Top-rated places to visit in Kansas, United States

4.5 Sedgwick County Zoo (1.349 reviews)
- Best Zoo experience ever.
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos

To inspire discovery, appreciation, and respect for animals and nature. See more..
4.5 Boot Hill Museum (1.097 reviews)
- Guns & Bible.
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums

The exciting and unique story of early Dodge City is told daily along Front Street at Boot Hill Museum. The museum chronicles the establishment of a rough and rowdy cattle town known as Dodge City. The museum is located on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery and highlights the glory days as Queen of the Cowtowns with creative, lively, interactive displays and activities the entire family will enjoy. Boot Hill Museum is open all year long where you can belly up to the bar for a cold sarsaparilla, enjoy some of grandma’s homemade fudge in the General Store or take home a lasting memento of your old west experience from the Boot Hill gift shop. During the summer months, children’s activities, gunfight reenactments, country-style dinners and the Long Branch Variety Show provides entertainment like none other! Cool off in the Beatty and Kelley Ice Cream Parlor before you become a character of the past in an Old West Photo. See more..
5.0 Safari Zoological Park (1.091 reviews)
- Best Adult Experience Ever
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos

The interaction with the animals along with the knowledge of the owners were amazing. They were very patient and understanding and willing to answer even the smallest or dumbest questions we had. They went above and beyond for us and we never felt rushed as you do with some facilities. This will 100% be a yearly thing along with taking my kids separately so they can have this experience as well. I do recommend if this is something for you personally as the adult, to go with other adults instead of your children. I feel as though if I had my children with me I wouldn't have gotten the full affect cause I would be worried about them doing something accidently. I hate online reviews because you never know when someone is lying or paid to write something but I can tell you this is 100% worth your time and money. This really was an amazing experience and I will continue to and then volunteer as well! Thank you this amazing opportunity Safari Zoological Park!!!! See more..
4.5 New Theatre & Restaurant (995 reviews)
- Love New Theatre Restaurant
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters • Dinner Theaters • Theatre & Performances

The New Theatre & Restaurant team has been providing high-quality entertainment to the Kansas City area since the 1970s! New Theatre & Restaurant is the largest and most successful theatre restaurant facility in the United States. New Theatre is recognized by The Wall Street Journal as "the best dinner theatre in the country." We produce five shows annually, each running between nine and thirteen weeks. Experience 5-star dining along with stage, film, and TV stars in Broadway comedies and musicals. New Theatre & Restaurant is the perfect place for a date night, mother-daughter outing, or simply an evening out with friends! See more..
4.5 Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum (902 reviews)
- Super Fantastic Place!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums

This place is temporarily closed. See more..
5.0 Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (858 reviews)
- Highly recommend
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos • Gardens

This place is fantastic for children. We got to bottle feed the goats, stroll through the butterfly garden, and ride the horse-drawn carriage. There are so many animal exhibits and playgrounds that the kids will have fun for hours. We didn’t get a chance to check out the shopping area but it looked so quaint. It was a very affordable day trip. See more..
4.5 The Keeper of the Plains (857 reviews)
- Be here at sunset for lighting of caldrons
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Keeper of the Plains stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers with hands raised in supplication to the Great Spirit. Renowned Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin donated the Keeper of the Plains to the citizens of Wichita on May 18, 1974.Since the sculpture's installation to commemorate the United States Bicentennial, it has become a symbol for the city of Wichita and a tribute to the local American Indian tribes. in 1974. A complete renovation of the sculpture and installation of the Keeper of the Plains Plaza now brings people out each evening to see the Keeper and the "Ring of Fire." The 44-foot Cor-Ten steel Keeper of the Plains statue is now 30 feet higher than before with its new pedestal,surrounded by a plaza which describes the Plains Indian way of life. The Keeper also serves as the focal point of an eight-year, $20 million restoration and river beautification project completed in May 2007. Pedestrians can access the area via two bow-and-arrow-inspired cable-stay bridges which span the Little and Big Arkansas rivers. Fire drums on boulders at the foot of the Keeper dramatically light the night. Plantings of sage, bottlebrush, medicinal herbs, prairie grasses, yuccas and cactus add to the sense of place and time. The area is free and open to the public year-round. See more..
4.5 Strataca (852 reviews)
- Cool fun on a hot day
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Mines

