Road trip through KANSAS (Our 42nd state!) | Kansas City BBQ, unique sights, Wichita, & MORE!

We made it to state #42: Kansas! Although we weren’t able to explore the state as in depth as we hoped, we had a blast checking out some unique spots around the state, from a Wizard of Oz museum, going underground into a salt mine, visiting a Swedish town, and of course, eating Kansas City BBQ!
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Trying Kansas City BBQ!
04:35 Driving through Topeka
5:00 Visiting the Oz Museum!
07:52 FREE camping in Kansas
08:28 Trying chili and cinnamon rolls
11:32 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
14:08 Welcome to Little Sweden!
14:45 Blacksmith Coffee in Lindsborg
16:59 Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum
18:50 Coronado Heights Castle
20:05 Harvest Hosts in Kansas
20:21 Exploring a SALT MINE (Strataca)
25:56 Murals in Wichita
27:30 Gettin’ nuts at the Nifty Nut House
29:42 The Keeper of the Plains
31:20 Visiting The Old Cowtown Museum
📍Locations in this vlog
Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que: goo.gl/maps/Qyjayu2HtWUVFbNe8
Oz Museum: g.page/OzMuseum?share
Free camping at Pottawatomie Lake: www.campendium.com/pottawatom...
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: goo.gl/maps/TVcQTGzqB3ygAKG2A
Blacksmith Coffee: goo.gl/maps/sG2vRCKHXxfTwnX86
Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum: goo.gl/maps/dBTe1m48iy8LsaWA9
Coronado Heights Castle: goo.gl/maps/kcnJoVvtLrkNiufF6
Strataca: g.page/strataca?share
Douglas Avenue Murals: avenueartdays.com/
Nifty Nut House: goo.gl/maps/g38gvBEHoRESXMGw6
The Keeper of the Plains: goo.gl/maps/oNnfvuibEAq566Ei9
Old Cowtown Museum: goo.gl/maps/HPZnoLv9RSHQbT6D9
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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@justlookin3]

The salt mine includes a (not so?) secret level where a government official who was put out of reach during the 9/11 attacks. I suspect that the secret level is not on the tour?

[@matthewkesterson]

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[@nathanhails5901]

Thanks for making the distinction. KCMO is the best and I hope you find time to visit!

[@AaronButell]

The Cosmosphere space museum in Hutchinson, Kansas is definitely worth going back for.

[@taratorres4299]

I really appreciate the way you guys don't shy away from the dark times in history of the places you visit. The part about the bison slaughter was a new and terrible fact that I learned. Please continue to keep it real!

[@carolineriedlinger2904]

And YOU just taught ME something new...that this part of our American West history is not either taught in schools or passed down through the generations...or not enough folks are watching Ken Burns. Pls learn more about the West on PBS.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We don’t like having to share stuff like that obviously but we think it’s important! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@MsSkipperkim]

There's a lot of history you don't learn in school. History is written by the victors. Just so you all know, don't get too close to buffaloes.

[@hayleytaylor589]

I am from Kansas City

[@jacobsheldon189]

POT + uh + WOT + uh + mee is how you pronounce it lol. We always enjoy hearing people try to pronounce some of our towns and water ways. Hope you guys enjoyed our beautiful state!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We do our best to get it right. Sometimes we miss.

[@damienf01]

They should have gone to Olathe, KS! Good luck pronouncing that

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have a lot of towns here in Texas I know y’all would struggle with pronouncing as well. It happens, we do our best.

[@jonny4641]

Sas-pa-ril-a. Was another one Lol. I live in LaCygne. Another hard one to pronounce (La-scene) Glad you enjoyed our wonderful state. You barely scratched the surface.

[@andyhess8433]

A valiant effort from a non-Kansan, to be sure. I think I learned how to say it from watching the weather report with my dad and hearing about Pottawatomie County.

[@gaylarathbun5168]

I am a Kansas girl and we raised our family here in Kansas, mostly Wichita but also Manhattan. home of K-State! I just want to compliment you on hitting some really great great places in Kansas to visit and I think you did a good job of representing our wonderful state. Of course we have so much more. But thank you and I hope you enjoyed it! 🌻

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@chellecoffee7459]

I'm from Kansas too and you started with my fave Burnt ends from Joe's! I only like 3 bbq places in USA. Firebrand in seward and Junction market gas station at hwy 69 and 60 in Alabama. (Bill Miller bbq in San Antonio also good for "fast food" bbq). We're about to have a van and down size from our travel trailer for a few years.

