Kansas Travel Guide

In Midwestern USA, Kansas is home to beautiful scenery made up of stunning green plains, quaint little farmlands and hundreds of cornfields. The capital city of Wichita is a pleasant place to base yourself for a few days.

Things to Do in Kansas

The Museum of World Treasures in Wichita is perhaps one of the most diverse and fascinating museums in the world. As the name suggests, the museum contains a collection of treasures and artifacts from around the globe. Everything from Elvis to Egyptian mummies and Native American artwork is covered here. The Botanica Garden Of Wichita is a pleasant place for a walk, and the Sedgwick County Zoo is a good shout for those traveling with kids. Wider Kansas is home to excellent hiking trails and nature, including the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the Monument Rocks. The Monument Rocks are unique chalk rock formations in the heart of Kansas that contain fossils and ancient paintings dating back thousands of years. This is quite unlike anything else and well worth a visit.

Best Places to Stay in Kansas

Wichita is a good base for exploring Kansas. Many excellent hotels and apartment rentals can be found here.

Best Time to Visit Kansas

For warmer, sunnier climes, head to Kansas between Spring and Summer.