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With so many getaways in Kansas, it can be a struggle to find your next vacation spot – no matter what corner of the state you’re looking to explore, there are myriad options for places to visit for a weekend or even a week or more. Today, we’re featuring a great weekend trip to De Soto, Kansas, a little city about 45 minutes southeast of Kansas City. With a population of just over 6,000, De Soto has plenty of attractions to keep you occupied but isn’t so large that you’ll feel cramped. We’ve even found a great vacation home rental in De Soto, Kansas that’s the perfect home base for your adventure!

Looking to do some outdoor exploration? Riverfest Park is a great place to start.
Riverfest Park, 33440 W 79th St, De Soto, KS 66018, USA
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It's tucked right on the banks of the Kansas River, so it's full of beautiful scenery. There are also opportunities for fishing and hiking, and you'll also find a playground and plenty of spaces for a picnic. You can learn more from the De Soto, KS website.
If you're craving pizza, KJ's Pizzeria serves up some of the best pizza in Kansas. You can build your own, or choose from one of the delectable offerings on the menu.
KJ's Pizzeria, 33031 W 83rd St, De Soto, KS 66018, USA
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You can check out the menu and get more information from the KJ's Pizzeria website.
Of course, no trip would be complete without somewhere perfect to rest your head at night, and this vacation rental home in De Soto, KS is just what you need.
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Known as Grandma B's House, the 1920s Victorian home is right downtown, so you can walk to many great shops and restaurants.
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The three-bedroom home can sleep up to eight guests.
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Check out the property's Vrbo listing to learn more or book your stay.
Before you hit the road to go home the next day, you'll want to get some caffeine in you. Cause Coffee is a non-profit that focuses on only using ethically-sourced ingredients and giving back to the community.
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Don't like coffee? Pastries and breakfast items like French toast are also available here, and you can even get ice cream shakes and other non-coffee beverages on the menu.
Cause Coffee, 33180 W 83rd St, De Soto, KS 66018, USA
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Visit the Cause Coffee website for more information.

Doesn’t this vacation home rental in De Soto, Kansas look like a blast? Have you ever visited this city? What are some of your favorite attractions?

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