The drive from Kansas City to Denver is certainly a long one, but then again, so is any drive on I-70. Other than some absolutely stunning sunsets, sometimes the drive is uneventful and quite boring. Of course, there are many great places hiding out everywhere. Listed below are 16 things to see in Kansas along I-70. We started the trip on the eastern side. However, you can also begin your trip on the western side. It’s a great trip either way.

  1. Moon Marble Company - Bonner Springs

Moon Marble Company Facebook Editor’s Note: Moon Marble Company’s brick and mortar location is temporarily closed. Online orders are accepted. This marble company in Bonner Springs is extra special. On certain days of the week, you can watch demonstrations of marbles being made by hand. They have so many marbles in store and plenty of vintage-style toys to make anyone feel nostalgic. Come check them out the next time you’re in town. Moon Marble Company, 600 E Front St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, USA

  1. Constitution Hall State Historic Site - Lecompton

Constitution Hall State Historic Site Facebook This historic site is great for any history buff that’s normally bored on road trips. They’ve got so much to teach, but how will you learn if you don’t visit? Constitution Hall State Historic Site, 319 Elmore St, Lecompton, KS 66050, USA

  1. Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center - Topeka

facebook/Topeka Zoo Most of us have been to the zoo in Wichita or Kansas City, but how many of us have stopped to see some of the smaller zoos around Kansas? Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, 635 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606, USA

  1. Potwin Drug Store - Topeka

Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden Facebook This little drug store surrounded by history is a great place for a milkshake you’ll never forget. Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden, 124 NW Fillmore St, Topeka, KS 66606, USA

  1. Oz Museum - Wamego

OZ Museum Facebook This museum is all about our favorite movie in the world. Even if you don’t like watching the movie, there’s still a lot to learn here about the book and Broadway show as well. OZ Museum, 511 Lincoln Ave, Wamego, KS 66547, USA

  1. Toto’s TacOz - Wamego

Toto’s Tacoz Facebook Of course you can’t stop in Wamego and see the Oz Museum without going to Toto’s TacOz. Their tacos are amazing, and who doesn’t like Toto? Toto’s TacOz!, 515 Lincoln Ave, Wamego, KS 66547, USA

  1. Rolling Hills Zoo - Salina

Rolling Hills Zoo Facebook This is another amazing zoo that some people might have overlooked in their travels. If you’re here for a while, checking out this zoo is a wonderful idea. Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401, USA

  1. The Cozy Inn - Salina

Randy/Flickr While you’re in Salina, it’s a good idea to grab a bag of burgers to go. It’s great food at a great price, and it’s also perfect for road trips like these. The Cozy Inn, 108 N 7th St, Salina, KS 67401, USA

  1. Midland Railroad Hotel - Wilson

Midland Railroad Hotel Facebook Though you can stay at this hotel, it also features an amazing restaurant that’s a great place to fill up after a long drive. Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant, 414 26th St, Wilson, KS 67490, USA

  1. Bowl Plaza - Lucas

ccarlstead/Flickr In Lucas, if you need to take a quick bathroom break, why not this toilet-shaped public restroom? The sidewalk is even a concrete toilet paper roll, adding to this iconic spot in our favorite quirky town. Bowl Plaza, 121 S Main St, Lucas, KS 67648, USA

S. P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden - Lucas

Lynae Zebest/Flickr Of course, while you’re in Lucas, you can’t help by gawk at the Garden of Eden. Be sure to stop by during their open hours, or just view it from the outside for a little while. S. P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden, East 2nd Street, Lucas, KS, USA

  1. Cathedral of the Plains - Victoria

Donald Sandquist/Flickr This towering church in Victoria is a fantastic place for a quick photo while you’re on the road. The stunning stained glass and towers are the main contributors to its popularity. Where else can you see a church like this? St. Fidelis Basilica, 900 Cathedral, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

  1. Sternberg Museum of Natural History - Hays

James St. John/Flickr Locally found fossils, as well as imported giants, reside at this museum. It’s really a wonder to behold. Sternberg Museum-Natural History, 3000 Sternberg Dr, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  1. Castle Rock - Quinter

Patrick Emerson/Flickr Castle Rock is a popular tourist spot, but did you know it’s not far from I-70? It’s a great idea for a detour if you ask me. Castle Rock Street, Castle Rock St, Quinter, KS 67752, USA

  1. High Plains Museum - Goodland

High Plains Museum Facebook This museum is all about western Kansans and their heritage. Everyone’s stories and how they helped build our state are all in one place. High Plains Museum, 1717 Cherry Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, USA

  1. World’s Largest Easel - Goodland

Nick Varvel/Flickr Roadside attractions like this are always worth a visit or two. Plus, if you’re already here for the museum, why not see the giant easel (and painting) as well? World’s Largest Easel, 1901-1917 Cherry Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, USA

We have the map posted below if you’d like to bookmark it for later use.

Moon Marble Company Facebook

Editor’s Note: Moon Marble Company’s brick and mortar location is temporarily closed. Online orders are accepted. This marble company in Bonner Springs is extra special. On certain days of the week, you can watch demonstrations of marbles being made by hand. They have so many marbles in store and plenty of vintage-style toys to make anyone feel nostalgic. Come check them out the next time you’re in town.