[@reedwaggoner6999]

Go CATS 👌🏻👌🏻 💜🤍

[@tomthatcher7757]

I live in Wichita. I'm glad you saw cowtown and the Keeper of the Plains. Good job of sharing Kansas to everyone. I hope you enjoyed Kansas. 😉

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@E4_MAFIA]

I live in the Wichita area as well. 😊

[@jakepmartin]

Dang. You guys really did your homework! As a Kansas native, you picked a lot of good spots. Well done.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Jake! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jlt0788]

did you ever visit the national jazz museum and negro league museum ?

[@timwilson3153]

As a native to Kansas, the cinnamon roll and chili combo was one of the most anticipated lunch menu items here in my hometown! We had it quite regularly throughout middle school and highschool and you could always tell when there was a new (non-midwestern) kid in class on that day because of the utter look of confusion and disgust on their face! But, most of them came around to trying it out. Thanks for visiting the state, wish you could have seen the Bartlett Arboretum here in Belle Plaine on your way through!

[@gmreiswig]

School lunch pizza was a close second to chili and cinnamon rolls.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's funny about the cinnamon roll and chili! We really enjoyed it and Kansas! We'll be back!

[@MsLuvColo]

I'm 52 and we also had it in elementary school when I was kid (in Colorado). One of the few lunch items everyone looked forward to.

[@keithwiebe1787]

My wife loved Chilli and cinnamon rolls in Kansas schools but never seen it dipped together.

[@shawnpyeatt1187]

Didn't even realize but I ate this growing up in Kansas and never really thought it was weird

[@apexkiller66-94]

Little Jerusalem, flint hills, Arikaree breaks, and Wilson lake are amazing natural landmarks in Kansas.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had several of those on our original plans, but like we mentioned isn’t the video, we had a lot going on behind the scenes and had to cut some stuff. We did see part of the Flint Hills at the Tallgrass Prairie. We’ll have to come back! Thanks for watching

[@karladick8514]

Also, to add to your list Castle Rock near Wakeeny and the Garden of Eden in Lucas.

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

The Flint Hills are beautiful ❤️

[@jennifermorris6848]

Thank you for being open to enjoying Kansas. So many dismiss the flat state and miss the history and diversity.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a fantastic time and think it is very overlooked!

[@cheriebarker3127]

Wow, I had never wanted to visit Kansas until I watched this! Fascinating! Thank you two for sparking interest in so many places. And who knew….cinnamon rolls and chili!!? We plan to try that this week! You guys made it seem really yummy!

[@crystalkiwii]

Kansas is so underrated!!

[@MsSkipperkim]

Did you notice it's not flat? The eastern part of the state has hills. My kids could tell you they walked uphill to school both ways in the snow. We lived on the top of one hill and the schools were on top of another. It wasn't worth the 2 block drive.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kansas is very underrated! Inspiring people to go to places they didn't think to go is one of our favorite things to hear!

[@napalm_lipbalm86]

In Johnson County KS they serve chilli and cinnimon rolls on the public schools lunch menu

[@lynnmartiens5754]

@@napalm_lipbalm86 I've lived in Wichita since 1970. Never heard of chili and cinnamon rolls. Want to try it now

[@tmay092698]

I’m overseas right now and seeing you go back to my hometown of Wichita is really refreshing in times like these. My family lives 2 minutes from downtown ❤

[@vintage5729]

I’ve lived in Kansas & Missouri all my 65 years. I’ve never seen anyone eat the chili and cinnamon roll together!! You eat your chili, then have a roll. This was always served in school cafeterias. Oh, and Joes BBQ is the best!! Good choice!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

As we said in the video, we had read that some people mix it and some eat it separately. It was awesome and so was Joes!

