The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has taken the fame that’s followed Kansas from “The Wizard of Oz” and turned it into a travel idea.
“Our Yellow Brick Road Trips are very popular,” says Kelli Hilliard, PR and travel development manager. “Our sample itineraries are packed with attractions, events and experiences to help visitors chart plans for exploring specific regions of the Sunflower State, like the southern central plains and northern western plains. Itineraries cover our eight geographic regions as well as various themes.”
Those themes include the following:
Historic — Learn about the Bleeding Kansas era and see places like Fort Scott National Historic Site and the Buffalo Soldier Monument.
Mancation — Plan a trip strictly for male bonding with some outdoor adventuring or visits to the Booth Hall of Athletics and Historic Harley-Davidson.
Artisan — Visit local artisans and museums across the state, including the Grassroots Art Center in Lucas and the Wichita Art Museum.
Wanderlust — Explore a little bit of everything Kansas has to offer as part of the newest Yellow Brick Road Trip. Visit Monument Rocks National Landmark, the site of the Chalk Pyramids; experience the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Strong City; and grab dinner at Bon Bon Restaurant in Lawrence, voted the Greatest Food Town in Kansas by Midwest Living in 2017. Travelers can also camp, hike and visit breweries along the way.
For the full “The Wizard of Oz” experience, travelers can see the Oz Museum in Wamego.
For more information, contact Hilliard or go to travelks.com. To create custom itineraries, visit travelks.com/tripbuilder.
Top photo: Monument Rocks National Landmark
Photo by Kansas Tourism