Moon Marble Company, 600 E Front St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, USA

Constitution Hall State Historic Site Facebook

This historic site is great for any history buff that’s normally bored on road trips. They’ve got so much to teach, but how will you learn if you don’t visit?

Constitution Hall State Historic Site, 319 Elmore St, Lecompton, KS 66050, USA

facebook/Topeka Zoo

Most of us have been to the zoo in Wichita or Kansas City, but how many of us have stopped to see some of the smaller zoos around Kansas?

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, 635 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606, USA

Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden Facebook

This little drug store surrounded by history is a great place for a milkshake you’ll never forget.

Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden, 124 NW Fillmore St, Topeka, KS 66606, USA

OZ Museum Facebook

This museum is all about our favorite movie in the world. Even if you don’t like watching the movie, there’s still a lot to learn here about the book and Broadway show as well.

OZ Museum, 511 Lincoln Ave, Wamego, KS 66547, USA

Toto’s Tacoz Facebook

Of course you can’t stop in Wamego and see the Oz Museum without going to Toto’s TacOz. Their tacos are amazing, and who doesn’t like Toto?

Toto’s TacOz!, 515 Lincoln Ave, Wamego, KS 66547, USA

Rolling Hills Zoo Facebook

This is another amazing zoo that some people might have overlooked in their travels. If you’re here for a while, checking out this zoo is a wonderful idea.

Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401, USA

Randy/Flickr

While you’re in Salina, it’s a good idea to grab a bag of burgers to go. It’s great food at a great price, and it’s also perfect for road trips like these.

The Cozy Inn, 108 N 7th St, Salina, KS 67401, USA

Midland Railroad Hotel Facebook

Though you can stay at this hotel, it also features an amazing restaurant that’s a great place to fill up after a long drive.

Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant, 414 26th St, Wilson, KS 67490, USA

ccarlstead/Flickr

In Lucas, if you need to take a quick bathroom break, why not this toilet-shaped public restroom? The sidewalk is even a concrete toilet paper roll, adding to this iconic spot in our favorite quirky town.

Bowl Plaza, 121 S Main St, Lucas, KS 67648, USA

Lynae Zebest/Flickr

Of course, while you’re in Lucas, you can’t help by gawk at the Garden of Eden. Be sure to stop by during their open hours, or just view it from the outside for a little while.

S. P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden, East 2nd Street, Lucas, KS, USA

Donald Sandquist/Flickr

This towering church in Victoria is a fantastic place for a quick photo while you’re on the road. The stunning stained glass and towers are the main contributors to its popularity. Where else can you see a church like this?

St. Fidelis Basilica, 900 Cathedral, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

James St. John/Flickr

Locally found fossils, as well as imported giants, reside at this museum. It’s really a wonder to behold.

Sternberg Museum-Natural History, 3000 Sternberg Dr, Hays, KS 67601, USA

Patrick Emerson/Flickr

Castle Rock is a popular tourist spot, but did you know it’s not far from I-70? It’s a great idea for a detour if you ask me.

Castle Rock Street, Castle Rock St, Quinter, KS 67752, USA

High Plains Museum Facebook

This museum is all about western Kansans and their heritage. Everyone’s stories and how they helped build our state are all in one place.

High Plains Museum, 1717 Cherry Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, USA

Nick Varvel/Flickr

Roadside attractions like this are always worth a visit or two. Plus, if you’re already here for the museum, why not see the giant easel (and painting) as well?

World’s Largest Easel, 1901-1917 Cherry Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, USA

Have you been to any of these 16 places in Kansas? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.

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things to see in kansas along I-70 July 07, 2022 Jennifer Young What’s one of the coolest things to see along I-70 in Kansas? There are many cool things in Kansas, especially along I-70. One of the coolest things to see along I-70 in Kansas is Bowl Plaza. Located in Lucas, Bowl Plaza is a public restroom that’s shaped like a toilet bowl. In fact, it’s often referred to as “America’s Most Artistic Giant Toilet.” The toilet’s lid, which happens to be 14 feet high, is mortared into the front of the toilet’s giant tank. This tank is where the actual restrooms are located. Outside of the toilet is the rim of the bowl, which is made from two half-circle benches. While sitting on one of the benches and looking down, you’ll notice very unique artwork that looks like swirly water and is filled with items people usually end up dropping in the toilet, including smartphones. There’s also a concrete toilet paper roll sidewalk. In addition to the exterior, the interiors of the restrooms also stand out because of the mosaics covering the walls. For example, the women’s restroom wall has tiny glass flowers and teacups, whereas the men’s restroom wall has robots and toy cars. If you ever happen to be in Lucas, Bowl Plaza is definitely worth checking out. You won’t see anything else like it. What are three of the most popular Kansas roadside attractions? There are many types of Kansas roadside attractions. Even though they are all special in their own right, there are quite a few that have become very popular over the years. Listed below are three of the most popular roadside attractions in Kansas that are a definite must-see.

