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The Alley of Hutchinson
1221 E. 23rd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67502, Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson
Family entertainment center with bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade games and group activities.
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Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre
18 E. 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501, Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson
Restored historic theater offering live performances, films, family programs and special events.
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Reno County Museum
100 S. Walnut St., Hutchinson, KS 67501, Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson
Local-history museum with exhibits, educational programs, research resources and the Oodleplex children's play area.
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Dillon Nature Center
3002 E. 30th Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67502, Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson
100-acre urban nature sanctuary with trails, gardens, ponds, nature exhibits, visitor center and family-oriented outdoor programs.
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
1515 SE Monroe St., Topeka, KS 66612, Topeka, Topeka
National historical park at Monroe Elementary School interpreting the history and legacy of Brown v. Board of Education and school desegregation.
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Mariah Hills Municipal Golf Course
1800 Matt Down Road, Dodge City, KS 67801, Dodge City, Dodge City
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Mon: 6 AM-6 PM · Tue: 6 AM-6 PM · Wed: 6 AM-6 PM · Thu: 6 AM-6 PM · Fri: 6 AM-6 PM · Sat: 6 AM-6 PM · Sun: 6 AM-6 PM
Public 18-hole municipal golf course with a clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, putting green, lessons, and tournament opportunities.
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Downtown Shawnee
11100 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203, Shawnee, Shawnee
Walkable downtown district with historic buildings, locally owned restaurants, breweries, boutiques, specialty retailers, entertainment, and festival-style events.
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Warren Riverview Park
321 E. Market St., Derby, KS 67037, Derby, Derby
Arkansas River park with scenic views, kayak and canoe access, a covered shelter, ropes course, fire pit, playground, and The Lodge event space.
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Madison Avenue Central Park
512 E. Madison Ave., Derby, KS 67037, Derby, Derby
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Mon: Open 24 hours · Tue: Open 24 hours · Wed: Open 24 hours · Thu: Open 24 hours · Fri: Open 24 hours · Sat: Open 24 hours · Sun: Open 24 hours
Accessible community park with an all-inclusive playground, splash pad, walking path, amphitheater, event spaces, picnic areas, and seasonal markets.
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High Park
2801 E. James, Derby, KS 67037, Derby, Derby
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Mon: 6 AM-11 PM · Tue: 6 AM-11 PM · Wed: 6 AM-11 PM · Thu: 6 AM-11 PM · Fri: 6 AM-11 PM · Sat: 6 AM-11 PM · Sun: 6 AM-11 PM
Derby's largest park, featuring hike-and-bike paths, fishing, playgrounds, splash pad, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, sports fields, and pickleball courts.
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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66221, Kansas City, Overland Park
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Mon: 9 AM-5 PM, April 1-October 31 · Tue: 9 AM-5 PM, April 1-October 31 · Wed: 9 AM-5 PM, April 1-October 31 · Thu: 9 AM-5 PM, April 1-October 31 · Fri: 9 AM-5 PM, April 1-October 31 · Sat: 9 AM-5 PM, April 1-October 31 · Sun: 9 AM-5 PM, April 1-October 31
Seasonal family attraction with farm animals, birds of prey, gardens, fishing, wagon rides, a schoolhouse, historic shops, a Kanza Indian encampment and playgrounds.
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Shawnee Mission Park
7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219, Kansas City, Shawnee
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Mon: 5 AM-11 PM · Tue: 5 AM-11 PM · Wed: 5 AM-11 PM · Thu: 5 AM-11 PM · Fri: 5 AM-11 PM · Sat: 5 AM-11 PM · Sun: 5 AM-11 PM
Large regional park with a lake, hiking and biking trails, marina, swimming beach, boating, disc golf, archery, dog park, playgrounds and picnic areas.
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Sandsage Bison Range Wildlife Area
785 S. Hwy 83, Garden City, KS 67846, Garden City, Garden City
Wildlife area featuring sandsage prairie, bison, native wildlife, limited fishing, and guided tours available by reservation.
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Gezer Park
13251 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66211, Leawood, Leawood
Ten-acre park with walking trails, playground, shelters, public art, picnic areas, restrooms, a Havdalah garden, and ceremonial fire pit. The park honors Leawood’s sister-city relationship with the Gezer Region of Israel.
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Historic Oxford Schoolhouse
14701 Mission Road, Ironwoods Park, Leawood, KS 66224, Leawood, Leawood
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Mon: Closed · Tue: Closed · Wed: Closed · Thu: Closed · Fri: Closed · Sat: 11 AM-2 PM · Sun: 1-3 PM
Restored historic one-room schoolhouse with period educational artifacts, historical displays, and costumed docent-led visits.
