8 days in Kansas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Kansas trip planner
Start: Kansas City
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Leavenworth
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Dodge City
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Wichita
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Shawnee
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End: Kansas City
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Leavenworth — 1 night
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Leavenworth is the largest city in and the county seat of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): admire the majestic nature at Weston Bend State Park, then deepen your knowledge of military history at Ft Leavenworth Army Installation, then examine the collection at C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, and finally stroll around Buffalo Soldier Memorial Park. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Carroll Mansion, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Holladay Distillery, and then identify plant and animal life at Parkville Nature Sanctuary.
To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Leavenworth trip itinerary builder site.
Kansas City to Leavenworth is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In July, daily temperatures in Leavenworth can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to drive to Dodge City.
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Kansas City to Leavenworth is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In July, daily temperatures in Leavenworth can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to drive to Dodge City.
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Dodge City — 3 nights
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Dodge City is the county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States, named after nearby Fort Dodge. Explore hidden gems such as United Wireless Arena and Santa Fe Trail Tracks. Get out of town with these interesting Dodge City side-trips: Barbed Wire Museum (in La Crosse), Heartland Farm (in Great Bend) and The Big Well (in Greensburg). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Boot Hill Museum, cool off at Parrot Cove Indoor Waterpark, contemplate the long history of Home of Stone, and appreciate the history behind Cowboy Statue On Boot Hill.
For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Dodge City trip planner.
Traveling by car from Leavenworth to Dodge City takes 5.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Wichita.
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For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Dodge City trip planner.
Traveling by car from Leavenworth to Dodge City takes 5.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Wichita.
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Wichita — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Wichita Art Museum, then don't miss a visit to The Keeper of the Plains, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Sedgwick County Zoo, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Keep things going the next day: stop by Nifty Nut House, then admire the natural beauty at Botanica: The Wichita Gardens, and then see the interesting displays at Strataca.
To see ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Wichita day trip website.
Traveling by car from Dodge City to Wichita takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in August, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Shawnee.
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To see ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Wichita day trip website.
Traveling by car from Dodge City to Wichita takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in August, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Shawnee.
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Shawnee — 1 night
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Shawnee is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): walk around Mill Creek Streamway Park, then examine the collection at 1950s All-Electric House, and then take an in-depth tour of Shawnee Town 1929.
For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Shawnee online trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Wichita to Shawnee takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Shawnee online trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Wichita to Shawnee takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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Kansas travel guide
The Sunflower State
Generally considered the geographical center of the country, Kansas is a state rich in history, having served as home to diverse Native American tribes for thousands of years before European settlement. Once called "Bleeding Kansas" because of violent clashes between abolitionists and pro-slavery settlers, Kansas now carries the nickname the "Sunflower State," earned because of its massive production of sunflowers, corn, wheat, and sorghum. In addition to agriculture, the state is also known as an aviation hub. Sightseeing is easy, as wide-open spaces dominate the landscape of the western two-thirds of the state, which includes some of the only remaining native tallgrass prairie in the nation. Eastern Kansas contains rolling hills and most of the major cities, which draw tourism with their lively art, nightlife, and music scenes.
