Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 3
169 mi
Moving West
Today it's planned to travel a little west and visit several interesting places, among which there will be incredible parks and picturesque nature reserves, and, of course, will not do without interesting excursions.
1.8 mi
10 min
Succotash
Restaurant
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Before you leave Kansas City, visit the Succotash breakfast cafe. Everything inside is cozy and comfortable at home, the service was polite and competent. Among the many familiar dishes for breakfast you may choose omelette with bacon and vegetables, as well as taste burritos and homemade salad.
71.7 mi
1 hr 10 min
Kansas Museum of History
Landmark
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The first stop for you today is a very interesting museum, Kansas Museum of History. Its expositions are mainly focused on important points in the history of Kansas, and a lot of attention is paid to the role of the state in the development of the country as a whole.
Among all the expositions, the exhibition dedicated to trains and cities, as well as the exposition telling about the beginning of the 20th century, was particularly interesting.
Open Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Among all the expositions, the exhibition dedicated to trains and cities, as well as the exposition telling about the beginning of the 20th century, was particularly interesting.
Open Hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
53.1 mi
1 hr
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
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Having come a long way, make a small stop at the Mexican restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill. The restaurant is quite simple and comfortable. The choice of dishes, in general, is traditional and well known to fans of Mexican cuisine. In addition to taco and burritos, salads are also worth seeing.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:45 – 22:00
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:45 – 22:00
9.8 mi
20 min
Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area
Landmark
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One of the most popular natural attractions in Kansas is the Deep Creek waterfall. In summer, there are numerous tourists, lovers of fishing and active recreation, and Pillsbury Crossing is a small shallow water where you can safely cross the river itself. The park zone itself also has many paths, where it is pleasant to walk in a hot day.
7.9 mi
15 min
Konza Prairie Kansas Valley lookout point
Landmark
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Another place you must visit is the Scenic Overlook. The ascent here is not difficult, and the views that waits for you at the top will inspire you. The endless green hills and plains of the state, stretching all the way to the horizon, can be seen from here quite freely.
10 mi
15 min
Konza Prairie Biological Station
Park
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On your way to Junction City, you couldn't help but stop at Konza Prairie Natural Reserve. This reserve is an important part of the state's nature, and in summer and spring it is particularly pleasant to be here, as the green diversity of the reserve begins to come to life and blossom. Many tourists love to go hiking here, but we only need one walk here to understand their choice.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 6:00 – 21:00
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 6:00 – 21:00
15 mi
20 min
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
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The day is coming to an end, and before going to the hotel to rest, stop by a small but cozy Mexican restaurant on the way. Well, the usual Spanish-Mexican cuisine didn't disappoint us at all. Burritos, tacos and tortilla will make this evening even more enjoyable.
0.6 mi
5 min
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Today you left Kansas City and headed west to a small town called Junction City. You had time to visit interesting excursions, as well as visited parks and nature reserves, which are so famous in the state. Tomorrow you will have to move north to Nebraska, so you need to get some sleep to be ready for a long move.