Need a brief getaway? Check out our 'Summer Sights' stories.
Summer’s winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end so abruptly. Before things get busy again during the fall, take a “staycation” in the area with suggestions from The Mercury’s newsroom staff.
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COUNCIL GROVE — This picture-perfect small town was home to the Kaw Indian tribe and was the jumping-off point for settlers headed west on the…
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MARYSVILLE — The historic town of Marysville is located 60 miles north of Manhattan, up Highway 77 and its spacious view of the Flint Hills.
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CHASE COUNTY — Located 60 miles south of Manhattan, Strong City and Cottonwood Falls both may be small in size, but they make up for it with h…
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HAYS — This college town in Kansas, full of history ranging from the Cretaceous period to the Wild West, still draws travelers in today.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Here’s the situation: you’re single and want to get out for a good time, but everything seems to be “FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMI…
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Kansas City is a natural choice for a quick summer getaway. It’s relatively close to Manhattan, and it has enough choices of activity that you…
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ABILENE — A day trip full of history and old-timey wonders is just about 40 minutes west of Manhattan.