[@AKgrowngal]

It never fails - every A+K episode you make me LOL or I find myself just smiling while watching! You two are the best - so informative and fun to watch! And every episode you always make me want to go wherever you are visiting! Thanks for all the hard work you put into creating such great videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That means a lot to us! Thank you so much for that and thank you for watching! 💙💙

[@nutmegks]

Thank you for featuring my home state. Kansas is beautiful! Chili and cinnamon rolls are definitely a thing in Kansas, but, I have never dipped them. I am going to have to give that a try.

[@PinkSpice19]

I agree I never heard of anyone dipping them but the combo is definitely popular here 😊

[@Terra-Rare]

I like to make my chili a little hot and eat cinnamon roll after to cool off my taste buds.

[@velmagoertzen]

Great glimpse of Kansas. The state has so much to see if you leave the interstates and explore. I was born in Kansas and have lived close to Hutchinson all of my 80 plus years. So glad to see that you were here!! I have followed your Alaska adventures and thoroughly enjoy all of your adventures!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time in Kansas! Thanks, Velma!

[@mcnater]

Awesome job highlighting the area! We went to KC in May and my son still talks about Joe's BBQ. In fact he was wearing his Joe's BBQ shirt we picked up today...haha. Your drone shots showcasing the plains are awesome by the way. Don't be afraid to highlight more of that! Loved the salt mine tour as well...super fun.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Joe's was so dang good! If we lived there we'd go often and I'd have to get a tshirt or hat too! Thanks, Nate!

[@sylviasayers9332]

thank you for pronouncing Arkansas River the correct way!🙂 Loved the tour through our home state.

[@monstera9650]

I was born in Kansas and have lived here my whole life. There is so much fun stuff to do here (food being a huge one) and the people are what make it so special. Thank you for showing all of the amazing parts of Kansas I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Also, it’s so funny to me that no one has heard of cinnamon rolls and chili. They are even served together in schools! The thank you for coming! If you come back give Q39 bbq a try 🖤

[@napalm_lipbalm86]

Yes the people are definitely unique cause it is kinda boring in kansas. Gotta have an imagination coming from a Kansas native.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Q39 is on our list for next time! Kansas really surprised us! We had a blast!

[@christinenguyen1116]

@@AdventuresofAplusK yes please try Q39. the best!!!

[@lacyLor]

Thanks for highlighting my home state in such a nice, positive way! Sorry the bison weren’t close. Most of the time I’ve hiked there they are literally on the path. It’s spooky to get close to them. If you’re ever going through in the late spring the prairie gets so green and pretty.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s ok. We didn’t want to get toooo close! We’d love to see the prairie other times of the year

[@MsSkipperkim]

They missed the tour of the state capitol building. I grew up in Topeka. My Mom worked for the state so I went to the Capitol a lot.

[@rafferty11]

KC pride is huge! So glad y’all had fun. My family moved to Overland Park from Atlanta when I was 8, and now I’m a sophomore at KU (rock chalk!). Anyway, just wanted to say that moving here, we held all the assumptions that Kansas is a wheat-filled flyover state, but it’s so much more than that! Kansas and KC are the best, our sports are our pride, our BBQ just doesn’t compare, and much more. I wish y’all had more time to spend downtown, especially around Union Station and the crossroads, but I’m so happy y’all enjoyed what you saw! Loved the video!

[@mizzou1016]

Best part of Kansas is it’s proximity to a city in another state.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a blast in Kansas and are excited to come back again some time to see and do more! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@andyhess8433]

Rock Chalk, from a KU alumnus.

[@thace622]

@@mcrealty1148 bro Overland Park is like a 20 minute drive from union station 😂 what are you talking about?

[@rafferty11]

@@mcrealty1148 lol did I ask? Kansas > Missouri any day, and Thace is right

[@Journeywithshey]

Missouri Schools had chili with cinnamon rolls but I never seen anyone mix them together. The Cinnamon roll was the desert that day. Good thing it wasn’t apple pie lol if people mix the desert together with the chilli

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We read that some people do mix it, but as we addressed in the video, there are different ways to do it.

[@ljwiseman5761]

I was born and raised in Kansas. My brother and I grew up having chili and cinnamon rolls. I don't know what your resource of information was BUT in Kansas, we don't eat the cinnamon roll dipped in the chili. We enjoy them separately. Eat the chili, then enjoy the cinnamon roll afterwards. At age 50, I still crave a cinnamon roll every time I finish a bowl of chili, lol.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yeah, we mentioned there were different methods. We spent hours researching this topic and came to the conclusion that everyone does it differently.

