We would travel every week if we could, but sometimes things get in the way. For those of us who love to make lists of our favorite places, here’s some inspiration! This Kansas to-do list for summer 2020 is sure to keep you planning for sunny days and road trips. Make sure to write down anything you’ve never seen! for a day in the future when you’re in the area.
- Safari Zoological Park - Caney, KS
Jeremy Burris/Google Safari Zoological Park isn’t a normal zoo, but instead a zoo where you have the option to interact directly with animals. Time is limited, but you get plenty when you choose what animal you’d like to interact with. Whether that’s a large boa constrictor or a baby lemur, you will have a wild time here.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- The Kansas Brewery Trail
ClarisaA/OnlyInYourState If you’re a drinker or appreciate a local beer, this brewery tour is the perfect summer activity for you. Take a safe trip from place to place to take a sip of their wares and consider bringing some home with you.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Garden - Bucyrus, KS
John Horn/Google This beautiful arboretum is always a stunning spot to see, whether the wind is blowing hard or the breeze is colder than usual. We recommend checking out the whole place. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Iola, KS
Thrive Allen County/Wikimedia Commons Iola, Kansas is a stunning place that is also home to plenty of colorful buildings and the country’s largest town square. It’s a gorgeous place that also happens to be home to great restaurants and antique stores to last you a day or weekend trip.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Ad Astra Alpacas - Baldwin City, KS
Ad Astra Alpacas Facebook Have you ever wanted to visit a family of alpacas? These fluffy creatures are great for kids and adults, and offer a unique look into somewhere you might not see often. Plus, who doesn’t love fluffy farm animals?Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Bourbon State Fishing Lake - Uniontown, KS
Silissa Swink/Google We all love waterfalls, and most of us are aware that Kansas doesn’t have many of them. Luckily, the one at this fishing lake is perfect for both slow waterfalls when it’s drier and louder rushing water after a good rain. Best of both worlds!Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Facebook This scenic drive will take you between two amazing areas with a plethora of wildlife, most of it during the spring and fall being shorebirds that migrate through here on their way back and forth from the sea. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Beautiful Day Cafe - Wichita, KS
Kerry Majher/Google If you’re the book loving type, you probably also love good food and coffee. All of those come together at the Beautiful Day Cafe, a spot where it’s the best of both worlds. A good book and a meal done right is a dream come true. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Abilene, KS
Abilene Kansas Facebook Abilene is one of Kansas’s most beautiful towns, and we wholeheartedly agree. There’s so much history to Abilene, and we also love how friendly the people here are. It’s that Kansas spirit! Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- Fick Fossil & History Museum - Oakley, KS
T Z/Google For lovers of fossils and history, this museum can’t be overlooked. It’s a great choice for all ages, whether they’re fans of fossils or horse drawn carriages. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
- New Lancaster General Store - Paola, KS
Dave Clark/Google This general store is also a winery, serving fresh wines made right here in Paola. If you’re lucky, they’ll still have some peach and blackberry when you visit.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Jeremy Burris/Google
Safari Zoological Park isn’t a normal zoo, but instead a zoo where you have the option to interact directly with animals. Time is limited, but you get plenty when you choose what animal you’d like to interact with. Whether that’s a large boa constrictor or a baby lemur, you will have a wild time here.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
ClarisaA/OnlyInYourState
If you’re a drinker or appreciate a local beer, this brewery tour is the perfect summer activity for you. Take a safe trip from place to place to take a sip of their wares and consider bringing some home with you.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
John Horn/Google
This beautiful arboretum is always a stunning spot to see, whether the wind is blowing hard or the breeze is colder than usual. We recommend checking out the whole place. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Thrive Allen County/Wikimedia Commons
Iola, Kansas is a stunning place that is also home to plenty of colorful buildings and the country’s largest town square. It’s a gorgeous place that also happens to be home to great restaurants and antique stores to last you a day or weekend trip.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Ad Astra Alpacas Facebook
Have you ever wanted to visit a family of alpacas? These fluffy creatures are great for kids and adults, and offer a unique look into somewhere you might not see often. Plus, who doesn’t love fluffy farm animals?Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Silissa Swink/Google
We all love waterfalls, and most of us are aware that Kansas doesn’t have many of them. Luckily, the one at this fishing lake is perfect for both slow waterfalls when it’s drier and louder rushing water after a good rain. Best of both worlds!Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Facebook
This scenic drive will take you between two amazing areas with a plethora of wildlife, most of it during the spring and fall being shorebirds that migrate through here on their way back and forth from the sea. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Kerry Majher/Google
If you’re the book loving type, you probably also love good food and coffee. All of those come together at the Beautiful Day Cafe, a spot where it’s the best of both worlds. A good book and a meal done right is a dream come true. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Abilene Kansas Facebook
Abilene is one of Kansas’s most beautiful towns, and we wholeheartedly agree. There’s so much history to Abilene, and we also love how friendly the people here are. It’s that Kansas spirit! Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
T Z/Google
For lovers of fossils and history, this museum can’t be overlooked. It’s a great choice for all ages, whether they’re fans of fossils or horse drawn carriages. Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Dave Clark/Google
This general store is also a winery, serving fresh wines made right here in Paola. If you’re lucky, they’ll still have some peach and blackberry when you visit.Here’s our full article on this summer list item.
Check out the map below for all of the locations except for the Kansas Brewery Trail.
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