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
What to do and see in Kansas, Kansas: The Best Military Museums
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. Caney Valley Historical Society & Museum Complex
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Complex is comprised of a schoolhouse built in 1870, which houses a one-room school replica and memorabilia; a sandstone building built in 1887 that is now a community Event Center, a Doctor's building that houses antique medical equipment, and the Museum that holds our historical western & military displays, souvenirs and our research area. All donations are tax deductible.
2. Combat Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
A collection of military aircraft, a re-created German P.O.W. barracks, aircraft engines and aviation memorabilia spanning World War I to the space shuttle program are on display at this museum tailor-made for flight enthusiasts.
Reviewed By sue6k
This is a great place to visit. I have been to several airplane museums and this is the best. A lot ofhistory and it's really great that there are a few that you are allowed to walk inside of. There is war memorbilia here. It's humbling to think of the sacrifice our military has made to keep our country free. Thank you veterans!!
3. Fort Larned National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By 840debraj
We visited during the middle of the week during the pandemic, and before the visitor center was open. We were the only couple on the grounds other than the park ranger. We enjoyed our “self-guided” tour; the displays were quite interesting.
4. Mid-America Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By TroutSlayer44
Stopped in to see what they had. Veterans are free, other adults $7. 75 to 100 planes and helicopters packed very tightly. These guys are running out of space fast! I think 8 of the military jets are parked outside on the ramp. Staff was very friendly. Recommended.
5. Custer House
6. Frontier Army Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
7. Marion Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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