Highest-rated things to do in Kansas, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Kansas your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Kansas reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Kansas using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Kansas, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Children's Mercy Park
- Rating: 5/5 (359 reviews)
- Address: 1 Sporting Way Kansas City, Kansas
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#29. OZ Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (549 reviews)
- Address: 511 Lincoln St. Wamego, Kansas
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#28. Bury the Hatchet
- Rating: 5/5 (854 reviews)
- Address: 7105 West 105th St. Overland Park, Kansas
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#27. Sternberg Museum of Natural History
- Rating: 4.5/5 (234 reviews)
- Address: 3000 Sternberg Drive Hays, Kansas
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#26. Fort Scott National Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
- Address: U.S. Highways 69 and 54 Fort Scott, Kansas
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#25. Flint Hills Discovery Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (322 reviews)
- Address: 315 South 3rd St. Manhattan, Kansas
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#24. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (245 reviews)
- Address: 2840B KS Hwy 177 Strong City, Kansas
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#23. Rolling Hills Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Address: 625 North Hedville Road Salina, Kansas
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#22. Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Address: 200 Southeast 5th St. Abilene, Kansas
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#21. Legends Outlets Kansas City
- Rating: 4.5/5 (315 reviews)
- Address: 1843 Village West Pkwy Kansas City, Kansas
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#20. Seelye Mansion
- Rating: 5/5 (178 reviews)
- Address: 1105 North Buckeye Ave. Abilene, Kansas
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#19. Massachusetts Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (478 reviews)
- Address: Lawrence, Kansas
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#18. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (350 reviews)
- Address: 1515 Southeast Monroe St. Topeka, Kansas
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#17. Monument Rocks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Address: Oakley, Kansas
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#16. Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (510 reviews)
- Address: 8909 West 179th St. Overland Park, Kansas
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#15. Exploration Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (414 reviews)
- Address: 300 North McLean Blvd. Wichita, Kansas
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#14. Tanganyika Wildlife Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (337 reviews)
- Address: 1000 S. Hawkins Lane Goddard, Kansas
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#13. Museum of World Treasures
- Rating: 4.5/5 (579 reviews)
- Address: 835 East 1st St. North Wichita, Kansas
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#12. Old Cowtown Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (486 reviews)
- Address: 1865 West Museum Blvd. Wichita, Kansas
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#11. Evel Knievel Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (490 reviews)
- Address: 2047 Southwest Topeka Blvd. At Historic Harley-Davidson Topeka, Kansas
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#10. Kansas State Capitol Building
- Rating: 4.5/5 (588 reviews)
- Address: 10th and Jackson Topeka, Kansas
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#9. Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- Rating: 5/5 (863 reviews)
- Address: 13800 Switzer Road Overland Park, Kansas
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#8. Cosmosphere
- Rating: 4.5/5 (698 reviews)
- Address: 1100 North Plum St. Hutchinson, Kansas
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#7. Botanica: The Wichita Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (760 reviews)
- Address: 701 Amidon St. Wichita, Kansas
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#6. The Keeper of the Plains
- Rating: 4.5/5 (876 reviews)
- Address: 339 Veterans Pkwy Wichita, Kansas
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#5. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (942 reviews)
- Address: 200 Southeast 4th St. Abilene, Kansas
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#4. Boot Hill Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,128 reviews)
- Address: 500 West Wyatt Earp Blvd. Dodge City, Kansas
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#3. Sedgwick County Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,366 reviews)
- Address: 5555 West Zoo Blvd. Wichita, Kansas
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#2. Strataca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (892 reviews)
- Address: 3650 East Ave. G Hutchinson, Kansas
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#1. Safari Zoological Park
- Rating: 5/5 (1,166 reviews)
- Address: 1751 County Road 1425 Caney, Kansas
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
