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The 35 best things to do in Manhattan, Kansas

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Experience college-town excitement in beautiful Manhattan, Kansas. I enjoy visiting the Little Apple whenever possible. Who wouldn’t? After all, the Flint Hills’ scenic beauty surrounds Kansas State University’s home. The city of 55,000 people retains its small-town feel with midwestern charm, and every amenity is easily accessible. The city’s two shopping districts, Aggieville and Downtown […]

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Explore the exciting Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas

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Have you talked to the animals lately? If not, head to the City of Manhattan’s gem, the Sunset Zoo. The hospitable folks at Visit Manhattan and the Sunset Zoo sponsored our visit, but the opinions are ours. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Table of contents: Sunset

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Experience the Midwest Dream Car Collection in Manhattan

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Billy Ocean sang, “Get out of my dreams; get into my car!” If the singer visited the Midwest Dream Car Collection (MDCC) in Manhattan, he’d find the dream was the car. Visit Manhattan and the Midwest Dream Car Collection sponsored my visit, but all opinions are mine. The unique automotive collection and its spacing make

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The 25 best places to visit in Pittsburg, Kansas

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I live as far away from Pittsburg, Kansas, as a person can live and still be in Kansas. Even with the long drive, I visit the de facto capital of Southeast Kansas at least annually. I find something new every time I visit, and you’ll enjoy discovering Pittsburg, too. Explore Crawford County sponsored my visit,

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Explore Crawford State Park in Crawford County, Kansas

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Crawford State Park is a Southeast Kansas treasure and is one of the earliest Kansas state parks. Crawford County is on the edge of the Ozarks, and mature trees surround the park’s reservoir. The park provides numerous great outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, motorboating, kayaking, jet skiing, hiking, and just being. Appreciate the wildflowers and

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5 best things to do in historic Girard, Kansas

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Dr. Charles H. Strong decided to bag a deer for his birthday on February 28, 1868. He succeeded, shooting a deer on the southwest corner of the current Crawford County Courthouse square in Girard, Kansas. A sculpted deer on a pedestal marks the event. He named the town for his hometown, Girard, Pennsylvania. Girard became

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Stay at the historic Eldridge Hotel, Lawrence, Kansas

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The historic Eldridge Hotel is the heart of Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, about 40 minutes west of Kansas City. Enjoy an outstanding experience with luxury suites in the Lawrence business district. Explore Lawrence sponsored my visit, but all opinions are mine. Roxie on the Road participates in affiliate programs, like Stay22. As an Amazon Associate, I

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Explore the Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence, KS

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The gorgeous three-story red-brick Watkins National Bank Building stands out along Downtown Lawrence’s Massachusetts Street. Lawrence financier Jabez Bunting Wilson built one of the city’s finest Richardsonian Romanesque buildings as a marketing tool. The building later became the Watkins Community Museum of History and eventually the Watkins Museum of History. Explore Lawrence sponsored my visit,

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Best 10 things to do in Bonner Springs, Kansas

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Bonner Springs sits in rolling hills beside the Kansas River. It’s the next Kansas Turnpike exit west of Kansas City. Its location gives citizens and visitors a break from urban living with all the Kansas City area amenities. Bonner Springs offers intriguing attractions, recreation, shopping, and entertainment. Enjoy a laid-back, friendly community in Bonner Springs.

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Top 11 things to do in attractive Wilson, Kansas

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Fewer than 900 people call Wilson home, but the small town full of Czech heritage in the heart of the Smoky Hills 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 Wilson’s Ed & LaVange Shiroky

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