[@ljwiseman5761]

That's interesting. It might be regional. Throughout our school years, all the kids enjoyed the chili and cinnamon rolls separately. And we enjoyed the added bonus of all school lunches being cooked from scratch by the lunch ladies. Ahh, the good old days. We love your channel and have been following your fun travels over past couple years. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That would definitely be nice to have the meals cooked from scratch. It's definitely not like that anymore! Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@lainedelfelder4283]

Have lived in Ks my whole adult life. I acknowledged that cinnamon rolls are a side to chili here, but I didn’t realize people dipped it! I thought it was just dessert! I’m from Texas, so Kansas still seem confused that I don’t cook chili with beans and always have cornbread on the side. Who knew that chili was such a geographic differentiator.!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Leave it to you two EXPERTS to show us the best of KANSAS!! Who knew it was so cool! Delicious BBQ, Living museums, Wizard of Oz, prairies, salt mines! You guys nailed it, great production as always we loved it! We visited Wieliczka Salt Mine outside Krakow Poland and it was amazing! Thank you guys for showing us KANSAS! ~Cara 💖

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woohoo! We had an awesome time in KS! Thank you!

[@kendrawalker6762]

I live in hutchinson! So glad ya'll came through and got to experience the salt mines! It is so rare for me to come across a video where anyone has visited my hometown! Safe travels to you both! 🖤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@johnlenart597]

Amazing what you can find in little towns throughout this country. If you lived to be 500 years old I think there would be things you'd miss. Thanks for showing me some of the things I missed when going through Kansas years ago. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It really! There is so much to see and do just in the lower 48. We’ll never see it all, but we’ll sure try!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Y’ALL. KCMO is such a gem. And they definitely know how to make a BBQ. Loved watching you explore! Thank you for sharing the difficult history as well. Love you guys!!

[@endusererror]

Thank you for acknowledging that KC is MISSOURI. KCK is a wannabe clone, historical fact they named it after KCMO to trick folks into moving there.

[@nemmie_xoxo]

BOWL AND A ROLL! I am so happy you tried it, we always get weird looks when we suggest it. We lived in KS for 12 years (in Lawrence; when you go back check it out!) and I had some of the BEST time there, yes it's flat but it's such an underrated state. Keep up the amazing adventuring, love that you take us all along with you!❤

[@raffa7724]

Lawrence is rich with history and the Arts. The historical homes are a must see

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Bowl and a roll! Wish we would've dropped that one in the video! We'd love to come back and check out Lawrence! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@J.A.NGUYEN]

As a kid having chili and cinnamon rolls on the menu for lunch was always so exciting. I'm so glad you guys visited the areas you did, all the best areas of Kansas 😊

[@amsel_in_defense]

100% agree!!! Lol born and raised here and it’s definitely a staple

[@hollyh1498]

Thank you for taking the time to visit our State and not just drive thru it! Next time you come through visit Little Jerusalem, the Amelia Earhart museum in Atchison, Big Brutus in SE Kansas, and of course, the Capitol in Topeka! It’s been lovingly restored and is really something to see!

[@user-me3np9cx2d]

You make places I never thought would be interesting, seem interesting. Kansas would be one of the least interesting states I would ever think of visiting, but you make it look fun to visit

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s our goal!

[@ww2airborne]

THANK YOU! So much for starting with the difference between KCK and KCMO

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We thought it was important to share! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@funzeevanzee]

You two always give enjoyment to those of us watching you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@bilycurless4946]

I was born in Parsons, Kansas but raised in Wichita, Kansas. You did a great job showing off Kansas. Next time you are in Kansas definitely try to spend more time in Wichita. I love this city. Also, you seriously need to check out Crawford County, Kansas. Crawford County is in the far South East part of Kansas. It's known for the best Fried Chicken in the USA. There is Barto's Idle Hour Chicken House, Chicken Mary's, Chicken Annies Original, Chicken Annies Girard, Pichler's Chicken Annie's and Gebhardt's Chicken House. All of these places are awesome and famous. My favorite is Barto's Idle Hour Chicken House. Plus, the history of all the Coal Mines. May God bless you always! Bily Curless Wichita, Kansas, USA

[@karladick8514]

I loved this video! I have always told people that there is a lot more to Kansas than flat terrain. If you ever have time to come back there is plenty to see west of the interstate. Thank you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time in Kansas! Yes we have lots more to check out still!

