Botanica Wichita has been a game changer for me. I don’t often plan stops at botanical gardens (delicate flowers + trail-blazing kids = no bueno), but this place has opened my eyes: My kids loved it there. It helps that Botanica Wichita has an amazing children’s garden. Hands down, the best I’ve seen so far. …
It’s time to look at Wichita, Kan., in a different way. There’s so much for a family to do in 48 hours, it’s changed how I see the city. For me, it’s always been a fuzzy memory from childhood when we were there to visit family. But after visiting the city this spring, I was …
I’m taking the family to Wichita, Kansas this spring, and as usual, I have a big ol’ list of things to do, places to see, and food to eat. Here’s my Wichita bucket list, if time and money were not an issue. Update: This post was first published in 2017, and has been updated in …
Whether you’re visiting or lived here for 20 years, there’s a good chance you don’t know about a few of our hidden gems. I’m sharing some of my Omaha neighborhood favorites so that you can get out there and explore the city. Kids will definitely like anything in blue lettering! Downtown Includes: Old Market, NoDo …
For my family’s recent Worlds of Fun overnight getaway, we needed a place to stay overnight near the park. It also needed to be kid-friendly. What we found was Kansas City hotel Courtyard by Marriott at Briarcliff, and in every aspect, it suited our needs and then some. Our stay was hosted by Visit KC. The …
On a recent trip to Overland Park, Kan., hosted byOverland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau, I discovered an important thing I had to point out: There’s more to the DoubleTree by Hilton than the warm cookies at check-in. But do you really need anything more than a warm cookie to make a stay nice? You …