5 Things You Could Do Instead of Cleaning Your House - Summer Edition
Just because you can clean your own house doesn’t mean you should. Of course you can clean your house every weekend, but what else could you do? In Manhattan, KS, the options are endless. Here are just a few.
Visit the Sunset Zoo
The Sunset Zoo is a great way to spend a morning or an afternoon. It is a walkable distance for littles and full of fun animals, friendly staff, and a café where you can grab a treat. Watch the otters play, see big cats up close, and go on an Australian walkabout. Facebook
Get “Locked” In
Locked Manhattan is an amazing escape room experience. Puzzles, riddles, and intrigue await in this downtown venue. This one is fun for all ages, so you can bring the kids OR make it a fun night out with friends and family. Facebook
Hike the Konza Trail
With three loops, the Konza Nature Trail has offerings for all activity levels. So, if you’re after some more extreme adventure, hit the 6+ mile loop with great inclines that overlook the prairie. But if you want an easy morning walk, there’s a 2 mile loop with views of old buildings, flowers, and a creek. Always free, but NO DOGS ALLOWED. Facebook
Discover the Discovery Center
A perfect rainy day activity, the Discovery Center is a great place for educational fun. Learn about our natural environment, the history of the prairie, and enjoy a 4D movie experience that will give you goosebumps. When you are finished viewing the regular exhibits, head upstairs to the visiting exhibit and spend hours in the indoor play area. Facebook
Go Glamping
Adventure Flint Hills has the perfect opportunity for anyone who loves to be in the outdoors without sleeping in it: rentable campers! Rent a camper and get a spot right on Tuttle Creek Lake. I’m not kidding: many of the spots are lakefront and gorgeous! Facebook
Amber Starling, Author
Founder and President of
Good Witch Cleaning Services, LLC
IICRC Journeyman Textile Cleaner