Guidebook for Wichita
Sightseeing
It's not just flowers! There's fun for the whole family. Lots of fun things for the kids to play with (like a cool sliding hill and tree house). The flowers are beautiful, but it's also just a peaceful place to go for a walk and relax.
81 locals recommend
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
701 Amidon StIt's not just flowers! There's fun for the whole family. Lots of fun things for the kids to play with (like a cool sliding hill and tree house). The flowers are beautiful, but it's also just a peaceful place to go for a walk and relax.
Wichita has an incredible zoo! You can spend a day here having fun seeing each exhibit and there is even a petting zoo built into it.
85 locals recommend
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 W Zoo BlvdWichita has an incredible zoo! You can spend a day here having fun seeing each exhibit and there is even a petting zoo built into it.
Another great spot to take the family. Indoor exhibits. Exhibits rotate, but there is always something fun for the kids like planes, trains, a big fort to crawl around in. Great spot to escape the bad weather and still let the kids burn off some energy.
69 locals recommend
Exploration Place
300 N McLean BlvdAnother great spot to take the family. Indoor exhibits. Exhibits rotate, but there is always something fun for the kids like planes, trains, a big fort to crawl around in. Great spot to escape the bad weather and still let the kids burn off some energy.
The famous statue of Wichita. There's also a great walking path that goes along the river. Great for walks or a bike ride. You can rent bikes downtown.
86 locals recommend
The Keeper of the Plains
339 Veterans PkwyThe famous statue of Wichita. There's also a great walking path that goes along the river. Great for walks or a bike ride. You can rent bikes downtown.
Food scene
Kookaburra Coffee
9414 W Central AveGreat place for some coffee
Pickleball and great food! There are also tons of yard games laying out to play for free.
32 locals recommend
Chicken N Pickle- Wichita
1240 N Greenwich RdPickleball and great food! There are also tons of yard games laying out to play for free.
Do you appreciate healthy food? Do you have allergies that make it hard to eat out and eat quality food? This is the place for you. Who would have thought you could have fried cauliflower or some yummy cheesecake. Make sure you check this place out! One of our favorites.
9 locals recommend
Lotus Leaf Cafe
251 Washington NDo you appreciate healthy food? Do you have allergies that make it hard to eat out and eat quality food? This is the place for you. Who would have thought you could have fried cauliflower or some yummy cheesecake. Make sure you check this place out! One of our favorites.
Sports
Go watch a Windsurge Game. Double A baseball in a brand new ballpark.
6 locals recommend
New Wichita Ballpark
275 S McLean BlvdGo watch a Windsurge Game. Double A baseball in a brand new ballpark.
A park downtown with open pickleball courts for free. You just need to bring your racket/paddle and pickleball.
202 S Seneca St
202 South Seneca StreetA park downtown with open pickleball courts for free. You just need to bring your racket/paddle and pickleball.
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Neighborhood Park
During non-school hours, there is a great playground (multiple) at Benton Elementary School. It's a short walk from the house.