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Ironwoods Park
14701 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66224, Leawood, Leawood
A 115-acre park featuring Prairie Oak Nature Center, the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse, a playground, one-acre lake, fishing, picnic facilities, amphitheater, open fields, and approximately two miles of bike and hike trails.
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Frontier Army Museum
100 Reynolds Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027, Leavenworth, Leavenworth
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Mon: Closed · Tue: 10 AM-4 PM · Wed: 10 AM-4 PM · Thu: 10 AM-4 PM · Fri: 10 AM-4 PM · Sat: 10 AM-4 PM · Sun: Closed
Free military history museum covering the Frontier Army, Fort Leavenworth, military exploration, uniforms, weapons, vehicles, and other artifacts. Fort access requires visitor registration or a pass.
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Ernie Miller Park
909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, KS 66061, Olathe, Olathe
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Mon: Dawn-dusk · Tue: Dawn-dusk · Wed: Dawn-dusk · Thu: Dawn-dusk · Fri: Dawn-dusk · Sat: Dawn-dusk · Sun: Dawn-dusk
126-acre nature park with about three miles of trails through prairie, meadow, forest, and stream habitats. The nature center is temporarily closed to drop-in visitors during construction, while the park remains open.
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The Garage
134 S. 4th St., Salina, KS 67401, Salina, Salina
Automotive museum displaying classic cars, custom creations, and other vehicles.
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Grinter Place State Historic Site
1420 South 78th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111, Kansas City, Kansas City
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Mon: Closed · Tue: Closed · Wed: 10 AM-5 PM · Thu: 10 AM-5 PM · Fri: 10 AM-5 PM · Sat: 10 AM-5 PM · Sun: 1 PM-5 PM
Grinter Place State Historic Site is a historic 1857 farmhouse in Kansas City overlooking the Delaware Crossing of the Kansas River. The listing describes guided and self-guided tours focused on early Kansas settlement and river trade.
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National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
630 North 126th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, Bonner Springs, Bonner Springs
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Mon: Closed · Tue: Closed · Wed: Closed · Thu: 10 AM-2 PM · Fri: 10 AM-2 PM · Sat: 10 AM-2 PM · Sun: Closed
Agriculture museum and historical center with exhibits, rural artifacts, Farm Town USA, a nature trail, memorials, and seasonal family programming.
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Moon Marble Company
600 East Front Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, Bonner Springs, Bonner Springs
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Mon: Closed · Tue: 10 AM-4 PM · Wed: 10 AM-4 PM · Thu: 10 AM-4 PM · Fri: 10 AM-4 PM · Sat: 10 AM-4 PM · Sun: Closed
Family-friendly marble museum and store featuring antique marble toys, traditional games, a museum bathroom, gem and fountain room, and scheduled glass-marble demonstrations.
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Salina Art Center
242 S. Santa Fe Ave., Salina, KS 67401, Salina, Salina
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Mon: Closed · Tue: Closed · Wed: 11 AM-5 PM · Thu: 11 AM-5 PM · Fri: 11 AM-5 PM · Sat: 11 AM-5 PM · Sun: 11 AM-5 PM
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, gallery programming, independent cinema, and hands-on art opportunities.
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Rolling Hills Zoo & Wildlife Museum
625 N. Hedville Road, Salina, KS 67401, Salina, Salina
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Mon: 9 AM-5 PM · Tue: 9 AM-5 PM · Wed: 9 AM-5 PM · Thu: 9 AM-5 PM · Fri: 9 AM-5 PM · Sat: 9 AM-5 PM · Sun: 9 AM-5 PM
Zoo and wildlife museum featuring animal exhibits, conservation programs, and family-friendly visitor experiences. Admission includes both the zoo and museum.
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Park Recreation
Linscott Park
4th and Iowa Street, Holton, KS 66436, Holton, Holton
Holton park with playground equipment, tennis and basketball courts and a shelter house.
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Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park
Salina, KS 67401, Salina, Salina
A city aquatic park in Salina offering public swimming and aquatic activities during the season.
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Wetlands Waterpark
2303 Main Street, Great Bend, KS 67530, Great Bend, Great Bend
A seasonal city water park in Great Bend with slides, spray features, a zero-depth splash pool and other family aquatic amenities.
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David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
75 Soden Road, Emporia, KS 66801, Emporia, Emporia
A free city zoo in Emporia with animal exhibits and educational programs. The zoo is located at 75 Soden Road and is open daily.
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Emporia Arts Center
815 Commercial St., Emporia, KS 66801, Emporia, Emporia
A downtown arts center featuring exhibitions, a gallery and gift shop, classes, workshops and live entertainment through its performing and entertainment series.
