This gas station Campground country store is the cutest and most amazing. While we were just…read morepassing through for gas, we got so much more! Friendly service, kind conversation, fresh and homie bathrooms and fresh baked cookies. I would travel a lot of my way to stop here for gas, but I would also love to come back in my 1963 Shasta.

The campground in the back looked fantastic, though we didn't stay there since we were just passing…read morethrough. The country store was great, with helpful service. The grounds were also great, including a cute little truck that is perfect for posing for photos. If we had been looking for camping in the area, this would have been a perfect place to stop. But for us it also made a good stop for gas and snacks, plus coffee!

I stayed at this Inn the night before visiting the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. This…read moreInn is definitely in the perfect location as far as proximity to the Museum goes - it's just down the street. Perfect! The Inn prefers that you check in during a certain time period so they can ensure they're there to greet you. I had a meeting that resulted in a late arrival on my part, so I called ahead to let them know when I would be arriving and they accommodated easily and kindly. When you arrive, you park at the back of the residence, but you enter at the front of the residence. Those with mobility issues should take note and plan ahead for that. Along that same line, this property does not appear to be wheelchair accessible. All of the rooms I saw were upstairs and the entrance required several stairs to access the porch. However, I may have just not seen other options - calling ahead to ask may be best to make sure. I was greeted by Adrian, who checked me in and showed me around. She was very attentive about what I could/would eat for breakfast the next morning, which implies a lot of experience on her part and being conscientious about not wasting food. I definitely appreciated that. I stayed in the Hurd Room, which was perfect for my needs. I was there in October and the room had a small space heater provided for use, which I was very very grateful for. I know that I'm more sensitive than most to cooler temperatures, so while most people would probably have been fine, I appreciated being able to make the room fit my preferences on my own. There is a large array of movies that you can borrow to watch, most of which are older and asking classic lines which is nice to take a step back and enjoy. There were also cookies and tea available through the evening. I've seen other reviews and noted myself that some bathroom areas can be quite small. However, I saw that as a result of converting Victorian spaces into modern lodging areas. Areas were simply smaller in that era than we're used to now and keeping the integrity of the space has the natural result of cozier accommodations. I personally didn't mind any of it, but I can see how others might. The bed was comfortable, but be aware that this is a typical Kansas town that was built around a railroad station. So trains still run through there very frequently and at all hours of the night. If that will disturb your sleep, plan accordingly. I honestly don't think you can stay anywhere near the museum without that aspect. Breakfast the next morning started with a yogurt, fruit, and granola parfait. Adrian makes the granola herself on site. The entree for that morning was French toast with a fruit reduction and bacon. It was very nice. Overall, it was a very nice stay in a historic home with prices very comparable to any local hotel.

This is a nice little b&B in Abilene, is. It's nothing fancy, but appears to be well cared for and…read morethey provide a good breakfast. Luxurious? No, but simple, clean and well managed yes. What did I appreciate: lots of hot water in shower, a chair and light in room for reading, breakfast, location near downtown ( walking distance to restaurants). No serious complaints, except the bed was hard for my tastes. Suggestions: spruce up the room a bit by adding a pleasant bed cover. I just read another review and am appalled to hear they screen for "traditional couples only". If that's not true, please tell me and I will eliminate this comment. If it's true , I'm sorry to have supported your business with my stay

The bluemont hotel is a boutique style hotel, with HUGE rooms, a great restaurant and bar! I loved…read morethe covered parking, the interior is super clean and modern. We used to stay at others, but now this is our go-to! They also have a free wonderful breakfast! Can't beat the price!

I've never ever had this happen in all my years traveling. I went to take a shower, there's was no…read morebar soap, when I was checking out I ask the individual at the front desk why they don't put bar soap in the rooms, he said, "I don't know why they don't do that anymore. Just then another guest walked by and said yes that happened to us too, that's ridiculous. I was very underwhelmed at the rooms, the TVs are small and old and the rooms are extremely dated. Please don't stay here!