Travel 650 feet underground into an active salt mine! Experience a cool and soothing subterranean world formed by salt deposits in the Permian Sea long ago. See the raw mine as it was left more than 50 years ago on the Salt Mine Express train ride and catch a guided tour on a tram to the Dark Ride. You won't want to miss a special gallery filled with authentic movie costumes and memorabilia. And don't miss the SALT SAFARI add on tour. A one hour guided adventure tour that goes BEYOND STRATACA. See salt formations not available to the general public until now! Limited capacity -- only 12 visitors at a time depart 3-4 times a day. See more..
5.0 Bury the Hatchet (793 reviews)
- Fun for all ages!
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Bury the Hatchet is Kansas City’s Premier Axe Throwing experience. Want something fun & new to try out? Book now and bring your friends and family! See more..
5.0 Blade & Timber Axe Throwing (753 reviews)
- Start of a great New Year's Eve tradition
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Blade & Timber at Town Center was the first axe-throwing experience in the state of Kansas, and is the home for axe throwing in the Lenexa and Overland Park areas. We are conveniently located in the Town Center Plaza shopping center, in Leawood, KS. With 12 throwing lanes, we can serve up to 100 axe masters at one time. Axe throwing can work up an appetite. Hungry yet? Our lumberjack-inspired menu offers piping hot comfort food that pairs well with dipping sauces made from scratch with fresh ingredients. We're the perfect date spot, family hangout, team-building space, or corporate event venue. Let's throw some axes! See more..
4.5 Botanica: The Wichita Gardens (749 reviews)
- An oasis
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens

Located in Sim Park, this gorgeous patch of cultivated flora offers themed gardens such as the Butterfly Garden, Shakespeare Garden, Rose and Wildflower Garden and the award-winning Sally Stone Sensory Garden, plus special programs for children. See more..
4.5 Cosmosphere (686 reviews)
- Amazing museum and stellar food
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • History Museums

The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center & Space Museum is a Smithsonian affiliated museum in Hutchinson, KS. Its collection includes U.S. space artifacts second only to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, and the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside of Moscow. This unique collection allows the Cosmosphere to tell the story of the Space Race better than any museum in the world while offering fully immersive education experiences that meet the Next Generation Science Standards and introduce students to the power of wondering—asking the critical questions that lead to discovery. The Cosmosphere also features the Carey Digital Dome Theater offering documentary showings daily; experience the night sky in the Justice Planetarium; Dr. Goddard’s Lab, where visitors experience live science demonstrations daily; and featuring CosmoKids, an interactive play area for Young Explorers. See more..
4.5 Kansas State Capitol Building (576 reviews)
- IMPRESSIVE
Government Buildings

Built in 1866, the Capitol building contains magnificent artwork, including murals by native-born artist John Steuart Curry, ornate architectural features and elaborate Senate and House Chambers. See more..
4.5 Museum of World Treasures (569 reviews)
- A true treasure to discover…
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Discover the treasures . . . around the world and through the ages. Where can you explore the crusty bones of long-lost creatures, marvel at Egyptian mummies, uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations, travel to the land of Conquistadors. and enter the battlefields of World Wars? The Museum of World Treasures, with more than 3,000 artifacts on three floors. Discover your inner explorer! See more..
4.5 OZ Museum (525 reviews)
- Dog Friendly
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums

So how did it all get started? Well, as Dorothy says, “there’s no place like home”. What words could be more appropriate when describing the dream of a small community that literally built a museum out of a rainbow's notion? It took the brains of a small group of leaders, the heart for what L. Frank Baum began in 1900 as a simple children's book, and the courage to take on the task of constructing a home for over 2,000 artifacts dating from 1900 to present day. See more..
4.5 Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (507 reviews)
- Top spot in Overland Park
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Gardens

