For places you’ll want to check out in Kansas in 2020, you’ll have to start somewhere. We think these places are a good head start to all the travel you’ll want to do in 2020, and can’t wait to read what other places you’d add to the list. Check out what we’ve got lined up to start with!

1. Safari Zoological Park
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Safari Zoological Park isn't just a regular zoo, it's a smaller version that is a great place for a guided tour and closer interaction with an animal of your choice.

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2. Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
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There's a lot to explore at this farmstead experience, whether you're a family with or without kids. Adults can enjoy the petting zoo, old-timey schoolhouse, and more just the same.

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3. Mid-America Air Museum
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Housing the air capitol of America and being the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, it's no wonder we have a whole museum dedicated to flight. Seeing all sorts of flying machines from warplanes to helicopters really makes you think of how far we've come when it comes to flight.

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4. Rock City
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Rock City sounds like something Starship might have founded but in fact, is a collection of giant spheres of rock that were left behind as a larger rock washed away over hundreds of years. Today, you can visit them and are encouraged to climb to your heart's content.

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5. Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
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The newest state park in Kansas is something we've long awaited seeing because we truly can't get enough of our natural rock formations. Take a trip and enjoy the trail!

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6. Great Shorebird Migration
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Hanging out at both Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, shorebirds migrate to and from this area throughout the year. If you're lucky, you'll hit a busy day and see thousands of them filling the skies.

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7. Cowley State Fishing Lake Waterfall
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Who doesn't love a good waterfall? The one at Cowley State Fishing Lake is plenty for us, and a great place to relax out in nature for a while.

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8. Commercial Street Diner
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For one of the best breakfasts Kansas has to offer, you'll need to come down to this diner for all the best parts of a Kansas breakfast.

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9. Do-B's Burger Barn, Philly Stop, and Po Boy Shoppe
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If you're a sandwich or burger fan, no matter what fan you might be, these guys have a sandwich for you.

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10. Elk Falls
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Elk Falls has a cool bridge, a waterfall, and an annual outhouse decoration competition. Yeah, you heard me! However, we know that the waterfall will be the most relaxing part of the trip. Here's our full piece on this place if you're interested in learning more!
11. Woodyard Bar-B-Que
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For a barbecue place you might have missed recently, we recommend Woodyard! They've got a bowl of burnt end chili with your name on it.

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12. World's Largest Hand-Dug Well
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After Greensburg rebuilt their whole town, The Big Well was transformed into a beautiful museum that details both the well's creation and the town's new look.

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13. Sugar Shack
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In 2020, we hope Kansas is a little sweeter. For that, we recommend this amazing sweet shop that's sure to satisfy you all year long.

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For a link to the bucket list map below, click here.

If you’d like to add to this list, make sure you browse through our previous articles like this list of historical sites you should visit in Kansas.

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1751 County Rd 1425, Caney, KS 67333, USA
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221, USA
2000 W 2nd St, Liberal, KS 67901, USA
Rock City Park, 1051 Ivy Rd, Minneapolis, KS 67467, USA
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, County Road 400 and Gold Road, Oakley, KS 67748, USA
204 NE 60 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530, USA
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, 1434 NE 80th St, Stafford, KS 67578, USA
Cowley State Fishing Lake, Arkansas City, KS 67005, USA
614 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801, USA
704 E 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801, USA
Elk Falls, KS 67345, USA
Woodyard Bar-B-Que, 3001 Merriam Ln, Kansas City, KS 66106, USA
Big Well Museum, 315 S Sycamore St, Greensburg, KS 67054, USA