KANSAS! Magazine

KANSAS! Magazine Premier lifestyle magazine, celebrating the Sunflower State's people, places, and wide-open spaces. KANSAS!

As the storytellers of Kansas, we feature many topics - from our communities and heritage to food + dining and not to miss travel destinations. First published in 1945 as an industry newsletter by the Kansas Industrial Development Commission, KANSAS! has grown to become an international award-winning household magazine. magazine is published quarterly by the Tourism Division of the Kansas Departme

nt of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. The magazine’s home office is in Topeka, Sunflower Publishing in Lawrence oversees design, and McCormick Armstrong of Wichita manages printing and distribution. is funded through annual subscriptions, retail sales, and Kansas advertising partners. The magazine also produces a beautiful annual calendar and specialty guides.

Step inside Atlas9, where visitors become part of a cinematic mystery inspired by the blockbuster era of the 1990s. Pack...
05/27/2026

Step inside Atlas9, where visitors become part of a cinematic mystery inspired by the blockbuster era of the 1990s. Packed with hidden clues, live performances, retro nostalgia and immersive storytelling, this one-of-a-kind attraction transforms a former warehouse into a world of anomalies, adventure and imagination.

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Our Cover Story: Master shoemaker Sam Vasta (Bootmaker Sam Vasta) was born in Italy. His journey has taken him to many c...
05/12/2026

Our Cover Story: Master shoemaker Sam Vasta (Bootmaker Sam Vasta) was born in Italy. His journey has taken him to many corners of the world, but he found his home in southeast Kansas. Now now crafts custom cowboy boots for clients around the world from his workshop in Eureka.

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Photo: Aaron Patton
Writer: Katherine Dinsdale

Our hearts are with the Dodge City community. We're sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie Meade. In 2016, Charlie w...
05/11/2026

Our hearts are with the Dodge City community. We're sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie Meade. In 2016, Charlie was recognized in the magazine as a "Kansas Finest" award recipient. He was a true ambassador for Dodge City and its western history. This is from the Winter 2016 issue.

We’re send all the moms love, today and everyday.
05/10/2026

We’re send all the moms love, today and everyday.

In a town of just 400, Renaissance Cafe is serving up Italian-inspired cuisine worth the drive. Set in a historic school...
05/08/2026

In a town of just 400, Renaissance Cafe is serving up Italian-inspired cuisine worth the drive. Set in a historic schoolhouse, this hidden gem pairs locally sourced ingredients with an ever-changing menu—and a dining experience you won’t soon forget.

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It went too fast! We are in the final days of our special exhibit at the Kansas Museum of History. If you've not had an ...
05/07/2026

It went too fast! We are in the final days of our special exhibit at the Kansas Museum of History. If you've not had an opportunity to visit you have until the end of the month.

Inside this issue of KANSAS!, we’re going on an international odyssey. In preparation for the World Cup, we look back at...
05/05/2026

Inside this issue of KANSAS!, we’re going on an international odyssey. In preparation for the World Cup, we look back at the history of soccer in the Sunflower State.

photo: Aaron Patton

Issue 3 2026 | April - June

For 165 years, Kansas has been a promise. It’s been shaped by people who dreamed and persevered. At KANSAS!, we’re honor...
01/29/2026

For 165 years, Kansas has been a promise. It’s been shaped by people who dreamed and persevered. At KANSAS!, we’re honored to help tell the stories of our state - because they belong to all of us.

Here’s to the people who call Kansas home.
Here’s to the places that raised us.
Here’s to the stories still waiting to be told.

Happy Kansas Day.

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915 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS
66612

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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