If you are new to Kansas, here’s your one stop shop for all recommendations!
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Restaurants
Travel spots
Kid friendly fun
Restaurants
Their 5 course meal is the bomb! Love the food and the atmosphere of this place! Indoor and outdoor seating.
Elderslie Farm
The food and atmosphere here are wonderful! I always get the salmon 🤤.
The Belmont
One of the newest and hottest restaurants in town! Great food and even greater atmosphere! Be sure to check out the Chef’s table 😏
KVH Chophouse
Loooove this restaurant!! I got the salmon and grilled Cesar salad! Amazing!! And it’s near downtown.
AVI | Seabar & Chophouse
Great restaurant, food and atmosphere. Loved sitting on their patio!
YaYa's Euro Bistro
Probably one of the most expensive restaurants in the Wichita area, but so worth it! The food is the best I’ve ever had and the atmosphere is very boogie.
Chesters Chophouse & Wine Bar
Cutest Swedish inspired ice cream shop in Lindsborg! We stopped by this shop after visiting the castle!
Indigo Moo'd Ice Cream
Amazing food and atmosphere all around! And super close to the cutest dessert shop!
Vora Restaurant European
Travel spots
Such a fun experience. Not only are the site amazing, but there’s an easy hiking trail around the state park!
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Some of the most interesting sites you’ll see in Kansas! We had the greatest time exploring and taking pictures! You can climb on the rocks.
Castle Rock & Monument Rocks | Quinter & Oakley, Kansas
A fun little park for the kids to play and jump on some rocks! Makes for some cool pictures too!
Rock City Park - Minneapolis KS, 67467
This castle definitely provides some unique photo opportunities! There is a little hiking travel and amazing views around the castle! Visit the Lindsborg town nearby where they have some cute shops and the best ice cream!!
Lindsborg Kansas Convention & Visitor Bureau - Coronado Heights
If you have a Cars-loving kids, this little town makes for a fun quick visit! Large Cars characters just like from the movie.
Visit Baxter Springs - Route 66
If you love the water, definitely check out the lake!
Cheney State Park
We stayed in these cabins while visiting Little Jerusalem and Monument rock! Very roomy for our family of 5 with a great view of the lake! There’s a community center too where you can hang out and play games.
Fossil Rock Ranch
This one is a little tricky to get to as it is on someone’s private property, however, they do have signs and allow visitors! It is quite a site! You can climb on the rocks with extreme caution!
Castle Rock (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
One of the biggest excavators you’ll ever see! You can go inside of it and walk around.
Big Brutus Inc
If you’ve seen the cars movie, it was based off this area! So cool to see some of the history behind this popular Disney movie.
Cars On The Route
Kid friendly fun
My kids and I love this place! So many fun exhibits! And they are always changing!
Exploration Place
Probably one of the best zoos you’ll ever visit! It’s so big! Lots of shady places to sit and picnic or just relax.
Sedgwick County Zoo
Great place to visit in the summer! Big swimming pool, lazy river, slides, and kiddie area! We love it here!
Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park
The kids loooooove this place! Literally full of trampolines and obstacles. Great place to burn some energy.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Another fun place full of trampolines and obstacles! They have a little arcade area too.
Funcity Adventure Park
A fun place to wear out the kiddos! Park and animal fun! Feed the animals and enjoy the splash pad!
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Fun for kids and adults! Indoor water park with a wave pool and even a poolside bar for those 21 and older.
