt Museum
Hutchinson, KS
Kansas Undergroud Salt Museum offers world class adventure 650 feet below the earth’s surface. The museum also offers guided tour through the different galleries, including the Underground Vaults and Storage exhibit.
Karg Art Glass Gallery
Oliver Kechi, KS
The Karg Art Glass Gallery is a place that showcases a variety of art forms such as metal sculptures and paintings. Karg Art Glass Gallery is also well-known for its small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, which are shaped in a free form and asymmetrical manner.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House
Wichita, KS
Commissioned in 1916 and completed in 1918, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House is named after its first owners, newspaper publisher Henry Allen and his wife, Elsie. The home features more than 30 pieces of Wright-designed furniture, all of its original art glass and several new-for-their-time innovations, such as wall-hung water closets and an attached garage. Restored back to 1918, the house exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of living in harmony with nature.
Garden of Eden
Lucas, KS
Garden of Eden is a world-renowned grassroots art site with one of the most fascinating sculpture gardens in the world. Every cryptic sculpture at the Garden is known to carry meaning about Populist politics, modern civilization, and the Bible.