The Abilene and Snoky Valley Railroad is a tourist attraction in Abilene, Kansas. It is located…read morenext door to the Eisenhower homestead, library and museum. The train runs on tracks built in 1886 by the Rock Island Railroad. The railroad runs a variety of tours and helps show how the railroads helped Kansas to grow and expand. The steam engine is a piece of living history.

My husband and I booked this for our anniversary. Overall it was a disappointment. First the…read moredinner... we did the bbq night. Honestly I have bought better frozen bbq from Sam's Club. The pulled chicken was flavorless. The pulled pork and brisket were a little better but equally unremarkable, and we were offered no bbq sauce, which would have helped the taste. And the baked beans tasted like they came from a can. I don't eat coleslaw but my husband was unimpressed. The corn bread tasted more like cake, which is probably good because they served bread pudding, which I don't care for. As for the ride... it was ok... but all they did was take us through farm fields to Enterprise, which had little to offer. Most rides like this would at least offer some tourist information on the area over an intercom but we got none of that. The trip was overpriced and unremarkable. I would not recommend it.

The RV sites were very well maintained and offered plenty of shade, creating a comfortable…read moreenvironment. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, with policies that allow guests to enjoy recreational activities such as side-by-sides, electric scooters, and dirt bikes throughout the grounds. This flexibility really enhanced the overall experience and allowed everyone to fully enjoy their stay. We were assigned an RV site near the park's four-way stop. Unfortunately, there was frequent traffic that did not adhere to posted speed limits and often failed to stop at the intersection. While multiple law enforcement was present, we did not observe any enforcement of these violations. This created a sense of concern, particularly for families and individuals participating in recreational activities in the area. I will return again, but in a different location away from that road and 4 way stop.

I realize just how out of date my original review is after someone contacted me on yelp to ask…read moreabout the airport. Clearly I fly out of here a lot given my check-ins. It is very convenient for a variety of reasons: -Close to everywhere in town. -Clean and small. -Nice, spacious, clean restrooms both inside of and outside the secure area (totally opposite of MCI). -Lots of seating areas both inside of and outside the secure area. -There is now a coffee shop that serves food, iced tea, sparkling water, pastries, which is inside of the secure area but people can order from the concourse. This is open before the first early flight around 4:30 AM and closes after the last flight boards (around 5:30 PM). If you land in the evening, there is nothing to eat or drink besides what is in vending machines. -The baggage claim area is big and has seating and a real carousel, not the garage door of the past, and has the rental car agencies on the side. -TSA only opens up about 30-40 minutes before a flight so there is no need to get here super early unless checking a bag. -Valet baggage is easy and comes out on the top of the jetbridge so you do not have to be so close to the outside when it is cold outside. -The demand for flights has increased plane sizes from 1-2 seaters to 2-2 seaters, and sometimes we even have planes with first class (which is not too exciting on a regional jet, but hey...)! -Free and reliable wifi, a significant upgrade from times of the past. -The airport is very engaged on social media and has had lots of contests and giveaways for travelers here. -The airport deals with weather conditions quickly and safely. When considering which airport to fly out of, it depends on a number of factors: 1) Cost - it can be more to fly out of MHK instead of ICT, SLN, or MCI. Yet consider the cost of driving 1-2 hours, paying tolls, gas, parking, braving weather...and sometimes this is a better situation for a few more bucks. 2) Convenience - it is really easy to get to the airport, and rarely are there any issues inside. 3) Weather - regional jets might get cancelled more easily due to weather, especially from DFW and ORD where flights go to/from here. I have been stuck in DFW overnight many times, and ORD just sucks. 4) Luggage - you will be forced to check a bag that is too big to valet. When you board, valet bags go on a cart in the jetbridge and you can then take your personal item with you on the plane only. The caveat is when you land at DFW or ORD, you will have to wait for your bag in the jet bridge, which can be stressful if you already land, taxi forever, wait for gate agents to activate jet bridge, then wait for the bag and you have to change planes. The processes in DFW and ORD are not uniform, as in bags get pulled at random in a free for fall despite people's waiting in line. When you land in MHK, the bags all come up on the nice cart so people can grab them orderly from the line. 5) Parking - right now parking is free, so take advantage. Very soon, MHK will be doing construction on parking lots and will charge for parking, which is a bummer. This change was already passed and will go into effect in 2020. 6) TSA - there is a modified pre-check option so you can keep your shoes and light jacket on, but electronic devices, toiletries, and FOOD must be separated out in the scanner. Yes, if you have snacks in your backpack like granola bars, they must come out. You will get a little laminated card to take to the metal detector so you can do the pre-check one instead of the body scanner. 7) Destination - to get to Denver, it is better to fly SLN-HYS-DEN which Eric R. just did this weekend. Getting west is mostly through Dallas, and getting east is mostly through Chicago. There are more non-stop options out of ICT and MCI. Safe travels and remember to get a Real ID before October 2020 or use your passport!

