47 days in Manhattan Itinerary

Manhattan is a city in northeastern Kansas in the United States at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. Take a break from the city and head to Konza Prairie Research Natural Area and Dyck Arboretum of the Plains. Visit Union Station and Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Manhattan: Dillon Nature Center (in Hutchinson), Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (in Strong City) and Kansas City (Museum of Illusions, Amigoni Urban Winery, &more). Spend the 9th (Mon) exploring nature at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Seelye Mansion, play a few rounds at Firekeeper Golf Course, identify plant and animal life at Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery, and don't miss a visit to Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Manhattan road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Kansas City International Airport, Wichita Eisenhower National Airport and Eppley Airfield. In December, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to -7°C.