If you were to ask me what I consider the most beautiful, underrated states in the nation, would you believe me if I said Kansas is easily in my top five? It's true; this amazing state never gets the love it deserves, but I think perhaps it should. There are several delightful hidden gems in Kansas ; at this point, some of them aren't as "hidden" as they once were.
But that's okay: I still can't get enough. So, in honor of these not-so-hidden hidden gems, I've compiled a list of all my favorite hidden gems in Kansas that we all know about but can't get enough of. Which ones are your favorites? Hidden in Greensburg, Kansas, is a man-made wonder that can take the breath away of even the most skeptical born-and-raised folks. It's feet deep and 32 feet wide; the project started in , and today, the Big Well Museum is the b est way to explore this historic town.
It's open from 9 a. Come celebrate one of Kansas's most incredible stories of survival and resilience! My favorite little oddity in Kansas is Mushroom Rock at Mushroom Rock State Park , which just so happens to be home to the coolest geological feature in the state and the smallest state park in the Sunflower State. Located in the Smoky Hills, this unique rock formation is positively bizarre and purely otherworldly, conjuring up mental images of a science fiction landscape rather than something in the American plains.
Wilson Lake is one of Kansas's most beautiful natural features; the water is crystal-clear and amazingly clean, always reflecting the sky's brilliant blue above. With nearly incredible campsites featuring magnificent lake views and all the peace and quiet in the world, you can't go wrong with this one. It's a must-see for Kansans and visitors alike.
This iconic museum represents a powerhouse of pop culture: the Wizard of Oz famously took place in Kansas well, and in Oz, too, but I digress , and so what better place to celebrate this than at the world's best Wizard of Oz museum?
