Kansas gets deemed "the boring state" but there are some hidden attractions here that really are needles in their otherwise dull haystacks.
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Outdoors
Indoors
For The Kids
Restaurants
Outdoors
Such a beautiful and peaceful place to visit! Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy the waterfall, maybe even read a book! It's so calming!
Slate Creek Waterfall at Woods Park in Wellington, Kansas
I love love love this place! Definitely a must-see at least once!
Strataca, Kansas Underground Salt Museum
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL to visit, especially in the spring!!
Chase Lake Falls - Cottonwood Falls KS, 66845
So so cool! Another must-see Kansas attraction!
S. P. Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden
Honestly if you go at the right time, this can be a life changing experience. Something about this place really makes you think about the significance of life and I truly can't explain it!
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
This feels very much like Kansas. But the beautiful part, not the boring part!
Mushroom Rock State Park
Just a cute little attraction!
Dorothy's House and the Land of Oz
Absolutely gorgeous no matter the time of year!!
Mined Land Cabins - Wildlife Areas
Honorable mention, of course!
World's Largest Ball of Twine
The river is such a great place to go walk around! And they light the fires every night at 9 if the wind permits!
Keeper of the Plains
Indoors
While this is a regular field trip spot for locals, it's often missed or overlooked! Such an interesting place! Definitely check it out!
Cosmosphere
Amelia Earhart spent her childhood in Atchison so this place is a little sliver of history!
Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto. 👀
OZ Museum
This place is SO COOL. I never hear anyone talk about it and I have no idea why!
Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)
For The Kids
So much fun for the kiddos AND the adults!
Exploration Place
Such a cool zoo! Much more interactive than the Sedgwick County Zoo!
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Expensive, unfortunately. But a super fun indoor water park!
Blast Off Bay
This one isn't just for the kids, but they have a really great kids garden and indoor play area for kiddos to explore!
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Such a cool place! Highly recommend if you're in the area!
Rolling Hills Zoo
Absolutely love this indoor playground!!
Adventurz Creative Indoor Playground
Restaurants
This place is SO CUTE. Their homemade onion rings are to die for, truly. 😭
R-B Drive In
I've only eaten here twice but it's SO GOOD!
Pichler's Chicken Annie's
10/10 worth it. So yummy 😭
Carriage Crossing Restaurant and Bakery
This place is so fun, it almost feels intruding on a biker bar you shouldn't but in a good way if that makes sense lol
