Wamego, Kansas & Denver, Colorado: Our Epic Summer Road Trip Continues
After leaving Branson, Missouri, we headed back west with stops in quirky Wamego, Kansas, and our former home of Denver, Colorado! Wamego, Kansas: Welcome to Oz! This charming 5,000-person town in eastern Kansas (about 20-30 minutes from Manhattan) has fully embraced The Wizard of Oz theme. We first discovered Wamego in 2017 when Nathan ran the Wicked Marathon, and we've returned five or six times since—it's perfectly positioned between Denver and Branson. What We Did in Wamego Wamego Historical Museum & Village - After years of bad timing, we finally caught it open! The $3 admission gets you access to relocated historic buildings (cabin, general store, jail, chapel, school) and an incredible collection that feels like exploring your grandparents' attic. Well worth it! Wamego City Park - Impressive for a small town! Features the iconic Dutch Mill windmill, a miniature train for kids, a beautiful lake, playground, and great facilities. Oz Winery - We enjoyed win...