Why Famous

• Kansas was once occupied by legions of native american indians
• Traveling the santa fe and oregon trails west to the pacific ocean, many pioneers, in search of a new life, found the wide-open spaces and farmable land here the perfect place to settle.
• Located at the crossroads of america's future and historic past
• The kansas river (locally known as the kaw), formed by the junction of the smoky hill and republican rivers at appropriately-named junction city.
• Brown v. board of education national historic site in topeka.
• California national historic trail.
• Fort larned national historic site in larned.
• Fort scott national historic site.
• Lewis and clark national historic trail.
• Nicodemus national historic site at nicodemus.
• Oregon national historic trail.
• Pony express national historic trail.
• Santa fe national historic trail.
• Tallgrass prairie national preserve near strong city.

Destination Facts

• Capital City:- Topeka
• Kansas Quarter:- The fourth quarter to be released in 2005 commemorates the State of Kansas.
• Largest Cities (by population):-  Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka, Olathe, Lawrence.
• The origin of the name Kansas is reported to be from a name associated with local Indians that were called "Kansa" or "Kaw" meaning South Wind, or People of the South Wind.
• Currency:-  U.S. Dollar.

Area Information

• Kansas is bordered by nebraska on the north; missouri on the east; oklahoma on the south; and colorado on the west.
• It is located equidistant from the pacific and the atlantic oceans.
• The geodetic center of north america was located in osborne county.
• Most of modern kansas was secured by the united states as part of the louisiana purchase.
• Kansas ranks 8th in u.s. oil production. production has experienced a steady, natural decline as it becomes increasingly difficult to extract oil over time.
• kansas ranks 8th in u.s. natural gas production. production has steadily declined since the mid-1990s with the gradual depletion of the hugoton natural gas field—the state's largest field which extends into oklahoma and texas.

Why Visit Kansas

• Kansas countless museums
• Arts & culture
• Culinary delights
  
• Farms, ranches and wineries
  
• Outdoors - biking, birding, boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting, sailing, water skiing is just the beginning of the outdoor experiences to enjoy.
• Sports & entertainment - play a round of golf, root for your favorite college, pro or semi-pro team, or place a bet at a casino.

Best Time to Visit Kansas

• Kansas is blooming this May.
• Enjoy mother nature's spring feast for the senses: wildflowers, orchids, begonias, honeysuckles, iris, peonies, and poppies.

Transport

• Kansas is served by two interstate highways with one beltway, two spur routes, and three bypasses, with over a total of 874 miles (1,407 km) in all.
• Kansas also has the second largest state highway system in the country after California.
• I-70 is a major east/west route connecting to St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, in the east and Denver, Colorado, in the west.
• The state's only major commercial airport is Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, located along US-54 on the western edge of the city.
• Most air travelers in eastern Kansas fly out of Kansas City International Airport, located in Platte County, Missouri.
• Connecting flights are available from smaller airports in Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, Hays, and Salina.

Precautions

• Make sure you take all of your information with you.
• Be aware of the people around you.

Lifestyle

• Music of Kansas
• Svensk Hyllningsfest
• List of fountains in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area
• Films set in Kansas
• Religion in Kansas
• Theatres in Kansas
• Television shows set in Kansas
• Music venues in Kansas
• Musical groups from Kansas
• Art museums and galleries in Kansas

Languages

• English

Budget

$50-$200