When it comes to knowing the hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path discoveries of a town, always turn to a local. A team of writers for The Official Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Travel Guide interviewed movers and shakers in six cities and towns to unearth tips for a memorable getaway. This post was written in…
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St Patrick's Day 2026 We hope everyone had fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Check back here next February to see when 2027 events will be announced. History of Irish Immigration to Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø' history is full of Irish roots, with many communities across the state having significant…
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Farm-fresh ingredients find their way onto menus across the countryside and cityscapes of The Sunflower State. Here are three handpicked favorites from each of the state’s six regions. This post was written in collaboration with Debbie Leckron Miller, Lauren Sieben, Gary Thompson, and Vanessa…
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The stats don’t lie: Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is filled with impressive sights, heights, celebrations, and stunning landscapes. Here are 30 attractions and experiences that you’re likely to remember forever. 1.5 miles equals one full lap around Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Speedway’s tri-oval track in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City. Visit during racing…
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The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and explore during the cooler seasons. Take advantage of the sunny days and hit the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø roads with your friends and family. Your soul will thank you for it. Here are over 50 places to…
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The winter in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø keeps many of us indoors, and visiting a museum is a fantastic way to avoid the freezing temperatures that come with the season. Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has 125+ museums across the state dedicated to a variety of interests, including science, history, and art, as well as transportation museums…
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The Oregon Trail (apart from being a fun video game) is one of the most historically significant routes in America. Between the 1840s and 1860s, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people traversed the Great Plains on their way to various destinations out west, such as Oregon, but also…
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You don’t have to be a presidential historian to appreciate the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home. On a 22-acre campus that includes Dwight and Mamie’s burial site, follow Ike’s rise from a humble Abilene childhood to five-star Army general, war hero and president of…
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If you’re searching for a truly unique Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø experience, look no further than Rock The Plains 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan, this two-day festival blends the raw energy of Texas and Red Dirt country with the down-home charm of our region. It’s more…
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In Manhattan’s lively Aggieville district, wake up with Varsity Donuts, serving a maple-frosted Scouts Honor doughnut with toasted coconut. After indulging, pedal off the calories on one of the city’s Green Apple Bikes rentals—perhaps to the Flint Hills Discovery Center. An immersive short film…
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