Cruise through epic landscapes, peruse indie shops in enchanting downtowns, and enjoy the pastoral views at a tucked-away spa. As you drive along Interstate-70, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions and prepare to have any preconceived freeway notions shattered.

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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is full of places to eat with food from all over the world. Over the past half-century, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has welcomed a lot of various cultures from the Asian continent, and with that have come numerous restaurants and eating establishments, adding new flavors to the state and contributing to the

At Fort Hays State Historic Site, limestone buildings that housed the U.S. Army during the 19th century pierce a quiet prairie backdrop. To imagine it as a supply depot during the American Indian Wars, watch the site’s short film Clash of Cultures before embarking on a tour of artifacts and

Along and near the brick streets of downtown, 25 bronze plaques comprise the Historic Hays Walking Tour, giving a glimpse of local life and its characters (such as Gen. George Armstrong Custer) from the 1860s to the 1880s.

The story continues at Fort Hays State Historic Site, where four original

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The Wheat State Wine Company began in 2008 when they planted their first vines on

Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø intriguingly calls out to the curious, to the wide-eyed wanderers, to the dreamers, to the storytellers, and we are among them. Are you?

Beckoned south, as if tapped on the shoulder by a wistful child, we packed our bags and set off for a Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø road trip via the I-70. Of course, we had no

The only thing better than exploring the delightfully unexpected landscapes of Northwest Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is connecting with the people who surround them.

Monument Rocks & Castle Rock, Little Jerusalem State Park, and Battle Canyon are all remote places with limited services, lodging, and food options.

If I have learned anything about my travels through Northwest Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, it’s that you are never far away from an unexpected and hidden gem. Shiloh Vineyard & Winery is just that for the WaKeeney area. Like many attractions in the region, a few miles on gravel roads will lead you to some of the

Plan Your Vacation!

January 28 is National Plan Your Vacation Day, and while it might take more than a day to sort through all the options the beautiful state of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø offers, it marks the perfect occasion to get started! It's also the day before Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Day, which is when Kansans celebrate their

Ready to grab your kiddos and hit the road? Below is a list of 10 family-friendly Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø destinations:

Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City Metro

Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City Metro is a great spare-of-the-moment vacation. Throw some overnight bags in the car and enjoy a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City’s premiere indoor waterpark