Aside from eating barbecue, checking out a museum, and going for a hike, there are plenty of off-the-beaten-path hidden gems in Kansas to visit and explore. The following road trip highlights a handful of unusual and unique places to visit in Kansas that are perfect for a day trip with your family or friends. Read on to learn more about what you’ll be able to do and see when you take this trip to some lesser-known hidden gems in Kansas. Remember to also bring your camera and pack some snacks for your trip!

This six-hour hidden gem road trip begins in Wichita, Kansas, and ends in Weskan, Kansas. You can easily start your adventure from the other direction, too.

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  1. The Troll, Wichita

Google/Laura Spriggs Did you know that there’s actually a troll hanging out in Wichita? It’s true! And you can learn all about its unique history, by checking out our original article on this wonderfully weird hidden gem in Kansas. 777 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67203, USA

  1. Cedar Point Mill, Cedar Point

Wikipedia/Mpetrus Also known as the Drinkwater and Schriver Mill, this historic landmark was created in 1867. Today, it offers an interesting peek into the past. And though entry into the mill is prohibited, the grounds are open to the public, allowing visitors to admire the charming historic structure. 1st Street, 1st St, Cedar Point, KS 66843, USA

  1. Mushroom Rock State Park, Brookville

Google/Mark Alexander If you’ve always wanted to know what a giant mushroom might look like, you can satisfy your curiosity with a visit to the aptly named Mushroom Rock State Park. Oversized fungi isn’t the park’s only distinguishing feature, though. It’s also known as the smallest state park in Kansas. Avenue K, Ave K, Carneiro, KS 67425, USA

  1. Giant Reproduction of Three Sunflowers in a Vase, Goodland

Google/Sonya Agnello When looking for cool places to visit in Kansas, this larger-than-life Van Gogh painting definitely fits the bill, which is why it’s a must-visit destination. It’s not just the painting that makes it a must-visit, though. There’s also the fact that it’s situated atop the “world’s largest easel.” 1998 Cherry Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, USA

  1. Mount Sunflower, Weskan

Google/Sirfranski Located on private property, this charming site, which boasts an elevation of 4,039 feet, takes the title of the highest point in Kansas. Mount Sunflower, Weskan, KS 67762, USA

 

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Need to alter the map? No problem! You can easily customize this road trip in Kansas.

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Did you know that there’s actually a troll hanging out in Wichita? It’s true! And you can learn all about its unique history, by checking out our original article on this wonderfully weird hidden gem in Kansas.

777 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67203, USA

Wikipedia/Mpetrus

Also known as the Drinkwater and Schriver Mill, this historic landmark was created in 1867. Today, it offers an interesting peek into the past. And though entry into the mill is prohibited, the grounds are open to the public, allowing visitors to admire the charming historic structure.

1st Street, 1st St, Cedar Point, KS 66843, USA

Google/Mark Alexander

If you’ve always wanted to know what a giant mushroom might look like, you can satisfy your curiosity with a visit to the aptly named Mushroom Rock State Park. Oversized fungi isn’t the park’s only distinguishing feature, though. It’s also known as the smallest state park in Kansas.

Avenue K, Ave K, Carneiro, KS 67425, USA

Google/Sonya Agnello

When looking for cool places to visit in Kansas, this larger-than-life Van Gogh painting definitely fits the bill, which is why it’s a must-visit destination. It’s not just the painting that makes it a must-visit, though. There’s also the fact that it’s situated atop the “world’s largest easel.”

1998 Cherry Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, USA

Google/Sirfranski

Located on private property, this charming site, which boasts an elevation of 4,039 feet, takes the title of the highest point in Kansas.

Mount Sunflower, Weskan, KS 67762, USA

So, did you know about these hidden gems in Kansas? Have you ever visited any of them? Know of any other cool places to visit in Kansas? Whatever it is, tell us!

After you’ve explored some of the best hidden gems in Kansas, how about taking another road trip to some of the most unique places to visit in Kansas? Not sure where to start? For some ideas of where to go next, check out these unforgettable road trips in Kansas.

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Hidden Gems In Kansas November 16, 2022 Daniella DiRienzo Are there any other hidden gems in Kansas? There are lots of hidden gems in Kansas, including:

The Davis Memorial Arikaree Breaks C.W. Parker Carousel Museum Gypsum Hills (Barber County)

  What are the most unique places to visit in Kansas? There is an abundance of unique places to visit in Kansas, such as:

The Lessman Farm and Truckhenge Big Well Museum and Visitors Center The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum M.T. Liggett’s Political Sculptures Garden of Eden Dorothy’s House and Land of Oz

  What are some fun things to do in Kansas? There’s no shortage of fun things to do in Kansas. Here are a few of the top things to do in Kansas:

Safari Zoological Park Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Mid-America Air Museum Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park Cowley State Fishing Lake Waterfall World’s Largest Hand-Dug Well

The OIYS Visitor Center

Hidden Gems In Kansas

November 16, 2022

Daniella DiRienzo

Are there any other hidden gems in Kansas? There are lots of hidden gems in Kansas, including:

The Davis Memorial Arikaree Breaks C.W. Parker Carousel Museum Gypsum Hills (Barber County)

  What are the most unique places to visit in Kansas? There is an abundance of unique places to visit in Kansas, such as:

The Lessman Farm and Truckhenge Big Well Museum and Visitors Center The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum M.T. Liggett’s Political Sculptures Garden of Eden Dorothy’s House and Land of Oz

  What are some fun things to do in Kansas? There’s no shortage of fun things to do in Kansas. Here are a few of the top things to do in Kansas:

Safari Zoological Park Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Mid-America Air Museum Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park Cowley State Fishing Lake Waterfall World’s Largest Hand-Dug Well

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

There are lots of hidden gems in Kansas, including:

  • The Davis Memorial
  • Arikaree Breaks
  • C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
  • Gypsum Hills (Barber County)

What are the most unique places to visit in Kansas?

There is an abundance of unique places to visit in Kansas, such as:

  • The Lessman Farm and Truckhenge
  • Big Well Museum and Visitors Center
  • The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum
  • M.T. Liggett’s Political Sculptures
  • Garden of Eden
  • Dorothy’s House and Land of Oz

What are some fun things to do in Kansas?

There’s no shortage of fun things to do in Kansas. Here are a few of the top things to do in Kansas:

  • Safari Zoological Park
  • Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
  • Mid-America Air Museum
  • Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
  • Cowley State Fishing Lake Waterfall
  • World’s Largest Hand-Dug Well