Kansas is more than just the home of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. The state has an extensive history that includes being a home to prehistoric beasts, a pivotal player in the Civil War, and a place for pioneers heading west to rest, restock, and recuperate. There’s a lot of interesting things to do across the state; here’s a closer look.

46. Kansas University Natural History Museum (Lawrence)

Here you’ll find live-animal exhibits including a bee tree, a large collection of mammal skulls, and the famous Panorama – a 360 degree diorama originally created 120 years ago. It was the first of its kind, showing animals and plants in their natural habitats, interacting as they would have in real life instead of displaying the animals as individual specimens. Spend about two hour here exploring all four floors.

47. Sunset Zoo (Manhattan)

The Sunset Zoo has five different habitats: Australian Walkabout, African Trail, Kansas Plains, Asian Trail, and South American Trail. You’ll see hyenas, prairie dogs, cheetahs, tigers, otters, wolves, and anteaters. Spend about two hours here exploring the grounds.

48. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site (Olathe)

Visit one of the only working stagecoach shop left on the Santa Fe trail and discover the 1860s way of life. Here you can ride a stagecoach and see oxen, sheep, and chicken that would have lived here during the 1860s. It’s listed on the National and Kansas Registers of Historic Places. Spend an hour or two here to learn about this interesting site.

49. Tuck U Inn at Glick Mansion (Atchison)

A beautiful Governor’s mansion that’s on the National Register of Historic Places houses a bed and breakfast in Atchison. Step back in time while still having access to a long list of amenities, including air conditioning, a private bathroom, free wifi, cable TV, and plush robes. Take a long weekend here and spoil yourself in Atchison.

50. Cimarron National Grassland (Elkhart)

This 108,000 acre grassland includes rocky cliffs, groves, brush, and a lot of outdoor activities. This is a beautful place to bird watch, hunt, camp, fish, or take a long scenic drive. One point of interest here is Tristate Point, where Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado all meet. Spend half a day here and make sure you find the prairie dog town.

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