The Perfect Fourth of July in Kansas

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Music in the Park - Community Band, Parsons, KS

A patriotic musical salute will highlight this year’s Music in the Park Fourth of July Celebration, featuring the Parson’s Community Band. After the concert enjoy the “Fireworks 4…

A patriotic musical salute will highlight this year’s Music in the Park Fourth of July…

The 7 Best Places for BIG Food in Kansas!

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Cosmic Castle, Parson’s KS

Cosmic Castle might be for kids, but their “Beast Challenge” isn’t. Consume the Monster T-REX hot dog, a 32-ounce malt or shake, and bag of chips within a certain time limit to win…

Cosmic Castle might be for kids, but their “Beast Challenge” isn’t. Consume the…

Best Educational Activities for Children in Kansas

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Curious Minds Discovery Zone, Parsons, KS

Curious Minds Discovery Zone in Parsons opened its doors to the children of southeast Kansas five years ago. The Discovery Zone offers a fun, safe environment for children to create, experiment and…

Curious Minds Discovery Zone in Parsons opened its doors to the children of southeast Kansas five…

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Kansas!

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The Fire Escape Coffeehouse, Chanute, KS

The Fire Escape Coffeehouse was founded by high school and college students almost 20 years ago, who were wanting a safe place to hang out and listen to Christian music. Today this ministry still…

The Fire Escape Coffeehouse was founded by high school and college students almost 20 years ago,…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Kansas!

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Elk River Hiking Trail, Independence, KS

The 15-mile Elk River Hiking Trail is a great full day or two-day hike for the moderate hiker. Trailing along the northwest side of Elk City Lake, the trails offer panoramic views, limestone bluffs,…

The 15-mile Elk River Hiking Trail is a great full day or two-day hike for the moderate hiker.…

The 7 Best Hardware Stores in Kansas!

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Fredonia Hardware Store, Fredonia, KS

The best little hardware store you might ever find is in Fredonia. Stocked with things you really need and the staff is always ready to help you find exactly what you need.

The best little hardware store you might ever find is in Fredonia. Stocked with things you really…

The Supreme Dessert: Kansas' Best Cake Shops

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At Stacy Cakes in Humboldt not only are her cakes unbelievably good to your taste buds, but they are creative works of art. Custom, professional ordered cakes, quick pick-up traditional cakes already…

At Stacy Cakes in Humboldt not only are her cakes unbelievably good to your taste buds, but they…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Kansas

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Down Home Family Restaurant, Independence, KS

The Down Home Family Restaurant in Independence fries up some tasty “chicken fried chicken.” And the rest of the menu selection is tasty too!

The Down Home Family Restaurant in Independence fries up some tasty “chicken fried…

Best Guided Tours in Kansas

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Self-Guided Civil War Tour, Humboldt, KS

This Civil War self-guided tour in downtown Humboldt offers information about the fighting between pro-slavery factions and non-pro slavery advocate groups. The trials and tribulations of a community…

This Civil War self-guided tour in downtown Humboldt offers information about the fighting between…

Best Sightseeing Tours in Kansas

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Civil War Tour, Humboldt, KS

Another great sight-seeing tour is the 12-site Civil War Tour that highlights the “burning of Humboldt” by the Confederate Army during the 1800s. The etched marble markers are located…

Another great sight-seeing tour is the 12-site Civil War Tour that highlights the “burning of…

Elk River Hiking Trail, Independence, KS

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The Goff's Otto's CafÃ©, Pittsburg, KS

Featured in The 8 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Kansas!

Goff's Otto’s Café in Pittsburg has been serving folks good home-cooked meals for a lot of years and the tradition continues. Great food at great prices and a lot of friendly… Read More

In The Garden, Pittsburg, KS

Featured in The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Kansas!

At In The Garden in Pittsburg, shoppers are treated to beautiful healthy flowers and plants, along with choice vegetable plants, fruit trees and vine fruits. The staff members are always friendly and… Read More

Fredonia Hardware Store, Fredonia, KS

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The best little hardware store you might ever find is in Fredonia. Stocked with things you really need and the staff is always ready to help you find exactly what you need.

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Old Jail Museum, Iola, KS

Featured in The 15 Best Historical Sites in Kansas!

Made of two-foot-wide limestone walls, the two-story jail in Iola began housing prisoners in 1869. Almost 100 years later the Allen County Commissioners deeded the abandoned jail structure to the… Read More

Papa Don’s Pizza, Fort Scott, KS

Featured in Best Pizza in Kansas: Our 10 Favorites!

Papa Don’s Pizza in Fort Scott is locally owned and operated by locals who serve amazing pizzas, hot and fresh, in a lovely family pizzeria. They make their own pizza dough from scratch and the… Read More

Leonard H. Axe Library, Pittsburg, KS

Featured in The 10 Best Libraries in Kansas!

The Leonard H. Axe Library is part of Pittsburg State University in Kansas—not to be mistaken with Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The library has access to the interlibrary loan system, in addition… Read More

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Kansas!

Soldiers themselves built this fort, which was originally meant to prevent white settlers from migrating West into Native American territory. It's a relic from a fascinating chapter in our nation's… Read More

Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill, Pittsburg, KS

Featured in The 10 Best Steakhouses in Kansas!

At Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill in Pittsburg, they say “we know what’s at steak!” And that attitude is reflected in their selection of great steak cuts—sirloin, rib… Read More

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