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A May 2006 trip to Salina by VanessaK

The hunted Photo - Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, Kansas More Photos
Quote: Memorial Day is time to get away and relax. We did just that in Salina and found a fun time in the rolling hills.
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Rolling Hills of Salina Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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I never thought of Salina as a great place for a weekend away. I was wrong, the small city was full of fun things to keep us busy for the 2 days we were there. The town is a typical Midwestern town with a booming downtown and spreading outward with new businesses. It is located less than 2 hours from Kansas City or Wichita, so it is an easy drive for a quiet mini-vacation.We visited the Rolling Hills Zoo, which is 6 miles west of town, and found a wonderful wildlife museum that invites guests to travel to around the world seeing more than 350 species of animals. The animatronic characters bring the exhibits to life by explaining the relationships of animals and humans throughout the ages....Read More

Holiday Inn Salina Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Holiday Inn - Salina"

The Holidome Photo - Holiday Inn Salina, Salina, Kansas
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We chose this hotel for two reasons: the pool area and the fact they accepted pets. The hotel was easy to locate, it was only 1/2 mile off Highway 135. The room was priced $94 a night with a $25 non-refundable cost for the pets per stay. You could tell the hotel was older, probably built in the 1970s, by the decor and building architecture. Parts appeared that it had not been updated since the early 1990s, such as the outside doors, locks, and air-conditioning, and the noise level. We had a king room which included a bed, TV, desk, and sofa. Just the usual, nothing extra. The decor was typical hotel and appeared clean. The room was not large but we did have enough room to move. The bed was v...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on June 8, 2006

Holiday Inn Salina
1616 W CRAWFORD ST
Salina, Kansas 67401
1-785-823-1739

Los Potrillos Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant"

Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant Photo - Los Potrillos, Salina, Kansas
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This dining experience was a suggestion from the sales manager of our hotel. She said that Los Potrillos was the "best Mexican food in town". I gave it a try and was not altogether disappointed. The atmosphere was casual with a Western theme and family oriented. Los Potrillos means the pony, so there was a fair amount of paintings and photographs containing horses. They had the typical Mexican fare with a collection of enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, rice, and beans. The rice was some of the best I had eaten. Queso dip is one of our favorites but this dip was bland. The cheese was a white variety but needed a hit of pepper. The cheese enchiladas were not the best, probably because it was made with ...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 31, 2006

Los Potrillos
2601 Market Place
Salina, Kansas
(785) 822-0850

Gutierrez Restaurant & Bar Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Gutierrez Restaurant"

Gutierrez Restaurant Photo - Gutierrez Restaurant & Bar, Salina, Kansas
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This again was a recommendation from our hotel's sales manager. We asked for a great place to have a succulent steak dinner and were informed Gutierrez Restaurant had the "best steak in town." The restaurant is a beauty. The decor is opulent Spanish. A sunset brick color adorns the walls, and has a painted mural depicting a Spanish town's square. The fountain in the center of the dining room gives you the feel of dining on a patio. Surrounding the tables are booths that are almost hidden by heavy velvet curtains. The candlelight completes the look and feel of opulence.Since this is a Mexican restaurant, we were served chips and salsa. This was wonderful salsa. There was a limited menu of t...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on May 31, 2006

Gutierrez Restaurant & Bar
640 Westport Blvd.
Salina, Kansas 67401
(785) 825-1649

Rolling Hills Zoo Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Rolling Hills Zoo Photo - Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, Kansas
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As zoos go, this one is unique. It is unique because of it's expansive size, it is over 60 acres and involves 3 large ponds. The day we were there, it was green and lush. Numerous ducks and birds flocked the water of the three ponds. We were even blessed to view a family of swans majesticly floating the largest pond, which is located in the center of the zoo. A trolley is provided for an easy and quiet drive through te zoo. The trolley is actually a tractor that pulls the enclosed seating. It stops at every area for 5 minutes, but you can stay for a while if you want to feed the animals or just look around. The next trolley will be by in 15 minutesYou will be able to see the common as ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 17, 2006

Rolling Hills Zoo
625 N Hedville Road
Salina, Kansas 67401
(785) 827-9488

Rolling Hills Zoo Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Telling the story of the buffalo Photo - Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, Kansas
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Next to the zoo is a special museum that can not be missed. It includes taxidermy of animals from around the world. The animals are in their natural habitat and are amazing. They look so real. There is a lion exhibit that makes you think of a king of the jungle and the tigers seem to want to pounce at whoever walks by. The exhibits range from American Rockies and grasslands to the Asian deer and the Great Wall of China. There is also a number of talking animatronic figures that will tell the story of the animals. The monk will tell you about the deer and the tigers. The American Indian tells about the buffalo and their killing. One of the best, was the snake handler and the king cobra. It w...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 17, 2006

Rolling Hills Zoo
625 N Hedville Road
Salina, Kansas 67401
(785) 827-9488

Jerry Ivey Memorial Park Best of IgoUgo

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Jerry Ivey Memorial Park Photo - Salina, Kansas
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Taking our two jack russell terriers along on trips can present difficulties, such as "where do you potty them". Driving around Salina, Kansas we found a lovely park and visited it numerous times during our two day stay. The park is located on the corner of Ohio and Magnolia and is only 2 to 3 miles east of the shopping mall. The park is free and really worth the time.The park seemed to be a large 5 to 10 acres of numerous activities. There was a small pond with a gazebo. You may see fish, ducks, and even beautiful swans. We enjoyed the numerous walking paths that winded in and out of the trees and followed the creeks that flowed throughout the park. If you have children or if you are a kid ...Read More

Rock City Best of IgoUgo

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Rock City Photo - Kansas, United States
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Just north of Salina, outside the small town of Minneapolis, Kansas, is a nature oddity that you won't soon forget. In a field of about 5 acres, you find 200 rocks. Yes, rocks, but these are the size of houses or cars and they are alone in the wheat field. They are said to be over a million years old and made of Dakota sandstone. They were created from a grain of sand and pushed up through the earth to create this large formation. The cost of entrance is just $3 per person and a map may be purchased for a small fee. There is a covered picnic area for families to enjoy the day, and the walk is an easy one. Take a look at a website I found, www.washburn.edu/cas/art/cyoho/archive/KStravel/rockcity.

About the Writer

VanessaK

VanessaK
Owasso, Oklahoma

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