As you know, I recently drove across the country and back. Outbound, I passed through Liberal, Kansas, which advertised many attractions. I was bereft not to have time to stop.

On the way home, I decided I simply HAD to stop at the “Land of Oz.”

Consider this a digital postcard.

 

(Just behind this sign is, I shit you not, a statue of Coronado. Yes, that one, but I saw no indication that anyone was trying to topple his statue.)

 

One must have a windmill in Kansas, after all.

 

The Welcome Party

 

Look carefully and you can see the actual human Dorothy making her escape after locking up the Land of Oz for the night.

 

Picket fence and all.

 

Dorothy says, “Come on In”…if you purchased a ticket from the real life Dorothy next door in the gift shop. Alas, I was there too late in the day to go into any of the buildings.

 

Many famous people donated money for this attraction. Supposedly, even Ron and Nancy Reagan and Liza Minnelli. I didn’t take the time to look for their bricks, though.

 

All the paths on the property are paved with these.

 

The storm cellar that Dorothy couldn’t go in. Neither can you since it’s just boards resting on the surface of the ground.

 

This statue is titled “Proud Dorothy” and all the people responsible for it are listed on the wall behind it.

 

He’s pretty solidly constructed, which is good, because it is actually very windy there.

 

There is a nice play structure next to the Land of Oz.

 

It has face cut-outs, but there was nobody there to take my photo.

 

On the feed store across the street from the playground area.

 

They even received a Testimonial from the Governor, so you know it’s legit.

 

I do hope you take the time to read about Liberal. The town is famous for something else, as well. And do make sure you keep reading until you get to the part about their sports teams.