Once an overlooked city in the heart of flyover country, Kansas City is quickly becoming a Midwestern hotspot for vacationers looking to experience the best of America’s heartland. It might not be the biggest city, but what it does, it does extremely well, from the downtown arts and nightlife scenes to the excellent bars and restaurants (hello barbecue!) Read on for not-to-miss food, drinks, shops, and sights in this slice of the Midwest.
Everything you need to know before you hit the road from Kansas City to Wichita
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Kansas, also known as “The Sunflower State” and “The Wheat State”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures ... Read more
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Just don't mention Bumgarner. We're still upset about that.
Nikon D800 | ISO 1000 | 70-200mm lens at 70mm | f / 7.1 | 1/1250 second, processed using Topaz Clarity. The city below looks so cool from 2000 feet in a helicopter.
This place is on private property. Listing for informational purposes only. Please do not visit without express permission from the land owner. Several family members died here, and paranormal sightings such as apparitions, orbs and floating lights have been reported. The Sauer Castle was the residence of Anton Sauer. Sauer had married his wife Francesca in Vienna, Austria at age 18 and a half. There, they had their five children: Gustave O.L., Anthony Philip Jr., Julius J., Emil, and Johanna. In 1858 they decided to move to New York City to be with Anton's mother and sisters that had already been there for some time. Due to his worsening case of tuberculosis and Francesca's death in 1868, he decided to move his family to Kansas City. After his business became successful, he began courting a young 28 year old widow, Mary (Maria) Einhellig Messerschmidt, who had two daughters of her own: Anna and Maria. After marrying in 1869 they had five daughters (four survived to maturity): Eva Marie, Antoinette, Josephine (sometimes listed as Fosefa), and Clara. Daughter Helen (sometimes listed as Frances) died in infancy age 14 months. By 1872 the mansion was finally fully furnished, sitting on the Shawnee Indian trail that was part of the old Santa Fe Trail that many wagons passed. After Anton's death on August 16, 1879 in the second floor master bedroom, Mary and the children continued living in the house, as did the children continue living there after Mary's death in 1919. Five generations of the Sauer family continued living in the mansion until the owner of a home heating oil company, Paul Berry, bought the house after Eve's death. He lived in the mansion until his own death in December 1986. Because of ghost stories originating in 1930, the house was constantly trespassed and vandalized, which Barry and his dog fought off themselves. NOTE: This is private property. Please respect and admire from the road.
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Kansas, also known as “The Sunflower State” and “The Wheat State”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures ... Read more
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Speakeasies. Underground Irish bars. Alleys showcasing the work of international artists. Lines around the block for cheese? That's #HowWeDoKC.
Located next to the Arkansas River, Wichita has more attractions and famous landmarks than you may imagine! From the largest art museum in Kansas to buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and stunning outdoor spaces, the city has something for everyone. To find out more about the top historical, natural, and cultural places of interest in Airport Capital of the World, keep reading! This list of 15 landmarks in Wichita, Kansas, will give you an overview of which places have to be on your itinerary.
Kansas, also known as “The Sunflower State” and “The Wheat State”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures ... Read more
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Hundreds of steamboats are buried underground along the banks of the Missouri River. We just don’t know where they are. One of them, however, was recently…
Historic Sauer Castle is a landmark that needs saving By Diane Euston Nestled on a cliff overlooking the Kaw River valley stands a sturdy brick mansion that holds generations of memories and the …
You will find Kansas City on the western edge of the state of Missouri. There is a lot to love about the city and it will not take you long ... Read more
Visit these castles in Missouri for a unique treat that you would never expect to find in our state. Take a magical trip this year!
