Posted in Kansas
January 22, 2016
Here Are 5 Must-Visit Wizard Of Oz Sites In Kansas
I know I make a lot of sarcastic remarks on here about the Wizard of Oz (a girl can only hear “Do you have a feeling you aren’t in Kansas anymore? HAHAHA!” so many times before she wants to kick somebody over the rainbow), but deep down I absolutely love it and am proud of the legacy its left for the Sunflower State. If you can’t get enough of Dorothy and the gang, be sure to visit one (or all!) of these Wizard of Oz sites:
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We obviously couldn't begin this list without talking about the place “dedicated to all things Oz." Tucked away in downtown Wamego is the wonderful Oz Museum, which features more than 2,000 Wizard of Oz artifacts, colorful exhibits, a unique gift shop and several fabulous surprises along the way. After tapping together your red slippers to return home, you will want to head next door to the...
There's no place like the Oz Winery, which features a variety of aptly named whites (Witch Gone Good), reds (Drunken Munchkins), blushes (Chateau d'Oz: Dorothy's Dream), and more! Word to the wise: Make plans to visit in October, when you can partake in the annual...
Editor's Note: OZtoberFest has been canceled for 2020.
Star sightings and concerts and car shows (oh my!) are just a small part of this annual festival, which takes place every year in Wamego.
Star sightings and concerts and car shows (oh my!) are just a small part of this annual festival, which takes place every year in Wamego.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road--which is comprised of more than 10,000 bricks--around the small and charming town of Sedan. Better yet; visit in May to take part in their annual Yellow Brick Road Festival.
"Ha ha ha, ho ho ho, and a couple of tra la las; that's how we laugh the day away in the merry old land of Oz!" ...and you can expect nothing less from this community gem, which features home tours (from Dorothy herself), delightful animations and even a little Wizard memorabilia.
How do you like to get your Oz fix? Let us know in the comments!
