Posted in Kansas
June 30, 2017
17 Out Of This World Summer Day Trips To Take In Kansas
When you think of Kansas in the summer, it’s perfectly normal to only remember just how hot it gets during the day. However, with the heat comes a plethora of activities to enjoy out of the house. There are hundreds of natural, historical, and edible things for your summer day trips, but these 17 are out-of-this-world amazing. Why don’t you give them a try?
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It's true that Atchison treasures our beloved Amelia Earhart more than anyone else. Though the town is most beautiful in the fall, there are plenty of reasons to stop by during our other seasons. Another town to add to your bucket list, am I right?
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
Ah, Wilson is a great town full of great culture and fantastic food, like you can get at Made From Scratch.
As per their name, you can expect some of the best pie you've ever had to be served here at this restaurant. Most of all, you should definitely try the bierocks.
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
Everything from marbles shipped in to marbles handmade live in-store can be purchased at this one-stop shop for all things childhood. They even have vintage style toys for those kids that need something besides a new video game every once in a while. Either way, this store will enchant you with memories of the past when we all used to spend more time in the dirt.
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More information can be found here.
Every once in a while in this little park there's a sparkle of wonder before a discovery. What's hiding here, you ask? Little fairy homes can be found built into tree sculptures and it looks like they're well lived in, too. Maybe a little bit of that childhood wonder will come back to you when you see these adorable creations.
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More information can be found here.
Since 1976, this market has been bringing the people of Lawrence and surrounding areas fresh foods and a great sense of community. You'll find everything from homemade cinnamon rolls to rainbow soap, and all of it is honest product sold by honest folks. There's more than 100 vendors every week, and it's not hard to see why!
More information and dates can be found here.
More information and dates can be found here.
Route 66 is too often forgotten in favor of other,
faster routes across the states. Yet against all odds,
this little store nestled in Riverton is one of our last great tourist shops in the state. Why not stop in for an ice cold coke and a bowl of homemade chili?
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
This expanse of peaceful countryside isn't often populated with vechicles,
which makes it prime viewing material at sunset.
Another great route to take when you're looking to relax.
More information and a map can be foundhere.
More information and a map can be foundhere.
First of all, Wilson is the Czech capital of Kansas. Second, everything from the food at Grandma's to the town's decoration celebrates their heritage. Plus, there's no way you should leave without trying one of their Orange Cream Soda floats.
More information can be found
here.
More information can be found
here.
Everything here at this Dodge City water park is great fun for all ages. Most importantly, you need to try their boomerang slide.
There's not another like it for almost 700 miles!
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
As much as this park is conveniently located within a city, it's also a source of some of Kansas' dwindling tallgrasses? Chisholm Creek Park and it's joined Great Plains Nature Center bring nature to the people in an easy museum-in-a-park format.
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
Once you head in on this hiking trail, you'll definitely feel like you're not in Kansas anymore. Weathered caves and orange rock faces make this a special part of Kanopolis park. Grab your shoes and walking stick,
and give it a try!
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
Lucas is truly one of the oddest places in Kansas,
but you should see it for yourself. Due to folk art decorating so much of the town, everywhere you look is a different shape or color. You can visit the Garden of Eden or check out a toilet shaped building, or even a car covered in tar and dinosaurs. The imagination of Lucas' residents is limitless!
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
This new trail in the Flint Hills just recently opened up, and it's huge! Already,
it's the longest trail in Kansas so far at 90 miles in length. Most of all, the organizers behind the trail's upkeep need donations to further make it easier to use.
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
Because of the lack of seaside in Kansas, we have a special love for our lakes.
As a result, we can find a way to have just about any event near a lake, and bonfires are a summer tradition as long as it's not too dry.
This lake in particular has a lot of character,
and a wide expanse of blue water to enjoy.
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
You'll goat crazy over this little farm in Atchison that makes a living with these adorable head-butters. Everything from cheese to soap is made with their milk,
and the fresh baked bread is an amazing addition to the wares they sell. Another great perk to a visit here? Depending on your tour package,
you can learn how to milk a goat!
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
At this restaurant in Strong City, there's not much you'll want for when it comes to food choices. Hearty home style food is what they do best, bringing the heart of Kansas into every plate. Most of all, if you get a chance to order chicken fried steak, please do. It's amazing!
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
For those of us who might like something a little less sunny and a little more artsy, Wichita's Final Fridays are a great opportunity to have it all.
First of all, the local art museums are all free to enter and enjoy. Second, you might find yourself outside of your new favorite restaurant that you've never heard of before. Why not enjoy a night out on the town?
More information can be found here.
More information can be found here.
