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Area festivals roll out welcome mat for visitors
May 24, 2008 · comment
All across the region, town festivals offer food, fun and family entertainment throughout the spring, summer and fall. Here's a look at some area festivals that are worthy of consideration for your entertainment calendar.
First tip for summer travel: Plan
May 24, 2008 · comment
Consider these tips before packing up and heading out.
Historical, educational sights just down the road from area
May 24, 2008 · comment
If you want to get on the road, consider heading to places steeped in history.
Plenty of kid-friendly attractions available in region
May 24, 2008 · comment
OK, so you've seen enough Dora the Explorer to turn into the Grumpy Old Troll, and - even after listening to all 27 albums/videos/DVDs of the Wiggles - the kids are still bouncing off the walls.
High technology, history intermingle in Basehor
May 24, 2008 · comment
The growing town of Basehor offers a few amenities of suburban life mixed in with the one-of-a-kind features of a small rural community.
Small town has big plate of entertainment offerings
May 24, 2008 · comment
There are plenty of more events and reasons to make a trip to Baldwin.
Livin' on the edge good for city
May 24, 2008 · comment
The continually growing community of Bonner Springs has many options for Kansas travelers “livin' on the edge.”
Nashville sound pairs with Tonganoxie charm
May 24, 2008 · comment
Tonganoxie isn't quite the country music hub that Nashville claims fame to, or even Branson, Mo., but a downtown Tonganoxie music venue is a popular local spot for country music on the weekends.
Shawnee museums, events welcome visitors
May 24, 2008 · comment
In Shawnee, visitors can find a lot of history and fun for the whole family.
Potpourri of specialty shops dot De Soto
May 24, 2008 · comment
Although De Soto's two-block core no longer serves as the town's retail heart, it is home a growing number of specialty shops.
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