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11 things to do in attractive Wilson, Kansas

Fewer than 900 people call Wilson home, but the small city offers plenty to attract visitors. It’s only 15 minutes from Wilson State Park, home of the clearest lake in Kansas. The World’s Largest Czech Egg stands proudly in the Ed & LaVange Shiroky Park in Wilson. Wilson is also the Post Rock Scenic Byway’s …

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Abilene, Kansas: 19 things to do in a cowtown

Abilene, Kansas, calls itself “The Cowtown That Raised a President,” Dwight Eisenhower. Abilene preserves its Wild West and White House history with a friendly Kansas welcome.  Like the cowboys on the Chisholm Trail who drove their longhorns to Abilene, we’ll saddle up and ride for Abilene. The city has earned numerous awards for its attractions …

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Eisenhower in Abilene: 17 places to visit

Abilene, Kansas, is the home of Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. The pleasant city 130 miles west of Kansas City hosts the Eisenhower Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home, as well as many other Eisenhower-related sites. On June 22, 1945, General of the Army Dwight Eisenhower returned to Abilene after the United …

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37 reasons to see exciting Junction City

Recreation, history, and top-notch cuisine come together in Geary County, Kansas, home to Junction City, Fort Riley, and Milford Reservoir. Despite enjoying the state’s largest reservoir, Geary County, on Interstate 70 between Manhattan and Abilene, is an often-overlooked gem. We’re about to rip away the wrapping paper and tear open the box around a glittering …

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Oz in Kansas: The best places to explore

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz describes the adventures of Dorothy, a little girl from Kansas, in the magical land of Oz. In the book’s and movie’s introductions, a tornado whisked her from her gray Kansas life into the Technicolor world of Oz. Your Yellow Brick Road has arrived at the right destination if you’re seeking …

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Experience the top 21 Kansas civil rights sites

Kansas was born in blood and fire. While people like John Brown and William Quantrill violently pursued the conflict, others used quieter means. During the fighting, free-staters helped freedom seekers escape slavery through the Underground Railroad. After the raids ended, civil rights activists turned to the courts. These are some of the most influential civil …

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The 12 best places to visit in Kansas

Enjoy the 12 best places to visit in Kansas Kansas is full of numerous beautiful and often quirky small cities. I love Kansas City and Wichita, but the state’s smaller places are the heart of Kansas. After 30 years of traveling throughout Kansas, these are my 12 best places to visit in Kansas. Leavenworth, Cottonwood …

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