Visit Wichita does so many wonderful things for our city. They are doing a very cool giveaway to highlight our city and this package is worth over $1,000. They are giving away a Wichita weekend full of gift card and accommodations showing … [Read more...] about Win the ultimate vacation getaway by Visit Wichita
Getaways
Vacations, weekend getaways, and day trips from the Wichita, KS area.
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2022
Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled the full list of all of the great places to take your family this October for a Halloween to remember for years to come! With traditional door-to-door trick or treating … [Read more...] about Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2022
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita
Thank goodness for agricultural tourism in Kansas. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fun farms are all enjoyed outdoors, so go have some fall fun in 2022! Every year we see wonderful family-owned farms near Wichita that offer pumpkin … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita
Groupons for Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City
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Groupon currently has deals for a popular family attraction in Kansas City: The Great Wolf Lodge. This deal is for your room and waterpark. They have 38,000-square-foot indoor water park. Splashy rides such as the Howling Wolf, a … [Read more...] about Groupons for Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City
You-pick farms near Wichita
Every year readers ask me where they can find "you-pick" places in the Wichita area. They're talking about the orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the tree or vine. This is so much fun to do, and it's a … [Read more...] about You-pick farms near Wichita
Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair 2022
Yup, it's happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced the dates for 2022. And every night they'll have free live music on their open air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!) We're so ready for the … [Read more...] about Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair 2022
Sunflower fields near Wichita, KS – Where can you see sunflowers in bloom?
Seeing row after row of blooming sunflowers - it's one of the perks of living in Kansas. Lots of readers have asked me where they could find sunflower fields near Wichita or around the state. In the past, that wasn't an easy question to … [Read more...] about Sunflower fields near Wichita, KS – Where can you see sunflowers in bloom?
Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
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For those of us who define “roughing it” as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. “Glamping” in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise: Enjoy the beauties of nature … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
Groupon promo code for extra 20% off
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Getting a Groupon for a local place is already going to be a good deal, but you can get an even better deal when Groupons go on sale, like right now. You can take an extra percent off local Groupon deals using a promo code. These deals are … [Read more...] about Groupon promo code for extra 20% off
Military families get free annual pass to national parks
Active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass for FREE (an $80 value). The pass grants them access to more than 2,000 national parks, … [Read more...] about Military families get free annual pass to national parks
FREE Admission to America’s National Parks
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Here's a big deal: The National Park Service offers five fee-free days in 2022. On these FREE days at U.S. National Parks, you'll pay nothing to get in to more than 100 national parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During … [Read more...] about FREE Admission to America’s National Parks
Not your usual Starbucks BOGO free (Alaska Airlines ticket)
I've never seen anything like this before. Forget your typical BOGO free caramel macchiato. This month Starbucks is giving away a BOGO free plane ticket. (Not kidding. It's not April first, either, so I don't think their pulling our … [Read more...] about Not your usual Starbucks BOGO free (Alaska Airlines ticket)
Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas
Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas I'm falling in love with all of the free and cheap things to do this fall in Wichita. From our pumpkin patches to our scary movies at the drive-in, there's so much fall fun to be had. … [Read more...] about Best Hikes and Scenic Drives for Fall Color in Kansas
Kansas Scenic Drives
Now is a great time to explore natural areas near us here in Wichita by taking a nice scenic drive with the family. Over the past couple of years, we've been writing about fantastic places to see in our Kansas Road Trips series. I thought … [Read more...] about Kansas Scenic Drives
Kansas Road Trip: Chase State Fishing Lake and Waterfalls
This was one of the most spectacular things I've seen in Kansas. Deep in the Kansas Flint Hills - but not very far from Wichita - you can visit Chase State Fishing Lake and see the waterfalls. Important Kansas disclaimer: … [Read more...] about Kansas Road Trip: Chase State Fishing Lake and Waterfalls
Kansas Road Trip: Cowley State Fishing Lake Waterfall
The waterfall at Cowley State Fishing Lake in Arkansas City (aka Ark City) is a fun place to explore, and not too far from Wichita! Read about our family day trip and get a few helpful tips to make your visit fun and successful. Don’t want … [Read more...] about Kansas Road Trip: Cowley State Fishing Lake Waterfall
Kansas Road Trip: Coronado Heights
Approximately 80 miles northwest of Wichita, you will find the Coronado Heights Castle atop the only hill for miles around. It is a fun place to explore with your family and makes a great family road trip. Read about our family … [Read more...] about Kansas Road Trip: Coronado Heights
Kansas Road Trip: Mushroom Rock State Park & Kanopolis Lake State Park
Last summer, my sister and I packed up the kids and went on some fantastic day trips from Wichita. On our first Kansas road trip of the summer, we visited Mushroom Rock State Park and Kanopolis Lake State Park. Mushroom Rock State … [Read more...] about Kansas Road Trip: Mushroom Rock State Park & Kanopolis Lake State Park
State Park Passport: save on Kansas State Parks when you renew your tags
Save on Kansas State Parks Annual Vehicle Pass When You Renew Your Tags When you renew your tags in Kansas this year, you'll have an extra option: You can get a big discount on the Kansas State Parks annual vehicle pass during the … [Read more...] about State Park Passport: save on Kansas State Parks when you renew your tags
Kansas Road Trip: Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and McPherson State Fishing Lake
About an hour north of Wichita, the buffalo roam (bison, really - and elk too) at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. It shares a boundary with McPherson State Fishing Lake, so this is a great two-for-one family road trip! :) Check out our … [Read more...] about Kansas Road Trip: Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and McPherson State Fishing Lake
Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget
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Story by Valerie Cannell, publisher of Columbus on the Cheap Traveling with a family can be expensive, but the memories are priceless. Whether you are envisioning a relaxing trip to the beach, a thrilling amusement park visit, … [Read more...] about Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget
4th graders (and their families) can get in free to National Parks
Do you have a fourth grader this year? "Every Kid in a Park" is an annual program of the U.S. government that provides free passes to National Parks for fourth grade students. The program was established to allow fourth graders and their … [Read more...] about 4th graders (and their families) can get in free to National Parks
Kansas Road Trip Travel Essentials
From the Flint Hills to the sunflower fields, the waterfalls to the spectacular sunsets and beyond, Kansas is a beautiful state. There is so much to see and explore! One of the great things about our state is that so much … [Read more...] about Kansas Road Trip Travel Essentials
Western Kansas Getaway: Monument Rocks and Lake Scott State Park
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One of the best Kansas getaways (if you love the great outdoors) is Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids and Lake Scott State Park. We visited one year in early July and it was a great family experience. It's not exactly a day trip from Wichita, … [Read more...] about Western Kansas Getaway: Monument Rocks and Lake Scott State Park
Kansas Road Trip: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Here's a free family getaway you'll be remembering long after its done. If you live in Wichita or nearby, you have an easy drive to see and experience something rare and unique. This is also a really fun and educational day trip! At the … [Read more...] about Kansas Road Trip: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
