Best Place to Relive Your College Years: One of the main thoroughfares of the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Jayhawk Boulevard offers a scenic stroll and a taste of campus life.

Best Shopping: Boutiques, breweries, and book shops line Massachusetts Street, a thoroughfare so appealing it’s like a smaller Lawrence-style version of the Magnificent Mile.

Best Way to Learn on Vacation: The interactive exhibits and collection of personal artifacts at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics in Lawrence make learning about local government and politics anything but dull.

Best Architecture: Built solely for foot traffic, Omaha’s cable-stayed Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is an impressive work of architecture, and is even more picturesque when it’s illuminated after dark.

Best Local Attraction: Wear comfortable shoes if you want to see all that Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has to offer in one day. Duck into the IMAX theater to recharge your batteries.

Best Photo Opportunities: Brick-lined streets, converted warehouses, horse-drawn carriages — the Old Market in Omaha is like a picturesque postcard in perpetual motion.

Best Recreational Activity: You won’t find any white-water rapids on this river, but the Missouri River Boating Tour is an interactive and one-of-a-kind way to see the river and surrounding valleys and bluffs near Rocheport. Get ready for an upper-body workout, and don’t forget the sunscreen.

Best Blast from the Past: The building may be small, but the Friends of Rocheport Historical Museum boasts an extensive display of local memorabilia that makes for an interesting — and educational — stop.

Best Reason to Rent a Bike: Even if you don’t want to bike the Katy Trail’s full 225-mile length, heading out from Rocheport for a quick five-mile ride is still a great way to experience the historic trail and enjoy prime views of the Missouri River.

Best Spot for Souvenirs: Stock up on old-fashioned candy, lye soap, and other nostalgic favorites at the Rocheport General Store, also a great spot for a game of checkers or a live music performance.