[@johnforsyth7987]

Your video about my home state was excellent. I am sorry that you folks were not able to visit the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas. It is a Smithsonian Institution approved museum about the Space Race. The have a number of capsules and space artifacts that actually went into space. Including the actual Appollo 13 capsule. If you folks ever get to Kansas again. It is definitely worth the trip.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were bummed to miss Cosmosphere. It looked like a really cool museum! We'll definitely check it out next time Thanks and thanks for watching, John!

[@ilenesteward5063]

Ah I love it! I was born in Topeka, but raised in KCMO. Midwest girl through and through 😊

[@AshleyandChristian]

We lived in Wichita our whole lives until about 7 months ago! You definitely chose some of the better things for 24 hours! Just missing some of the great coffee shops :) I'm always amazed how many vloggers visit cowtown because it was always my least favorite field trip as a kid 😂 I think it's time to give it another chance as an adult haha. Also cool it's a harvest host!

[@DJC0M3RAD3]

Cowtown was always a fav of mine but then again, I enjoy the old west and history. Gunfights were cool too!

[@gaylarathbun5168]

Cowtown - sometimes more exciting than other times for sure. I think the zoo renovations are great but wow 24 hours is a hard one. Too bad no great Lebanese food to try- where to start?!

[@AshleyandChristian]

@@gaylarathbun5168 There's so much good Lebanese! I love N & J and Sesame. Sesame's biscuits have my heart haha

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wichita looked like a really neat town! We would've loved to have visited a few coffee shops! Cowtown was fun, but I hear ya about field trips. Growing up we'd go to NASA Space Center EVERY year. There was one year I stayed home for the field trip. I couldn't do it again 😂

[@rachaelworley590]

Cow town is one of my favorite places to go. But I like museums

[@barbaramccoy1080]

I grew up in in Kansas and we had chili with cinnamon rolls for school lunch, as did my husband. The chili and cinnamon roll are eaten separately. The sweet roll to compliment the chili, never mixed. We enjoy your travels!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

From our research, like we mentioned in the video, how people eat them together varies (there are no rules 😉), but we suggest trying them together. It works well!

[@Ostrom38]

Too cool! Thanks for showing us Eastern Kansas! Half the stuff you showed, I had no idea about. My Grandparwnts had a red horse decoration just like that with our last name on it. I knew our family came from Sweden in the late 1800's, but never knew that likely traveled with them from there! So cool! If in Kansas, I will stop in Lindsborg for sure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow! That is really cool! Lindsborg is a must stop if you're close-ish by!

[@Ostrom38]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Will do! Safe Travels and Happy Early Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with the fam!

[@visitlindsborg-lindsborgco2557]

We Love THIS! :) Never be strangers! The coffee is always hot in Lindsborg!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lindsborg was a huge highlight of our trip! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@augiegirl1]

My husband & I came through Lindsborg on our honeymoon, since my mom is 75% Swedish.

[@CDPVault]

Thank you for taking time to visit Kansas! We hope we did not disappoint! Beautiful videography and informative dialogue. Love your enthusiasm!!! Please come again!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@pamguerrero6325]

Love how you find quirky out of the way places, what fun new experiences in this video. Like the Keeper of the Plains statue, not quite as spectacular as the Dignity Native American woman statue, we actually went to visit a few years ago, thanks to your video through South Dakota. Thank you for sharing your adventures

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ya the Keeper isn't as big as the Dignity statue, but still impressive and powerful. Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@anthonywomack8740]

If y’all ever do end up coming back through Kansas around the 4th of July, Wamego also hosts the largest fireworks in the state. Our population goes from 5000 to upwards of 100,000 for the event

[@michelledonker9876]

As a lifelong Kansan I appreciate that you’ve shown that it’s so full of interesting history and fun stuff to do. I’m in Wichita now but grew up in SE Kansas- home if the Little House in the Prairie in Independence and the Dalton Gang in Coffeyville.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

There’s is tons to see and do in Kansas! We’re happy we could share some of it! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@christen5042]

Traveled through Kansas a few years back and saw a billboard for the museum. Made a stop a found it to be so cool. Neat place

[@barbarareyna2997]

Yay!! Welcome to Kansas! I’ve been following an watching your travel videos for years! So cool to see and know you guys were so close to home!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a blast in Kansas! Thanks for hanging with us! 😊

[@davem6210]

I was at Joe's BBQ a month and a half ago. Best BBQ I ever had! Nice video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Good stuff!

