Travel

Traveling as a family is an adventure! Kansas City Mom Collective has a team of contributors who have tested out destinations and will give you all the mom tips for planning a successful vacation.

Whether you’re wanting to stay within 5 Hours of Kansas City or head off on a short road trip or pack up and travel to the beach, we have the guides to get your planning started.

After your trip is planned, you likely will need more advice. Like how to entertain your toddler on a road trip or knowing the family friendly features of the MCI airport before you fly.

Our team is committed to helping you travel as a family and open your kids’ worlds to life beyond Kansas City. Happy Travels!

You won't believe in you're still in Kansas when you visit Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park! This scenic chalk formation is located in Logan County, Kansas, West of Hays — a great pit stop on a drive to Colorado. About...
Have you been thinking about a couple’s gateway, but not sure where to go? Do you want to find that perfect place to have some time with your partner to reconnect and recharge, without your kids. You don’t have...
Lincoln. The sea of red. The Good Life. The state capitol.  I was getting to know some fellow moms at my son’s preschool and it came up that I was born and raised in Nebraska. The comments I always get...
The new Kansas City International Airport terminal is something we can all be proud of. Not only is it beautiful and a more up-to-date facility, but the focus on making the travel experience inclusive, accessible and family friendly is...
I got my first Kirsten doll in elementary school. Then, a doll with dark brown hair and blue eyes with a tiny violin and concert dress — just like me. When my daughter was old enough for a doll,...
You will never have more faith in yourself as a parent (or more faith in humanity) as when you decide to fly solo with your toddler. “Oh my god, do you need help?” I hear the woman next to me...
This post is sponsored by Visit Topeka. Opinions belong to the writer.  Drive about an hour west and you can visit Topeka, the state capital of Kansas. Topeka has tons to offer families that want to do a day trip...
A self-proclaimed agritourism destination, YaYa’s Alpaca Farm in Garden City, Missouri, has blossomed from one man’s sanctuary, to a Kansas City area must-see working farm. After a personal tragedy of losing his wife to cancer, owner, Karl Blandin, purchased alpacas...
Traveling as a family: How it started My husband and I have always enjoy traveling, we love everything from exploring within our state, around the United States and internationally. Through the years we had traveled more, and our traveling bucket list...
One of the things I like most about living in Kansas City is the variety of places and activities that families can experience. There is always something going on, it doesn’t matter the season. If you are looking for...
This post is sponsored by Visit Wichita. Opinions belong to the writer. Are you looking for a weekend with your family that’s jam-packed with things everyone will love? Baseball games, exotic animal encounters, STEM fun for all ages? Then hop...
As we wrap up a summer of family vacations, camps and houses packed with kids, you might be ready to run away! Just thinking about some upcoming alone time with my significant other is enough to keep me trudging...
Are you looking for fun new things to fill your summer days without wasting too much gas? Today we are exploring the Kansas City Metro with kids — no hotels or long road trips required! We challenge you to...
This post is sponsored by Visit Topeka. Opinions belong to the writer. The long days of summer are upon us! Time to pack up the kids and forget your toothbrushes. That’s right, its family road trip time! Recently, my family...
This post is sponsored by Kansas Tourism. Opinions belong to the writer. Do you need a new destination for a fun family road trip? Head out about three hours west of Kansas City to Salina, Kansas. My family and I...

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Places to Play Pickleball in Kansas City

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Pickleball has officially swept the nation.  It is a low impact sport that feels accessible for almost anyone. Leagues and pickleball-centered businesses are popping...
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