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Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens expands with new Conservatory attraction

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Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens has made itself a year-round attraction with the addition of its new conservatory. The 20,000-square foot facility allows visitors the opportunity to see more than 300 plants […]

Old Cowtown Museum brings Wichita’s early days to life

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Call Wichita a “Cowtown,” and locals may say thank you, with a smile. Wichita may be an air transportation and high tech center, but, in its earliest days, it marked […]

Encountering unique animals at Wichita’s Sedgwick County Zoo

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Wichita’s Sedgwick County Zoo offered us a chance to see some animals we don’t normally see at the Omaha zoo. We appreciate the opportunity to see new animals. The zoo, […]

Courtyard by Marriott offers comfy stay close to Wichita Old Town attractions

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The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Wichita’s Old Town district is an excellent location and stay. It’s a few steps from the retail and entertainment district. The hotel rests on […]

Walking challenge: From LA to Portland, Maine – Mission Accomplished

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Hello Portland, Maine! Figuratively speaking. My youngest daughter, Mallory, challenged me in late 2013 to “walk” across the United States, from the Los Angeles City Hall building to the Portland […]

Hatman Jack’s adds to Wichita cowpoke lore

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The Delano District of Wichita represents the city’s cowboy past. Delano was part of the famed Chisholm cattle trail in the 1960s. As most people know, cattle were driven by […]

Home of the chicken on the roof: Visit Wichita’s delicious Donut Whole

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It’s a donut shop. No, it’s a concert venue. Nope. It’s an art gallery. Coffee shop, maybe? Each answer is correct. The Donut Whole in Wichita is all of these […]

Wichita has delicious food scene

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Wichita has a fondness for great food, ranging from the comfort of a known commodity to the flashiness of food trucks. The food is delicious and worth the adoration. In […]

Wichita’s Nifty Nut House is a candy wonderland

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Who needs Willy Wonka when you have Nifty Nut House? The Wichita icon is home to hundreds of nuts and sweets that would make the eccentric candy castle owner jealous. […]

Introducing the Midwest Twitter Chat: January Feature Destination – Clear Lake, IA

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We are very excited to team up with Sara Broers of Travel with Sara to bring more of our love of the Midwest to you.   Each month we will be […]

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