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Whether you graduated from KSU yourself, are a relative of a student attending the college, or just love to cheer on our Wildcats, visiting the K-State University campus in Manhattan, KS is a rite of passage for many. It’s a beautiful school and there are plenty of nearby amenities that you’d expect from a major four-year university, like delicious restaurants and school-run museums and facilities. Luckily for those looking to travel there, it’s also home to one of the best places to stay in Kansas. We’ve found a charming vacation home rental near Kansas State University that makes for an amazing home base for your Manhattan adventures. It’s right by the KSU campus, so if you’re planning on hanging out near the school, it’s perfect, but it’s close to plenty of other attractions, too. Check it out:

This historic cottage looks straight out of a fairy tale. It's a restored 1930s English Tudor home nicknamed Sunset Cottage.
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The property is in the Thackrey neighborhood, which is located right next to KSU, giving you easy access to both campus and all the attractions in Manhattan, KS.
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You'll have everything you need for a great stay here, including a kitchen, patios, air conditioning, and DVD players.
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The family-friendly home has three bedrooms and can sleep up to six guests.
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The close proximity to KSU means you're in for all sorts of fun. If you're looking to go to one of the weirdest places in Kansas, you won't want to miss the K-State Insect Zoo.
K-State Insect Zoo, 1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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This wacky zoo is exactly what it sounds like: a zoo made up of insects, arachnids, and scorpions. It's fascinating for bug lovers! Learn more from the K-State Insect Zoo website.
Another fantastic attraction available at the KSU campus is the Kansas State University Gardens. These are some of the best botanical gardens in Kansas!
K-State Gardens Fountain, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
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Learn more about the 19-acre gardens at the Gardens at Kansas State University website.
Looking for something off-campus that will get your adrenaline pumping? You won't want to miss the Wildwood Adventure Park in Manhattan, KS.
Wildwood Adventure Park, 375 Johnson Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
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The fun-filled Wildwood Adventure Park features several ziplines, obstacle courses, and more. It's great fun for all ages.

Doesn’t this trip to Manhattan, KS look like so much fun? If you’d like to learn more about the Sunset Cottage, check out the Vrbo listing for this vacation home rental near Kansas State University.

Traveling elsewhere in the Sunflower State? There are great vacation rentals in Kansas no matter where you’re headed.

 

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