Fall is almost here! Are you excited? And while the Sunflower State is often overlooked during this resplendent season, there really is nothing like fall in Kansas. And the fall foliage in Kansas? Why, that’s even better! These amazing Kansas places are the best spots for viewing the changing leaves this fall. Kansas is a beautiful state, that only gets better when the natural seasons bring color into the trees. Have you visited all of these stunning places during fall before?

1. Eisenhower State Park - Osage City
Eisenhower State Park, 29810 S Fairlawn Rd, Osage City, KS 66523, USA
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This gorgeous state park in Kansas is an underrated location in the fall, often overlooked by non-locals. It's truly a hidden gem, displaying all sorts of beautiful colors when it's time.
2. Glick Mansion - Atchison
Atchison, KS, USA
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Atchison is a Kansas town full of beauty and historical buildings, but this mansion in particular feels like it's full of extra fall spirit. It's surrounded by beautiful trees that are just waiting to turn.
3. Cross Timbers State Park - Toronto
Cross Timbers State Park, Kansas 105, Toronto, KS, USA
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Cross Timbers is a state park full of trees, and that can only mean that it'll be covered in red, yellow, and orange by the time fall rolls around.
4. Bartlett Arboretum - Belle Plaine
Bartlett Arboretum, 301 N Line St, Belle Plaine, KS 67013, USA
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Bartlett Arboretum isn't open all the time, but you'll want to catch all of their fall events just to get a glimpse of these beautiful trees.
5. Manhattan
Manhattan, KS, USA
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Manhattan, Kansas, is a city that's full of beautiful trees that fill the whole place with color when that time rolls around.

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6. Central Riverside Park - Wichita
Central Riverside Park, 720 Nims N, Wichita, KS 67203, USA
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Central Riverside Park in downtown Wichita is a great place for a casual walk under the trees, or just a day next to these beautiful lotus flower water decorations. Just make sure to bring some frozen mixed veggies for the ducks! There are a lot of them.
7. Overland Park Arboretum
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS 66013, USA
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Overland Park has a gorgeous arboretum to visit as soon as you start to feel a chill in the wind. When the colors start to turn here, you'll find yourself surrounded in trees of all colors.
8. Garnett
Garnett, KS 66032, USA
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Garnett is a beautiful small town that just happens to get even more beautiful as soon as fall rolls in. If you find yourself taking any road trips, come through here to catch the red and orange leaves on your way to this delightful Amish town in Kansas.
9. Topeka
Topeka, KS, USA
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Topeka is another beautiful city in Kansas that has plenty of trees to cover both the ground and branches with bright yellows and reds. Nothing looks more beautiful against the historic buildings near downtown.
10. Gypsum Hills - Medicine Lodge
Gypsum Hills, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104, USA
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This might not be about the trees, but the red rock at the Gypsum Hills never fits in more than it does during the fall. It's a whole new way to enjoy the year's colors at this otherworldly Kansas expanse.
11. Cedar Point Mill - Cedar Point
Cedar Point Mill, 1st St, Cedar Point, KS 66843, USA
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Cedar Point Mill is a great postcard-worthy scene that only becomes more breathtaking once red, yellow, and orange leaves are added to the scene. Just take a look for yourself this year.

Where’s your favorite place to go during the fall in Kansas? Did we miss any of your favorite spots to view fall foliage in the Sunflower State? Tell us in the comments below!

Also, once you’re ready for fall and surrounded by all these amazing fall colors, the only thing left to do is travel. Why not check out these corn mazes in Kansas to make it feel even more like fall?

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Fall in Kansas

Sarah M. | August 16, 2022

What's fall in Kansas typically like?

While summer can be quite hot in the Sunflower State, during September and October, daily highs begin to dip, generally into the 70s and even 60s. The beginning of fall can be a bit wet, but by October, it's all blue skies and sunshine! Fall is one of the best times to visit Kansas, in fact. September and October are shoulder months with fewer crowds and mild temperatures. The fall season brings brilliant colors to the landscape with scenic views as far as the eye can reach, as evidenced by this list of beautiful places to view fall foliage in Kansas.

What are the best parks to see fall foliage in Kansas?

Kansas is home to 28 official state parks, and these places offer an abundance of recreation opportunities. Whether you're into hiking, camping, wildlife watching, fishing, bike riding, horseback riding, hunting, or just plain relaxing, a Kansas state park has what you're looking for! And in the fall? Well, these Kansas State Parks take on a more vibrant and resounding beauty, with places like Cedar Bluff State Park, Prairie Spirit Trail State Park, Cross Timbers State Park, Tuttle Creek State Park, El Dorado State Park, and Mushroom Rock State Park fan favorites in terms of the best state parks for viewing fall foliage in Kansas.

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