Blog - Adventure
Submitted by Bill Clevlen, Bill on the Road
Leavenworth, Kansas:
I’m always up for finding experiences that aren’t the typical tourist attractions. As I traveled around, looking for things to do in Kansas, I found all sorts of unique and quirky attractions and experiences!
Whether I was tracking down murals, eating fried chicken, or standing on a gigantic belt buckle – I found some great things to do in Kansas that might not be on your radar. Hopefully this list will add some extra fun to your next road trip through the sunflower state!
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Submitted by Vanessa Whiteside, One Delightful Life
Leavenworth, Kansas:
In Leavenworth, the first city in Kansas, history intersects with modern attractions. Visitors gain access to iconic landmarks dating back to 1854 and a host of entertaining activities, plus 28 blocks of downtown shopping.
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Submitted by Vanessa Whiteside, One Delightful Life
Leavenworth, Kansas:
The water moves swiftly on the Missouri River as I walk toward the same spot where explorers Lewis and Clark stood.
In Leavenworth, the first city in Kansas, history intersects with modern attractions. Visitors gain access to iconic landmarks dating back to 1854 and a host of entertaining activities, plus 28 blocks of downtown shopping.
During my return trip to Leavenworth, I was eager to take in places I had yet to discover and revisit old gems.
Use my travel guide as an itinerary for your next overnight stay in the northeastern Kansas town, a 30-minute drive from Kansas City International Airport.
The smell of freshly roasted coffee beans permeates the air at Burr Roasters (515 Delaware Street). A short line forms at the counters as locals sip coffee and eat breakfast at nearby tables.
I arrived hungry and ordered an English muffin breakfast sandwich with a self-serve drip coffee. A daily coffee drinker, I was impressed with the medium roast’s flavor, an indicator of the quality of the roaster’s workmanship.
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Submitted by Bill Clevlen, Bill on the Road
Leavenworth, Kansas:
You may think that there’s nothing to see or do in the midwestern state of Kansas – but you couldn’t be more wrong. After a nearly month-long road trip, I enjoyed an incredible opportunity to visit many of the state’s welcoming and charming small towns and communities. And one of the things that surprised me most – were all of the amazing murals in Kansas.
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Submitted by Jay Jay Goodvin the Iowa Gallivant
We brake for just about every historical marker we see when we’re gallivanting and we’re never ever going to give up this habit. Never! Luckily for us, we got our brakes checked before our trip to Eastern Kansas because there was plenty of stops along the way to see our favorite pit stops. Museums, military and a failed “escape” highlight our trip to Leavenworth!
Submitted by Visit Leavenworth KS
Are you making plans to get away this summer, even if it’s just for the weekend? The road to Leavenworth is a short, easy drive, so drop by and discover the “First City of Kansas.”
Submitted by Jamie Ward, Cornfields & High Heels
Leavenworth, Kansas: A Getaway
If you are looking for a city with rich history, a vibrant arts scene, and delicious food, Leavenworth, Kansas, is the perfect place. With its historical landmarks and beautiful riverfront, Leavenworth is a city you’ll never forget. It dates back to 1827 when it was founded as Fort Leavenworth by Colonel Henry Leavenworth. The fort helped travelers on the Santa Fe and Oregon trails, and it quickly became a major hub for trade and commerce.
In 1854, the City of Leavenworth became the first city in Kansas. Several notable individuals have traveled through the city, including Lewis and Clark, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, General Eisenhower, and Melissa Etheridge – to name a few.
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Submitted by Visit Leavenworth KS
Looking to spend more time outdoors this summer? Leavenworth County offers plenty of variety for prospective campers, whether you’re the type to rough it or would rather find refuge in a tricked-out treehouse.
Submitted by Roxie on the Road
Follow Abraham Lincoln’s footsteps on the Kansas Lincoln Trail
“If I went West, I think I would go to Kansas — to Leavenworth or Atchison.” — Abraham Lincoln, 1860
Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives
Submitted by Amy Piper with Follow the Piper
The 12 Days of Kansas Road Trip
On the third day in Kansas, Leavenworth gave to me Three-Mile Creek Walking Trail.
Submitted by Megan Bannister with olioiniowa.com
KC Destinations' Quirky Tour
It’s no secret that I love a quirky destination. I’m never happier than when I have an offbeat itinerary ahead of me, which is why I was so excited to experience KC Destinations’ Quirky Tour.
Submitted by Z & M Twisted Wines and Winery
Host a private gathering at our winery
Z&M: A Place to Gather
More and more, we as a nation have come to appreciate the need for togetherness. “People who need people,” Barbra Streisand reminds us, “Are the luckiest people in the world.”
Science shows that we’re hardwired for the community, and there’s a growing body of data to show that many of us simply aren’t getting it.
Submitted by Roxie on the Road
12 Best places to visit in Kansas
Leavenworth, the first city in Kansas and freedom’s outpost
Several months after Abraham Lincoln visited Leavenworth, he said, “If I went West, I think I would go to Kansas.” He cited Leavenworth. Lincoln’s opinion matters: Leavenworth is one of the best places to visit in Kansas.
Submitted by Roxie on the Road
People know Leavenworth, Kan., as the home of Fort Leavenworth and the Leavenworth federal prison. People should know Leavenworth for its famous residents and visitors. Meet many of these influential people on the Leavenworth walking trails. They include Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Susan B. Anthony, William T. Sherman, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Carry Nation. As an avid walker, I was anxious to explore Leavenworth’s trail system. Starting from the TownePlace Suites, where I was hosted, my walk gave me 10,716 steps.
Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives
Submitted by Melody Pittman with Wherever I may Roam
Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives
Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives
Leavenworth, Kansas is an easy day trip from our hometown of Kansas City. On an unseasonably warm winter day, we made our way to the “first city” in Kansas to see some new sights. A good day of exploring requires some fuel, which we found at Harbor Lights Coffeehouse & Cafe. After a short drive, we found a spot in their parking lot and made our way inside. For the rest of the article.....
Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives
Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives
