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Small Towns

One of Kansas’ Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

From an Oz Museum filled with movie history to a quiet park anchored by a historic windmill, Wamego blends small-town Kansas life with whimsical storytelling in a way that feels both unexpected and authentic.

by Kate Orlando
on Jun 3
A fiery sunrise over wheat in Kansas.
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Kansas

by Courtnie Erickson
on Apr 29
The shore is silhouetted against a pink and purple sunset over Milford Lake in Kansas.
Trips & Routes

This Unexpected Place in Kansas Is One of the Best Road Trip Stops You’ve Never Considered

by Jacki Mick
on Mar 22
An antique truck upended in concrete featuring the hand-painted "Rise Up" slogan at Truckhenge, Kansas.
Trips & Routes

Why Travelers Are Falling for This Small Historic Town in Kansas

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 19
Low angle view of the historic limestone Chase County Courthouse with a red roof under a blue sky in Cottonwood Falls, KS.
Experiences

This Kansas Museum Is a Literary Pilgrimage for Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder

by Jessica Mlinaric
on Mar 17
A girl in a Prairie-style blue bonnet and dress stands in a field.

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The Charming Kansas Beach Town Locals Hope Stays Off Tourists’ Radar

Near the shores of Kansas’ biggest lake sits a town few travelers notice. That’s exactly how locals like it.

by Jacki Mick
on Mar 8
Vibrant orange and yellow sunset reflecting perfectly on the still water of Milford Lake, KS.
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3 Vibrant Places That Show Off Kansas’ Colorful Side

by Stephanie Frias
on Feb 20
A woman running throught sunflower fields, the most colorful places in Kansas
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The Ultimate Guide to Route 66: Kansas

Route 66 in Kansas may be only 13 miles long, but it’s filled with iconic sights, history, and must-see stops that are perfect for a classic American road trip.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jan 27
Looking down at a painted Kansas Route 66 sign on the pavement.
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Small Towns

5 Small Towns in Kansas So Dreamy, You’ll Swear You’ve Seen Them on TV

This handful of picturesque Kansas towns underscores the Sunflower State's charm.

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 15
The majestic Chase County Courthouse in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, standing tall with its native limestone walls, red French Renaissance-style roof, and central clock tower.
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I’ve Been Keeping This Hidden Nature Hotel in Kansas Quiet for Too Long

This little known place in Kansas offers a dreamy stay in the Flint Hills that will leave you swooning after a digital detox.

by Stephanie Frias
on Jan 13
A stone hotel entrance with a red door and a wood awning in the Flint Hills, Kansas.