Touring The Christmas City Of The High Plains Is The Jolliest Adventure You Can Take In Kansas
Marla S.
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If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends, plan an outing to Wakeneey, Kansas, during the festive season to see the largest display of lights in the area. Known as The Christmas City of the High Plains, Wakeeney attracts visitors from near and far who come to see the city sparkling with nearly 7,000 lights and a massive Christmas tree in the heart of the downtown area. Read on to learn more about why we think you’ll experience the best Christmas in Kansas magic here over the holidays!
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For more information, check out the Wakeeney, Kansas website as well as the Get Wakeeney Facebook page.
Have you ever been to Wakeeney? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that is among the best Christmas towns in Kansas? Where do you like to see Christmas lights in Kansas?? We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!
After you’ve enjoyed marveling at all the holiday lights in Wakeeney, how about visiting some more towns in Kansas that are also spreading holiday cheer. For more ways to celebrate Christmas in Kansas, take a look at these 9 Kansas towns that look like something from a Hallmark movie.
If you’d like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.
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Where can we find roadside attractions in Kansas?
- The World’s Largest Ball of Twine, which is located in Cawker City, weighs around 20,000 pounds and has a circumference of 43 feet.
- The Lessman Farm & Truckhenge in Topeka is described as “an eclectic combination of farm, salvage & recycled art, and nature sanctuary.”
- In Goodland there is a giant reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's “3 Sunflowers in a Vase” and it sits on what is now the World's Largest Easel.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other quirky roadside attractions in Kansas.
Where can we find accommodation options in Kansas?
- The Hotel at Old Town in Wichita is one of the best hotels in the state and set in a landmark warehouse building dating back to 1906.
- The Historic Welch House on Avenue A in Hutchinson is a very affordable option, especially for a group, and offers early 1900s antique décor.
- The 1859 David J. Brewer Mansion in Leavenworth is a beautiful Victorian home listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites
Read on to learn more about some of the many other wonderful accommodation options in Kansas.
Where can we find beaches in Kansas?
- The beach at Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove is unique in that it has some cool rock formations not often found at a beach.
- The beach at Kill Creek Park in Olathe has a marina and is surrounded by picnic shelters and 12 miles of hiking and biking trails.
- The beach at Shawnee Mission Park in Shawnee is surprisingly large and there is also a separate one for dogs.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other unique beaches in Kansas.