Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Located about 1 hour 30 minutes from Kansas City, Konza Prairie is an 8,600-acre tallgrass prairie preserve. It is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including bison, elk, and bobcats. Visitors can hike, bike, or horseback ride through the prairie, or take a guided tour. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall when the prairie is in bloom or lush.
This 110-mile scenic drive winds through the rolling hills of the Flint Hills region of Kansas. The byway offers stunning views of the tallgrass prairie and opportunities to see wildlife like bison, deer, and pronghorn antelope. Along the way, you can stop at historic sites, museums, and overlooks for picnics.
About an hour and a half from Kansas City, Tuttle Creek State Park is a 1,200-acre park on the shores of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. The park offers hiking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and beach relaxation. It is open year-round, but summer is ideal for warm-weather activities.
Located in Abilene, Kansas, about an hour and a half from Kansas City, this museum is dedicated to the life and presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Exhibits cover his military career, presidency, and post-White House life. Visitors can also see the Eisenhower boyhood home and the Place of Meditation where he is buried. The museum is open year-round, with spring and fall offering mild weather.