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Highest-rated things to do in Kansas by visitors

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When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.

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 Aug. 15, 2025.

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.

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#30. Boot Hill Casino & Resort

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#30. Boot Hill Casino & Resort

- Rating: 3.7/5 (337 reviews)
- City: Dodge City
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#28. Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

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#28. Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (396 reviews)
- City: Abilene
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#25. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

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#25. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (363 reviews)
- City: Topeka
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#22. Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House

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#22. Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- City: Wichita
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#17. Kansas State Capitol Building

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#17. Kansas State Capitol Building

- Rating: 4.7/5 (597 reviews)
- City: Topeka
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#14. Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

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#14. Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

- Rating: 4.8/5 (865 reviews)
- City: Overland Park
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#13. Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

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#13. Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

- Rating: 4.6/5 (512 reviews)
- City: Overland Park
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#10. Botanica: The Wichita Gardens

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#10. Botanica: The Wichita Gardens

- Rating: 4.7/5 (768 reviews)
- City: Wichita
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#9. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

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#9. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (967 reviews)
- City: Abilene
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