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INFORMATION Sherman County Community Development Corporation (785) 890-3743 | TheTopSideOfKansas.org Colby Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 611-8835 | OasisonthePlains.com Oakley Tourism (785) 671-1000 | VisitOakleyKS.com WaKeeney Travel & Tourism (785) 743-8325 | WaKeeney.org Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 569-4505 or (785) 628-8202 | VisitHays.com Russell County Convention & Visitors Bureau (877) 830-3737 or (785) 483-4000 | RussellCountyKS.org Visit Salina (877) 725-4625 or (785) 827-9301 | VisitSalinaKS.org Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau (785) 263-2231 | AbileneKansas.org Junction City-Geary Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 528-2489 or (785) 238-2885 | JunctionCity.org Visit Manhattan (785) 776-8829 | VisitManhattanKS.org

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Visit Topeka (785) 246-6271 | VisitTopeka.com

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Lecompton Historical Society (785) 887-6148 | LecomptonKansas.com

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eXplore Lawrence (785) 856-3040 | ExploreLawrence.com

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Leavenworth Convention & Visitors Bureau (913) 758-2948 | VisitLeavenworthKS.com

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Bonner Springs Tourism (913) 667-1719 | BonnerSprings.org/visit

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Visit Shawnee (913) 631-6545 | VisitShawneeKS.com Visit Kansas City Kansas (913) 321-5800 | VisitKansasCityKS.com

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Exit 17 is the gateway to Land and Sky Scenic Byway.

Cooper Barn – Kansas’ largest barn stands at the Prairie Museum of Art and History near Exit 54.

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Monument Rocks, 25 miles south of Oakley, received the first National Natural Landmark designation.

Enjoy fishing and water sports at Cedar Bluff State Park and Reservoir near WaKeeney.

The Bricks in Downtown Hays – You’ll need a full weekend to enjoy the food and shopping.

Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Journey around the world in the wildlife museum at Rolling Hills Zoo. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home.

Milford Lake – The Fishing Capital and the Largest Lake in Kansas.

Flint Hills Discovery Center – Where science and history collide to explore the region’s ecosystem and cultural history.

Brown V. Board of Educaton Natonal Historic Site - tells the story and fight for desegregaton across the U.S. Historians discuss issues debated 160 years ago in the “Bleeding Kansas Lecture Series” at Constitution Hall.

Downtown Lawrence offers unique dining, shopping, art and entertainment.

Fort Leavenworth is the nation’s third-oldest active military installation.

Zip over and through the trees at Zip KC. Live a typical day in a 1920s farm town at Shawnee Town 1929’s exhibits, events and collections.

Embark on a culinary adventure including over 50 local taquerias on the KCK Taco Trail.

www.kansasi70.com

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Goodland Land and Sky Scenic Byway

From Interstate 70’s Exit 17, drive the nation’s first agriculturethemed byway. The scenery changes from day to day as the cycle of agriculture turns crops into food.

Soldiers Memorial Park and Smoky Gardens

Enjoy camping (electric sites), picnicking, hiking, disc golf and fishing in the stocked lake at Soldiers Memorial County Park along the North Fork of the Smoky Hill River.

The Homestead Ranch

Offering year-round lodging in a firstclass authentic log cabin with prairie views. Several types of buffalo hunts are available, or you can purchase buffalo meat from TheBuffalloGuys.com.

Oversized Artworks

Public art in Sherman County includes the World’s Largest Painting on an Easel and the Giant Grasshopper constructed from tractor parts. The painting has inspired smaller paintings in city parks.

“America’s First Patented Helicopter”

Aviation history buffs will love this full-size working model of the helicopter at High Plains Museum, 1717 Cherry.

Colby Cooper Barn

One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas, the Cooper Barn, largest in the state, is located at the Prairie Museum of Art & History.

Colby Visitor Center

Located at I-70 Exit 53, the center is an eclectic design of Kansas limestone built around a grain bin.

Aquatic Park and Poolside Park

Lots of fun for the entire family. If you need to stretch your legs, the park also connects to wonderful walking trails.

Historic Thomas County Courthouse

Built in 1907, Thomas County Courthouse is full of rich history. It was placed on the National Registry in 1976.

Oasis Dog Park

An off-leash dog park at Exit 53 features separate areas for large and small dogs, complete with watering station. It also has a shaded picnic area and children’s playground.

Oakley Monument Rocks

Twenty-five miles south of Oakley, Monument Rocks, a National Natural Landmark, were formed from deposits left by an ancient sea.

