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 State Parks
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. Milford State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Ziggybaby86 - Fort Worth, United States
Me and my boyfriend's first time camping, we live in Wichita and we got there in less than 2 hours, we got an awesome spot to put up a tent, restrooms and showers weren't far. Beautiful relaxing views, lush and green. The areas looked clean and everyone around us were nice and considerate of their music volume. We had a walking trail near us, lots of noisy birds though but it's part of the scenery. I could had stayed a few extra nights.
2. Eisenhower State Park
3. Wilson Reservoir, State Park And Wildlife Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Roadtripxs0
Spur of the moment trip to check out the "clearest lake" and it did not disappoint. The water is clear and the lake was clean. We never saw any trash laying around so that was very nice. There are several areas to capture the scenery and if you are interested in camping, fishing, boating, hiking or biking, this lake is for you.
4. Elk City State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By R9368JBdavidw - Tulsa, United States
I grew up in Independence and have been a fan of Elk City State Park for many, many years. The name "Elk City" eludes me as the dam is just a few short miles from Independence. The Elk River dam on the Elk River has been a god send to thousands of people below the dam from preventing the flooding of their homes, property, and the destruction of fields and crops. That was the intent of building the reservoir. The by product of the dam is obviously a great opportunity of providing recreational opportunities. Elk City State Park is an excellent, and under utilized, playground for families and friends. The lake is beautiful and quite large. Boaters have miles of unimpeded stretches of throwing the accelerator wide open and "running down the lake" without much traffic. It's a great lake for skiers...and yes, fisherman. The lake has many cats, bass, crappie, bluegills, perch, and yes, even some walleye. The camping and RV areas are very well taken care of. The hiking around the area is incredible...from easy...to hard...to, "is this really Kansas!" The dam is is a structure between two very large hills. The hill on the the East side of the dam is called "Table Mound." Table Mound is a unique and very large limestone "hill." The terrain of Table Mound is very rugged. There are many trails on and around Table Mound. On the East side of Table Mound there is the haunted community of Le Hunt. Le Hunt was a small "Company Town" that was the home of a cement plant. The town Marshal was, the silent movie star, Tom Mix. Now overgrown by bushes and trees the cement plant and the community of Le Hunt are very worthy of exploring...you might even see a ghost or three (one being the dog of Tom Mix!). Do yourself a favor and discover a lake and and an area totally worthy and basically...undiscovered...Elk City State Park...just about three miles West of Independence...
5. Cedar Bluff State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 873heatherb - Cimarron, United States
We have been camping at Cedar Bluff all of my life! It has grown into a beautiful park that has everything a person would need to enjoy the outdoors!
6. Tuttle Creek State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Q3840ZOrichards - Manhattan, United States
Lots of camping opportunities (when the water isn't 55 feet over conservation level). There is a wonderful bike trail in Fancy Creek at the north end of the lake. ORV if you are into it. Fancy Creek Shooting Range is open 1st and third weekends of the month. The River Pond area has great camping, swimming, boating opportunites.
7. Wyandotte County Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 600vickyj
Dog park leash free Excellent dog park. Nice big area. Lots of changing flora to enjoy. Walking/hiking trail that cuts through the dog park that you can also enjoy. Be sure to bring a leash if you go on that with your dog.
8. Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By kuyals - Hays, United States
This park is located about 25 miles south of Oakley on Highway 83 and then 5 miles west on a rock road. There is a $5 self-pay fee per vehicle at the park. There are two marked trails one is 1/4 mile and the other is just over a mile. Most of the trail is loose gravel, so good to wear appropriate shoes. I would guesstimate you are about 10 miles from the nearest tree, so best to go early morning or late evening and bring water. It is an interesting landscape so well-worth a visit. Monument Rocks are only about 15 miles north and east, so easy to visit both.
9. Scott State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By margaretsT2105VQ - Ellsworth, United States
We stayed at the park earlier on and found it has a lot of attractions for the family. Worth visiting.
10. Cross Timbers State Park
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