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From historic Dodge City to the stunning Flint Hills, Kansas invites travelers with a blend of unique things to see. Dive into the renowned BBQ and craft beer scene in Kansas City or Witchita, explore wild west heritage at Boot Hill Museum, or marvel at the scenic beauty of Monument Rocks National Landmark.

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Nicodemus, Kansas. A colony of free African Americans. Homesteaders ca. 1880-1890s
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RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Outdoor Adventure
The Best State Parks in the Midwest—and How to Visit
From Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin to Grand Portage State Park in Minnesota, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 12 best state parks in the Midwest to their list.
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“I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America” Is the Photo Exhibit You Need to See Now
The show marks the first time in two decades that these original portraits of leading 20th-century African American women have been publicly on view.
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Travel Tales
She Came, She Saw, She Told Jokes: A Comic’s Last-Minute Trip to Kansas City
New York comedian Negin Farsad headed into the heartland of her country, and fell head over heels for a two-state city in the middle of America.
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
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