Fick Fossil and History Museum

Oakley has been designated as the Fossil Capital of Kansas thanks to the worldclass fossils in the Fick Fossil & History Museum.

Buffalo Bill Cultural Center

A twice-life size bronze sculpture of Buffalo Bill Cody on his horse pursuing a buffalo is one of the largest in the world.

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Welcome to the badlands of Kansas! Self-guided trails are open sunup to sundown and offer scenic overlook areas into the chalk formations. Ranger guided hikes are also available.

Butterfield Trail Museum

The Butterfield Trail Museum in Russell Springs preserves the rich history of Butterfield’s Overland Despatch stage line in the original Logan County Courthouse.

WaKeeney Cedar Bluff State Park, Reservoir and Wildlife Area

Cedar Bluff is named for the 100-ft, cedar-covered, limestone bluffs which rise above the south shoreline. Hunt, fish, hike and play at Cedar Bluff, located southeast of WaKeeney.

Smoky Valley Scenic Byway

The 60-mile Smoky Valley Scenic Byway travels through the Smoky Hill River Valley, a showplace of seasonal native grasses and wildflowers, windmills, limestone bluffs, and historic trails.

Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery

The cemetery honors our fallen heroes.

The motto of the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney is “No one is ever buried alone. All are buried with honor.”

Christmas City of the High Plains

For over 70 years, WaKeeney has been magically transformed into a holiday wonderland from the Saturday after Thanksgiving until New Year’s.

Enjoy Christmas all year long with a stop by our North Pole downtown or by taking the self guided walking tour of trees all year round.

Shiloh Vineyard and Winery

Five miles south of Voda’s Exit 120, discover the rural landscape at Shiloh Vineyard & Winery. Taste their premium wines made from their very own fruit while you relax and enjoy an awesome Kansas sunset.

Hays Historic Churches For an inspiring and uplifting tour full of art and architecture, visit the Historic Churches of Ellis County.

Historic Fort Hays

Tour the site’s visitor center, as well as some of the original buildings of the U.S. Army fort established in 1865.

Sternberg Museum of Natural History

See world-famous fossils, as well as the dinosaurs and prehistoric sea creatures that inhabited the Great Plains over 80 million years ago.

The Bricks in Downtown Hays

The Downtown district features a historic walking tour and some of the best boutiques, breweries, restaurants, and bakeries in Kansas.

Frontier Park

Stretch your legs on the trails, try out the disc golf course, and meet the Hays buffalo herd, which has made its home in the park for over 65 years.

Russell

Wilson Lake

Visit the clearest lake in Kansas. With 9,000 water surface acres and over 100 miles of beautiful shoreline, this is a wonderful spot for your recreational activities.

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail

Come ride the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, rated “Epic” by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.

Garden of Eden

Civil War veteran S.P. Dinsmoor started sculpting his populist vision at the Garden of Eden in 1905 at age 64.

Veterans Memorial

The bricks surrounding the Veterans’ Memorial list the name, service, date of service and conflict of individual veterans from Russell County.

Dream Theater

Check out the unique Dream Theater where locals have been volunteering to “Keep the Dream Alive” for over 60 years.

Come see a 3-D movie, and enjoy the popcorn.

Salina

Rolling Hills Zoo

Discover Kansas’ newest Zoo with more than 131 species and 449 “residents”. Dioramas in the Wildlife Museum present a “journey around the world”.

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Restored 1931 theater presents concerts of diverse genre, dance, comedians, and is home to the Salina Symphony.

Downtown Salina

Beautiful NEW streetscape features 67401 FUN – eclectic indie shops, eateries, museums, sculpture tour, family fun center, and entertainment!

Salina Art Center and Cinema

The center presents innovative changing exhibits and the cinema hosts nightly features.

Salina Community Theatre Two theatres within this beautiful facility stage musicals, comedy, and dramas for all ages throughout the year.

Abilene Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home

Named #1 Kansas Attraction by USA Today, see the all-new exhibits complete with new technology and interactive components. Discover why Dwight Eisenhower became known as the Champion of Peace and learn about Mamie not only as First Lady, but as a friend. Come meet Ike and Mamie again – for the first time!

Seelye Mansion

Relish the luxury of this 11,000 sq. ft time capsule, an “8 Wonders of Kansas—Architecture” winner, with furnishings bought at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds’ Fair. It is also home to a wooden bowling alley that’s more than 120 years old!

Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad

Ride the rails on a 100-year-old steam engine, enjoy an open-air car, or dine aboard a dinner train.

