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Museum of World Treasures should be on your must visit list with 3 floors displaying treasures of the world. A Dinosaur exhibit with 10 real dinosaur skelatons, two Egyptian Mummies, ancient artifacts, pictures, Hall of Hollywood, famous performers, sports best, Hall of Ancient Cultures, Cold War, Rocks and Gems, Hall of Presidents, Royalty and Military Wars. Wow! 835 E 1st St N., Wichita, KS 67202 Phone: 316-263-1311.
The Wichita Gardens 10 acres of unique gardens such as the Butterfly Garden, Shakespeare Garden each displaying amazing color of seasonal flowers including Daffodils, Tulips, Wildflowers, Perennials, Herbs, Iris, Azaleas, Peonies, Roses, Annuals, Lilies and a sculpture collection that will keep your camera busy. Located in Sim Park, 701 Amidon, Wichita, KS Phone: 316-264-0448.
Exploration Place is fantastic for the entire family with exhibits such as the Backyard Monsters, Exploring Flight & Design, Exploring Our Only Home, Kids Explore and Exploration Park and Mini Golf. Plus check what’s playing at the Cyberdome Theater with a 60ft screen its the largest domed theater in Kansas. 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203 Phone: 316-263-3373.
The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Nestled among mature trees with paths is a 300 acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens allows you to lose track of time and forget about the worries of the day. Located in southern Johnson County, the Arboretum has eight different biomes, or ecosystems, and many rare plant species. Address: Highway 69 on 179th Street, Overland Phone: 913-685-3604.
Arabia Steamboat Museum displays Arabia's amazing treasures of history, the sinking and its cargo. The steamboat carrying precious cargo sank in 1856 and was rediscovered 132 years later with its treasures intact. Arabia Steamboat Museum is located 400 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO Phone 816- 471-4030
American Jazz Museum home to those great Jazz Legends and performers. Enjoy exciting interactive exhibits and educational programs as well as the Blue Room, a working jazz club, and the Gem Theater a modern 500-seat performing arts center. Located 1616 East 18th Street Kansas City Phone: 816-474-8463.
Combat Air Museum houses an amazing collection of military aircraft’s, aviation artifacts from the World Wars to the present day. Located Hangars 602-604 "J" Street , Forbes Field , Topeka, KS Phone: 785-862-3303.
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site Where the past comes to life at the only stagecoach stop open to the public on the Santa Fe Trail. Ride the stagecoach and discover farm life in the 1850s by by helping with farm chores and watching demonstrations. Located Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS Phone: 913-971-5111.
1950s All-Electric House step back to the 1950s house of the future with all the latest appliances, hidden television, fantastic lighting and remote control panels. Located 6305 Lackman, Shawnee, KS Phone: 913-631-6709.
Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure Have you ever seen a White Camel or an Indian Rhino? Spend the day on a wildlife adventure with 105 species at home on 65 acres of beautifully landscaped park. Located 625 N. Hedville Rd. Salina, KS, Phone: 785-827-9488.
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
This is an exciting adventure into space history with the real Apollo 13 command module, a T-38 astronaut training jet and a full-scale Space Shuttle replica. Discover the history of World War II in the German Gallery, the Cold War gallery with it Redstone Atomic Warhead, Early Space Flight Gallery and Apollo Exhibit. Plus, take in the Carey Imax Dome Theater. Location 1100 N. Plum Hutchinson, KS 316-662-2305
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