[@bvtj7824]

I grew up in Kansas and the chili and cinnamon roll combo is always a topic of conversation for those not from the midwest! Ketchup on scrambled eggs is another one I find a lot of people have never had. What I really want to know is that chili recipe you all through together. It looked great and different from those typical to KS which usually have beans.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We dig the chili and cinnamon roll combo! But we’ll pass on ketchup on eggs 😂 The chili recipe is by Nom Nom Paleo nomnompaleo.com/2017052320170523instant-pot-ground-beef-chili We don’t do beans our chili…no way! ❌❌ put one bean in there and now you have a pot of beans! 😂

[@bvtj7824]

@@AdventuresofAplusK thanks so much for the response!

[@chrisrhiannon4826]

The Wizard of Oz also has a sequel in case many people don't know, It is called Return to Oz.

[@SallyReynolds-ox3dq]

Having been born in Kansas, it was great to see that you finally made it to my home state! I particularly loved seeing the Salt Mine Museum and Coronado site (which I have not visited) and the Tallgrass Prairie, and Arkansas River area of Wichita (which I have visited!) Next time you go through, be sure to visit the World's Largest Hand-Dug Well (and Museum) in Greensburg KS. Definitely worth the trip!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time! There’s is tons to see and do there! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@josegiordano9838]

my great grandfather came to Kansas after the Civil War in about 1870. Up until 10 years ago we still owned a part of the old farm he had AND the house he built still stands. You missed going to the Garden of Eden , cool place.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow! That is amazing! We'll have to check it out on our next visit!

[@j.keithpurvis5770]

As a non-Kansan, but one who lived in the state several times over the years as part of a military family, and who married a Kansas farmers daughter and now call Kansas home, thank you. Of course there is so much more to see and do, but y’all got off I70/I35 and presented several neat places. Appreciate starting at Kaw Point. Look forward to y’all coming back.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kansas really surprised us! There is tons to see and do all over the state. We'll be back! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@SL_BA]

Awesome! The Wizard of Oz Museum looks so fun to visit. I watch the movie a couple of times a year...just to keep in touch with my childhood 😀 Not so sure about cinnamon roll and chili..you have definitely peaked my curiosity. What a fantastic campsite y'all found! I love the mill, so much history. The Coronado Castle...beautiful! The Salt mines have been added to my list...what a great tour. Looks like a great Old Cowtown Museum HH. Our favorite in Oklahoma, so far 😀, is the Wichita Mountains. We have been there twice already. Thanks for sharing all of your great stops!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The museum was super cool! We watched the movie again the night before we went and it really helped put a lot of stuff in context! We had a great time in Kansas! Oklahoma was awesome too! We LOVED the Wichita Mtns. Stay tuned for that video in a few weeks!

[@kimberlybaker4347]

I lived in Alabama as a kid and I remember having Cinnamon roll and Chili, for lunch in the elementary school cafeteria. It’s still a combo I love even now that Im older and have lived most of my life in Spokane Wa

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

How funny! It’s crazy how it’s multi regional but not national

[@tacrewgirl]

I never thought about going to the Oz Museum. That BBQ brisket looked delicious. I'm surprised you didn't mention anything about the Pottawatomie massacre since you stayed overnight at Pottawatomie Lake. I remember this from US History class. Never heard of chili and cinnamon rolls. News to me. Lindsborg and the salt mine both looked cool. Thanks for taking us on another adventure.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hadn’t heard about that massacre. As you know, we don’t shy away from the ugly side of history. We probably would have worked that one in if we had known The brisket was so good! Kansas has a lot to offer! Thanks for watching!

