The Kansas Sampler Festival was a fun a way to explore the entire state in a few hours at one park…read more It moves locations every few years, and this year it was in Wamego, about 15 miles east of me. Eric R. and I found parking in downtown Wamego and walked to the park. Adult tickets were $5 each which is a fair price. There were maps everywhere, with different entertainers at different stages and ampitheatres. Tents were spread throughout the big park, each one highlighting a different area of the state. Inside were booths of CVBs and representatives from various cities. In the vendor/KS products booth, we met the writer of the Kansas Trail Guide book that is not even out on amazon yet. We talked to him about how he explored the whole state for hikes and trails, and we bought his book. We look forward to exploring the state for hikes and Eric R.'s cycling passion. There were some food trucks and booths from around the state. Eric R. tried BBQ from Halverson. We heard the bison burgers were great but the line was too long and we had to go back to MHK. I was intrigued by the Lindsborg tent - there is a Swedish community there a little under 2 hours from us, so we hope to visit Lindsborg soon!

This place is such a beautiful addition to K-State. The best time to visit in my opinion would be…read moreeither right as spring is starting or after summer to mid-fall. This is when all the buds are blooming and the garden has its full potential. This is a great place for photos, a chance to look at unique flowers, or even a place just to clear your mind. My favorite part about the gardens is how many butterflies there are here. There are groups of butterflies that flock to the flowers and allow you to admire them (even up close!), which is so cool. Admission to the gardens is free, but there is an indoor exhibit that runs either $3 or $5 dollars. Try stopping by next time you're close!

We visited the gardens today and we thought they were just "fair" (on the other hand, admission is…read morefree). There were a few nice statues, but don't bother going out of your way to visit.

3$ entry fee to see a whole bunch of bugs! I don't like bugs all that much, but exploring this room…read morewith so many was a good way to see things up close. I enjoyed seeing bugs I recognized from Animal Crossing, and this is a great place to take little kids to explore and learn. The gardens outside are also worth the walk around and the visitor's center has lots of events throughout the year!

I have to start out by saying I don't like bugs or insects however this was a really cool place to…read morevisit. The staff was amazing, she walked us through a lot of stuff and kept it interesting. Worth the 3$

1531 N 10th street. Prime rib Friday is back! Just had a very generous 12 oz prime rib,…read morevegetable, choice of side and soup or salad for $28. It was well seasoned, very tender and a treat to have on the menu. Great service and dinner with a great view on the deck overlooking the golf course!!

Your choice for a first-class diverse, family-friendly recreational, dining, entertainment and…read moreevent experience. Superb golf, food, views and fellowship! Not your typical CC experience! Neither snooty nor exclusionary but distinctive. Beautifully manicured walkable golf course. Dining with spectacular views of the Flint Hills, the Little Apple and Kansas State University. Ample space, friendly and accommodating staff, free parking and infrastructure for your special event.

Extraordinary!! What…read morea beautiful museum!! We have been wanting to visit the Museum of Art + Light since it opened. We finally made it to Manhattan to enjoy the Picasso interactive exhibit. It was breathtaking. We saw a van Gogh exhibit similar to this one in Las Vegas, but the Picasso presentation was superior. On the second floor, they have some prints and original works from Picasso on display to a company the interactive on the main floor. On the third floor was a wonderful display from various artists which incorporated the patrons looking at the art. Very cool. I almost liked the third floor better than anything. It was magnificent. There's a little art studio up there for people to experiment and play which also has the coolest matchbox collection I've ever seen. This is a true gem. We can't wait to return.

Really cool to have such a a great selection of art. The third floor with the selection of art from…read morethe private collection was my favorite, and there were plenty of things for younger kids to do as well. The cafe was particularly beautiful and the view was amazing. The gift shop had super cute souvenirs!

What a gem! Want to see paintings, jewelry, photography, and ceramics by local artists? Stop by the…read moregallery. Interested in music? Check out the concerts or take a class. Community theater? Wonderful options at reasonable prices. The Wrap It Up holiday event is always a delight. The atmosphere is nice but not stuffy. Ok, I'm biased on the theater part -- I've seen numerous shows, been in some productions, and my kiddo participated in youth theater for years. And, I've NEVER been disappointed. The MAC goes for both "traditional" theater as well as cutting-edge productions. The directors work with local talent to help them grow into the best artists they can be at that moment in time. I'm continually impressed by the high quality of performances. Especially when I remember that the cast and crews are volunteers! I'm saddened to read James M's experience and I hope he talked with the MAC management about what happened. I found from personal experience the staff to be inclusive and respectful, and to be very receptive when there's a problem. My two cents -- great community art center!

They always have great programs. I've never seen a bad play here. I like the art gallery, too. It's…read moresmall, but they have new displays regularly and take great pride in featuring local artists.

The IMAX theater was frigid. I live in Colorado and my toes, by the end of the movie, were colder…read morethan they get when I go skiing. I couldn't feel them. I was wearing long underwear, a heavy turtleneck sweater, jeans, gloves, and a stocking cap and I still used my heavy winter coat as a blanket. Ridiculous.

Update: We went here to see 'Adrift' couple days ago since it wasn't playing in JC and sat in non…read moredine-in area. Seating in this area sucked, super cramped like theaters of decades ago. You practically sit on your neighbors lap. We had 2 regular size sodas, mozzarella sticks, nachos totaling $28 just for food. Movie was good though. Don't forget to bring light weight jacket even if it's 95 degrees outside.

This is a cool place! They had a really nice vignoles there and normally I am a sweet wine…read moredrinkers. They sell little packets of tiny cheese and crackers. No charcuterie boards but there was a delicious food truck on this occasion perhaps because of the outdoor concert. Lovely outdoor seating and nice view of the fields and sunset. They have frequent concerts which is nice in a small town.