Fun Things for the Whole Family to Do While RVing in Kansas
Fun Things to Do While RVing in Kansas
Kansas gets kind of a bad rap for being a flat, desolate state that most people simply drive through on the way somewhere else. That’s not true! There are plenty of great things to do when you rent an RV and explore the state, especially if you’re traveling with young ones.
Here are some great vacation ideas if you find yourself in Kansas with the kids!
Visit a Zoo
There are a surprising number of zoos and animal sanctuaries in Kansas. The Topeka Zoo is probably the most popular. It features a tropical rainforest and free roaming animals, but it isn’t the only one.
A few other options include:
- The Sedgwick County Zoo, which features 2,500 animals from 5 different continents
- The K-State University Insect Zoo, if your kids are into creepy crawlies
- Lee Richardson Zoo sits on 50 acres and offers free admission to the whole family
- Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary & Education Center, if your kids have a thing for big cats
Have a Little Fun on the Farm
There was a time when flat and boring wasn’t a bad thing. Such a wide prairie expanse made it easy for our ancestors to farm. Today, there are plenty of fun opportunities to learn more about what living on the farm was like.
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is a popular place for families. It functions like a turn-of-the-century farmstead that features a wide array of amazing things that the kids will enjoy like:
- A one-room schoolhouse
- Dairy barn
- Old-time fishing pond
- 200 farm animals and birds of prey
- Bottle-feeding baby goats
- Milking cows
- Ride in a wagon
- Race a pedal tractor
Head Outdoors
Kansas is a big state. As a matter of fact, it’s the 15th largest state in the Union! With over 80,000 square miles, you can bet that it isn’t all flat grasslands and farms.
There are some really beautiful geological formations in Kansas that can’t be found anywhere else. For example, at Mushrooms Rock State Park, you can marvel at geological wonders that make you feel like you’ve stepped foot on another planet.
The Kansas Underground Salt Museum is also worth a visit. Here, kids can touch the remnants of an inland ocean, ride an underground train, and observe the rock monoliths above.
Visit the Wild West
The Wild West holds a special place in many hearts, especially the hearts of children who want to become a cowboy! If your family is interested in the west, a stop at Dodge City is a must.
You can spend days exploring old residences, visiting museums, riding horses, and more. There is even a kid-friendly water park, if you need a day to remember that you’re actually in the 21st century!
Stop thinking of Kansas as a drive-through state and plan a vacation in your RV that allows you to soak up everything this state has to offer. Both the kids and the adults are sure to have a blast!
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