Kansas was fun to explore and it has so many artsy and quirky things to see. The people are hard working and friendly.
Kansas State Fairgrounds
Hutchinson, KS • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup
We stayed here for one week and paid $30 per night. This fairgrounds allows campers provided they do not have a big event going on like the state fair. There were only 4-5 campers during our time there. We loved that it had full hookup. We also enjoyed walking the fairgrounds with our dogs and seeing some of the weekend events like mustang adoptions and an art fair. We did not like that after a couple of days we were told we had to take our tent down. (May 2024)
- Strataca: Travel 650 feet below ground to a salt mine. We paid for the extra tour of the 1940-1950s part of the mine which was left exactly as it was found.
- Wichita: We enjoyed sight seeing this city. The Village is a free steampunk art installation in the artist’s yard. The Troll and The Keeper of the Plains are on a nice path next to the river.
- Two Old Cranks: Small thrift store in Hutchinson with good prices on new and used items. I found a cute brand new dress for $9.
Fairway RV Park
Ellsworth, KS • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup
We stayed at this campground for six days. The campground is not fancy and most of the sites do not have the electricity turned on but we had a list of sites we could choose from. This appears to be a campground which is used by workers (men with lots of equipment in the back of their trucks) and it was very quiet. There were no loud parties or other hoopla. You can hear road noise but it wasn’t too bad. Overall, we felt this was a great location to reach a lot of cool things in Kansas. Note: There were two 50 amp and two 20 amp outlets but no 30 amp outlets. Water hookup is down in a hole. Cost was $30 per night but cheaper for weekly and monthly stays. (May 2024)
- World’s Largest Ball of Twine: In Cawker City, KS you will find a ball of twine of epic proportions. It draws people from all over and has a neat backstory.
- Coronado Heights Castle: Just outside of Lindsborg, KS is a hill with a stone castle built in the 1930s by WPA. The views are gorgeous.
- Lindsborg, KS: This town is proud of its Swedish heritage. You’ll find shops and friendly people.
- World’s Largest Belt Buckle: In Abilene, KS you be able to climb to the top of the a huge metal belt buckle for a photo opportunity. It is near a beautiful park with flowers and fountains.
- Lucas, KS: This small town is for lovers of quirky art. You’ll find a museum full of miniature versions of the world’s largest things (entry is free). You find a store with lots of pieces for sale from local artists (prices are reasonable). The Garden of Eden was created by one man and is definitely worth a walk-by. There is also a public restroom which is not to be missed.
Double D RV Park
Park, KS • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup
We stayed here for one night. The price is high at $55 per night but they do offer free laundry. A number of sites are pull through. The woman we spoke to, Amber, was friendly and efficient. Park is a very small town and we didn’t see much to do in the area. (May 2024)
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