{"id":1958,"date":"2013-05-03T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2013-05-03T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beltmann.com\/?p=1958"},"modified":"2013-05-03T09:00:15","modified_gmt":"2013-05-03T14:00:15","slug":"unexpected-fun-in-kansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beltmann.com\/st-paul\/unexpected-fun-in-kansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Unexpected Fun in Kansas City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beltmann.com\/2013\/05\/unexpected-fun-in-kansas\/beltmannkcunexpectedfun\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1985\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1985 lazyload\" title=\"Beltmann Relocation Group\" data-src=\"http:\/\/blog.beltmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/BeltmannKCUnexpectedFun.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/250;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Although Dorothy may think Kansas is home, sweet home, those of us who haven&#8217;t experience its vast, flatter than a pancake lands, might be skeptical. The winds are mild. The weather is humid, but not deathly so, and the seasons aren&#8217;t tepid. What is there to do in this flat-land and surrounding wetlands?<\/p>\n<p>List of things to start exploring:<\/p>\n<p>1. Historical attractions: there are plenty of museums, parks, and battlefields to encounter for those of you who have never seen them before. In particular,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g60815-d605893-Reviews-Fort_Scott_National_Historic_Site-Fort_Scott_Kansas.html\">Fort Scott National Historic Site<\/a>\u00a0is a fun and informative trip to take those history buffs to view the grounds, investigate their upkeep and history.<\/p>\n<p>2. Sedgwick County Zoo: visit the lions, bears, and elephants, with the children, with yourself, or a friend.<\/p>\n<p>3. Museum of World Treasures: with more than 3,000 artifacts, explore the secrets of ancient civilizations, long-lost mummies, and Conquistadors.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g39143-d2169058-Reviews-Starlite_Drive_In-Wichita_Kansas.html\">Starlite Drive-In<\/a>: indulge in one of the last, American experiences that most states do not offer anymore. Sit back and relax in your car, with your arm around the seat, a shoulder, or a big bag of popcorn, and feel nostalgic as a hit blockbuster blares through your radio and plays out on large screen above.<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g39143-d144697-Reviews-Exploration_Place-Wichita_Kansas.html\">Exploration Place<\/a>: a state-of-the-art planetarium, observatory, and museum. Explore Kansas&#8217; wildlife, its wetlands, and take part in an archeological dig. Great for children who like to touch and look, as it&#8217;s filled with many interactive science exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>Kansas still has its old-fashioned charm and manners, but it is not in the least slow, or boring. It has a wide range of museums, bars, parks, and historical sites to entertain those young and old. Don&#8217;t be afraid to explore or investigate each town&#8217;s happenings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although Dorothy may think Kansas is home, sweet home, those of us who haven&#8217;t experience its vast, flatter than a pancake lands, might be skeptical. The winds are mild. 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