3 Weekend Getaways Near Kansas City
Explore the Flint Hills, just 90 miles southwest of Kansas City, or enjoy historic Independence, Missouri, or Fort Scott, Kansas.
Flint Hills: Trip guide
WHAT TO DO
Emma Chase Cafe The ever-popular jam sessions get rave reviews (as do the Friday fried-catfish dinners). (620) 273-6020; emmachasecafe.com
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (pictured at left) Rangers offer free daily guided 1881 ranch house tours and 90-minute prairie bus tours May-October. Hiking trains are open year-round. (620) 273-8494; nps.gov/tapr
WHERE TO EAT
Grand Central Hotel and Grill The restaurant in the Grand Central Hotel is known as one of Kansas' best places for steak. (800) 951-6763; grandcentralhotel.com
Hays House This 1857 eatery specializes in fried chicken. (620) 767-5911; hayshouse.com
WHERE TO STAY
Grand Central Hotel Stay in an elegant inn with an on-site restaurant, in Cottonwood Falls. From $160. (800) 951-6763; grandcentralhotel.com
For information: Flint Hills Tourism Coalition (866) 660-2622; kansasflinthills.travel
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