Dickinson County Heritage Center

Discover the earliest days of telephone technology, marvel at massive cattle drives, and ride the 1901 C.W. Parker carousel the oldest operational Parker carousel in existence!

Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum

Explore the exciting world of racing at the Greyhound Capital of the World. Two retired racing Greyhounds serve as greeters.

Junction City Milford Lake

The largest lake in the state provides anglers a wide variety of species to catch. Milford State Park offers outstanding fishing opportunities and plenty of camping sites and other activities.

Geary County Historical Museum

Houses an extensive collection of vintage photographs, newspapers dating from the Civil War, and Geary County’s genealogical records.

Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery

Located below Milford Lake Dam, the Nature Center provides a unique look at the natural environments of Kansas. Visit the Fish Hatchery from the end of February to April.

The U.S. Cavalry Museum Holds nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibit space to display the colorful history of the American mounted horse soldier from the Revolutionary War to 1950.

1st Infantry Division Museum

Tells the story of the “Big Red One” from its formation in 1917 to the present.

Manhattan Flint Hills Discovery Center Begin your discovery of the Flint Hills with interactive learning exhibits and the Immersive Theatre Experience, fun for all ages.

Kansas State University

The #1 choice of High School Students in the state of Kansas, Kansas State University is the state’s first established land-grant institution.

Konza Prairie

Hike in the midst of research.

The majestic beauty this land showcases the Flint Hills of Kansas. Oh, Manhattan!

Tuttle Creek State Park Offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation options and 1,250 acres of parks to explore next to the largest water reservoir in Kansas.

Sunset Zoo

Home to more than 200 amazing animals – from anteater to zebu – the Sunset Zoo offers up-close views.

Topeka Kansas Children's Discovery Center

A hands-on children’s museum bringing education, creativity and discovery through play. 15,00 sq ft of indoor activities as well as a 4.5-acre certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom.

Brown V. Board of Education National Historic Site Ending legal segregation in public schools, Brown V. Board tells the story and fight for desegregation across the U.S. The location is pivotal in the Civil Rights Movement.

Kansas Museum of History

History from prehistoric to modern eras with 30,000 sq ft of exhibits.

Named one of the “8 Wonders of Kansas History.” Home to Santa Fe’s oldest surviving locomotive.

Equality House

A symbol of compassion, peace and positive changes. The Pride flag painted house serves as the resource center for all Planting Peace human rights initiatives and as a statement to equity for all.

Heartland Motorsports Park

1⁄4 mile drag strip, road course, autocross/drift pad, motocross track; the park has something for everyone.

From NHRA to test and tune where you can enter your car; the park also welcomes Country Stampede each year.

Lecompton Bleeding Kansas Lecture Series

In the annual “Bleeding Kansas Lecture Series” at Constitution Hall historians discuss the same issues that were debated inside the hall 160 years ago.

Christmas in Lecompton

See over 200 Christmas trees from Nov. 1-Jan. 3 during Christmas in Lecompton with vintage and antique ornaments at the Territorial Capital Museum.

Territorial Day

Every June, Territorial Day celebrates Lecompton’s Territorial past with parades, reenactments, food, vendors, carnivals, and special exhibits.

Constitution Hall

Many Americans feared a civil war if the 1857 Lecompton Constitution written at Constitution Hall could not satisfy both pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces.

Territorial Capital Museum

On the grounds where the Kansas State Capitol was to be built stands Lane University, now a museum dedicated to the history of Lecompton.

Lawrence Downtown Lawrence

Downtown Lawrence has been the heart of the city since its founding in 1854. It is a rare slice of Main Street, America, that offers unique dining, shopping, art and live entertainment.

Final Fridays

On the last Friday of every month (all year long!) from 5-9PM, the streets of Downtown Lawrence and the Warehouse Arts District erupt with art and entertainment.

Cradle of Basketball

No city can boast an array of basketball history like Lawrence – where the game came of age.

View Dr. James Naismith’s Original Rules of “Basket Ball” at the DeBruce Center.

University of Kansas

Explore the beautiful campus and visit these museums – KU Natural History Museum, Spencer Museum of Art, and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.

Baker Wetlands

One of the most diverse habitats in Kansas, the wetlands encompasses 927 acres of rich, natural wildlife. 278 species of birds and 487 plant species have been identified here.

Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth

Established in 1827, the third-oldest active military installation in the nation.

Known as “The Fort that Opened the West”.

C.W. Parker Carousel Museum

The museum tells the remarkable story of C.W. Parker, the “Carnival King.” Ride on a restored 1913 antique carousel made in Leavenworth.

