All Aboard! Kansas Railroads

Good Morning Kansas City! Time to get back on the road. But first things first- grab a bite and charge the car so you'll be ready for the road.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and Mildred's is where to get it. A local favorite, Mildred's has been in business for over 25 years and serves breakfast sandwiches and wraps and even a specialty Iced Au Lait. Yum!

First stop today is Topeka and one of the most important civil rights sites in the United States - Brown v Board of Education. This park site educates visitors about the U.S. Supreme Court decision in which the Court ruled that state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional.
Open every day except Sunday and Monday 9 am - 5 pm. For more info visit the National Park Service's official website

Charge the vehicle while having lunch before you continue on to Abilene, Kansas. The suggested restaurant is just a block away.
Type: CCS 1 station, 1 plug Power: 50kW

Iron Rail Brewing features house brewed beer and pub food in an industrial railroad themed setting. Fitting for Kansas and the railroad connection.
Burgers, barbeque, sandwiches and salads are just a few of the things on the menu. They even have gluten free and vegetarian options available.
They open at 11 am during the week and 9 am on the weekend.

The lunch is over, so it is time to get back to your car and continue your journey.

In the United States it's customary that when a president leaves office, a presidential library is built in the state he is from. Dwight D. Eisenhower or "Ike" - the 34th United States president, is from Abilene. His presidential library opened in Abilene in 1947 and is next door to his boyhood home and where he grew up.
Visitors to the library will have a chance to see over 70,000 artifacts, 26 million pages of historical records and papers and 335,000 photographs. There's also a visitor center and museum.
Open Tuesday- Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm Sunday: 11 am - 3 pm Note: last museum entry is one hour prior to closing Visit the official website for fees and more info.

You can view some of Abilene's famous trains at the historic train depot. The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is non profit organization that offers train rides and events throughout the month. There's also a small museum onsite with railroad memorabilia and model trains.
See their website for seasonal hours.

Before you hit the road again, indulge in a Abilene specialty - ice cream. Midwest Snow Cones and Creamery serves homemade ice cream and snow cones in a variety of unique flavors. Fancy a bubble gum or cotton candy snow cone? They've got it!

Charge your vehicle not far from scenic Lakewood Park. Charge while you are at dinner or when you arrive at the hotel.
Type: CCS 7 plugs, 4 Stations Power: 150 – 350 kW

Have dinner not for from the charging station. They have many typical options and snacks, so you will definitely find something to your taste here.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Let's get back to the car. It is time to go to the hotel.

Next stop — Salina, Kansas and the overnight hotel is Homewood Suites by Hilton. Conveniently located downtown Salina within walking distance of several restaurants and parks, the hotel has a nice patio area and bar, indoor swimming pool and exercise room. Tomorrow is a new day and a new state. Good night!