Visited here on a delightful autumn day. The gardens and trails offer plenty of places to stroll or sit quietly. The Monet area was one of my favorites, and there was still plenty of color on a sunny day in October. I hope to visit again when the leaves are full and the flowers at their peak color. See more..
5.0 Locked Manhattan (505 reviews)
- Fun, something different, everyone can participate!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Locked Manhattan is the first escape room adventure in Manhattan, Kansas. We are focused on providing an unforgettable adventure for all players. Our escape rooms are intricately designed through countless hours of research and planning. We are thrilled to be able to present a challenging, fun, and unique form of entertainment to Downtown Manhattan. The idea behind escape room games is that you and your friends are locked in a room which is filled with puzzles that will lead to your hopeful escape. You have one hour to investigate the room, piece together clues, and solve puzzles in order to find your way out. Escape rooms have grown in popularity worldwide and we are proud to bring Locked Manhattan to the downtown area. If you have questions about escape room games or our escape rooms in Manhattan, Kansas please refer to our FAQ page or contact us. Locked Manhattan was created by Rebecca Ober after working in San Francisco and returning to Manhattan with puzzles on their minds. See more..
3.0 Kansas Star Casino (492 reviews)
- Lots of machines
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM Casinos

Kansas Star Casino offers a high-energy gaming experience! Try your luck at over 1,770 of the newest, hottest slots, over 50 table games including Craps, Roulette, no-ante Blackjack, an Asian Gaming pit, plus a live-action poker room! Hungry? You don't have to go far for a delicious meal - or snack - made with fresh ingredients and served with style. Don't miss your favorite, big-name national acts live at the Kansas Star Arena! See more..
4.5 Massachusetts Street (477 reviews)
- Lively, walkable and enjoyable urban area
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Massachusetts Street is basically the Downtown in Lawrence. It is a lively and beautiful street teeming with a variety of retail businesses. In fact, there are two brewery restaurants well worth the visit. Just one block west is the wonderful library, a modern architectural design not to be missed. Then there is the South Park, a beautiful community park with a lovely garden. The Kansas River Levee trail is not too far from Massachusetts; it is a nice place to walk and enjoy the expansive views of the river if it is not a hot day. All in all, Massachusetts Street is an enjoyable downtown area for leisurely walk, shopping and food. See more..
4.5 Old Cowtown Museum (472 reviews)
- Really a lot of fun
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums

Be transported back in time at this unique, 23 acre open-air history museum that recreates Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas from 1865 to 1880. Museum staff dress in period costume and demonstrate everyday activities including, gardening, tending livestock and cooking. Historic Wichita Cowtown Inc. works with the City of Wichita to further the Museum and its mission. Established in 1950, Cowtown's unique programming chronicles Wichita's transformation from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to an agricultural and manufacturing area. The Museum has the distinction of being accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition achievable by a museum. Accreditation recognizes high standards in individual museums and ensures they continue to uphold public trust. Only 3 percent of the nation's estimated 34,144 museums are accredited. See more..
5.0 Evel Knievel Museum (469 reviews)
- Fun pop culture experience, takes only an hour
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The Evel Knievel Museum showcases an incredible collection of authentic artifacts that belonged to the most legendary, death-defying daredevil of all time! Experience Knievel’s life and journey to record-setting, super-stardom! The 2-story 13,000 sq ft Evel Knievel Museum features: • Evel’s motorcycles – the bikes that launched a legend • Knievel’s genuine leathers and helmets • “Big Red,” Knievel’s fully-restored Mack Truck • Evel’s personal and never-before-seen memorabilia INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS: • Virtual Reality 4-D Jump Experience • Broken Bones Interactive, including Evel’s actual X-rays • “Plan Your Jump” Interactive Challenge • Engine & Suspension Interactive • Snake River Experience Room featuring Knievel’s actual X-2 Sky Cycle See more..
3.5 Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (462 reviews)
- Enjoyable Experienc
Casinos

Hollywood Casino is the place for you! We'll add dazzle to your days and life to your nights with free admission, pulse-pounding games, incredible restaurants, and great giveaways. We've got 100,000 square feet of excitement, delicious dining and the kind of red carpet service you can only find in Hollywood. Get that winning feeling with 2,000 of the hottest slots around or challenge lady luck at Hollywood's 52 table games, including a live poker room open seven days a week. Our next big winner could be you! Must be 21 to enter and dine. See more..
4.5 Exploration Place (407 reviews)
- Exploration Place is part of our family memories
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Science Museums

