CITY SPOTLIGHT:

YOUR GUIDE TO Salina, Kansas

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Know Before You Go: About Salina

Get ready to visit America's heartland! We've got the scoop on climate, transportation, local industries and more.

With wonderful food, gorgeous scenery and tons of Midwestern charm, Salina is a must-visit Kansas destination. The town itself is rich in both history and culture. That should be reason enough to visit.

Lemonade Summers, Cold Winters

September through November tend to be quite warm, while July is typically the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 90 degrees. Temperatures dip below freezing between December and January. Mild weather occurs during the spring and autumn months, yet you will want to carry an umbrella for the town’s frequent rain.

Museums, Water Fun and Bowling

Is it a museum or a zoo? Well, the Rolling Hills Zoo is both. Check out the museum where animatronic robots take you through different ecosystems. Over at the zoo, see and learn about more than 100 species from aardvarks to wildebeests to a rare white camel. Check out the Kenwood Cove Water Park, open from Memorial Day weekend through late August. This water play land is perfect for those hot Kansas summer days. If you really want to visit a nostalgic local hangout, check out All Star Lanes and try your hand at bowling. For some culture, head downtown to the Stiefel Theatre, which attracts nationally recognized performers and is home to the Salina Symphony.

Agriculture and Aviation

Salina is a small city in the middle of America's heartland. Agriculture plays a big part in the local economy, focusing on both bulk crops and livestock. Kansas State University brings in students from around the country eager to take part in its top-notch aviation program. Tourism also does quite well, with people like you coming to see local attractions and dine on that prized Kansas beef.

Getting to Salina

You can fly into the Salina Regional Airport on SeaPort Airlines, a local carrier. Your other choice is to fly into the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, which is 98 miles from Salina. From there you can take a Greyhound bus from Wichita into Salina. Or rent some wheels for the 1.5-hour drive along Interstate 135. If driving from the east or west, you'll find the city accessible from Interstate 70. Once in Salina, hop on the CityGo transit, available Monday through Saturday, to make your way around town.

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Things to Do in Salina

Enjoy the city's art and culture and take some time to explore the beautiful countryside. Use our recommendations to plan your trip.