Shopping in the 28-Block Historic District

The shopping district is filled with family-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. There’s something for everyone.

Carroll Mansion

Victorian home finished in 1882 with elaborate handcrafted woodwork and beautiful stained glass throughout, plus a 30,000+ glass plate negative collection.

Richard Allen Cultural Center

The center is home to a distinguished Black Dignity Portrait Collection of photographs, General Colin Powell memorabilia, Underground Railroad and Buffalo Soldier artifacts.

Bonner Springs Zip KC

Experience a 300-foot elevation change at Zip KC. Get your adrenaline pumping as you zip above and through the trees!

Kansas City Renaissance Festival At Kansas City Renaissance Festival each fall, step back in time to a 16th century village where the fun and laughter never end!

Moon Marble Company

Marbles, traditional toys, games and gifts delight visitors of all ages from around the world at Moon Marble Company.

National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame

Take a journey 100 years long at National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame museum and complex chartered by Congress to honor the American farmer.

Azura Amphitheater

Nestled in a beautiful outdoor setting, Azura Amphitheater has hosted top bands for over 25 years.

Shawnee Old Shawnee Days

Every June, Shawnee Town 1929 comes alive with the sights and sounds of the start of summer.

Headliner entertainment, a carnival, parade, arts, crafts and food vendors make for a weekend of jam-packed fun.

Shawnee Town 1929

Step back in time and experience a typical day in and around the 1920’s farm community of Shawnee, through authentic collections, exhibits, programs and events.

Parked! Music, Food Trucks and Fireworks

The last Friday evening in June is a night full of family fun at the expansive Stump Park with food trucks, live music and the perfect cap off to the evening - a huge fireworks display.

Shawnee Mission Park

A spectacular 120-acre lake has paddle boating, fishing, and sail boarding.

Spacious shelters, picnic areas, nature trails, play areas, archery range, offleash dog area, disc golf course, and a place to enjoy mountain biking and horseback riding.

Tour de Shawnee

Each first Sunday in May, bicycle enthusiasts from through the region trek to Shawnee to peddle their way on routes that range from family-friendly to the competitive expert. In fact, some of these have been rated as the best in the Midwest!

Kansas City KCK Taco Trail

Embark on a culinary adventure in Kansas City, Kansas and earn prizes along the way. The KCK Taco Trail includes over 50 local taquerias featuring street tacos, Tex-Mex style tacos and more. Sign up for the free pass today at www.KCKTacoTrail.com.

Professional Sports

Welcome to the Soccer Capital of America: home of Sporting Kansas City and Kansas City Current! KCK is also home to Independent Minor League Baseball team, Kansas City Monarchs. These fast-paced, unparalleled professional sports experiences are not to be missed.

Kansas Speedway

Kansas Speedway is a 1.5-mile tri-oval racetrack and currently hosts two annual NASCAR race weekends and numerous events throughout the year.

Lewis and Clark Park at Kaw Point The Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at Kaw Point, the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, on June 26, 1804. The park offers hiking and biking trails, boat ramp, fishing opportunities as well as an education pavilion.

Legends Outlets Kansas City

Shopping doesn’t have to break the bank. Enjoy all of the well-known designer and brand name fashions in an upscale outdoor shopping and entertainment destination.

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INFORMATION Sherman County Community Development Corporation (785) 890-3743 | TheTopSideOfKansas.org Colby Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 611-8835 | OasisonthePlains.com Oakley Tourism (785) 671-1000 | VisitOakleyKS.com WaKeeney Travel & Tourism (785) 743-8325 | WaKeeney.org Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 569-4505 or (785) 628-8202 | VisitHays.com Russell County Convention & Visitors Bureau (877) 830-3737 or (785) 483-4000 | RussellCountyKS.org Visit Salina (877) 725-4625 or (785) 827-9301 | VisitSalinaKS.org Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau (785) 263-2231 | AbileneKansas.org Junction City-Geary Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 528-2489 or (785) 238-2885 | JunctionCity.org Visit Manhattan (785) 776-8829 | VisitManhattanKS.org

Kansas I-70 Attractions

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Visit Topeka (785) 246-6271 | VisitTopeka.com

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Lecompton Historical Society (785) 887-6148 | LecomptonKansas.com

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eXplore Lawrence (785) 856-3040 | ExploreLawrence.com

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Leavenworth Convention & Visitors Bureau (913) 758-2948 | VisitLeavenworthKS.com

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Bonner Springs Tourism (913) 667-1719 | BonnerSprings.org/visit

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Visit Shawnee (913) 631-6545 | VisitShawneeKS.com Visit Kansas City Kansas (913) 321-5800 | VisitKansasCityKS.com

www.kansasi70.com

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Exit 17 is the gateway to Land and Sky Scenic Byway.