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State Park
Mushroom Rock State Park
Marquette
Mushroom Rock State Park is a Kansas state park known for its unusual mushroom-shaped sandstone formations.
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Fishing
Milford Reservoir
Milford
Milford Reservoir is a large north central Kansas fishing and boating destination near Milford State Park.
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La Cygne Reservoir
La Cygne
La Cygne Reservoir is an eastern Kansas fishing destination with public access and warm-water fish habitat.
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Fall River Reservoir
Toronto
Fall River Reservoir offers public fishing and boating near Fall River State Park.
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Elk City Reservoir
Independence
Elk City Reservoir is a southeast Kansas fishing and boating destination surrounded by public recreation areas.
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Clinton Reservoir
Lawrence
Clinton Reservoir is a major northeast Kansas fishing destination with public access around Clinton State Park.
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Sand Hills State Park
901 S Sand Hills Rd, Hutchinson, KS 67502, Hutchinson
Sand Hills State Park preserves rolling sand dunes north of Hutchinson and provides hiking, horseback riding, camping and wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Wilson State Park
#3 Wilson State Park Rd, Sylvan Grove, KS 67481, Sylvan Grove
Wilson State Park surrounds Wilson Reservoir and offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
2420 US-83, Oakley, KS 67748, Oakley
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park protects dramatic chalk formations and offers hiking and scenic wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Webster State Park
1210 Nine Rd, Stockton, KS 67669, Stockton
Webster State Park surrounds Webster Reservoir and offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Prairie Dog State Park
13037 State Park Rd, Norton, KS 67654, Norton
Prairie Dog State Park surrounds Sebelius Reservoir and offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking and wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Scott State Park
520 W Scott Lake Dr, Scott City, KS 67871, Scott City
Historic Lake Scott State Park combines a scenic natural canyon with fishing, camping, hiking, boating and historic sites. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Meade State Park
13051 V Rd, Meade, KS 67864, Meade
Meade State Park surrounds Meade State Lake and provides camping, fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife opportunities. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Lovewell State Park
2446 250 Rd, Webber, KS 66970, Webber
Lovewell State Park sits on Lovewell Reservoir and offers fishing, boating, camping, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Fall River State Park
144 Hwy 105, Toronto, KS 66777, Toronto
Fall River State Park provides access to Fall River Reservoir with camping, fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Glen Elder State Park
2131 180 Rd, Glen Elder, KS 67446, Glen Elder
Glen Elder State Park sits beside Waconda Lake and offers camping, fishing, boating, trails, hunting and wildlife viewing. Verified against Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state park information.
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Downtown Hutchinson
Downtown Hutchinson, Hutchinson, KS 67501, Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson
Walkable downtown district with public spaces, shops, dining, entertainment, public art and recurring community activities.
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Fairgrounds Splash Pad
2101 N. Severance St., Hutchinson, KS 67501, Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson
Free seasonal splash pad and family recreation area near the Kansas State Fairgrounds.
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Wright Park Zoo
71 N. Second Ave., Dodge City, KS 67801, Dodge City, Dodge City
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Mon: 11 AM-5 PM · Tue: 11 AM-5 PM · Wed: 11 AM-5 PM · Thu: 11 AM-5 PM · Fri: 9 AM-5 PM · Sat: 9 AM-5 PM · Sun: 1 PM-5 PM
City zoo in Wright Park featuring more than 30 animal species, including North American wildlife and exotic animals.
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Keeper of the Plains
650 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67203, Wichita, Kansas, Wichita
The Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot steel sculpture in Wichita at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers. The surrounding plaza includes the Ring of Fire, which operates on a published schedule subject to weather and river conditions.
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Hays Aquatic Park
4th & Main, Hays, KS 67601, Hays, Hays
A seasonal city aquatic facility at 4th and Main in Hays with a lazy river, leisure pool, multi-purpose pool, water slides, shaded areas and a children’s play area.
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Fishing
Hillsdale Reservoir
Paola
Hillsdale Reservoir is a northeast Kansas fishing destination with public access and extensive recreation opportunities.
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Council Grove Reservoir
Council Grove
Council Grove Reservoir is a central Kansas fishing and boating destination with public access.
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Museum
St. Marys Pay Station Museum
111 E Mission St, St. Marys, KS 66536, Saint Marys, Kansas, Saint Marys
St. Marys Pay Station Museum preserves the former Potawatomi Indian Pay Station at the St. Marys Mission site. The National Park Service identifies the location as an important site along the Oregon and California National Historic Trails and notes that the museum is open to...