Free Entrance to Kansas State Parks on Black Friday
This year, Kansas State Parks are offering a Black Friday deal everyone can enjoy, and you won’t have to wait in line. (I guess you could camp out the night before though!) Black Friday, is a free entrance day to all Kansas State Parks! Kansas State Park daily vehicle permits, normally about $5, are not […]
Veterans, military, dependents, and Gold Star Families get FREE National Parks pass
Gold Star Families, U.S. military veterans, and active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive FREE America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes. Current active-duty military and their dependents can get an Annual Pass for FREE (an $80 value). And there’s been an exciting update since we originally wrote this. Now, Gold Star […]
Hotel at Old Town Discount for Wichita on the Cheap Readers
Are you looking to escape the everyday routine and explore something new? Hotel at Old Town has partnered with us to help promote Staycations in the City we all love. Experience Wichita in a new way by making a vacation out of our hometown. You can have a blast without leaving the city with great […]
Tanganyika Wildlife Park All-Inclusive Changes Starting in 2025
Tanganyika Wildlife Park will offer an extraordinary, all-inclusive adventure starting in 2025 right here in the Wichita metro area. With exclusive local discounts, residents can enjoy unparalleled animal interactions, unlimited food and drink, and a host of unique experiences at a fraction of the cost. This is more than just a day at the park—it’s […]
Groupons for Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City
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 toboggan-style water slide, and a winding lazy river surround the park’s iconic hub. They even have a […]
Kansas Road Trips & 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 it would be a good time to reshare these since […]
Treehouse Experience in Sedgwick, Kansas
Ever dreamed of staying in a treehouse? We fulfilled that dream at Diamond Springs Ranch, and it was a fantastic experience. Our overnight stay in Sedgwick, KS, was the ultimate getaway, and we didn’t spend a fortune. Nestled in a treehouse, we enjoyed horseback trail rides, roasted marshmallows, and cherished quality family time. Sleeping among […]
Derby Shores Beach
Kansas is getting a manmade beach, and it’s right outside of Wichita. Derby, Kansas, is getting a $160 million dollar beach, ziplining, BMX, and more. This will be a destination for the Midwest. Derby Shores is a 4.5-acre lagoon with white sandy beaches, water sports, lounging, waterfront restaurants, waterslides, and more. This destination will be […]
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 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas, you can see what the […]
Getaways on the Cheap: FREE Kansas Guide Books, Map
Here’s one of my best tips for saving money on summer vacations: Check out the state and local tourism resources at your destination and pick up free travel guides. It seems obvious, but it’s often overlooked. Those organizations work hard to attract travelers, many times offering coupons or special discounts. TravelKS has released its […]
Kansas Road Trip: Mushroom Rock Park & Kanopolis Lake
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 Park Our first stop was Mushroom Rock State Park. At only 5 acres in […]
Kansas Road Trip: Henry’s Candy Co. in Dexter, Kansas: Closed for Good
Henry Candy is Now Closed for Good Sometimes you just need to get out of town and get back to nature. On one of our Kansas Road Trips, we took a day trip to see the waterfall at Cowley State Fishing Lake. On the way there, we stopped at Henry’s Candy Co. in Dexter, Kansas. […]
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 day trip from Wichita, a short history of Coronado Heights, and get a […]
Save on Summer Vacation Travel – How to Save Money on Road Trips
It’s almost summer travel season, when many of us are looking for options to get out of town. After 4 years of staycationing here in the ICT, I think I’m ready to go on a road trip. Of course, if we do that it’s going to have to be one of my patented “on the […]
Experience El Dorado Kansas
Are you looking for a little getaway or want to spend some time outside of the City? El Dorado is a easy drive and close to Wichita, with lots of fun activities, museums, and a really cute downtown. El Dorado, Kansas, is an excellent place for a day trip with many FREE things to experience. […]
Road Trip Essentials (For Cheap)
Below we have provided a list of items that are essential for road trips. Road trips are expensive enough. With the price of gas and lodging, it adds up. This list contains everything you need, and maybe more, for a successful road trip with the family. You might even have some of these items already […]
Abilene Kansas one of the Top Historic Town in America
Abilene is one of the top two historic small towns in the country. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, for the second year in a row, Abilene was named runner-up in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Contest in the Best Historic Small Town category. Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “The proudest thing I can […]
Huff’n Puff Hot Air Balloon Rally in Topeka
The annual Huff’n Puff hot air balloon rally is in Topeka, Kansas. Weather permitting, about twenty balloons will launch from Mount Home Ballon Field in the morning of September 10th and 11th, 2023, and on the evening of September 9th and 10th. About Huff’n Puff Hot Air Ballon Rally: This event is in Topeka, Kansas. […]
The Golden Circle Historic Horse Racing Facility
What is happening to the old Greyhound Park in Park City? A new gambling area with Historical Horse Racing, Gilley’s dancehall, restaurants, bars, and a hotel with 110 rooms. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission approved the new proposal in July 2023. They will not tear down the old Greyhound facility but it will have […]
Travel Expo Wichita Deals, Giveaways, Food Trucks
Are you wanting to take a vacation soon but on a budget? Check out this Travel Expo in Wichita. In addition to having special on-site booking discounts from most of the vendors, Expo attendees can register for a Branson giveaway with the hotel, museum tickets, restaurant vouchers, and more. Also, they are giving away a […]
Win the ultimate vacation getaway by Visit Wichita
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 off what Wichita has to offer. This giveaway package will include: 2-night hotel […]
Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
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 without giving up hot showers, electricity and indoor toilets. If you’ve […]
Groupon promo code for extra 20% off
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 not always available through the app, so […]
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 legs.) Enjoying Starbucks at the airport is just a given for many travelers. And, with this […]
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: Waterfalls in Kansas don’t flow if we haven’t had enough rain. Your trip might […]