Agriculture meets adventure at nine northeast Kansas agritourism gems all within an hour of Kansas City! From inspirational eateries to luxury farm stays, plus hands-on experiences, these destinations showcase the best of Northeast Kansas’s agricultural heritage. Perfect for foodies, families, and anyone seeking an authentic Midwest escape near Kansas City!

Many thanks to Kansas Tourism for sponsoring my trip to experience Kansas agritoursim. Northeast Kansas is lucky to have so many great options. As always with sponsored posts, all opinions are mine.

If you’re looking for a fantastic farm-to-table meal, a unique way to spend an afternoon, or upscale destinations for country getaways, Kansas agritourism options near Kansas City are on point. You’ll find:

• True farm-to-table pizza nights
• Delicious chef prepared multi-course meals
• Historical farms
• Luxurious ranches
• Goat yoga
• Horse back riding
• Wine tasting
• Photo ops

Let’s explore each nine fantastic Kansas agritourism destinations that promise unforgettable experiences and a really great time! There’s something for everyone within an hour’s drive of Kansas City.

Why Kansas Agritourism?

Agritourism, a blend of “agriculture” and “tourism,” is an innovative way for farms and agricultural businesses to connect with visitors. By offering unique experiences that educate and entertain, visitors can connect directly with the source of their food, learn about farming practices, and enjoy the rural lifestyle.

Kansas is perfectly positioned for exceptional agritourism experiences. As one of America’s leading agricultural states, Kansas has millions of acres of farmland and the state’s diverse landscape supports everything from traditional grain farming to innovative vineyards.

Kansas is also full of friendly farmers with genuine Midwestern hospitality who really want visitors to connect with the land. Once you experience these Kansas entrepreneurs and their agritourism gems, you’ll definitely want to find more!

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Must-Try Farm-to-Table Eateries in Northeast Kansas

Coffey Grounds Farm

• Location: Stilwell, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 30 minutes

For a true farm-to-table experience, Coffey Grounds Farm is a must-visit destination. This charming farm serves the freshest and most delicious meals in a glamped-up, repurposed horse barn. Our time at Coffey Grounds Farm was too short, but I can honestly say that the meal we ate here was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while!

Some things you can do at Coffey Grounds Farm:

• Indulge in a multi-course, farm-to-table meal prepared by Chef Jonathon Dallen featuring seasonal, locally-grown ingredients
• Enjoy a High Tea experience that starts with a fresh salad and includes quiche, a three-tired trays with finger sandwiches, homemade scones, and homemade desserts
• Pick your own flowers from their beautiful gardens
• Participate in cooking classes using farm-fresh ingredients
• Attend seasonal farm events

Juniper Hill Farm & Table

• Location: Lawrence, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 40 minutes

At Juniper Hill Farm & Table, pizza nights transform dinner into a joyful celebration of farm-fresh flavors. On the weekends in May – July, September, and October, by reservation only, families gather at this working farm to enjoy artisanal pizzas fired in an outdoor wood-burning oven. The food is seasonal and delicious featuring ingredients harvested just steps away on the farm’s organic farms.

Farmer Scotty is a first generation farmer. He learned how to farm from neighboring farmers when he was just a teen and studied agriculture at Iowa State University. He’s now one of the largest vegetable producers in the entire state of Kansas!

Scotty’s mom, Nancy, is the mastermind of the Farm & Table portion, however. Her goal is to lure people to the farm and get them to feel something. And boy has she accomplished that goal!

While on the farm, you can enjoy drinks and appetizers, explore the farm, pet any wandering cats or dogs, or play lawn games in the spacious outdoor dining area. It feels like a community gathering, where the farm-to-table connection comes alive through perfectly crisp, locally-sourced pizzas served under the Kansas sky.

• Savor artisanal pizzas made with farm-fresh toppings grown by Scotty
• Enjoy seasonal craft cocktails available at the full bar
• Explore the picturesque farm grounds
• Learn about sustainable farming practices
• Enjoy live music and a festive atmosphere (seasonally)

Amy’s Farm-to-Table Pizza Club

• Location: Lawrence, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 45 minutes

Every Friday from April to October, Amy’s Meats transforms into a pizza lover’s paradise with Amy’s Farm-to-Table Pizza Club. Farmher Amy, a hardworking mother of six, truly understands family-style dining and loves serving wood-fired pizzas that showcase her farm’s seasonal bounty.

