11 Things To Do In Kansas When You Thought You’ve Done Everything

Kansas has great attractions hidden all over the place, both natural and manmade. After you've been to the Sedgwick County Zoo, the flint hills, and all the other classic attractions, what's left? Actually, there are a lot of unique things to do in Kansas that you might still need to add to your bucket list. Whether you are searching for activities or unique places to visit in Kansas, here's what you do when you've done everything else:

1. Take a walk through the ever-gorgeous Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine.

Walking through this calming garden in any season is a real treat! There's always somewhere amazing to take a photo of and it is always hard to leave. In fact, the Bartlett Arboretum is one of the best places to visit in Kansas.

2. Go on a food-themed road trip!

Fried Chicken is a Kansas staple and this Kansas road trip takes you to quite a few of our best restaurants that serve it.

3. See a different zoo full of insects and arachnids only.

If you've never been to an insect zoo, why not try it? I promise you don't have to touch anything if you don't want to. This is certainly one of the most unique places in Kansas and perfect for the entire family.

4. Take a tour of a winery.

Kansas has quite a few unique wineries and it's not every day you think about taking a tour. Who knows ... maybe you'll find your next favorite wine.

5. Seek out one of our strangest towns.

What's more fun than trying out an amazing public bathroom and a city covered in artwork? Sometimes ... really strange artwork. What is the most unique small town you've ever visited in Kansas?

6. Or check out a road trip full of beautiful drives.

Our scenic byways encompass many of Kansas' best views from your car. Pro tip: make sure to time part of your drive around sunset.

7. Hang out at one of Wichita's Final Fridays.

Wichita's Old Town district comes alive with art and music, and it happens on the last Friday of each month.

8. Visit one of our towns with strong ties to their culture.

The entire town of Wilson is full of people whose Czech heritage brings them joy. They celebrate it at festivals, in their artwork, and their local restaurants.

9. Visit a park unlike any other.

Antioch Park in Merriam is one of my most favorite places in the whole state, and for good reason. The views are always beautiful and the miniature town is perfect for kids. If you are searching for the best places to visit in Kansas, this is it!

10. Hike towards a piece of history.

This trail in Ellsworth leads you to the Faris Caves, a great piece of history that remains to this day. With a few extra carvings added, of course.

11. Camp underneath our wide-open skies.

Kansas has shown us time and time again that it's a great spot for stargazing. If you've got the right camera too, you can also catch the Milky Way and save it for later.

Do you know of any other attractions that should be added to this list? What do you think are the best things to do in Kansas? Are there any unique places in Kansas that you love to visit? Tell us in the comments below!

Afterward, check out these other attractions you might not have heard of yet. And, if you choose to visit various destinations in the Sunflower State, make sure you find someplace cozy to set up a base camp.