This Family Friendly Road Trip Through Kansas Leads To Whimsical Attractions, Great Museums, And More
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Lisa Sammons
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Traveling with kids takes a special sort of planning. Depending on their ages, they might be bored by most museums, and it’s very likely they can’t handle longer all-day treks through trails or parks that adults might enjoy. Have no fear, we’ve got the perfect family-friendly road trip in Kansas for you! This will take you to some of the most entertaining destinations in the state, and it’s just as enjoyable for adults as it will be for kids.
Planning a road trip in Kansas can be difficult due to the spread-out nature of the state. This one will require about five hours of time in the car, though of course, you'll want to add plenty of extra time to explore each stop. You can add or remove stops at the itinerary on Google Maps.
Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, 635 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606, USA
The Topeka Zoo is one of several AZA-accredited zoos in Kansas. It's located in Gage Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the state at 160 acres and a great destination in its own right.
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The zoo is home to over 250 animals, including species that are native to North America and more exotic creatures like orangutans and hippopotamuses.
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Bonkers, 5515 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604, USA
Bonkers has something for kids of all ages (and kids at heart!). Toddler Town is the perfect jungle gym for younger kids.
Older kids and adults will love the arcade games, and adults can go in the jungle gym, too! It's a perfect bonding exercise (and way to wear yourself out). Get more information at the Bonkers website.
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OZ Museum, 511 Road to Oz Highway, Wamego, KS 66547, USA
Your next stop is the OZ Museum. It's one of our favorite museums in Kansas and has more than 2,000 items of memorabilia related to the "Wizard of Oz" franchise.
The small town it's in actually has several great OZ-related attractions, so if you've got the time, stop by them all!
Cosmosphere, 1100 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS 67501, USA
The Cosmosphere has been entertaining Kansans for over 50 years. This space museum is an out-of-this-world experience, with tons of rockets, space suits, and more on display.
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It's one of the best space museums in the country. There are live science shows and a couple of theaters.
Dodge City, KS 67801, USA
The spirit of the Wild West is alive and well in Dodge City. This living museum in Kansas features an old-time saloon, blacksmith shop, and more.
Make sure to schedule your visit around the variety show or one of the other daily performances.
How many of these family-friendly attractions in Kansas have you visited? Anything you think should be added to the trip? Share your suggestions in the comments!
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