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City in Kansas, U.S.
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Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions.
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Downtown, just east of the central business district. This entertainment district is one of the must-see spots if you are travelling to the city. It boasts over 100 shops, restaurants, and bars, all within walking distance.
Experience treasures from around the world and through the ages at one of Wichita's top-rated attractions. Find your inner explorer—there's something for all to learn from the past.
This museum shows you the rich historical and cultural heritage of Wichita and Sedgwick County Kansas.
Dedicated to recording and exhibiting the importance of railroad transportation in the human, agricultural, commercial and industrial heritage of Wichita, Kansas and the Great Plains.
Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center
This modern museum sits on the Arkansas river, where it displays travelling exhibits. While several of the rooms in the museum are solely for kids, there is always something for the adults to do too.
A beautiful -tall sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. This statue can be reached by a bridge connected to the Exploration Place parking lot.
WAM
The Wichita Art Museum is a popular art gallery that showcases 3 centuries of art and several glass pieces by Dale Chihuly. It has more than 7,000 pieces in its permanent collection, and showcases travelling exhibitions.
An amusement park.
Held in late May or early June, Riverfest is Wichita's largest festival, with live music, food vendors and activities for all ages.
Opened in 1971, home to more than 3,000 animals of nearly 400 different species.
The only drive-in theater in the Wichita area. The new digital projection is crystal clear, and audio is provided through your car's FM radio.
This is one of the best deals around, most of the time the price is $12 per car regardless of however many people are in the car. There are two large screens and each plays 3 current box-office movies back-to-back. Even when the price is higher than $12 per car (varies depending on season) it is much more economical than a traditional theater, especially considering that outside food and drinks are permitted. (though there is a snack bar selling popcorn, drinks, funnel cakes and more.)
There is an intermission between each movie that allows time for you to visit the snack bar and restroom, though be warned that the snack bar will close sometime after the third and final movie starts. (Restrooms will remain open)
The Starlight Drive-In is generally closed in the winter, and opens again when weather permits. Call in advance for pricing, showtimes, and to verify that it is operating that night.
Theater with supposedly the largest digital IMAX in the world.
Held in early October by the Kansas Humane Society as their largest fundraiser of the year.
Century II is a full service performing arts and convention center, providing a diverse selection of entertainment and meeting opportunities. The complex features three sections. The main section has a circular design. The two secondary sections are the Bob Brown Expo Hall and the Hyatt Regency Wichita convention rooms.
The arena holds 15,100 people. It is home to the Wichita Thunder, a minor league hockey team. It also holds several basketball games a year, and serves as the secondary home for Wichita State University Shockers basketball.
The sports teams of Wichita State University, fielding NCAA Division I teams in seven men's sports and eight women's sports as a member of the American Athletic Conference. With no football program (WSU dropped the sport in 1986), the hot-button sport on campus is men's basketball, which became a national powerhouse, with a Final Four berth in 2013 and an unbeaten 2013–14 regular season. Men's basketball games routinely sell out at the team's main home of Charles Koch Arena on campus and the Intrust Bank Arena. Most other facilities are on campus, with the most notable being Eck Stadium (baseball) and the former football home of Cessna Stadium, now home to WSU track and field and also hosting many local and state high school football games.
The local Minor League Baseball team plays at Riverfront Stadium as the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
Serving up tasty burgers and fresh curly fries since 4 Jul 1930. A Wichita staple.
Delicious pizza.
A local fast food hamburger chain, similar to Steak and Shake, which serves black Angus steak burgers and dairy-free soft-serve ice cream.
Freddy's
Locally famous steakburgers, good shoestring fries, and delicious frozen custard makes Freddy's a good place to go.
Delicious food and a fun atmosphere.
Small restaurant serving authentic ramen, yakisoba, and other East Asian staples.
Local gourmet burger joint serving up wagyu burgers and others.
This upscale outdoor mall has many trendy clothing stores found in big cities, as well as a few restaurants, water fountains, and an amazing duck pond.
This sprawling shopping center has stores ranging from Wal-Mart and Super Target to specialty clothing stores, book stores, restaurants, and more.
This is a typical indoor shopping mall anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Dillard's and Von Maur.
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While Amtrak doesn't serve the city directly with any passenger trains, there is a shuttle service to the Wichita Transit Center at 214 S Topeka St from Newton for the Southwest Chief and also from…
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