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.

The

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

This open love letter is not of my usual nature and is my sauciest writing to date. Folks, I am in love with sweet, smoky, and unbelievably tender Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø barbeque. I realize this love affair is shared with many, and rightfully so. Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is home to some of the best barbecue in the world. Naturally,

Back alleys don’t often make bucket lists, but Artwork Alley is a downtown Salina must-see, thanks to a team of regional artists who crafted bold murals capturing nature and the human spirit across several building exteriors. Artwork Alley joins SculptureTour, a free self-guided tour of outdoor

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

Downtown Sculpture Tour

Downtown Salina is home to 22 new sculptures, that is until next year rolls around. Each May, unveils the new art instillments for the self-guided walking tour encouraging their community and visitors to explore downtown and appreciate public arts. From

The Garage - Salina, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

I was able to check out Salina’s newest attraction, The Garage, during their ribbon-cutting ceremony. This museum is AWESOME! I am telling you this from a non-car enthusiast’s background (when I say non, I’m talking I was once sent to the car parts store looking for

Spanning grassroots galleries and presidential history, North Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø delights and surprises with its blend of approachable art and hometown legacies.

Finer in Salina

A grand revitalization has amped up Salina’s already vibrant historic downtown district, where brings music,

Lucas and its neighbors brim with fanciful art. Tour a sculpture garden world-famous for its weirdness, and make a pit stop at one of the artsiest public restrooms ever.

LUCAS

This farm community of about 400 was designated the Grassroots Art Capital of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. And why not? The world’s largest

Here in the nation’s top wheat-growing state, artisans in bakeries, breweries and distilleries skillfully transform the locally sourced amber grain (as well as other grain-based ingredients) into tasty products.

BREAD

Bonito Michoacan Bakery, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City

This crowd-pleasing Mexican bakery lines its