There's No Place Like Wamego, Kansas's Oz-themed town

Fill up on grub before spending the afternoon at the Oz Museum at Toto's Tacoz. The decor melds elements from the Wizard of Oz with a beachy, South-of-the-Border twist, which is pretty unique. But, the food is the real reason to stop in. The West Coast-style Mexican fare is extremely fresh... and all of the dishes on the menu are named for characters from the movie. The joint is super accommodating to veggies and kids alike, so there's something for everyone here. Pro tip: there are supposedly 30 Totos hidden around the restaurant... try and spot as many as you can!

The Oz Museum is as much a chance to experience the enchanting world of the Wizard of Oz as it is a monument to the lasting popularity and cultural influence of the book and movie. Follow the yellow brick road through the museum and past the comprehensive displays of exhibits that go beyond the famed 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland. You'll learn about other adaptations as well, including an earlier version starring Laurel and Hardy and later retellings, including The Wiz and Wicked. See a first edition copy of the book, written by L. Frank Baum, gander at Swarovski-studded ruby slippers commissioned to commemorate the film's 50th anniversary, wander through the Haunted Forest and past set pieces from the Munchkin Village, and much, much more. It probably goes without saying, but the Oz Museum also has a great gift shop where you can pick up some one-of-a-kind memorabilia.

Wine and the Wizard of Oz... it's a strange combination, but one that really works. Again, the wine names are all cheeky references to the film; get in touch with your inner Glinda with a taste of Witch Gone Good, a "sweet, tropical blend of Vignoles and Seyval with notes of guava and mango", or go darker with the Cabernet Sauvignon they call Drunken Munchkin or Flying Monkey, a peppery Zinfandel. And you can't go wrong with Ruby Slippers, the Sangiovese. They even offer blush and sparkling wines as well. Visitors get two free tastings, and can add an additional 3 wines for $8 or 5 for $12 (they make a lot of wines, so it won't be hard to find 5 that tickle your fancy.) They even have a deli case with chocolate and cheese to pair with your drinks.

For a more historical look at the background of the Wizard of Oz, pop into Wamego's historic Columbian Theatre. The second floor contains six massive oil paintings that came from the Chicago World's Fair, which provided L. Frank Baum the inspiration for the Emerald City (the centerpiece of the fair was known as the White City... get it?) Plus the whole aesthetic of the theater has that whole turn-of-the-century atmosphere that really transports you back to when Baum wrote the story.

Make one final stop on your way out of town... at this replica of Dorothy's house, complete with Wicked Witch legs sticking out from below it. It's a great last photo op before you leave this real-life Oz.