Kansas

When was the last time you heard someone say, "We're going to Wichita, Ks" in total excitement? Probably, never. Why on earth would anyone want to go to a place known mostly for its cattle-flecked prairies and acres of wheat in the middle of nowhere? It may not be a top vacation pick for most, but I'm here to say that it's so much more than what people think.

Go fishing or canoeing, spend a day at the pool, or take a hike on trails trails that Backpacker Magazine named as one of the top 100 day hikes in the country. Watch out for bison, deer or quail!

Here are 10 free things to do with your family in Kansas City, Missouri.