Kansas is a perfect piece of classic America, with classic Western music and cowboy culture alongside American Indian history. Wild bison still roam the pretty prairie grass and the barbecue you’ll eat here is the stuff of legends.
As it’s such a beautiful state, we wanted to nail down the 7 best places to get an Instagram shot for that perfect travel photo. Get the camera out for these photogenic places…
Kansas Instagram Spots
1. Monument Rocks
These iconic landmarks on the plains of western Kansas are one of state’s 8 wonders.
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2. Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
These beautiful botanical gardens offer year-round colour, with fields and fields of vibrant flowers, outdoor sculptures and wildlife. The perfect spot for a pretty photoshoot.
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3. Botanica
Visit Botanica’s Butterfly House (June-September) and stroll among hundreds of free-flight butterflies.
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4. Flint Hills
One of America’s most unique places, these rolling hills are a great place to drive through at sunset.
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5. Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Have fun bottle-feeding baby goats, milking cows and riding horse-drawn wagons through the woods at this cute family farm. Heaps of photo opportunities.
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6. Exploration Place
This interactive science museum hosts traveling exhibits that showcase the importance of math and science in the world around us. Think quirky Spy exhibits and a huge model of a human mouth – ideal for funny pics.
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7. Castle Rock
Castle Rock is an unusual limestone formation that’s a popular sight in Kansas. Get to see this landmark sooner rather than later – it’s fragile, and with constant erosion it won’t last forever.
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Once you’ve finished your photographs you might want to try the best pizza in the state or even the best coffee shop.