Time for an updated review of little MHK now that they are open again. First off, avoid leaving on…read morethe early flight unless you have independent ground transport or are parking your car there - area has no reliable cab/Uber service that early in the morning. The noon flight is about $40 more at the time of this review, but that is also the cost of a wasted Uber trip out from town if you miss the flight (see below). Second thing to be aware of is that Envoy/AA uses a strict interpretation of the boarding rules at this airport, and if you are not onboard or in the gate area (this does not include the ticketing area 120 steps away!) well in advance of the 15 min period they will give your seat away. It seems (per my discussion with the agent this morning) that they feel free to jump the gun on the 15 minutes if they think you aren't going to make it in time...I walked in at 5:40 for a 5:56 departure (Uber timestamp) and was denied boarding. I inquired and the agent confirmed my seat had already been reassigned...sigh...oh well live and learn!

Although closed when we were there, it was still cool to see! Lots more to see around it as well.read more

Funny, we came to visit my daughter and we go to Custer's house (Which it is not) and we walk in…read moreand get greeted by a pretty amazing Mary, who gave us a tour and showed us what Custers house would have looked like had it not gone away decades ago. I think old homes are pretty cool and this was no exception. From the lime Stone Walls, to the proper room division to the sort of interesting hair Art (YEP, I said Hair Art lol) it was fun. I Would recommend it to just take in some history it has been around long enough to make you wonder who else walked these same steps I am walking.

If you know me you know I'm a sucker for a small town museum, and the Dickinson County Heritage…read moreCenter does not disappoint. We came here because of the vintage carousel that they still operate, and ended up exploring the whole building and outside structures which really made it worth the small entrance fee to see. Let's start with the main building. When you walk in, it's an old small town museum, and it feels like it. I do think this place could benefit from some TLC in terms of updating it and breathing in some new life, but I will also say from working in the museum industry, that funding can be hard, and I felt like they did a really great job of keeping it running, clean, and accessible with what I can imagine are some limited resources. Once you pay, you can meander through the galleries which cover the history of Dickinson County, and feature some really interesting artifacts. Our favorite part of the main exhibits was the section on the introduction of the telephone and how it evolved over the years. For our four year old this was especially cool because they have some switch boards that are interactive, and you can even place a call to another phone in the museum. For a kid that has never seen a rotary phone before it was pretty magical, and honestly even for us adults who remember those days, it was cool to see how it worked and we spent a good amount of time in that area. Once you've had your fill of the inside museum you can venture outdoors and experience the old school carousel, and some historical buildings. The carousel was really cool. First of all it's the oldest known carousel to still be operational in existence. I mean, this may be a fact hard to track down and verify, but that's pretty impressive. Being built in 1901, it's crazy to be able to ride something so old and get a full experience that someone else would have had over 100 years ago. The old buildings were also pretty neat to explore and we enjoyed walking around and seeing what each one had to offer. Overall, this is a pretty cool stop for anyone who enjoys history.