Kansas Wheelchair Accessible Destinations and Resources

For a true taste of middle American hospitality, Kansas wheelchair accessible destinations and resources offer a unique mix of history and entertainment

If you’re looking for a true taste of American history, Kansas is a rich environment for vacationers and travelers alike. The variety of Kansas wheelchair accessible resources and destinations in the ‘Sunflower State’ include outdoor and indoor experiences for a variety of tastes. State fairs, zoos, and museums are like none you’ll find anywhere else in the country.

Outdoor Wheelchair Accessible Destinations

Kansas outdoor wheelchair accessible destinations draw vacationers and travelers who appreciate the combination of thriving wildlife and picturesque landscapes of this unique state. Plus, the state works hard to make all of its destinations adapted for all visitors.

Gage Park, Topeka. One hundred and sixty acres of enchanting beauty take your breath away in Topeka! The fragrant Rose Garden in Gage Park features 400 varieties of roses, with water features and more than 6,500 plants playing a delightfully supportive role. Climb aboard the mile-long ride on the ADA-accessible mini train and learn about the history of this park that was established in 1899. Gage Park is also the site of the wheelchair accessible Topeka Civic Theater and Academy, where you can take in a Shakespearean play or a musical like "Young Frankenstein" and "Mary Poppins." The park, made famous in a 1997 Stephen King novel, is picnic-friendly and perfect for a low-key day.

Kansas Speedway, Kansas City. Satisfy your need for speed at the Kansas Speedway, which actually has ADA-specific parking areas where golf carts will pick you up and bring you back to your vehicle equipped for wheelchair access or standard car. (You will need an ADA license plate or sticker and ID.) Bask in accessible seating areas with awesome views of the six-turn, 2.37-mile course that curves through the infield.

Sedgewick County Zoo, Wichita. Have you ever seen an African painted dog, Malayan tapirs, or Peruvian thick-knee birds? Those are just three of the more than 3,000 animals in this nationally ranked zoo, where some species you've never even heard of help educate and inspire us to take a closer look at the world around us and take better care. There's wheelchair access, so bring the family to explore ten wondrous exhibits that take you to all four corners of our living planet.

Indoor Wheelchair Accessible Destinations

Those vacationers and travelers who visit Kansas indoor wheelchair accessible destinations offers a mix of arts, shopping, and entertainment not to be missed. Most of these experiences are adapted to visitors with a variety of abilities.

Mosley Street Melodrama, Wichita. Let your star shine at Mosley Street Melodrama, a dynamic, audience-participation dinner theater where your evening begins with a home-style, yummy, all-you-can-eat buffet, drinks from the fully stocked bar, and some complimentary popcorn to prepare you for show time. The original musical comedy performances will have you laughing and singing until the curtain comes down. Nothing fancy here, though — just great fun. It's Wichita's only audience-participation dinner theater, and it's wheelchair accessible. Fame is waiting in the wings.

The Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita. Ready for some authentic western entertainment? If you've never been to a living history museum, this is an amazing place to start the tradition. Life as it was in the 1870's surrounds you, with all the trappings of a Midwestern cattle town. To make it even more interesting, the town reflects the clash of Victorian ideals that hoped to bring some refinement to what was a dusty, cattle-driving community.

Oz Museum, Wamego. A vacation in Kansas wouldn't be complete without a stop to see the Wizard! This Oz Museum houses one of the largest collections of memorabilia surrounding the childhood classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900, and adapted for the iconic film The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland in 1939. The exhibits and memorabilia span more than 100 years of the book's success. You'll discover earlier movies based on the book, board games inspired by the book and movie, life-size wax figures of the beloved characters, a pair of ruby slippers, and wheelchair access on your journey over the rainbow.

Kansas Wheelchair Accessible Resources

Any visit to this adventurous state should begin with accessing Kansas wheelchair accessible resources online. Published by both public and private entities, this collection of resources can help you to plan assistance for your visit.

VisitKC Travelers with Disabilities - this resource offers a wealth of phone numbers and links for visitors and travelers.

The Whole Person Accessibility and Disability Resources - find links and phone numbers for a variety of destinations in the state.

Kansas City Convention Center Accessibility - this is the primary guide for the Kansas City Convention Center and all of the events that it showcases.