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Middle of the Country travel - sites to see NE, KS &OK?

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A couple weeks after seeing Yosemite, Red Wood Forest and all those parks, the Mrs. just booked a trip for Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma.
Enlighten me.
I've seen pictures of the west side of those States. Looks awesome. (Not Black Hills SD awesome) but we still want to do it.
Please give me ideas of what to do and see.
 
Kansas be sure to see all the flat land. You can't miss it. LOL
I always liked Kansas City, Missouri. Fantastic BBQ there. Jack Stack BBQ is my fav and voted best a number of times.
The Power and Light District is a lot of fun. Weird name but it is the place to be in KC. Howl at the Moon is there along with 50 other places.
 
OK, we've shuffled things.
Here's a city to city idea of our route.
Plan is to hit 9 States in 9 days.
If you're wondering "why in the hell would he do this trip" - my answer is we want to see all 50 States. For me, I'll only have 3 left after this trip (ND, WA, AK).
Fly into New Orleans, fly out of Milwaukee WI.
We could use some help on what to do/see along this general route.

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I have been in all of these states at one time or another. Most have nothing remarkable like Montana or even California. But your working on a bucket list.

IOWA STATE FAIR August 7-17, 2025.
Best State fair in the country.

Wisconsin Dells, sort of worth the time. State fair there is also exemplary. July 31 to Aug 24th

Rochester MN. Pretty if you like flat country cities. Lots of lakes.

Little Rock AR. Go to Hot Springs just a bit west. Lots of history there. Beautiful country. Take Highway 7 to some lovely Ozark mountains and lakes. Highway 7 goes north to Russellville where it meets I-40 and you can go west to Oklahoma.
What is there in Oklahoma is mostly boring. Which is why we gave it to the Cherokee. And then took it back
That said the eastern part is "Indian Nations" and there are a few casinos and tourist traps there. US 75, AKA "Indian Nation Parkway," goes north and south. North will get you to Tulsa.

Not much but there ain't much there I would find interest.
 
If you're wondering "why in the hell would he do this trip" - my answer is we want to see all 50 States. For me, I'll only have 3 left after this trip (ND, WA, AK).

The last three on your bucket list interest me.
I’ve never been to North Dakota or Alaska, but would like to see them. I have been to Washington state. It is quite beautiful. Don’t miss seeing Mt. Rainier. A quick additional side trip to Vancouver, Canada is a nice plus.

Hope you enjoy your trip and someday the completion of your bucket list. :)
 
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