Flint Hills Discovery Center is a dynamic tribute to the 10,000 square miles of tallgrass prairie of the geologic Flint Hills that surround Manhattan. Each exhibit area within the Discovery Center has an interactive component to enrich the learning experience. Your visit starts in the Immersive Experience Theater and the multimedia "Tallgrass Prairie: Tides of Time," then head to the rooftop for a panorama view of Manhattan. Be sure to check out the temporary exhibits upstairs while you're there.

A divine, majestic beauty, this parcel of land on the Great Plains of Kansas. The Konza Prairie remains an unrefined relic of a long-ago era, an era that saw prairie inhabitants coexist upon actively-trodden stagecoach trails. Civilization? Rare. Daily life an unrequited battle versus nature.

Nestled into the Flint Hills, Wildwood Adventure Park is 80 acres of Midwest natural resources. As a family operation, they have transformed the grounds into an outdoor engagement park for others to enjoy! From sight-seeing to extreme adventure, options for individuals, families, businesses, teams and communities. Wildwood Adventure Park Zipline offers a 7-Line Tour with 40 ft. freefall! Lines range from 100 feet to 1,400 feet in length! Soar over the trees and see the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas on all 7 ziplines.

The state’s first shopping and entertainment district in the heart of Manhappiness is always hoppin’ with lovely shops, local restaurants and music performances.

Head to the Sunset Zoo just minutes from downtown Manhattan. The AZA accredited (American Zoo and Aquarium Association) zoo features more than 200 animals and five exhibits. Discover the wild side of Manhattan at Sunset Zoo.

If it's a nice spring day, head over to Liquid Art Winery. The views at Liquid Art are unbeatable! You can view the rolling hills for miles as you walk through the vineyard rows. Sip on a flight of wine or cider as you play some bocce ball with friends. If you get hungry, Liquid Art serves delicious charcuterie and flatbread pizzas.