Kansas is considered the center of the country; it even got the corresponding nickname “The Heart of America”. Because of its location, this state became a place of fierce battles between North and South, supporters and opponents of slavery: both sides wanted to win Kansas to their side. Thanks to the “Wizard of the Emerald Isle”, Kansas became famous as a place where hurricanes, but there are many not only literary but also natural and historical sites in this state.
The vest way to explore the surroundings is using car rental. In this case, the majority of tourists offers to apply to Avis. If you are already in Kansas, enter the words: “AVIS locations near me” in the internet browser. There can be rental points in the airport, as well as throughout the state. Being in Kansas, pay attention to these interesting cities:
Hutchinson
In Hutchinson is the Kansas Cosmosphere and a famous Space Center, open to visitors. The largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside of Moscow, as well as the second largest collection in the world is possible to see with your own eyes. One more amazing place is Strataca – the museum, offering tourists to walk appearing 650 feet underground and watch the salt mine. Besides, Hutchinson is a perfect place for tourist who like hiking and fishing.
Kansas City
Actually, Kansas City is a central business district with lots of beautiful Art Deco buildings, several examples of architecture from the middle of the last century, as well as modern glass high-rises. Moreover, in Union Station area there are many theaters, restaurants, bars, shops and a tourist center. A special attention should be paid to the planetarium.
In addition, there is the Freedom Memorial and the National Museum dedicated to the First World War. Families with children will be happy to spend their time in the entertainment complex LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Note that this place is great not only for children, but also for adults.
Dodge City
Go to Dodge City to visit the Boot Hill Museum & Front Street Museum, which is a reconstruction of the city in 1876. The museum organizes themed performances – a dramatization of the shootout in the spirit of the Wild West and a variety show. Apart from that, visitors are invited to try food prepared in carts historically used by American settlers to cook food in the US prairies. The next significant attraction Dodge City – Carnegie Art Gallery, located in the former building of the Carnegie Library.
Wichita
In Wichita it is worth exploring Old Town, where the main attraction is interesting museums. If you take a car from Avis, Wichita museums can be visited in few days: The Old Cowtown Farm museum, the World Treasures museum, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum and the Great Plains Transportation Museum. Also, Wichita is a popular tourist destination because of its Zoo with more than 2500 various animal, which the largest in Kansas.
Tallgrass-prairie
Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge located midway between Wichita and Topika, protects the ecosystem of high-grass prairies that once covered most of the continent.
Nowadays, prairies occupy only about 4% of the US territory, and, in particular, are widespread in the Flint Hills region. In 2008, the Tallgrass Prairie was recognized as one of the 8 wonders of Kansas, and in 2009 received a herd of bison from a conservation organization. Traveling around the state using the car rental in Kansas, you needn’t depend on transport traffic and can plan your route individually, getting even more pleasant emotions and admiring breathtaking views.