Hit the Road: Kansas

Don’t pass the opportunity to discover Kansas, with country vistas perfect for watching the sunset to hidden waterfalls and unique, quirky towns that call to be explored. Kansas is guaranteed to meet your expectations and surprise you all at the same time.

With a Best Western to call home base, here are several must-sees in Kansas to add to your itinerary:

Go into town

Kansas City
Kansas City has a thriving community filled with activities and experiences everyone can partake in. Enjoy the excitement and adrenaline of NASCAR racing, retrace the steps of Lewis & Clark at Kaw Point Park or make your way through a tasty journey of saucy, smoky barbecue dishes.

Dodge City
Famous in American culture for its history as a wild frontier town of the Wild West – it was once known as the “Wickedest Little City in America – Dodge City transports visitors back in time where the cowboys roamed, and the gunfire rang. With artifacts on display, gunfight reenactments to cowboy lessons, guests can experience what life was like some time ago in Dodge City.

Lawrence
Lawrence prides itself on being quirky, different and unexpected. Visitors are encouraged to define their own version of the city that promises to offer an escape from the ordinary. With two universities and a big, active community, Lawrence is never short of events and parades that bring people together to celebrate life.

Get outside

Wilson State Park
Located in the heart of the Smoky Hills, Wilson State Park features a rugged shoreline with scenic cliffs and rocky bluffs. Popular among all outdoor enthusiasts, the park has hiking and biking trails, white and striped bass, campsites, beaches, boating access and more. It is one of the prime water recreation areas in the state.

Clinton State Park
Just outside of the city limits of Lawrence, Clinton State Park is a perfect day getaway. Visitors can view white-tailed deer, wild turkey and bald eagles. Known for its extensive trails, Clinton State Park is a hotspot for hikers, photographers and mountain bicyclists to get out and explore.

Monument Rocks National Landmark

Remnants of the Western Interior Seaway from the Cretaceous Period, these towering rock formations are a treasure trove for any geology buff. Named as the first national natural landmark in America, the Monument Rocks National Landmark has even been named one of Kansas’s eight wonders. With such historical significance, paying a visit should not be missed.

Things to do

• With over 30 themed gardens and exhibits on 18 acres of land with 4,000 species of plants to see, the Botanica, The Wichita Gardens not only are impressive by the numbers but also by the experience it provides visitors. Flowers radiate stunning colors, unique sculptures decorate the garden grounds and well-crafted architecture designs are found through the themed spaces making Botanica a must-visit attraction.
• Strataca is a salt mine museum and resides in one of the world’s largest rock salt deposits that are still active today. Visitors can head 650 feet beneath the earth’s surface to learn more about the mine and the geological wonder that resides down below.

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