Guests dine al fresco at picnic tables scattered across the lawn and enjoy pizzas topped with Amy’s own heritage-breed pork bratwurst, farm-fresh vegetables, and herbs snipped moments before serving.

Amy’s motto is that it takes three years to grow a pizza. While all the ingredients she uses are not always grown or produced on her farm, she has grown ever single ingredient needed to make her delicious pizzas from crust up, including: the meat, veggies, milk to make the cheese, and even the wheat to make the crust.

Beyond pizza nights, Amy’s Meats is a go-to source for ethically raised beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, along with raw milk, honey, home grown and milled flour, and more.

• Enjoy pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients, including meats from the farm
• Experience the farm-to-table concept in a casual, outdoor, fun setting
• Learn about sustainable meat production
• Shop for high-quality, locally raised meats
• Learn about ethical and sustainable livestock farming

Kansas Agritourism Adventures for Interactive Farm Fun

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Historic Farm Site

• Located in Olathe, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 25 minutes

Step back in time at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Historic Farm Site, in Olathe, Kansas, the last remaining stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail that’s open to the public. This living history farm offers visitors a glimpse into 1860s farm life and is one of the only places I’ve been where you can take a ride in a real stagecoach!

Here are some of the other things you can do when you spend a day at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop:

• Participate in seasonal farming activities
• Explore the historic house and barns
• Check out farm animals including sheep, pigs, and chickens
• Engage in hands-on demonstrations of 19th-century skills
• Attend special events like Civil War reenactments
• Join educational workshops on pioneer life
• Explore the Heritage Center with interactive exhibits
• Picnic on the grounds surrounded by history

KC Pumpkin Patch & KC Wine Co

• Located in Olathe, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 35 minutes

At KC Pumpkin Patch & KC Wine Co, fall festivities merge family entertainment, creating a unique agritainment destination in Olathe, Kansas. Kids (and many adults!) love bouncing on the massive jumping pillows, swimming in corn, zipping down 40-foot slides, and meeting friendly farm animals in the petting zoo.

The farm’s famous apple cider donuts – often drawing lines of eager customers – pair perfectly with both wine tastings and crisp autumn afternoons. You’ll find fun Instagram-worthy photo opportunities all over, from the vintage red truck surrounded by pumpkins to the charming sunflower fields and rustic barn backdrops.

During the fall season, the sprawling corn maze, tractor rides, and pumpkin patch add extra layers of agricultural adventure, while the farm’s rotating schedule of seasonal events keeps families returning throughout the year. Combine family fun with adult pleasures at this dual-purpose destination. KC Pumpkin Patch offers seasonal activities that families will love, while KC Wine Co provides a sophisticated experience for 21+ year old wine enthusiasts.

At KC Pumpkin Patch:

• Navigate through corn mazes
• Pick your perfect pumpkin
• Enjoy hayrides and petting zoos
• Participate in fall-themed photo ops
• Attend seasonal events like the Sunflower Festival

At KC Wine Co (21 year old +):

• Sample locally produced wines
• Relax in the tasting room or on the patio
• Learn about the winemaking process
• Enjoy live music events at KC Wine Co

This destination offers something for every member of the family, making it an ideal spot for group outings.

Providence Hill Farm

• Location: Atchison, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 1 hour

Get ready for a unique blend of farm life and wellness at Providence Hill Farm. Owner Christy Harris, an Alaska native who has called Kansas home for many years, enjoys sharing her goats with visitors as much as the goats enjoy the attention. Christy’s herd of playful Nigerian Dwarf goats steal the show during goat yoga class. Expect to giggle as the cutest baby goats hop on your back and snuggle while you’re trying to focus. Besides yoga, there are a lot more things you can do when you visit Providence Hill Farm.

