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A visit to Wichita may just entice you to join more than 340,000 people who call Wichita home. Wichita is the largest City in Kansas and a vibrant community that has an active arts scene and diverse cultural and culinary experiences. Wichita has a booming economy and thriving job market, affordable apartments and diverse housing options, great weather and the friendliest people you'll find. Wichita provides various opportunities for worship, diverse educational opportunities, and an array of healthcare facilities and financial institutions. And, thanks to new low-cost carriers in the Wichita market, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport provides easy and inexpensive access to any travel destination you may have.
Botanica - The Wichita Gardens
701 North Amidon Street
Wichita, KS 67203
316-264-0448
24 themed gardens are waiting on you! Stroll through the flowers, sculptures, and water fountains and see why this place is called a “must see.”
Coleman Factory Outlet and Museum
235 North Saint Francis Street
Wichita, KS 67202
316-264-0836
View more than 2,000 current Coleman products at direct factory pricing and don’t forget about the Coleman Museum where you can learn the history behind this 100+ year-old Wichita based company.
Frank Lloyd Wright-Allen Lambe House Museum
255 North Roosevelt Street
Wichita, KS 67208
316-687-1027
This is an important prairie house which was designed in 1915. Tour the house and learn the history behind it and the man who designed it.
Great Plains Transportation Museum
700 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS 67202
316-263-0944
Browse through railroad equipment, tracks, and more!
Hopalong Cassidy Cowboy Museum
15231 SW Parallel Street
Benton, KS 67017
316-778-2121
This astounding museum houses the largest collection of Hopalong Cassidy memorabilia in the world.
Kansas African American Museum
601 North Water Street
Wichita, KS 67203
316-262-7651
View collections, presentations, visual art forms, and historic documents reflective of African American life and culture.
Kansas Aviation Museum
3350 George Washington Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67210
316-683-9242
View an extensive display of artifacts and airplanes regarding Kansas’ vast aviation heritage. More than 200.000 items are on site.
Kansas Underground Salt Museum
3504 East Avenue G
Hutchinson, KS 67504
620-662-1425
This is the only museum of its kind in the western hemisphere.
Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology
1845 North Fairmount Street
Wichita, KS 67211
316-978-7068
View exhibits on cultures from around the world, Midwest archeology, and physical anthropology.
Mid-America All –Indian Center
650 North Seneca Street
Wichita, KS 67203
316-262-5221
Located on the banks of the Arkansas River.
Museum of the Antique Fan Collectors Association
415 East 13th Street
Andover, KS 67002
316-733-1544
This is the most comprehensive collection of air moving devices in the world with over 350 displayed rare and one-of-a-kind items dating back to the mid 1880’s.
Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount Street
Wichita, KS 67260
316-978-3664
This is Wichita’s premier venue for modern and contemporary art. Be sure to view the outdoor sculpture collection.
Wichita Art Museum
1400 West Museum Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203
316-268-4921
Browse through a nationally renowned collection of American Art, taste fine food from the riverside Spartan Café, and shop in the unique museum gift store.
Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum
204 South Main Street
Wichita, KS 67202
316-265-9314
This historic museum is actually located in the 1892 City Hall and is dedicated to the rich history of Wichita housing a significant series of exhibits.
Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS 67218
316-681-1566
Visit one of the ten largest dinner theatres in the U.S. that offers a full time professional performance of Broadway shows. They serve American food and a full bar service.
Stage Door Playhouse Inc.
600 South Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67209
316-267-3600
Be as involved as you want in this unique interactive theatre experience that is full of side-splitting laughter!
Exploration Place Inc.
300 North McLean Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203
316-263-3373
View hands-on exhibits related to flight, Kansas, imaginative spaces for young children and even a national traveling exhibit area. View faraway destinations in the CyberDome Theater and even let the kids play outdoors at Exploration Park and play putt-putt on the MiniGolf Course.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
238 North Mead Street
Wichita, KS 67202
316-262-2038
This fun museum exhibits Kansas sports heroes, coaches, and teams including Olympians, world and national champions, and legends like Chamberlain, Ryun, Dean Smith, Stallworth, and more.