Delve into hundreds of interactive exhibits that stimulate the mind and teach about science, and that's only inside the main building. Outside there's a park where visitors can observe Kansas wildlife in a wetlands habitat and dig for archeological treasures inside a giant sandbox. See more..
4.5 Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (386 reviews)
- For kids who love trains
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Scenic Railroads

We are a heritage railroad and museum dedicated to preserving, Educating and Entertainment. Our goal is to bring the history of Railroads and Agriculture in Kansas to those who visit. See more..
5.0 Tick Tock Escape Rooms (362 reviews)
- Covid birthday success!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Our Escape Games have lavish rooms that transport you into another world, where you are trapped for an hour of exciting fun! We have developed several hi-tech gizmos you will use along the way in your attempt to escape on time. We offer two games developed locally here in KC: Beasley's Billions and Pyramid Paradox. Check our website for more information and to book your Tick Tock Adventure! See more..
5.0 Children's Mercy Park (359 reviews)
- great facility
Arenas & Stadiums

It has been a few years since traveled to KC for a soccer game. This was the Gold Cup game against Canada. No review or comment on game. Have been there previously for games and the stadium continues to be one of the best. There is NO, truly bad seat. We deliberately arrived several hours early as we were meeting family fro several places. The kids had fun....big reason for going. One comment in particular was leaving the stadium continues to be an issue, but has improved. The traffic lights seemed to be better sequenced than our last time there. Previously they were not adjusted for a post game of several thousand fans. With intersections being blocked with cars trying to squeeze thru, access onto the major highways having the lights set for daily traffic. Don't buy team apparel here as grossly overpriced. Attend a game there is a soccer fan at all! See more..
5.0 Wildwood Adventure Park (350 reviews)
- The BEST time!
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

The best part is the guides. They have great energy, positive attitudes, outgoing personalities and hilarious. They make the experience over the top. The zip lines were so much fun! I was afraid of heights for so long. This got my adrenaline pumping and it was fast paced, so I never was able to over think too much. It only took 1.25 hours to complete. We were a little late. Show up early, wear pants/shorts with pockets that zip. You don’t need a bag, but bring your camera! See more..
4.5 Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (339 reviews)
- Don’t Miss this Museum
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Monroe Elementary School, one of the segregated schools involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools, is now a National Historical Park commemorating this landmark ruling. See more..
5.0 Breakout Lawrence (328 reviews)
- Saved the world with one second to spare!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Downtown Lawrence's only live action escape game. Find the clues, unlock the doors, and solve the puzzles in order to BREAKOUT in 60 minutes or less. Voted as one of the world's top rated escape game. See more..
3.5 Boothill Casino and Resort (328 reviews)
- Very nice Casino...customer service, not so much
Spent More than 3 hours Casinos

Boot Hill Casino & Resort features over 700 electronic gaming machines, 18 table games, 5 live poker tables, a 150-seat casual dining restaurant known as Firesides at Boot Hill, Wild Bill’s Beer Bar for a variety of specialty, imported and domestic beers, Cowboy Cafe for a light fare on-the-go, and also offers retail logo’ed items. See more..
4.5 Tanganyika Wildlife Park (322 reviews)
- Up Close and Persoonal
Zoos

To start, from the moment we walked up to the ticket window and had our first encounter at the park to the workers throughout the park, the staff was very friendly and willing to answer questions. They clearly love what they do and it shows. What really made this park different from any zoo I have ever been to is how close you are able to get with many of the animals. We fed a miniature hippo, rhinoceros, lemurs, lorikeets and a camel. We could have fed llamas, goats, turtles, penguins and others. We also were able to enter the kangaroos’ yard and interact and pet them. What a treat! The grounds were well cared for. It had a splash park which was a welcomed treat for the kids on the hot day. I highly recommend anyone in the Wichita area go and enjoy this delightful place. See more..
4.5 Flint Hills Discovery Center (320 reviews)
- Wonderful Educational Experience in the Heart of the Flint Hills
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • Children's Museums

The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a dynamic tribute to the last major stand of unbroken tallgrass prairie. This 35,000 square foot must-see attraction includes interactive exhibits highlighting the science, history and culture of the ecoregion from pre-history to present day. An immersive experience theater with panoramic photography and special effects shown on a 120-degree curved screen is the perfect starting point for an exploration of the magnificent Flint Hills of Kansas. See more..
5.0 Breakout KC Escape Rooms (316 reviews)
- Y2K
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

