12 Places In Kansas That Are Better Than Anywhere Else In The Country
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Have you ever been somewhere amazing in Kansas and you just think to yourself how amazing our state is? There are so many stunning places here that are just so unique to Kansas that you have to explore them all. Well, at least start with these 12 first. We’re better than anywhere else, and we can prove it.
Rock City sounds like a musical town, but in reality it's a group of boulders left behind from a large rock that was eroded away over years of weather.
Lindsborg is our very own little Sweden, and their herd of Dala Horses all over town is worth a visit.
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Our beautiful Flint Hills are a one-of-a-kind beauty in Kansas, and the favorite of many. There's so many miles to explore, and these unique areas of limestone and rolling hills make Kansas feel so much larger.
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Our history is rich and full of many a western tale and gunslinger, but have you been to the museum? Their reenactments are amazing and so much fun if you've never seen them before.
Monument Rocks continues to be one of our coolest and most stoic features. The Niobrara Chalk towers above you as you approach, but be careful not to break any off while you're here.
Venture underground in the salt mines to find equipment no longer used and plenty of treasures hiding under the surface. I hope you're not claustrophobic!
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This mushroom is larger and it looks, with plenty of space to walk around and take photos. The whole state park isn't that large, but the scenery is amazing every evening as the sun sets! Not just anywhere has a giant mushroom rock, you know.
This popular spot has two waterfalls that entrance any who watch them flow. They're most active in the spring after rains, but any time of year is a great time to visit one of our most beautiful waterfalls.
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Wichita might not be a hot spot for tourism like other smaller towns, but can you imagine anything else that takes pride in our Native people like this? At night, the statue is lit up by a ring of bonfires over the water.
Every year, thousands flock to see our best sunflower field, paying to bring a few home and taking plenty of photos. After all, you waited in line for a long time to get here!
These wetlands are an underappreciated feature of Kansas, often overlooked by travelers who are just here for the city. Of course, catching a sunset here is nothing short of breathtaking.
Kansas has a few amazing zoos, but there's not too many areas where you can get up close and personal with some of the animals. I mean, where else can you pet mini kangaroos?
While you’re out and about exploring the wonders of Kansas, make sure you’re taking the best roads to get there.
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