Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:19:26 +0000 A Taste of Americana in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø: Classic Comfort Food Stops in Wichita /blog/stories/post/a-taste-of-americana-in-kansas-classic-comfort-food-stops-in-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/a-taste-of-americana-in-kansas-classic-comfort-food-stops-in-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/a-taste-of-americana-in-kansas-classic-comfort-food-stops-in-wichita/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As America prepares to celebrate America250, there’s no better way to experience the nation’s story than through its food. Across Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, travelers can find the flavors that have shaped generations of family traditions, road trips and hometown memories. In Wichita, those flavors come served

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Below is your guide to celebrating America’s 250th birthday in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø—all year long. Explore a statewide lineup of events and festivals designed to match every interest.

For those who love history, you'll have the opportunity to step into the past through thought-provoking lectures, special exhibits

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We hope everyone had an amazing Fourth of July Celebration for America's 250th Anniversary! Since this is such a special year in American history, the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 250 commission is keeping the celebration going by encouraging everyone to participate in year-round events for 2026.

Check out our blog post

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Get ready to catch the final few matches as the world's biggest sporting event comes to an end on July 19th. Soccer fans throughout Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø can still enjoy the final and third-place games at various watch parties.

Sporting KC's very own Sporting Park is easily the largest venue to catch the last few

]]> Celebrate America 250 in Wichita: Where Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø History and Americana Come to Life /blog/stories/post/celebrate-america-250-in-wichita-where-kansas-history-and-americana-come-to-life/ /blog/stories/post/celebrate-america-250-in-wichita-where-kansas-history-and-americana-come-to-life/#comments /blog/stories/post/celebrate-america-250-in-wichita-where-kansas-history-and-americana-come-to-life/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

As America approaches its 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø road trip rooted in history, nostalgia and classic Americana.

In Wichita, the past isn’t tucked away behind glass cases. It’s something you can walk through, dine inside, hear roaring overhead and stumble across on an

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We sure hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day Weekend this year! Don't hesitate to check out more events happening in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø as the year moves ever onward.

So many communities in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø host regular events on Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you enjoy watching weird and wacky street performances at

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April is easily one of the best months of the year to visit Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. With spring in full swing, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø usually sees moderate temperatures in the 60s and 70s, making it the perfect time to get out and enjoy various outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and disc

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Get ready for Spring in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø by attending one of the state's many seasonal festivals! Witness each community's parks and downtown areas transform into cultural hubs for art, food, and music. Check out live music performances, attend one of the state's tulip festivals, or enjoy strolling through

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Spring is the time when the world comes alive with vibrant colors and sweet scents. One of the most iconic spring flowers is the tulip, and Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is no stranger to this floral beauty. If you're looking to enjoy the beauty of tulips in full bloom, there's no better time than the spring tulip season

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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø in 1776

If you were to time-travel to 1776, you'd find that when America declared independence, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, like most states, wasn't part of the original 13 colonies. In fact, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø was under the dominion of the Spanish Empire. Yet the story of

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