The goal of Breakout is simple: You have 60 minutes to breakout of a live-action escape room! Breakout KC is the only escape game in the U.S. to be ranked in the Top 5 by TripAdvisor and USA Today, and we’re located right here in beautiful Park Place of Leawood, KS! Crack the codes. Use your gut. Solve the riddles. Can You Breakout?! See more..
4.5 The Legends at Village West (314 reviews)
- Awesome Shopping
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Shopping Malls

Large retail, lodging and entertainment complex features a wide range of tourist venues including Cabela's, Nebraska Furniture Mart, The Great Wolf Lodge and the Community America Ballpark. See more..
4.0 Old Town (304 reviews)
- Something for everyone!
Neighborhoods

From food to drinks to live entertainment, there is something for everyone in old town! Be sure to catch the farmers market every Saturday, in season! See more..
5.0 Mastermind Escape Games (297 reviews)
- Magic
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Mastermind Escape Games is a national entertainment company specializing in escape rooms. Escape rooms are a new form of reality gaming where players are locked in a room, provided a mission, and given 60 minutes to discover the way out. Whether you choose The Bank Heist or Outbreak:Find the Cure - you'll have a blast no matter what room theme you decide to escape. We have the highest quality escape room concepts that appeal to enthusiasts and first timers alike. If you enjoy problem solving, collaboration and working under pressure then Mastermind will be your new favorite activity in Kansas City. See more..
4.5 Kansas Speedway (293 reviews)
- Great First NASCAR Race Experience!
Saturday: Auto Racing Tracks

Had a blast at the Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR race in September 2022. This was my first NASCAR race in person after years of watching local short-track racing. There isn't a bad seat in the house here. For really only hosting two races a year, the facilities were spotless, and the concessions were spread out and plentiful. I would come back to watch a race here in a heartbeat, however I am kicking myself for not taking advantage of the track's lenient carry-in policy. It's $5 for a bottle of water or soda, $10+ for a burger or chicken tenders, $9+ for a beer, etc. Do yourself a favor and carry in a small cooler with refreshments and a couple sandwiches! See more..
4.0 Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center (291 reviews)
- Great small zoo, especially with reciprocal zoo membership
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Zoos

Continuously updating and expanding its exhibits, this small but nationally recognized zoo features nearly 400 animals, a tropical rain forest, children's zoo, carousel and train that circles the park. See more..
5.0 iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Kansas City (277 reviews)
- Fun for teens
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Kansas City. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime. See more..
4.0 AMC DINE-IN Studio 28 (267 reviews)
- Best Theater
Movie Theaters

At AMC DINE-IN, we've upped the movie going experience by bringing you the best of both worlds – a restaurant and movie theatre rolled into one. Enjoy handcrafted food and drinks with premium sight, sound and seating. Forget about restaurant reservations. Simply order your movie tickets, sit back and enjoy. See more..
4.5 Rolling Hills Zoo (259 reviews)
- If anywhere near - come visit and support this zoo!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

If you are looking to satisfy your appetite for a wild adventure, Rolling Hills Zoo can provide two unique experiences you won’t soon forget. Settled among the Smoky Hills of central Kansas, this 65-acre zoological park, home to more than 110 species of animals, includes a world-class wildlife museum, all for one single admission price. At the zoo you can get face-to-face with a rare white camel, an Indian rhino or a curious orangutan. Maybe it is a towering giraffe you would like to encounter, a majestic lion, an ornery aardvark or any one of the many other species of wildlife at home at Rolling Hills Zoo. Throughout this beautifully landscaped park great care has been taken to provide the zoo’s animals with special and naturalistic environments. As visitors stroll through the zoo, they are invited to visit with the zookeepers. This dedicated crew is a huge reason why visiting Rolling Hills Zoo is such a unique experience. They are specially trained to enhance the quality of life for the animals, which in turn helps the animals thrive and be extra responsive to zoo visitors. The Rolling Hills Zoo zookeepers know the animals well and are happy to relate their own insights about their distinct personalities. During their visit, guests can enjoy a narrated tram ride through the zoo which stops at key locations in the park so guests can get off and explore on their own. Your journey through the 64,000 square foot museum takes you around the world while experiencing the delicate symmetry between humans, animals and nature in unique regions from the artic to the rainforest. With one of the world’s premier collections of full mount animals, this wildlife museum proudly displays over 200 animal species in naturalistic dioramas covering seven ecosystems. Live waterfalls, diorama sound effects and state-of-the art animatic human robots bring each diorama to life. The museum also features the Helen L. Graves Hideaway Hollow children’s education and exploration center and ... See more..
4.5 Gage Park (252 reviews)
- Attempted to Find Gage Park Fitness Loop
Parks

