Top Things to do in Kansas
Top Hotels in Kansas
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Overland Park
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita Northeast
- 4. Hotel at Old Town
- 5. Hampton Inn Lawrence
- 6. Best Western Plus Wichita West Airport Inn
- 7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Salina Downtown
- 8. Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn
- 9. Hampton Inn Colby
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Olathe
Things to do in Kansas, Kansas: The Best Game & Entertainment Centers
See a buffalo up close, live like a cowboy for a day on a working cattle ranch or visit a stagecoach stop on the Sante Fe Trail are just a few of the many vacation experiences possible in this state in America’s heartland. You’ll love the wide-open spaces and the opportunities to engage in a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences in this marvelous state, which has the largest segment of true tallgrass prairie remaining in the U.S. Regardless of where you visit: a major metropolitan area like Kansas City, a college town like Manhattan or Lawrence or engaging places like Wichita, Dodge City and Salina, there are a wide array of attractions and sights nearby. If you want to familiarize yourself with cowboy culture, visit the Boot Hills Museum in Dodge City, dine on all-you-can-eat barbeque and hear songs of the American Cowboy at Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper in Wichita or explore the Dickinson County Heritage Center in Abilene, which has dance halls, gaming rooms and 32 saloons.
For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching and other activities, three of the state’s most popular parks are: Cheney State Park near Wichita; Scott State Park near Scott City and Tuttle Creek State Park near Manhattan.
Restaurants in Kansas
1. Sk8away
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By ksghosts - Delia, United States
Great floor, staff and good music fun family atmosphere with reasonable prices and clean snackbar. Perfect for getting the lead out
2. Shady Creek Sporting Clays
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By DarylCr - Wichita, United States
We hold a Sporting Clay's Tournament twice a year and have several options as to were to hold it and we have found Shady Creek to be one of our favorites. The course offers a variety of challenges and the stands are not great distances apart like at some other courses. The owners are friendly and accommodating and quick to act if a problem develops on the course. I recommend them for both individual skills honing or a full tournament.
3. Fireshark Gaming
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Amazing video game experiences for all ages right here in Wichita. Try our virtual reality headsets or play inside a giant video game in our Fireshark Theater.
4. Bliss Climbing and Fitness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Wichita's only full service indoor rock climbing gym. Autobelays, Top rope, Lead, and Bouldering from beginner level to advanced. Rental gear available as well as a pro shop. Lockers, showers, wi-fi and snacks. Climbing walls by Walltopia. Training room and cardio equipment.
5. iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Kansas City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 276 reviews
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.
Reviewed By donnasclever - Detroit Lakes, United States
This was so much fun! Butters my flight instructor made me feel completely at ease, and I can hardly wait for the new facility in Minnesota to open so I can do it again!!
6. Puzzle Plex
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
Real-life escape room games are new and fun way to spend time with friends and family! These adventure games challenge you to use the elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit. Can you make it out before the timer expires?
Reviewed By jessicar490
I feel like I've been to quite a few Escape rooms, both in Wichita, and in Kansas City. This place is by far the best. The quality of the puzzles, along with the workmanship of the construction, and the thought put into the games themselves, really do make them a notch above any other escape room I've visited. Our attempt to escape Project 403 was unsuccessful, but it was heart-pounding and fun to try. I recommend Puzzle Plex to anyone who is looking for a fun, exciting thing to try with a group of 2 up to 8.
7. The Arcade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By OKCChildpsych - Edmond, United States
We brought our daughters to this while in Wichita for Spring Break. Friendly people greeted us and we paid a fee I didn't find too high considering we could stay as long as we wanted. It is a traditional arcade room with classic arcade video games and pinball machines. We ran the gamut from earlier staples like Pac-Man through the early 'next-gen' games like TRON and Dragon's Lair. A bonus at the time (I hope they still have this the next time we're there) is a badge on each game that was featured in the book 'Ready Player One.' My daughters enjoyed it as much as I did. Refreshments are sold in front and there is an appropriate level of monitoring in the rooms to ensure people are safe and the machines aren't getting abused. One sad drawback was that a few of the older pinball games were not always working right, but the staff came to the rescue when needed! We will definitely be back!
8. Blade & Timber Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 753 reviews
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 our highest capacity in Kansas City (12 throwing lanes), we can serve up to 100 axe masters at one time. The best part about this location is our new kitchen! Try our new Bullseye BBQ menu with our award-winning Pit Masters, ChickHoovenSwine.
Reviewed By Sightseer51979832498 - Lee's Summit, United States
Our company, f'real foods, had a fun outing at Blade & Timber. First time I have ever thrown an axe inside. ; ) After careful instructions and coaching by the coaches at Blade & Timber, we had a blast, laughing, talking and throwing axes. The list of suggested games and descriptions at each table was great to have. BTW I won 2 of the 3 games we played!
9. Bury the Hatchet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 615 reviews
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!
Reviewed By WiseBirds2019
It was great having an expert teach us how to throw, while maintaining a bit of friendly competition!
10. Manhatchet - Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Manhatchet is one of the nations premier Axe Throwing venues. Located in the historic downtown district of Manhattan Kansas, this business prides itself on safety and amazing fun all in a family friendly environment. Fun loving staff provide guidance for individuals, date nights, birthday and corporate events.
Reviewed By Blackt4739e
Had a wonderful experience here and the staff was professional and helpful with . instructions. Mac was the best, she knew how .to instruct us and keep us going to insure a great experience, Fun and friendly. Would highly recommend Manhatchet when in Manhattan Kansas if you want some fun and good friends
