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The Journal

150+ guides & ideas

Fresh articles are on the way. Here's what's coming to the Super 8 Ottawa travel blog.

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Things To Do in Ottawa, KS: The Complete Local Guide

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A Perfect Weekend in Ottawa, Kansas

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The Best Restaurants Near Super 8 Ottawa

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Fishing Guide: Pomona Lake vs. Hillsdale Lake

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The Ultimate Prairie Spirit Trail Cycling Guide

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Visiting the University of Kansas: A Parent's Guide

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Ottawa University Visitor Guide: Where To Stay & What To See

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Baker University & Baldwin City: A Day-Trip Itinerary

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Business Travel Tips for I-35 Road Warriors

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The Best Kansas Road Trips Starting in Ottawa

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Why an Indoor Pool Makes Winter Travel Better

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A Truck Driver's Guide to Overnight Parking in Ottawa, KS

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Lodging for Construction Crews: What To Look For

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A Family Weekend Itinerary in Ottawa, Kansas

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The Best Local Coffee Shops Near the Hotel

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Kansas Road Trips: Ottawa to the Flint Hills

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How To Plan a Family Reunion in Ottawa, KS

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Game-Day Guide: Staying Near KU Without Paying Lawrence Prices

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Disc Golf at Kanza Park: A Beginner's Guide

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Exploring Historic Downtown Ottawa

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The Old Depot Museum: What To Know Before You Go

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Antiquing in Ottawa: Best Shops & Finds

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Where To Watch the Sunset Near Ottawa, KS

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Camping Near Ottawa: Pomona State Park Guide

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The Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin City

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Extended-Stay Living: Making a Hotel Feel Like Home

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Travel Nurse Housing in East-Central Kansas

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Best Free Things To Do in Ottawa, Kansas

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A Cyclist's Weekend on the Prairie Spirit Trail

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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips for the I-35 Corridor