From Dawn To Dusk, Here's The Perfect Overnight Adventure In De Soto, Kansas
By Lisa Sammons|Published July 18, 2023
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
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With so many getaways in Kansas, it can be a struggle to find your next vacation spot – no matter what corner of the state you’re looking to explore, there are myriad options for places to visit for a weekend or even a week or more. Today, we’re featuring a great weekend trip to De Soto, Kansas, a little city about 45 minutes southeast of Kansas City. With a population of just over 6,000, De Soto has plenty of attractions to keep you occupied but isn’t so large that you’ll feel cramped. We’ve even found a great vacation home rental in De Soto, Kansas that’s the perfect home base for your adventure!
Looking to do some outdoor exploration? Riverfest Park is a great place to start.
Riverfest Park, 33440 W 79th St, De Soto, KS 66018, USA
It's tucked right on the banks of the Kansas River, so it's full of beautiful scenery. There are also opportunities for fishing and hiking, and you'll also find a playground and plenty of spaces for a picnic. You can learn more from the De Soto, KS website.
If you're craving pizza, KJ's Pizzeria serves up some of the best pizza in Kansas. You can build your own, or choose from one of the delectable offerings on the menu.
KJ's Pizzeria, 33031 W 83rd St, De Soto, KS 66018, USA
You can check out the menu and get more information from the KJ's Pizzeria website.
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Of course, no trip would be complete without somewhere perfect to rest your head at night, and this vacation rental home in De Soto, KS is just what you need.
Check out the property's Vrbo listing to learn more or book your stay.
Before you hit the road to go home the next day, you'll want to get some caffeine in you. Cause Coffee is a non-profit that focuses on only using ethically-sourced ingredients and giving back to the community.
Don't like coffee? Pastries and breakfast items like French toast are also available here, and you can even get ice cream shakes and other non-coffee beverages on the menu.
Cause Coffee, 33180 W 83rd St, De Soto, KS 66018, USA
