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My friend is planning a celebratory meal in Wichita, KS, for a group of out-of-town folks. Are there any good restaurants/venues there that have a COVID-safe dining option for 15 (vaccinated) people? Outdoor patios, private dining rooms, etc.? Bonus: picturesque location nearby where they can take group photos...
posted by unknowncommand around Wichita, KS at 11:34 AM - 0 answers

I need to help my elderly mom buy a reliable and safe car. Purchasing a used car from Hertz Car Sales seems like a good option but I need help with the details. More inside. [more inside]
posted by Goblin Barbarian around Coffeyville, KS at 11:05 AM - 8 answers

While visiting Kansas City, Google maps suggested I visit the spot where the Santa Fe and Oregon trails meet. The only problem? It’s on the Fort Leavenworth military base. How would a civilian check it out? I can’t find any info about how to visit it online. [more inside]
posted by mathowie around Leavenworth, KS at 1:11 PM - 3 answers

I am thinking of buying a pair of used skis in Denver, and bring them back to Vancouver. The price will be $999 USD, i.e. approx $1300 CAD. The personal exemption is $800 for my 2-3 day trip. There are no duties on skis, but do I pay PST/GST on the excess ($500) or the entire value ($1300)? Just trying to figure out whether I'm really gonna be saving much.
posted by wutangclan around Canada, KS at 9:57 PM - 7 answers

I'll have 2 weeknight evenings alone in Lawrence, Kansas, after 5pm, and may want to stroll (or bike) a quiet beautiful place. Any ideas where a solo business traveler might safely venture in or around Lawrence? I will have a car and enjoy outdoorsy things although the high temps this week are nearly 100. Also enjoy indoor cultural events, but prefer something calming, nature preferred. thank you!
posted by nologo around Lawrence, KS at 2:05 PM - 4 answers

Looking for transportation options and advice on moving from Canada to the USA. [more inside]
posted by Serendipitous around Canada, KS at 11:10 AM - 6 answers

Looking for a honeymoon destination in the Northeast in November [more inside]
posted by leeconger around Kansas City, KS at 3:12 PM - 9 answers

Everest base camp! [more inside]
posted by graventy around Everest, KS at 11:31 AM - 1 answer

Road trip info needed. The long bit across Kansas to Colorado, anything I should be particularly aware of except for the anticipated total boredom part? [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay around Kansas at 10:29 AM - 20 answers

Hey folks that live in or are familiar with Wichita, KS: my 64-year-old dad and his buddy need a hand. They're going to see Bela Fleck at the Orpheum next month and would love a hotel recommendation for that night. The ideal would be driving in and parking at the hotel and not getting back in the car until they head back home. Is this doable for a reasonable price? [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones around Wichita, KS at 4:06 PM - 4 answers

What's changed in Lawrence, KS since 2001-ish? [more inside]
posted by madajb around Lawrence, KS at 11:33 AM - 14 answers

My 13 y/o niece and 12 y/o nephew are moving to Topeka this summer. I promised them I would take them camping this year -- now that they are moving, I'm thinking of driving up to Kansas for a long weekend this fall for a visit and taking them camping somewhere there. [more inside]
posted by megancita around Kansas at 1:02 PM - 8 answers

Lawrence, Kansas - Thinking of making a quick one-night roadtrip in late March and I'm looking for some suggestions (mainly: food and a place to stay for that evening) [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones around Lawrence, KS at 4:16 PM - 19 answers

Anything interesting to do in Wichita next week? [more inside]
posted by raisingsand around Wichita, KS at 7:14 PM - 4 answers

I'm looking for things to do, where to stay, and places to go in Minneapolis, with a 2 year old, in December. [more inside]
posted by WinnipegDragon around Minneapolis, KS at 1:16 PM - 18 answers