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Mention St. Joseph, MO, and folks all around the world will think of Jesse James and the Pony Express. But there is much more to discover in this 1843-founded city just an hour north of Kansas City. But St. Joseph’s fame goes beyond Jesse and the Express.
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The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe offers a wonderful living history of pioneer life. From farming, the blacksmithing, to home life, and of course... Stagecoaches!
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One of the best ways to enjoy these early summer days is on a bicycle. Luckily, some of the most beautiful trails in the Midwest are only a day trip away.
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The John Wornall House Museum is certainly not a "Little House," but it does depict life in the 1850s.
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The Little House on the Prairie television series took us to the prairie town of Walnut Grove and Missouri Town 1855 is the closest thing to it in Kansas City! Journey with us on a family outing as we imagine what it would be to "live like Laura."
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If you loved "The Little House on the Prairie" Books and Television program, you'll love it at Starlight! In celebration of the stories, we're embarking on Day Trips in Kansas City exploring what life was like for Laura and her family.
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We are embarking on Day Trips in Kansas City exploring what life was like for Laura Ingalls and her family through the wonderful museums and sites across our metro. We begin our journey in Independence!
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Lexington Missouri, a small historic town overlooking the Missouri River was a site of one of Missouri's bloodiest Civil War Battles, and it is now home to Wentworth Military Academy, the Battle of Lexington Historic Site, wineries, orchards, a historic shopping district and family friendly restaurants, making it a quaint family day trip.
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Over 200 years ago, Lewis and Clark arrived in Sibley, Missouri, on their great expedition. It is there that they met the Osage Tribe. In 1808, Fort Osage was built to protect the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and establish trade with the Osage. With the Mighty Missouri River rolling by, it was an ideal spot for commerce with the new western frontier. Today, you can travel 45 minutes from Kansas City and two centuries back in time with a visit to Sibley...
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A State Capitol, a charming zoo, a spin around a carousel, old-fashioned ice cream sodas, pioneers, and candle making... all in a day at Topeka.
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Warm weather is here ... celebrate with a Day Trip! Pack the kids end explore. Learn about famous heroes, fabulous art, dinosaurs, different cultures, and most importantly... make memories that last a lifetime!
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Dress up in Grandma's hats. Play marbles and enjoy nostalgic toys. Ride a train. Dig for treasure. Go on a Scarecrow Hunt. If you've ever wanted to "be a kid again," this is the place! A day in Bonner Springs is a chance for parents to play all day creating great memories with their children.
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A day eating Horse-churned Ice Cream, sitting on hand crafted furniture, riding buggies, enjoying homemade bread and noodles, feeding Jersey Calves with a bottle and taking a break from modern life. A trip to Jamesport feels like visiting a simpler time.
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What could possibly taste better than freshly made Apple Cider? Cider Donuts, of course! Lose your family in a corn maze, visit live Tigers... in Kansas (watch out Jayhawk fans), and wrap it up with an evening of stargazing far from the City Lights!
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Apples, Pumpkins, Autumn Leaves, Cinnamon, Hayrides, Fall Festivals, Homemade Pies and Pressed Apple Cider… Weston is the perfect Fall Family Day Trip!
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She Vanished! He was President for One Day! It is the most Haunted town in Kansas! Atchison has many stories to tell...
This is your guide to a Family Day Trip in Atchison!
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Day trips are a great way to pack a lot of fun into a short vacation. So, pick a destination and make some memories without the stress of planning and paying for an extended vacation.
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Hutchinson is a great place for a weekend getaway that will make your family feel as if they have journeyed way beyond the Kansas border.
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Conveniently located on the eastern border of KC, at the intersection of major north-south and east-west interstates, Independence offers a wide selection of attractively priced lodging options, with rates from $45 to $90 a night. Learn about family friendly attractions and activities.
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