Best Free Midwest Attractions: Kansas

Famous Americans in Kansas

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Lawrence Sights at the institute's free Visitors Hall include a soaring, stained-glass American flag (left); a World War II Memory Wall; and exhibits about the senator's life and career.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene The museum charges admission, but the library, family home and burial site memorial are free.

Forest of Friendship, Atchison The arboretum and aviation memorial features trees from around the world and a 1-acre earthwork portrait of Amelia Earhart.