Landscapes and lifestyles that hold true to their cowboy and pioneer heritage, big cities and small towns
where you’ll find rich local flavors and genuine welcomes. Authentic experiences and chances for discovery
await in Kansas.
The Kansas story is incredibly diverse. History enthusiast can explore our Freedom’s Frontier National
Heritage Area or visit legendary Wild West towns like Dodge City, many which staged the era’s most famous
cattle drives and cowboy shootouts. Be sure to also stop in Abilene at the Eisenhower Presidential Library
and Museum.
Nature lovers can immerse themselves in the beauty of the Flint Hills or spend an afternoon hiking or
horseback riding. Outdoorsman can find a great catch in Kansas’ fisherman’s paradise and enjoy one of the
nation’s best deer and pheasant hunting regions.
Four distinct seasons transform Kansas’ landscape, and opportunities come with each one. Camp, fish, boat,
hunt, hike, bike, ride horseback in 24 state parks, many with big water and dramatic landscape. And you’ll
find all sorts of comfortable lodgings and campgrounds along the way.
Ten byways traverse 680 miles through welcoming communities and memorable scenery, from some of the
world’s most ecologically important wetlands to red-rock buttes that would make the perfect backdrop for an
old Western movie. Detour to lively downtowns like Hays’ Historic Chestnut Street District, Old Town in
Wichita, Aggieville in Manhattan or downtown Lawrence. For mega shopping, there’s Legends at Village
West in Kansas City.
Phone: (785) 296-2009
Website: www.TravelKS.com
