Kansas is the second largest Midwestern state and ranks 14th among the 50 states in the US. It is bordered on the North by Nebraska, on the East by Missouri, on the South by Oklahoma, and on the West by Colorado. The total area of Kansas is 82,277 sq mi (213,097 sq km), of which 81,778 sq mi (211,805 sq km) are land, and the remaining 499 sq mi (1,292 sq km) inland water. Kansas is shaped like a rectangle with Barton County being the geographical center and Topeka the capital.

Kansas offers a host of opportunities for people traveling in the state. If you want to savor the authentic American experience, then a visit to the state of Kansas is a must. Some of the major places of interest are listed below:

1. Sedgwick County Zoo - Wichita Opened in 1971, this 247-acre Sedgwick County Zoo has been ranked among the best zoos in the world. It features over 2,000 animals of 436 species.

2. Dodge City This restored cattle town has various attractions from the Old West past as well as modern day attractions. The Boot Hill Museum, the Gunfighter's Wax Museum, and the Dodge City Park Raceway are the important ones.