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When you're making plans for romantic excursions or sensual adventures, Kansas might not be the first place that comes to mind — only because you've never done it right. Throw in a dash of creativity, a sense of adventure, and the right traveling companion (in this instance, a lovely female escort), and Kansas dazzles in ways that are lighthearted, sensual, and more enjoyable than you can imagine.

Here is my personal story of the fun, flirtatious, and rather unexpected sensual things to do in Kansas when I had a lovely escort accompanying me.

1. Kansas City Nightlife - Cocktails, Jazz, and Chemistry

We started our tour of the state's eastern border in Kansas City, Kansas (that's the Kansas side — the Missouri side is a whole different thing). We started at John Brown's Underground, a speakeasy-style bar in the nearby college town of Lawrence. It's down a set of stairs, it's dark, cozy, and perfect for early-date chatter that flows as easily as the craft cocktails do.

The soft lights gave her an irresistible glow, and sitting close together in a booth afforded plenty of scope for whispered humor and incidental touches.

2. Flint Hills Scenic Byway – Road Trip with a View

The following day, we take to the highway — for while there are no mountains in Kansas, the Flint Hills Scenic Byway offers curves, rolling prairie vistas, and sunsets that paint the sky like a work of art.
My ride-along rode shotgun, sunglasses on and hair blowing in the wind, and even driving was a flirtatious escapade. We pulled over at overlooks, took selfies with no one to witness us, and took an impromptu walk through the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

There's something about wide-open spaces that makes you feel like you can steal a kiss — or two.

3. Wine Tasting at Grace Hill Winery – Sipping and Flirting

Kansas is not Napa, perhaps, but the Grace Hill Winery outside Wichita provided ample reasons to tarry. Wine flights made up of local vintages, a low-key patio, and surroundings that begged for long, lazy gazes were all just so for a slow-down-and-taste-the-wine pit stop. We were playing a game — trying to guess tasting notes and providing ever more outlandish (and slightly risqué) descriptions. The wine was passable. The company was better.

4. 715 Dinner in Lawrence – Farm-to-Table Romance

For dinner, we circled back around to Lawrence for dinner at 715, a charming, farm-to-table restaurant with candlelight, incredible pasta, and a warm atmosphere that felt perfect for a romantic evening out.

Across the corner table, we drank wine, leaned in close, and savored each course — and each other. The food was farm-to-table fresh, but the highlight was the brush of her fingers against mine each time we reached for the same fork.

5. Sedgwick County Zoo – Playful Stroll with Wild Friends

I'll confess — I wasn't exactly excited about the zoo being the main event, but with a great date, even mellow adventures become more vibrant. At the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, we walked through the African Savannah, created silly histories for the animals, and discovered secret spots where we could steal a quick kiss between exhibits. It just so happens, a lighthearted little escapade (and some playful flirtatious animal puns) is an excellent method of breaking the ice and building chemistry.

6. Sunflower Fields – Nature's Romantic Backdrop

No trip to Kansas is complete without visiting a field of sunflowers, and fortunate for me, my companion was equally as thrilled about the photo opportunities as I was. We discovered a beautiful field close to Grinter's Sunflower Farm late in the summer, and the sea of yellow blooms was the ideal setting. We laughed, we asked questions, we got a bit competitive attempting to out-selfie each other's Instagram photos — and between the joking and the sun, the entire day felt like a movie. 7. The Eldridge Hotel – Historic Romance in Lawrence In short, I reserved a suite at The Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence. Historic, classy, and the ideal mix of charm and luxury, it was ideal for a bit of late-night pampering. We had champagne sent to the room, soaked in the giant tub, and allowed the soft hum of the old building to dictate the mood for the remainder of the evening. Following an afternoon of lighthearted adventure, withdrawing to our own private haven seemed like the ideal way to conclude my night with a beautiful kansas city escort.