Wichita, Cottonwood Falls & Hutchinson

To get a feel of the early pioneer days, visit the recreated village at the Old Cowtown Museum. For a slightly more eccentric experience, visit the Museum of Ancient Treasures, which has everything from a baseball signed by Joe DiMaggio to a shrunken head. The Indian Center Museum features works by Plains Indian artists.

Wichita is an aircraft manufacturing centre, and the Kansas Aviation Museum honours pioneers in the field, as well as housing model planes. Exploration Place gives kids more insights into aviation and other scientific wonders.

For nature and wildlife, check out Botanica's lovely gardens or head over to the Sedgwick County Zoo, home to over 350 species of animals.

Wichita stays up when the sun goes down: there's nightlife, culture, karaoke and cuisine for all tastes.

Located on the beautiful Kansas Prairie, Hutchinson is your one-stop destination for family fun and adventure. Here, you can catch a basketball game, be immersed in the history of the space race, head underground for a subterranean adventure, zip down a waterslide, shop at a trendy boutique, and dine at one of the locally-owned restaurants. With world-class attractions, entertainment, culture, and outdoor recreation - Hutchinson has something for everyone.

Families will enjoy exploring the Cosmosphere’s hands-on science exhibits, splashing around in free water parks, exploring the nature centre or taking a bike ride in one of the downtown parks.  Outdoor enthusiasts will find that Hutchinson is the perfect spot to set up camp when spending the weekend biking, or hiking. Thrill seekers can also find their home in Hutchinson. Prepare to head 650 feet underground to explore the dark caverns of a working salt mine.