9 days in Kansas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Kansas itinerary maker
Start: Washington DC
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Wichita
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Cottonwood Falls
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Hays
— 3 nights
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Abilene
— 1 night
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Topeka
— 2 nights
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End: Washington DC
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Wichita — 1 night
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On the 15th (Sat), take in nature's colorful creations at Botanica: The Wichita Gardens, explore the world behind art at Wichita Art Museum, and then make a trip to The Keeper of the Plains. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): walk around Sedgwick Park, meet the residents at Sedgwick County Zoo, then get a taste of the local shopping with Coleman Museum and Factory Outlet, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Wichita sightseeing planner.
Washington DC to Wichita is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington DC to Wichita due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Wichita, with lows around 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cottonwood Falls.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Wichita sightseeing planner.
Washington DC to Wichita is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington DC to Wichita due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Wichita, with lows around 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cottonwood Falls.
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Cottonwood Falls — 1 night
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Cottonwood Falls is the largest city and county seat of Chase County, Kansas. On the 17th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch, contemplate the waterfront views at Chase State Fishing Lake, and then contemplate the long history of Chase County Courthouse.
For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Cottonwood Falls online trip planner.
You can drive from Wichita to Cottonwood Falls in 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Cottonwood Falls can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Hays.
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For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Cottonwood Falls online trip planner.
You can drive from Wichita to Cottonwood Falls in 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Cottonwood Falls can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Hays.
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Hays — 3 nights
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Hays is a city in and the county seat of Ellis County, Kansas, United States. Popular historic sites such as Fort Larned National Historic Site and Ellinwood Underground Tunnels are in your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Garden of Eden and Cheyenne Bottoms. Get out of town with these interesting Hays side-trips: Bowl Plaza (in Lucas), World's Largest Czech Egg (in Wilson) and Great Bend (Great Bend Courthouse & Kansas Wetlands Education Center). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Fort Hays State Historic Site and examine the collection at Merci Boxcar.
To find where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hays road trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Cottonwood Falls to Hays with the Route module. In April, daily temperatures in Hays can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Abilene.
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To find where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hays road trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Cottonwood Falls to Hays with the Route module. In April, daily temperatures in Hays can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Abilene.
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Abilene — 1 night
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Abilene is a city in and the county seat of Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. On the 21st (Fri), steep yourself in history at Seelye Mansion, then see the interesting displays at Greyhound Hall of Fame, and then get engrossed in the history at Heritage Center of Dickinson County.
To find other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Abilene travel planner.
Traveling by car from Hays to Abilene takes 2 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Abilene can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Topeka.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Abilene travel planner.
Traveling by car from Hays to Abilene takes 2 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Abilene can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Topeka.
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Topeka — 2 nights
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Topeka is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): contemplate the long history of Ward-Meade Park, pause for some serene contemplation at First Presbyterian Church Topeka, and then let little ones run wild at Lake Shawnee. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of The Great Overland Station, then steep yourself in history at Constitution Hall State Historic Site, and then stroll around Buffalo Soldier Memorial Park.
To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Topeka trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Abilene to Topeka takes 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Topeka are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Topeka trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Abilene to Topeka takes 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Topeka are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.
