Kansas Tourism

08/31/2026

Which do you prefer: kayaking the mighty Kaw River or calmer lake waters?

Find places to kayak and canoe in Kansas, from rivers and lakes to rentals, kayak fishing, float trips, and paddling adventures.

08/30/2026

“Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came...” 🎶 Find a welcoming community in Kansas small towns.

08/29/2026

Must-see murals, charming downtown shopping, playgrounds and parks...we've gathered roadside attractions for every trip!

Driving across the State? Kansas has plenty of must-see stops for when you are on the road! Discover art sculptures, murals, downtown shops, parks, gardens, farmers markets, and museums

08/28/2026

Driving along I-70? Here's where to exit along the way for some fun.

Cruise through epic landscapes, peruse indie shops in enchanting downtowns, and enjoy the pastoral views at a tucked-away spa.

08/27/2026

Tuttle Creek State Park features 1,250-acres for camping and fishing, and scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Plan your visit - https://www.travelks.com/things-to-do/parks-and-nature/state-parks/tuttle-creek/

08/26/2026

Amusement parks make great destinations for family vacations. Search our list here!

Discover amusement parks in Kansas with rides, roller coasters, and family attractions offering fun for all ages across the state.

08/25/2026

As we continue to celebrate America 250, take a step back with us this to the days of covered wagons and one room schoolhouses in the still young state of Kansas. Let's talk about Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the “Little House on the Prairie” book series, was born in Wisconsin in 1867. Her family made the daunting journey to settle in Montgomery County, Kansas when she was barely 2 years old. Wilder's parents were enticed by the Homestead Act of 1862. They ventured to Kansas believing the land was open to white settlers, but the reality was their homestead was on the Osage Indian reservation. Despite this, the Wilder family built a log cabin on the property and lived through many harsh years on the frontier. By the spring of 1871, the family decided to move back to Wisconsin.

In the 1930s, Laura worked with her daughter Rose to write about her life growing up in different areas of the frontier and began publishing her stories. Little House on the Prairie was published in 1935 and shares the experiences her family had in southeast Kansas. Thanks to the recently released Netflix adaption, interest in the Wilder's story in Kansas has gained international attention.

Today, visitors to the Little House on the Prairie Museum in Independence can enter an old post office, a one-room school, and a replica of the Ingalls family cabin on the site of the original homestead. This location is also part of the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area.

Learn more - https://www.travelks.com/listing/little-house-on-the-prairie-museum/1351/

08/24/2026

From the tallgrass prairie to the high plains, or the wetland marshes and eastern wood hills, Kansas offers endless opportunities to view wildlife and wildflowers in their natural home.

Explore wildlife and nature centers across Kansas, including refuges, wetlands, bison viewing areas and places to experience native wildlife.

08/23/2026

Get a copy of our free Kansas Travel Guide! The 2026 edition is filled with new things to-do, places to visit, and memories to make.

👉 https://www.travelks.com/plan-your-trip/free-travel-guide-and-map/

08/22/2026

What’s your favorite way to spend a day at the lake? ⛵