[@heatherbauer2387]

I've lived in Kansas since elementary school age. We always had chili, Cinnamon rolls, and carrots as a school lunch meal. As an adult, I still like having those 3 things together. I have never dipped my Cinnamon roll in the chili but I will definitely be trying that next time. Thanks. Great job showing off my state!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much, Heather! We read that some people like to dip is and some don't. We thought it'd be fun to try and it was actually pretty tasty! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@sheafan1971]

Great Video as usual, in 2019 my friends and I drove from Kansas City MO to Denver on I-70. It was a cool trip. I ate burnt ends at the Royals game- so good

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s a cool stadium! We drove by a few times. Wish we could’ve visited it

[@reedwaggoner6999]

I am a Wichita native and I am so happy/exited that you guys came and experienced and enjoyed the things I have grown up with my WHOLE life!

[@TwiggyKeely]

I'm from Wichita but I'm based in Hutchinson! Come back during the spring and I'll take you guys storm chasing! Thanks for visiting Kansas!❤

[@sonny1172]

Yay A+K+K! I’m glad you had a good time in my home state! Come visit anytime! There is a Joe’s BBQ location across the street from where I work and I love to order a Zman for lunch. YUM! I need to visit that Wizard of Oz museum. It looked so fun. I loved the music you played during that segment (and through the video). When we visited the Tall grass prairie preserve we rounded a hill and as we reached the top there was a bison right on the trail! It was a little disconcerting knowing what to do! Thanks so much for all you do!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time in Kansas! It is way underrated! We're excited to come back for more of that BBQ and to see what we missed!

[@lakarachilders4519]

I live in Wichita so glad you guys enjoyed your visit! Every year in Elementary School my school would take a field trip to Cowtown. Kansas has alot of neat places and really great eats!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We totally agree! There's so much more to see too...we'll be back!

[@lakarachilders4519]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Yay!

[@drewjohnson9823]

Glad you guys enjoyed my home state. Really enjoyed watching!!

[@ashtynlampe5689]

I believe Wamego is where they have a Wizard of Oz playground! Its huge. I grew up doing family gatherings there.

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

I love the joy you two always seem to have when making your videos❣️ So much beauty and great information❣️ I just love watching you all❣️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Linda27081988]

Love your vlogs! They give me so much inspiration for upcoming trips! Greetings from the Netherlands! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That makes us feel so good to hear! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@lezlig4570]

My husband and I really enjoy your videos. We have been watching them ever since you did your van build. You put a smile on our face. We full time in a Motorhome and we enjoy traveling as well.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️

[@anthonywomack8740]

Thanks for stopping by our small town of Wamego!

[@edwardmiller6353]

Great job introducing us to new things in familiar states!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers😊😊😊, WOW!! Awesome structure that you can climb up for awesome views and those beautiful rolling hills...in Kansas! Awesome Video👍👍👍👍.

[@travelsfromdoodah949]

Good video of our home state! If you ever go to wilson Kansas stay at the Midland Railroad Hotel, it's an old hotel with a restaurant from the early 1900's also they have eggs all over town.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That sounds fun! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@RyanMOutdoors]

Growing up in Kansas they go together but eat them separate is the way to go.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We read people eat it different ways

[@paigeg2026]

This video made me appreciate my state and also gave me ideas to do when I visit my sister in Wichita. Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! That’s what we love to hear! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@brunnie]

I did not know about the Oz Museum, thank you... something to add to the bucket list. And the salt mine too.... more for the list. Thank you. Until next time... Travel safe.

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

Chili and cinnamon rolls is amazing it’s definitely a Kansas thing

[@Bone2187]

Bleeding Kansas is the best part of our history.

[@TheMoegig]

Enjoyed your commentary. Looks like you guys are having fun. We did a number of road trips during covid, but now, back to Euro trips. They are fun to.

[@willk1266]

You can only cover so much in a state 200 miles by 400 miles, but the Sternberg Museum in Hays, KS is a definite treasure that everyone should visit. Excellent aquatic fossils (Kansas was underwater during the time of the dinosaurs).

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That would be awesome to see!

[@haleymineo3396]

We went on a road trip last year and we went to see the OZ museum.We are actually moving to Kansas next month and can’t wait to explore more Kansas .

