Most reviewed Scenic Drives in Kansas

  1. 4.5 Western Vistas Historic Byway (6 reviews)
    - The less traveled Hwy 40
    Scenic Drives
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    If you want the feel of the country and want off of I-70, consider using Hwy 40/287. Going west it will take you to Limon, CO. Follow the highway signs, and after a short jaunt on I-70, exit back onto 40/287 to Hugo, CO. After a while you will reach Castle Rock, CO, which is on I-25. See more..
  2. 3.5 Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway (6 reviews)
    - Scenic "byway" v. scenic "drive"
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives
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    The scenic "byway" is a stretch of highway 160, and it's got a lot of really pretty views; the scenic "drive" is a half-circle south of 160, part of which isn't paved but had been graded when we drove it two days ago. You turn onto the "drive" a few miles west of Medicine Lodge, go south then west and then back north and end up 10 or so miles west of where you started. Of course, you could also start at the other end. :-) My wife and I both thought the views from the "byway" were even better than those from the "drive." The main difference is that you're just passing through, but on the "drive" you can get a little closer to the hills. There's not much of a shoulder on the road, though, and most of the side roads are private, so you're still seeing it from a distance. The drive up to Lake City, west to Sun City, and south back to 160 is also pretty. See more..
  3. 4.0 Charlie's Ruts (2 reviews)
    - We always stop here
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Scenic Drives
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    About four miles east of Lakin on highway 50 is a very good view of wagon ruts. Five sets of Santa Fe Trail ruts are easily made out. At the foot of the ruts, to the west, is a parking area with a state historical marker giving a brief description. To the immediate north-east of the parking area more ruts can be seen. See more..
  4. 4.0 Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway (1 review)
    Spent More than 3 hours Scenic Drives
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