In the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy repeat those well worn words, "Toto, I do not think we're in Kansas anymore." She should know. Besides being raised in this beautiful state with so much to see and do, it must know the difference with a simple glance. Hopefully, if you plan a visit to the state that embodies the most heart of the United States, you will know and remember it for a long time. Here are 8 of the best reasons to love visiting Kansas.
1. Sporting Kansas. Regarding sporting events, it is rare when the state of Kansas is mentioned, but when you get to learn about the region, you will find that sports are never in short supply. Name the time of year, and you have your share of sporting pleasure. In Kansas City, the Royals Baseball and NASCAR are the law.
2. Speaking of Dorothy. If you find yourself in the community of Wamego in the northeast part of the state you will find the Oz Museum, the repository of the largest collection of memories of the classic film everywhere.
3. As the soldiers? Fort Scott is where the border of the story comes to life in the same place where thousands of homeless by Indian raids came to stay. Bear witness to this area in the history of this young country by walking the same parade grounds and visit the buildings where so many brave Americans walked. Featured programs include strong archaeological, historical demonstrations, and much more.
4. Welcome home Amelia. Atcheson is the location of the birthplace and museum of aviator Amelia Earhart. The Gothic Revival cottage that still stands was the home of the grandmother Earhart and is provided with period decorations, many of which belonged to Earhart.
5. Cheney State Park. West Wichita is Cheney State Park, the location of Cheney Reservoir, where the unlikely combination of water, sand and the sun made many possible activities.
6. Ready to put on your spurs? If you are ready to dawn on your cowboy hat, perhaps a chaw chomp on, and walk in the city as a cowboy, you can do it in an area that is known for just that, Dodge City. A visit to this city real cowboy life and you will be able to combine the legend and tradition of many stories you've probably heard of your younger days wee. And if you're a little shy on your cowboy history, visit Boot Hill Museum where tours will refresh your knowledge of the history of the region.
7. Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site. The building that stands today is old Monroe Elementary School, one of four former African-American elementary schools in Topeka. The latter, in particular served the spur of the case the Supreme Court landmark which determined that state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students were illegal.
8. meadows obtained? What is a visit to Kansas without seeing what the state is perhaps best known for the meadows. You'll probably get your share of grasslands with a visit to Cimarron National Grassland, where wildlife, oil production and stunning scenery meet.
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