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.

1. Strataca (Hutchinson)

650 feet below the ground in salt deposits lies Strataca, a truly unique experience where you can take an hour long ride through the old mining tunnels, attend dinner theater, and learn about mining and geology. Allow about 90 minutes here.

2. Museum of World Treasures (Wichita)

Explore hidden treasures from various places around the globe and different periods in time. You’ll see displays about everything from ancient civilizations to the battlefields of World War II. With three full floors to explore, you’re sure to find something here that strikes your interest. Give yourself about two hours here.

3. Alcove Spring (Marysville)

When settles headed across the country to Oregon, Alcove Spring was a popular place to wait for the Big Blue River to go down. Closed to the public in the 1970s, the area is now open to the public once again. You’ll find native flora and fauna here plus walking trails with beautiful views of the Big Blue River. Allow yourself about an hour here or longer depending on how long you want to hike.

4. Arikaree Breaks (St Francis)

Arikaree Breaks is not easy to get to and it can be downright impossible during certain times of year. But, if you can make the trip, you should. Here you’ll find badlands and prairies as well as a chance to spot a variety of animals, including lizards, coyotes, mule deer, and a prairie dog town. If you make the trip, leave about half a day to get there and explore.

5. Cosmosphere (Hutchinson)

This space museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian and is an interesting space museum and STEM education center. It is home to a combined collection of both American and Russian space artifacts. You’ll find a planetarium plus artifacts from the Apollo missions plus information about the space race and the Cold War. You’ll need about 2 hours here to explore everything.

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