Museum of World Treasures
835 East First Street North
Wichita, KS 67202
316-263-1311
More than 10,000 treasures including 10 huge real dinosaurs, 2 Royal Egyptian Mummies, European armor and Crown Jewels, large gift shop, and more!
Old Cowtown Museum
1865 Museum Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203
316-660-1871
This outdoor living history museum is home to America’s most authentic “Old West” town complete with dusty streets, historic buildings, artifacts, live animals, interaction with costumed characters, a Chuckwagon Café, and store.
All Star Adventures
1010 North Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
316-682-3700
Family fun with over 25 attractions including amusement rides, mini golf, go-kart tracks, a driving range, batting cages, and more!
All Star Sports
8333 West 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67205
316-722-7529
Enjoy mini golf, go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats, and more!
Joyland Amusement Park
2801 South Hillside Avenue
Wichita, KS 67216
316-684-0179
Ride the wooden roller coaster, Log Jam water ride, the train, and enjoy the Tombstone Wild West Town.
Kansas Firefighters Museum
1300 South Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67211
316-264-5990
View exhibits and equipment that will help you learn about fire fighting from the early days.
May
Wichita River Festival
877-WFIFEST
This is the largest special event in the state! Enjoy 9 days of fun, food, outdoor events, live entertainment, and more!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
316-640-7227
Enjoy live bands, dancing, arts, crafts, authentic food, an Old Town Farm & Art Market, and much more!
August
Wichita Flight Festival
316-267-2817
Enjoy some of the top air show performers in the nation, headline live entertainment, and more.
September
Wichita Black Arts Festival
316-262-7651
This three day celebration educates everyone to the rich artistic heritage of the African American culture.
October
Wichita Asian Festival
316-689-8729
Listen to fold music, watch folk dancing, martial arts, taste exotic foods, and enjoy the Miss Asia contest!
Population:
358,000+
Time Zone:
Central
Climate:
Highs are likely to top out in the 90s during July and August, with lows in the upper 60s. Winter highs are in the 40s and 50s, with lows in the 20s and 30s. Spring and fall high temperatures are ideal, in the 60s and 70s, but evenings cool to the 30s and 40s. If you’re visiting Wichita during the winter, keep an eye on the weather and plan accordingly. Accumulative snowfall amounts can range from a few inches to a few feet during the winter months of November through March.
Airport:
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)
2173 Air Cargo Road
Wichita, KS 67209
316-946-4700
Rail:
Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL
*24 miles outside Wichita
Bus:
Greyhound
800-231-2222
Getting Around Wichita:
Wichita Trolleys/Wichita Transit
316-352-4809
Taxis:
ABC/American Cab
316-264-4222
Best Cabs Inc.
316-838-2233
Safe Riders Inc.
316-461-7433
Visitor Information:
Greater Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau
100 South Main, Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67202
800-288-9424 or 316-265-2800
Dining:
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
1200 South Rock Road
Wichita, KS 67207
316-618-7227
Voted the best ribs and best bbq in Wichita!
Il Vicino
4817 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS 67218
316-612-7085
Warm casual dining for couples in the heart of Wichita. Authentic Italian Café offering wood oven cooked pizzas, pastas, salads, specialty wines, and more.
Nightlife:
John Barleycorn’s Bar and Grill
608 East Douglas
Wichita, KS 67202
316-262-1740
Known as “Wichita’s Premier Live Music Place” offering live music every weekend, open mic on Mondays, trivia on Wednesdays, with a large patio, pool tables, darts, and more! Offering daily drink specials!
Loony Bin Comedy Club
6140 East 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67208
316-618-4242
Nationally known comedians headlining weekly with a full service bar and restaurant.