Dana’s guidebook to Wichita
Sightseeing
Exploration Place
300 N McLean BlvdGreat hands-on exhibits for children and adults alike.
Beautiful botanical gardens, with a wonderful "illuminations" light exhibit during the Holiday season.
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Botanica, Die Wichita-Gärten
701 Amidon StBeautiful botanical gardens, with a wonderful "illuminations" light exhibit during the Holiday season.
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 W Zoo BlvdOne of the top zoos in the mid-west!
Step out of modern times and into the Wild West without even leaving Wichita’s city limits. Old Cowtown Museum is a living history museum allowing guests to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and activities common to a typical Midwestern cattle town.
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Old Cowtown Museum
1865 Museum BlvdStep out of modern times and into the Wild West without even leaving Wichita’s city limits. Old Cowtown Museum is a living history museum allowing guests to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and activities common to a typical Midwestern cattle town.
Contemporary & historical works from a 7,000-piece permanent collection, and a hands-on area for kids.
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Wichita Kunstmuseum
1400 Museum BlvdContemporary & historical works from a 7,000-piece permanent collection, and a hands-on area for kids.
Food scene
Industrial-chic eatery with a cool vibe and a huge list of bourbons, smoked meats, and flatbreads. Popular for its open air and outdoor dining. Located next to the clock tower and the new baseball stadium.
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The Monarch
579 W Douglas AveIndustrial-chic eatery with a cool vibe and a huge list of bourbons, smoked meats, and flatbreads. Popular for its open air and outdoor dining. Located next to the clock tower and the new baseball stadium.
Featuring huge, 26” thin crust, New York Style pies made in a brick oven. They make their own sauce as well. Voted Wichita’s best pizza 6 years in a row.
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Picasso's Pizzeria
621 W Douglas AveFeaturing huge, 26” thin crust, New York Style pies made in a brick oven. They make their own sauce as well. Voted Wichita’s best pizza 6 years in a row.
In business since 1930, it’s a Wichita tradition. Serving “crumbly” burgers, chili, malts and shakes in a vintage style atmosphere.
NuWAY Burgers
1416 W Douglas AveIn business since 1930, it’s a Wichita tradition. Serving “crumbly” burgers, chili, malts and shakes in a vintage style atmosphere.
Warm and inviting for both the “newbies” and the wine connoisseur. Sixteen different wines ready for you to discover your preference. Also serves flatbreads and appetizers.
Alzavino Wine Tavern
Warm and inviting for both the “newbies” and the wine connoisseur. Sixteen different wines ready for you to discover your preference. Also serves flatbreads and appetizers.
Underground eatery serving local favorites and eclectic ambiance. Connected to The Brickyard nightclub, an outdoor venue featuring live entertainment on weekends.
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Public at the Brickyard
129 N Rock IslandUnderground eatery serving local favorites and eclectic ambiance. Connected to The Brickyard nightclub, an outdoor venue featuring live entertainment on weekends.
Local favorite sports bar, great for watching the big game. Try Big Lou’s famous tacos!
Emerson Biggin's
808 E Douglas AveLocal favorite sports bar, great for watching the big game. Try Big Lou’s famous tacos!
Sports
Axe throwing in a fun atmosphere. Throwing coach included.
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Blade & Timber - Wichita Axe Throwing
535 W Douglas AveAxe throwing in a fun atmosphere. Throwing coach included.
Riverfront Stadium is a 75 million dollar stadium that opened in 2021. It seats 12,000 and serves as the home ballpark of the Wichita Wind Surge of the Double-A Central, as well as being a concert venue.
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New Wichita Ballpark
275 S McLean BlvdRiverfront Stadium is a 75 million dollar stadium that opened in 2021. It seats 12,000 and serves as the home ballpark of the Wichita Wind Surge of the Double-A Central, as well as being a concert venue.
This state-of-the-art facility features one NHL sized ice rink, one International Olympic sized rink, expert coaching and training programs, and a variety of activities for all ages and skill levels.
Wichita Ice Center
505 W Maple StThis state-of-the-art facility features one NHL sized ice rink, one International Olympic sized rink, expert coaching and training programs, and a variety of activities for all ages and skill levels.