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Americas Best Small Towns : Wilson, Kansas

Americas Best Small Towns : Wilson, Kansas

Arriving in Wilson, Kansas happens only on purpose.  Sure many will make a quick exit from I-70 to shop at Kansas Originals– a souvenir hunters treasure, filled with braided wheat, hand hewn carvings, delicate Czech eggs (hand-painted, of course) and carved limestone Post Rock Country is famed for. Our own visit to Kansas Originals added…

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Lucas, Kansas May be the Most Unique Town in America

When searching for an adequate description for the small town of Lucas, Kansas quite a few words come to mind- quirky, unique, one-of-a-kind, odd, eccentric – but none seem to be quite enough.  Lucas is a town that must be experienced, and even then you may not be able to fully absorb all that you…

Stepping Back in Time: the Hollenberg Pony Express Station and Barnes, Kansas

The Largest Pony Express Station Stories of the Pony Express seem larger than life.  Daring riders galloping across the prairie and mountains, changing horses every 10-12 miles and riding 75 miles before taking their relief.  While visiting the Hollenberg Pony Express Station near Hanover, Kansas I learned the Pony Express operated for only 18 months. …

Get Artsy at Kaleidoscope in Kansas City

There is no denying that Kaleidoscope was designed with children in mind. With brilliant colors, sparkling surfaces, glow-in-the-dark painting, and more it inspired our kids and even brought out the kid inside of us adults! Entering through the doors- just down from the Hallmark Visitor’s Center– only gives you a taste of what awaits. The…

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Room for the Family at Kansas City Downtown Marriott

Within a few blocks- and an easy walk- from Kansas City’s premier entertainment area, the Power and Light District, the Downtown Marriott is a great hotel for a romantic getaway or a family stay. We stayed at the Downtown Marriott during our most recent trek to Kansas City to take in the dinosaur exhibit at…

Hallmark Visitor’s Center at Crown Center in Kansas City

We’ve visited Crown Center in Kansas City multiple times but have always been too busy to make it over to the Hallmark Visitor’s Center.  The girls and I made a short road trip to Kansas City during spring break and included it in our plans. The staff at the visitor’s center is incredibly kind and…

Dinner with Kids at The Melting Pot in Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri

As a special treat for our girls we decided to splurge on dinner at The Melting Pot in Country Club Plaza.   While you do see children in the restaurant, you don’t see many.  I made our reservation online and mentioned that we were bringing our daughters, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise to…

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Holiday Inn, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri

During a recent stay in Kansas City I used my Priority Club Rewards points for a free night at the Holiday Inn at Country Club Plaza.  While “the Plaza” has it’s share of extravagant hotels this is an affordable option for families.   While you can tell this is an older hotel by some of…

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Gastropub Dinner with Irish Celebrity Chef Kevin Dundon at Raglan Road in Kansas City

I’m pretty sure that celebrity chef dinners happen quite often in places like Los Angeles and New York. And maybe even in Chicago. But it’s not really something that happens in the center of the country so when I saw that one of my favorite Kansas City restaurants, Raglan Road, was hosting a Gastropub Dinner…