Cooper Barn – Kansas’ largest barn stands at the Prairie Museum of Art and History near Exit 54.

INTERSTATE

KANSAS TRAVEL GUIDE

Monument Rocks, 25 miles south of Oakley, received the first National Natural Landmark designation.

Enjoy fishing and water sports at Cedar Bluff State Park and Reservoir near WaKeeney.

The Bricks in Downtown Hays – You’ll need a full weekend to enjoy the food and shopping.

Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Journey around the world in the wildlife museum at Rolling Hills Zoo. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home.

Milford Lake – The Fishing Capital and the Largest Lake in Kansas.

Flint Hills Discovery Center – Where science and history collide to explore the region’s ecosystem and cultural history.

Brown V. Board of Educaton Natonal Historic Site - tells the story and fight for desegregaton across the U.S. Historians discuss issues debated 160 years ago in the “Bleeding Kansas Lecture Series” at Constitution Hall.

Downtown Lawrence offers unique dining, shopping, art and entertainment.

Fort Leavenworth is the nation’s third-oldest active military installation.

Zip over and through the trees at Zip KC. Live a typical day in a 1920s farm town at Shawnee Town 1929’s exhibits, events and collections.

Embark on a culinary adventure including over 50 local taquerias on the KCK Taco Trail.

www.kansasi70.com

Museums • Landmarks • Events • Natural Wonders

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for additional

INFORMATION Sherman County Community Development Corporation (785) 890-3743 | TheTopSideOfKansas.org Colby Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 611-8835 | OasisonthePlains.com Oakley Tourism (785) 671-1000 | VisitOakleyKS.com WaKeeney Travel & Tourism (785) 743-8325 | WaKeeney.org Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 569-4505 or (785) 628-8202 | VisitHays.com Russell County Convention & Visitors Bureau (877) 830-3737 or (785) 483-4000 | RussellCountyKS.org Visit Salina (877) 725-4625 or (785) 827-9301 | VisitSalinaKS.org Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau (785) 263-2231 | AbileneKansas.org Junction City-Geary Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 528-2489 or (785) 238-2885 | JunctionCity.org Visit Manhattan (785) 776-8829 | VisitManhattanKS.org

Kansas I-70 Attractions

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Visit Topeka (785) 246-6271 | VisitTopeka.com

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Lecompton Historical Society (785) 887-6148 | LecomptonKansas.com

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eXplore Lawrence (785) 856-3040 | ExploreLawrence.com

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Leavenworth Convention & Visitors Bureau (913) 758-2948 | VisitLeavenworthKS.com

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Bonner Springs Tourism (913) 667-1719 | BonnerSprings.org/visit

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Visit Shawnee (913) 631-6545 | VisitShawneeKS.com Visit Kansas City Kansas (913) 321-5800 | VisitKansasCityKS.com

www.kansasi70.com

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Exit 17 is the gateway to Land and Sky Scenic Byway.

Cooper Barn – Kansas’ largest barn stands at the Prairie Museum of Art and History near Exit 54.

INTERSTATE

KANSAS TRAVEL GUIDE

Monument Rocks, 25 miles south of Oakley, received the first National Natural Landmark designation.

Enjoy fishing and water sports at Cedar Bluff State Park and Reservoir near WaKeeney.

The Bricks in Downtown Hays – You’ll need a full weekend to enjoy the food and shopping.

Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Journey around the world in the wildlife museum at Rolling Hills Zoo. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home.

Milford Lake – The Fishing Capital and the Largest Lake in Kansas.

Flint Hills Discovery Center – Where science and history collide to explore the region’s ecosystem and cultural history.

Brown V. Board of Educaton Natonal Historic Site - tells the story and fight for desegregaton across the U.S. Historians discuss issues debated 160 years ago in the “Bleeding Kansas Lecture Series” at Constitution Hall.

Downtown Lawrence offers unique dining, shopping, art and entertainment.

Fort Leavenworth is the nation’s third-oldest active military installation.

Zip over and through the trees at Zip KC. Live a typical day in a 1920s farm town at Shawnee Town 1929’s exhibits, events and collections.

Embark on a culinary adventure including over 50 local taquerias on the KCK Taco Trail.

www.kansasi70.com

Museums • Landmarks • Events • Natural Wonders