Day Itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
181 mi0.1 mi
All Aboard! Kansas Railroads
Today's Kansas City to Salina, Kansas road trip starts in Missouri where you will quickly cross over into Kansas. There are stops in Abilene and Topeka, Kansas for educational and presidential sites and then on to Salina, Kansas for the night. The drive is approximately 180 miles (289.68 km) and is mostly interstate driving.
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and have a rain jacket or an umbrella handy if you are visiting during the rainy season.
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and have a rain jacket or an umbrella handy if you are visiting during the rainy season.
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09:301 hr
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!
62.5 mi
1 hr 10 min
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11:401 hr
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
Open every day except Sunday and Monday 9 am - 5 pm. For more info visit the National Park Service's official website
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