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!

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...
This post is sponsored by Kansas Tourism. Opinions belong to the writer. If you are looking for a fun summer adventure for your family, I have the perfect one for you. Less than 3 hours from Kansas City is the...
This post is sponsored by Kansas Tourism. Opinions belong to the writer. Are you looking for a quick trip away with your family that’s jam-packed with beauty, history and fun? Then hop in the car and head west for just...
This post is sponsored by Chuggington and Silver Dollar City. Let me start by saying planning vacations is not my forte. I’ve been known to wing it and that generally leaves something to be desired at the end of the...
This post is sponsored by Catch Des Moines. Des Moines has always been a place we've driven through but hasn't been our final destination. We decided to change that this summer and head to the capital city of Iowa for...
In exchange for a little over a two hour drive, a weekend packed full of activities awaits you in Springfield, Missouri! A destination that boasts the best aquarium in the United States (USA Today), also has a litany of other...
There are few cities that have a more eclectic metro area than Kansas City. In one day, you can do anything from taking in an opera to visiting an alpaca farm. If you’re really lucky, you’ll get to spend...

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