  1. World’s Largest Ball of Twine The World’s Largest Ball of Twine, which is located in Cawker City, was started in 1953 by Frank Stoeber. It currently weighs around 20,000 pounds and has a circumference of 43 feet.
  2. Truckhenge Truckhenge is located in Topeka on the Lessman Farm. It began in 2000 and is one of Kansas’ most unique art attractions. During your visit, some of the things you’ll see include antique trucks and even a bus. Keep in mind that Truckhenge is on private property, so you’ll need to contact the property owner before your visit.
  3. Giant Vincent van Gogh Painting A giant reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s “3 Sunflowers In A Vase” can be seen from I-70 while driving through Goodland. The painting and easel together weigh a whopping 40,000 pounds. This giant painting might not seem like much, but getting to see it just once is one of the best things to do along I-70 in Kansas.

The OIYS Visitor Center

things to see in kansas along I-70

July 07, 2022

Jennifer Young

What’s one of the coolest things to see along I-70 in Kansas? There are many cool things in Kansas, especially along I-70. One of the coolest things to see along I-70 in Kansas is Bowl Plaza. Located in Lucas, Bowl Plaza is a public restroom that’s shaped like a toilet bowl. In fact, it’s often referred to as “America’s Most Artistic Giant Toilet.” The toilet’s lid, which happens to be 14 feet high, is mortared into the front of the toilet’s giant tank. This tank is where the actual restrooms are located. Outside of the toilet is the rim of the bowl, which is made from two half-circle benches. While sitting on one of the benches and looking down, you’ll notice very unique artwork that looks like swirly water and is filled with items people usually end up dropping in the toilet, including smartphones. There’s also a concrete toilet paper roll sidewalk. In addition to the exterior, the interiors of the restrooms also stand out because of the mosaics covering the walls. For example, the women’s restroom wall has tiny glass flowers and teacups, whereas the men’s restroom wall has robots and toy cars. If you ever happen to be in Lucas, Bowl Plaza is definitely worth checking out. You won’t see anything else like it. What are three of the most popular Kansas roadside attractions? There are many types of Kansas roadside attractions. Even though they are all special in their own right, there are quite a few that have become very popular over the years. Listed below are three of the most popular roadside attractions in Kansas that are a definite must-see.

  1. World’s Largest Ball of Twine The World’s Largest Ball of Twine, which is located in Cawker City, was started in 1953 by Frank Stoeber. It currently weighs around 20,000 pounds and has a circumference of 43 feet.
  2. Truckhenge Truckhenge is located in Topeka on the Lessman Farm. It began in 2000 and is one of Kansas’ most unique art attractions. During your visit, some of the things you’ll see include antique trucks and even a bus. Keep in mind that Truckhenge is on private property, so you’ll need to contact the property owner before your visit.
  3. Giant Vincent van Gogh Painting A giant reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s “3 Sunflowers In A Vase” can be seen from I-70 while driving through Goodland. The painting and easel together weigh a whopping 40,000 pounds. This giant painting might not seem like much, but getting to see it just once is one of the best things to do along I-70 in Kansas.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

There are many cool things in Kansas, especially along I-70. One of the coolest things to see along I-70 in Kansas is Bowl Plaza. Located in Lucas, Bowl Plaza is a public restroom that’s shaped like a toilet bowl. In fact, it’s often referred to as “America’s Most Artistic Giant Toilet.” The toilet’s lid, which happens to be 14 feet high, is mortared into the front of the toilet’s giant tank. This tank is where the actual restrooms are located. Outside of the toilet is the rim of the bowl, which is made from two half-circle benches. While sitting on one of the benches and looking down, you’ll notice very unique artwork that looks like swirly water and is filled with items people usually end up dropping in the toilet, including smartphones. There’s also a concrete toilet paper roll sidewalk. In addition to the exterior, the interiors of the restrooms also stand out because of the mosaics covering the walls. For example, the women’s restroom wall has tiny glass flowers and teacups, whereas the men’s restroom wall has robots and toy cars. If you ever happen to be in Lucas, Bowl Plaza is definitely worth checking out. You won’t see anything else like it.

What are three of the most popular Kansas roadside attractions?

There are many types of Kansas roadside attractions. Even though they are all special in their own right, there are quite a few that have become very popular over the years. Listed below are three of the most popular roadside attractions in Kansas that are a definite must-see.

  1. World’s Largest Ball of Twine

The World’s Largest Ball of Twine, which is located in Cawker City, was started in 1953 by Frank Stoeber. It currently weighs around 20,000 pounds and has a circumference of 43 feet.

  1. Truckhenge

Truckhenge is located in Topeka on the Lessman Farm. It began in 2000 and is one of Kansas’ most unique art attractions. During your visit, some of the things you’ll see include antique trucks and even a bus. Keep in mind that Truckhenge is on private property, so you’ll need to contact the property owner before your visit.

  1. Giant Vincent van Gogh Painting

A giant reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s “3 Sunflowers In A Vase” can be seen from I-70 while driving through Goodland. The painting and easel together weigh a whopping 40,000 pounds. This giant painting might not seem like much, but getting to see it just once is one of the best things to do along I-70 in Kansas.