My wife and I took a half hour or so to walk around Gage Park. We attempted to find the 'fitness loop,' but found no signage identifying the loop. We walked a concrete that went by a cemetery, the front of the zoo, and the rose garden - not sure if that was the 'fitness loop' or not - signage would be helpful. Nonetheless, it was a sunny day that afforded us an opportunity to stretch our legs before continuing our drive on I70. See more..
4.5 Monument Rocks (249 reviews)
- Worth the effort
Geologic Formations

Worth the effort to see these rock formations out in the middle of nowhere. You could spend about 30-45 minutes walking around them and reading their history (see my photos). Please note that you're on private land, so be respectful of the site. The gravel road is not bad, and it's not very crowded. Located a short distance off of I-70 or accessed from the South. Go slowly through the small towns as we got pulled over in Dighton, Kansas. See more..
4.5 Lake Shawnee (239 reviews)
- RV in the Christmas Lights!!
Saturday: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Bodies of Water • Playgrounds

Perfect spot for winter camping. What a great location. In the winter the RV camping spots are in the middle of the TARC drive through Christmas light show. It was wonderful and not noisy. I enjoyed walking the lights in the evening. It might be a little busier on the weekend, but my Wednesday night stay was excellent. And the price is right!!! Power only in the winter, no restroom or shower but I saw that on the website and was prepared. See more..
4.5 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (238 reviews)
- A National Park! FREE!!
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM National Parks • Parks

Established in 1996, the park aims to preserve what little remains of the once vast American tallgrass prairie. See more..
4.5 Kansas Museum of History (237 reviews)
- Excellent History Museum
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The striking "White Buffalo" sculpture outside offers an inkling of the interesting exhibits inside this museum, including a steam locomotive, a Southern Cheyenne teepee, one of the largest collections of prairie memorabilia in the U.S. and a hands-on children's area. Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for children aged 2-17. Admission includes admittance to the discovery place. See more..
4.5 Sternberg Museum of Natural History (232 reviews)
- Great museum experience
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Natural History Museums

Part of the Fort Hays State University, the museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving plant and animal specimens pertaining to the Great Plains. See more..
4.5 Midland Railway (227 reviews)
- So much fun!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rail Services • Historical & Heritage Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Scenic Railroads • Rail Tours

We had a great Easter ride!! The egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny were so much fun! The boys can't wait for Thomas the Train this summer! See more..
4.5 Fort Scott National Historic Site (225 reviews)
- Another Great National Park
Historic Sites • Battlefields

Excellent place to visit, we took the guided tour & being retired military , they gave me a friendship challenge coin. It was quite warm the day we visited but some of the buildings are air conditioned and during the tour we stopped for cooldown time in them. You can take a self guided tour if you have a smart phone. See more..
4.0 Museum at Prairiefire (214 reviews)
- Best Wedding Venue
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Children's Museums

Spend an hour, or the day! This stunning Natural History Museum and regional Landmark is located in the Prairiefire Entertainment District which features a wide array of restaurants and shops, an AMC Movie Theater, Pinstripes Bistro, Bowling & Bocce, REI CO-OP, Home Goods and more! The Museum at Prairiefire engages visitors and students of all ages with world-class exhibitions, edu-taining programs, and provides significant educational and STEAM opportunities for underserved children. Museum at Prairiefire offerings include the Discovery Room for children ages 3-12, events and programming such as Science Happy Hour and Little Explorers Club, stunning artifacts from national and regional collections, T. rex and three amazing Virtual Reality Experiences. Tickets include all exhibits and experiences. Some areas, including entry to the Museum, are FREE. See more..