• Practice yoga with friendly goats
• Learn the art of natural soap making
• Tour the farm and meet the animals
• Shop for handmade, farm-inspired products
• Participate in farm-to-table cooking classes
• Attend seasonal festivals and events
• Join wellness retreats and workshops
• Enjoy picnics in the scenic farm setting

Upscale and Unique Rural Retreats near Kansas City

Circle S Ranch & Country Inn

• Location: Lawrence, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 50 minutes

For a taste of the Old West with modern luxuries, head to Circle S Ranch for a fun blend of authentic farm experiences and upscale accommodations. Nestled in the rolling hills near Lawrence, Circle S Ranch & Country Inn is a popular wedding venue, as well as the perfect place for a multi-generational trip, a family reunion.

When you stay at the Circle S Ranch, you can help feed the magnificent Texas Longhorn cattle, whose impressive horns make for unforgettable photo opportunities. You can also book a massage or other spa service and enjoy the hot tub that’s housed in a tower that looks like housed silo.

Visitors can explore miles of hiking trails, fish, or play yard games outside. The property’s wraparound porch, with its abundant rocking chairs, provides the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the prairie.

• Feed majestic longhorn cattle
• Stay in luxurious suite-style rooms
• Relax with spa treatments inspired by the ranch setting
• Expert meal prep services so you don’t have to cook

Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat

• Location: Easton, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 55 minutes

If you’ve ever wanted to stay in a luxury tree house, Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat is for you! Note that this retreat is for adults-only. Each tree house is full modern amenities like air conditioning, private bathrooms, and nice bedding.

Beyond your treetop hideaway, the 32-acre property features lovely trails through old growth trees, and two ponds, and hideaway spots perfect for a relaxing time. At dusk, head to the hot tub or gather around your private firepit to stargaze. There’s also a communal fire if you’d like to swap stories with other guests.

• Stay in one of their cozy tree houses
• Hike through pristine wilderness
• Enjoy stargazing in the clear country skies
• Participate nature walks and wildlife spotting

Hidden Valley is ideal for those seeking a more rustic agritourism experience focused on nature and mindfulness.This child-free retreat provides the perfect setting for couples and solo travelers seeking a peaceful immersion in nature without sacrificing comfort.

Isinglass Winery

• Location: LaCygne, Kansas
• Estimated drive time from KCK: 60 minutes

For a truly luxurious agritourism experience, look no further than Isinglass Winery. Nestled in the rolling hills of LaCygne, Isinglass Estate’s luxury covered wagons are the perfect way to imagine pioneer living. These Instagram-worthy wagons blend Old West charm with unexpected luxuries, including climate control, plush king beds, and stylish bathrooms with rain showers. I can’t even express how much I enjoyed listening to the coyotes from my safe and snug wagon.

While the wagons themselves are showstoppers, the 600-acre working farm offers so much more! Guests can book private horseback riding lessons, play giant games, or enjoy Sunday brunch in the on-site Gastro-Pub. The property’s two ponds provide serene spots for catch-and-release fishing, and they even have a polo field! Learn about wine making and enjoy evening wine tastings to sample their own local Kansas wines.

• Stay in a luxurious covered wagon
• Indulge in wine tasting sessions featuring local vintages
• Go horseback riding through scenic trails
• Participate in vineyard tours and wine education classes
• Attend seasonal harvest events and festivals
• Enjoy outdoor concerts and movie nights in the vineyard
• Relax during an outdoor yoga class

Supporting Local Communities Through Kansas Agritourism

We love agritourism because it is a fantastic way to have fun while supporting local people, businesses, and communities.

When you visit an agritourism destination, your money goes directly to local farmers and businesses and helps promote rural economies. It’s a great way to preserve farmland, encourage sustainable practices, and strengthen urban-rural connections.

These experiences educate visitors about farming practices, food production, and rural life, fostering a greater appreciation for agriculture.

By choosing to spend your time and money at these Kansas agritourism destinations, you’re not just having a unique experience — you’re actively contributing to the sustainability of local farms and rural communities.

For even more information about Kansas agritourism, the official Kansas Tourism website has you covered!