14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Kansas!

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Ball of Twine, Cawker City, KS

A local farmer, Frank Stoeber, began winding sisal twine in 1953 and both locals and visitors continue the winding to this day. At last recording, the ball of twine is close to 7,974,454 feet of… Read More

The 10 Best Retirement Activities in Kansas!

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World’s Largest Ball of Twine, Cawker City, KS

Experience a Kansas must by visiting the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City. Started in 1953, this Ball of Twine is one of Kansas’s premier tourist attractions. … Read More

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Kansas!

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Glen Elder State Park, Glen Elder, KS

Glen Elder State Park has both primitive and utility campsites, new cabins and day campsites. The park’s diverse wildlife offers campers unlimited recreational opportunities and a perfect place… Read More

The 7 Best French Fries in Kansas!

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Strikers! Bowling Center, Downs, KS

Strikers in Downs not only is a fantastic bowling center but its bar and grill serves great food and it could be the best French fries you might ever eat.

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9 Best Spas in Kansas!

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ReNew Massage Therapy, Beloit, KS

No matter how wound up you get yourself, a great place to unwind and relax is ReNew Massage Therapy in Beloit. The staff is small and can specialize the perfect, relaxing massage for anyone. This is… Read More

The 15 Best Historical Sites in Kansas!

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Geodetic Center of North America, Osborne, KS

No other place in North America has the title of being—smack dab in the middle of North America, except in the countryside of Osborne. Surveyors and map makers used this original point, Marker… Read More

The 6 Best Sightseeing Tours in Kansas!

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Solomon Valley Hwy 24 Alliance Tour, Glasco, KS

Along U.S. Highway 24 there is a stretch of roadway which follows the path of the Solomon River and 24 communities are aligned along the road, all are rich in history. Each community has its own… Read More

5 Best Antique Stores in Kansas!

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AnTeaQues, Courtland, KS

The best way to spend a day antique shopping is at AnTeaQues in Courtland. Browse through the time-aged relics of the past until you find that one-of-a-kind collectable. Then treat yourself to a… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Kansas!

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Brown Grand Theatre, Concordia, KS

The Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas, is “a community-based historic theatre dedicated to enhancing cultural life in North Central Kansas,” according to their mission statement.… Read More

10 Most Unique Hotels in Kansas

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Midland Railroad Hotel, Wilson, KS

Lay your head in railway history at the Midland Railroad Hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel was designed to accommodate travelers in luxury since it opened in… Read More

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Cawker City, Kansas. Population for Cawker City from the last gathering is 521. You can view Cawker City venues that host many Cawker City KS events every year.

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