The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce’s tourism division Visit Salina is celebrating Salina as we approach America’s 250th Birthday in July 2026 with a special project called “250 Reasons to Love Salina”.

According to the organization they have a strong start, but they are looking to add at least 75 more meaningful suggestions, not just listings, but experiences that capture fun things to do in Salina.  They’d like to capture the heart of the community.

Instead of simply naming attractions and events, they want to inspire people with vivid, actionable suggestions for future adventures in Salina.

Examples of what they are looking for include things like:

• Take your kids to Rolling Hills Zoo, stand on the bridge, toss in a handful of food to watch the koi swirl, splash, and gather below.

•  Find your special spot along Santa Fe as you watch chrome, color, and nostalgia roll by during the KKOA Leadsled Spectacular.

• Spike, serve, and dive during a Friday night pickup volleyball game at the Fieldhouse.

• Take a nostalgic trip to Jerry Ivy Park — enjoy a quiet moment on the swings, and feel the breeze carry you back to a simpler time.

• Sip Bogey’s legendary mint chocolate chip shake on their sunny patio!

• Discover the art and precision of military mechanics with a volunteer guide at The Garage Car Museum.

•  Make a splash with your youth baseball team at the hotel pool.

• Share stories, laughter, and pizza with family at Big Cheese Pizza’s round table.

They encourage you to involve your team, volunteers, and even guests in sharing positive moments tied to places, attractions, and events in Salina.

How to contribute