Kansas is the geographic heart of the United States, a state of sweeping tallgrass prairies, iconic Wild West history, world-class aerospace heritage, and dramatic chalk formations rising from the High Plains. From the rolling Flint Hills to the sunflower fields of harvest season, Kansas rewards travelers who venture beyond the interstate.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Kansas sunflower products
Price: $5–30
Where: Farmers markets, Wichita gift shops, airport shops at ICT
Kansas wheat products (flour, pasta, crackers)
Price: $5–20
Where: Dillons grocery stores statewide, Wheatfields Bakery Lawrence
Boot Hill Museum gift shop items (Dodge City)
Price: $10–50
Where: Boot Hill Museum store, 500 W Wyatt Earp Blvd
Cosmosphere branded merchandise
Price: $5–80
Where: Cosmosphere gift store, 1100 N Plum St, Hutchinson
Kansas Jayhawks and Wildcats apparel
Price: $20–80
Where: Kansas Union Bookstore (Lawrence), K-State Student Union (Manhattan), Dicks Sporting Goods
Local Kansas honey
Price: $8–20
Where: Farmers markets, specialty food stores, Dillons grocery
Flint Hills artisan pottery
Price: $25–150
Where: Cottonwood Falls galleries, Old Town Wichita
Eisenhower Presidential Library gift items
Price: $5–50
Where: Eisenhower Library store, 200 SE 4th St, Abilene
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Wichita Farmers Market
Locally grown Kansas produce, fresh-baked wheat bread, sunflower products, honey, jams, and artisan crafts. Cash and card accepted at most vendors.
Where: Wichita
Hours: Sat 7am–noon (May–October); Wed 7am–noon (June–September)
Lawrence Farmers Market
Organic produce, artisan cheeses, local baked goods, fresh flowers, and handmade crafts from Douglas County farmers.
Where: Lawrence
Hours: Tue & Sat 7:30am–11am (April–November)
Old Town Wichita Artisan Market
Handmade pottery, jewelry, Kansas-themed art, photography prints, and food vendors in the historic Old Town district.
Where: Wichita
Hours: Saturdays 9am–2pm (seasonal, May–October)
Topeka Farmers Market
Local vegetables, Amish baked goods, honey, salsa, and fresh-cut Kansas sunflowers in late summer.
Where: Topeka
Hours: Sat 7:30am–noon (May–October)
Kansas State Fair Marketplace
Kansas agricultural products, Pioneer craft vendors, farm equipment demonstrations, and Kansas artisan goods during the annual state fair.
Where: Hutchinson
Hours: Early September (during Kansas State Fair only); ksstatefair.org for dates
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Bradley Fair
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun noon–6pm
Towne East Square
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun noon–6pm
Towne West Square
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun noon–6pm
West Ridge Mall (Topeka)
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun noon–6pm