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

How cool! The Oz museum is oz-some!

[@haleymineo3396]

@@AdventuresofAplusK yeah my son loved it.We got him a todo dog.

[@michaels8342]

You both really killed it at Joes!! We were at Joes kin October and also tried the Z Man Sandwich…yum!! Thanks for great view of Kansas..

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@peterwuelfing]

Another great episode! Thanks

[@jdd136]

Love getting ideas of places to go from your videos.

[@kelligreer3975]

I live in Kansas City the BEST BBQ is Q39 and Scotts Kitchen near KCI (especially the burnt ends!)....AAAAA-Mazing BBQ! OMG so good. But the Z-man at Joe's is my classic go-to fav. OH and we grew up with cinnamon rolls with our chili in schools but we never ate them "together". Interesting

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We've heard good things about Q39. We'll check it out next time. The Z-man was awesome! We read some people dip it so we thought it'd be fun and it was pretty dang good!

[@loeyminske3459]

Wow! Lots of things that we need to do in Kansas! Road trip!!! That chili, cinnamon roll thing is suppose to be a thing here in Nebraska too, and I've never tried it. Just sounds bad!! Maybe I'll have to try it after you guys made it look .......not so bad? Just saw Feed Phil and he was in Austin! You're BBQ there looks amazing!! May have to come down again and try that!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

There’s tons to do in KS! So much we missed also! Give the cinnamon roll and chili a shot! It’s not nearly as weird as it sounds! The BBQ here in Austin is hard to beat! Definitely worth the trek!

[@victoriaparker-mothershed9427]

Been in Kansas a little over a year now in Leavenworth. I've learned so much. Funny I moved from Nebraska after nine years pastoring there. Learned much. Thanks guys.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s awesome! Thanks and thanks for watching! We’re glad you enjoyed it

[@Morgantibb]

So happy y’all went through my home state!

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

So many cool places. I added that salt mine to my bucket list

[@kathyherman7079]

This was so nice to see you enjoy our beautiful state

[@sping785]

Great to see you visiting Lindsborg, my home town! Come back and visit us again!

[@bobcole612]

Stratica is really cool. Also in Hutchinson is the Kansas Cosmosphere Museum. Home to Gus Grissom's Liberty Bell 7, the Apollo 13 Command Module and Gemini X capsule. Check it out!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Like we mentioned in the video, it was closed the only day we had to visit.

[@bobcole612]

@@AdventuresofAplusK ah, missed that part. Definitely worth a look next time you're in the area.

[@myjourneysinfaith]

So cute. I love the wizard of Oz.

[@ruthrodden7264]

You made good choices of what to see in Kansas.

[@madmommy]

I was SO excited that you saw Strataca! I worked there for three years as a docent and LOVED it. Galen is probably the best tour guide you could hope for, and trained me when I started there. Shame the Cos was closed (I volunteered there for a time because it was two blocks from my house). I’m in Omaha now but still love to visit both.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Galen and Strataca were awesome! We had a blast there!

[@markbaugher5815]

I love my Kansas! You’re doing a great job!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Mark!

[@midkansasrailfan8995]

Welcome to Kansas folks!

[@julessullys88]

Love the history in this episode!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks!

[@charleshicks3492]

Excellent; the museums and that mine, incredible ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎😎😎

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

In the museum there was a jacket with the word wonder that looked like the Wonder Bread wrapper. I never seen this before. I enjoyed seeing the Salt Mine. Interesting they kept all the trash from those who use to work there. So very neat how you could enjoy seeing the past come to life in that little town. I liked Adam playing cards. When you can experience History - see the way it was, I think you tend to appreciate it more. That was well worth the price to see 40 buildings. I've enjoyed seeing Kansas. I liked the Keeper of the Prairie. The ceremony was a experience I'd like to see one day. You two are amazing! I've really enjoyed watching you both. Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The Wonder Bread jacket was from a movie called Talladega Nights. It is a NASCAR jacket. We had a blast in the salt mine and at Cowtown! Thank you so much for watching, Kimberly!

[@LisaBeetsKS]

Though your visit was brief you did Kansas justice. You will have to come back and check out more! 👍🏻🌻

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were really bummed that we had to cut some things. We’ll definitely be back!