Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 3
77 mi1 mi
Historical Kansas with a Glimpse of the Past
It's another exciting day learning about the history of Kansas.
You'll start the day with a visit to the State Capitol and later learn about the segregation and education at the Brown vs. The Board of Education National Historic Site.
Later, things will speed up with a tour of the Evel Knievel Motorcycle Museum! The day will wind down at the Old Prairie Town Historic Site and Botanical Garden before heading back to Kansas City.
After breakfast this morning (the front desk can point you in the direction of the best pancake house in town if you're up for it), keep your car at the hotel and walk to the nearby Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center. Afterwards, walk back to the hotel and collect your car to drive to your next destination.
You'll start the day with a visit to the State Capitol and later learn about the segregation and education at the Brown vs. The Board of Education National Historic Site.
Later, things will speed up with a tour of the Evel Knievel Motorcycle Museum! The day will wind down at the Old Prairie Town Historic Site and Botanical Garden before heading back to Kansas City.
After breakfast this morning (the front desk can point you in the direction of the best pancake house in town if you're up for it), keep your car at the hotel and walk to the nearby Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center. Afterwards, walk back to the hotel and collect your car to drive to your next destination.
0.4 mi
10 min
08:451 hr 30 min
Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Landmark
Open Details
Dive into history with a visit to the Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center, just a short walk away from your hotel.
The construction of this grand, classical building was started in 1866 and not finished for 37 years in 1903!
Today the public can visit this architectural treasure and view the murals, statues, and other artwork as they learn more about Kansas.
Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00 Closed Sunday
Plan your visit to the Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Collect your car at the hotel to drive to the next destination.
The construction of this grand, classical building was started in 1866 and not finished for 37 years in 1903!
Today the public can visit this architectural treasure and view the murals, statues, and other artwork as they learn more about Kansas.
Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00 Closed Sunday
Plan your visit to the Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Collect your car at the hotel to drive to the next destination.
1.1 mi
5 min
10:301 hr 30 min
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Museum
Open Details
In the year of 1954, a little black girl's parents sued the state of Kansas for not allowing her to go to the school of her choice--an all white school.
The US Supreme Court case and subsequent decision rocked the legal world of segregation in this landmark case.
Learn about all it and more at this historic site with a vision for equality.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00 Closed Sunday and Monday
Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
The US Supreme Court case and subsequent decision rocked the legal world of segregation in this landmark case.
Learn about all it and more at this historic site with a vision for equality.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00 Closed Sunday and Monday
Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
1.9 mi
5 min
12:151 hr 30 min
Tuptim Thai Restaurant
Restaurant
Open Details
Enjoy a delicious lunch of Thai specialities at Tuptim Thai restaurant.
Featuring classic favorites like Pad Thai and Tom Yum Khao, there are also many vegetarian and vegans options available.
Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 11:00 - 14:30; 17:00 - 21:00 Saturday: 12:00 - 21:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 20:00
Tumptim Thai Topeka
Featuring classic favorites like Pad Thai and Tom Yum Khao, there are also many vegetarian and vegans options available.
Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 11:00 - 14:30; 17:00 - 21:00 Saturday: 12:00 - 21:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 20:00
Tumptim Thai Topeka
1.5 mi
5 min
14:001 hr 30 min
Evel Knievel Museum
Museum
Open Details
Featured in USA Today and Trip Advisor as "Mind Blowing" the Evel Knieval Museum will surely not disappoint!
Visit the expansive exhibit and multimedia room of one of the most daring (and crazy!) motorcycle entertainers of all time.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00 Closed Sunday and Monday
Buy tickets in advance here
Visit the expansive exhibit and multimedia room of one of the most daring (and crazy!) motorcycle entertainers of all time.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00 Closed Sunday and Monday
Buy tickets in advance here
2.9 mi
10 min
16:001 hr 30 min
Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden
Landmark
Open Details
Old Prairie Town guides the visitor back in time as you experience a recreation of what life was like on the 1800 Kansas prairies in the early days of settlers and exploration.
Visit a fascinating replica of an 1854 log cabin and don't miss the expansive and beautiful botanical gardens on the grounds.
Phone (785) 251-6989
Opening Hours Everyday 8:00 - dusk
Learn more here.
Visit a fascinating replica of an 1854 log cabin and don't miss the expansive and beautiful botanical gardens on the grounds.
Phone (785) 251-6989
Opening Hours Everyday 8:00 - dusk
Learn more here.
53 mi
1 hr
18:305 min
Dream Nissan Legends
Financial or Legal Service
Open Details
Stop here to charge your car.
Type: CCS/SAE 1 station, 1 plug Power: 50 kW
Type: CCS/SAE 1 station, 1 plug Power: 50 kW
0.4 mi
10 min
18:451 hr 30 min
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Restaurant
Open Details
While your car is charging, enjoy dinner nearby at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.
Freddy's is famous for their fresh all-beef patty hamburgers and crispy fries. Don't miss out on a sweet treat ending with a delicious frozen custard.
Opening Hours Monday - Thursday: 10:30 - 22:00 Friday and Saturday: 10:30 - 23:00 Sunday: 10:30 - 10:20 - 22:00
Freddy's is famous for their fresh all-beef patty hamburgers and crispy fries. Don't miss out on a sweet treat ending with a delicious frozen custard.
Opening Hours Monday - Thursday: 10:30 - 22:00 Friday and Saturday: 10:30 - 23:00 Sunday: 10:30 - 10:20 - 22:00
0.4 mi
10 min
20:305 min
Dream Nissan Legends
Financial or Legal Service
Open Details
Return to the charging station to collect your car and drive back to Kansas City.
17 mi
25 min
21:00
Kansas City
Welcome back to Kansas City! I hope you've enjoyed this 3-day tour of the Kansas area.