Stagecoach rides, wine and great BBQ highlight visit to Olathe, Kansas
From the days of yesteryear to impressive public art, Olathe shows why it’s a popular area to visit on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro area. Toss in […]
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Lindsborg – Kansas’ ‘Little Sweden USA’ also an art lover’s haven
The first thing you notice as you approach downtown Lindsborg is the dala horses. Dozens of the Swedish folk symbols are located throughout the central Kansas town. But, as you […]
Chasing Amelia – Visiting Earhart hometown attractions
Amelia Earhart. The name conjures up conspiracy theories and drives history buffs nuts. The Atchison, Kansas, native became one of the most prolific pilots of her time. She achieved a […]
Allen Fieldhouse and Hall of Athletics: Basketball fuels Kansas University sports history
The college basketball landscape is full of state-of-the-art basketball arenas, but only a handful are classics. Among them are UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion and Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium. In the heartland, […]
Abilene, Kansas – Staying at the Engle House Bed & Breakfast
Historical houses tend to make the best bed and breakfast inns. The Engle House in Abilene, Kansas, is a perfect example of that rule. Built in the early 1900s, its […]
Cedar Street Market Antiques seeks bigger role for downtown Abilene, Kansas, shopping
Disclaimer: We received compensation for this story, but all opinions and views are ours. Wearing a colorful Christmas-themed sweater, Connie Brunner seems comfortable among the vintage furniture and wares inside […]
Celebrating the holidays in Abilene, Kansas
Abilene enjoys the holiday season. From Seelye Mansion decorating its 25 rooms to people showcasing their homes, Abilene is a fun place to celebrate the season. Seelye Mansion A must-see […]
Exploring Abilene beyond Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower loved calling Abilene his hometown. The Kansas city reciprocated its affection for the man who would go on to become a five-star general, head the D-Day invasion […]
Atchison’s Tuck U Inn provides a historical, comfortable stay
I was afraid to touch anything in the house when I arrived at the Tuck U Inn bed and breakfast in Atchison, Kansas. A mansion that once belonged to a […]
Travel back in time at Kansas City’s Renaissance Festival
Walking along a mud-packed path topped with wood chips amid shops and attractions at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival harkens back to what life must have been like during Medieval […]