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.

96. Exploration Place (Wichita)

This is a museum for children that focuses on science, Kansas, and fun. Explore the history of Kansas, learn about the beginnings of flight, see a recreation of 1950s Kansas at the model train display. You can also miniature golf, get involved in hands on building and science experiments, and learn about cowboys. You’ll spend about two hours here with the kids.

97. Flint Hills Discovery Center (Manhattan)

Located in the heart of downtown, the Flint Hills Discovery Center is a LEED certified building that offers hands on science and other educational activities. You’ll find exhibits about the geographical formation of Flint Hills, the ecology of the grasslands, and information about North American settlers and the original Native American inhabitants of the land. Spend between one and two hours here to see it all.

98. World’s Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City)

In 1953, Frank Stoeber starter wrapping the World’s Largest Ball of Twine. After four years, the ball stood eight feet high. More twine is added every August so everyone can get in on the world record. Cawker City has paintings of the ball of twine in their businesses. You can find them by following the twine painted on the sidewalks. Spend about an hour exploring Cawker City.

99. Schlitterbahn Kansas City (Kansas City)

This water park has beaches, private cabanas, and a pool with a bar. There’s also waterslides. Lots of waterslides. Float in the river system and experience currents, rapids, and waves. Ride through tunnels, and even ride a water coaster. Spend a hot summer day here soaking up the sun and enjoying the thrills and splashes.

100. Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead (Overland Park)

Kids will love a trip to the farm where they’ll visit more than 250 animals. They’ll also learn about what it takes to grow vegetables and see what it was like on an Indian encampment, a one room schoolhouse, and a main street from the turn of the century. You can easily spend half a day here if you plan to do it all – including riding a horse-drawn wagon, milking a cow, of bottle feeding the baby animals.

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