Overland Park Arboretum & Gardens - Kansas

 Overland Park Arboretum & Gardens

The Overland Park Arboretum & Gardens is the perfect place to take a walk. Picturesque and full of floral beauty, even on the hottest day it is worth the walk. Paved paths and easy access to restrooms makes for an easy stroll and is convenient for all the family.

Bring your walking shoes and a bottle of water, there are plenty of trails to explore. This establishment is growing but already provides plenty of outdoor entertainment complete with waterfall and fountains.

The establishment also hosts a snack bar, gift shop, and event room. The area is clean and well-kept along with a delightful volunteer staff on site.

My only complaint is that there weren't any stickers or patches produced for the park and those are two things I love to collect for my albums.

Located at 8909 W. 179th Street

Overland Park, KS 66013

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens - City of Overland Park, Kansas (opkansas.org)

Tickets are more than reasonably priced with adults entering for $5 each and children 6-17 only cost $2. Age 5 and under are free! Location is open daily.

For you parents out there, it is also part of the Sunflower Summer allowing eligible Kansas families free admission! Go to https://sunflowersummer.org/ for more information.

Kansas Road Trip Plan

 Kansas Road Trip Plan

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1.      Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden

124 NW Fillmore St, Topeka, KS 66606

Buildings open 830-1630   Old Prairie Town - Topeka, Kansas (kansastravel.org)

Tours Adults $5 Children (6-12) $3

Potwin Drug Store – working soda fountain! open Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM - 4PM & Sunday: Noon - 4PM

2.      Rolling Hills Zoo

625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401 https://www.rollinghillszoo.org/

Open 7 days a week.  9am-5pm

Museum and Zoo Admission Adults $15 Children (3-12) $9

3.      Mushroom Rock State Park

Ave K, Brookville, KS 67425 Mushroom Rock / Locations / State Parks / KDWP - KDWP (ksoutdoors.com)

Open 24 Hours – Picnic Area

4.      Monument Rocks Natural Landmark

671 County Road 16, Scott City, KS 67871 https://keystonegallery.com/#Brochure

Open 24 Hours

Rich source of fossils. Visit Keystone Gallery 401 US Highway 83, Scott City, KS 67871.

5.      The Old Farmstead

H684+RC, Marquette, KS 67456

Tourist Attraction – Photo Opportunity

6.      Coronado Heights Castle

Walking Trail, Falun, KS 67442

Hours 8am -10 pm 7 days a week.

7.      Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

2565 Pueblo Rd, Canton, KS 67428 Home - Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

Tram Tour Days Only Tues, Thurs, & Sat 9am-Noon, Drive around 24/7.

Adults 12 and up $15, Children 4-11 $7.50. Get tickets ahead of time.

8.      Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

2480B KS-177, Strong City, KS 66869 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve | The Nature Conservancy

Admission – National Parks Pass

Trails open 24 hours a day, year-round. Visitor Center & Historic Buildings May 1-October 31 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., daily November 1-April 30: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., daily.

9.      Chase Lake Falls Trail (All Trails)

Lake Rd, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 Chase Lake Falls - Cottonwood Falls, Kansas (kansastravel.org)

Open 24 hours.

0.8-mile hike (Easy) – Trail has 3 waterfalls; middle is most impressive. Look for fossils.

Photos courtesy of ye ole Google! Look towards the actual trip and I'll share updates on all locations we visit, along with tips and reviews.