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Neighborhoods
There’s a vibe in Riverside that you just don’t find in other Wichita neighborhoods. Perhaps it’s because the historic neighborhood’s proximity to downtown, parks, and museums. Or, perhaps it’s the streets lined with mature trees and homes with eclectic architecture. Whatever the reason, Riverside is a family-friendly Wichita neighborhood that offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Location
One of the primary reasons Riverside is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Wichita is its central location. Many people, from young professionals to families, enjoy living in the quiet area near downtown businesses and the shops and restaurants in Delano.
The Riverside neighborhood is located south of 13th Street, between the Arkansas River and Little Arkansas River. It’s bordered on the east by Bitting and Nims Streets.
Riverside residents enjoy easy access to Kellogg and I-135, and downtown Wichita is just a few blocks southeast. Other well-known areas are conveniently located nearby, including Indian Hills, Delano and Midtown.
Riverside
There’s a vibe in Riverside that you just don’t find in other Wichita neighborhoods. Perhaps it’s because the historic neighborhood’s proximity to downtown, parks, and museums. Or, perhaps it’s the streets lined with mature trees and homes with eclectic architecture. Whatever the reason, Riverside is a family-friendly Wichita neighborhood that offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Location
One of the primary reasons Riverside is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Wichita is its central location. Many people, from young professionals to families, enjoy living in the quiet area near downtown businesses and the shops and restaurants in Delano.
The Riverside neighborhood is located south of 13th Street, between the Arkansas River and Little Arkansas River. It’s bordered on the east by Bitting and Nims Streets.
Riverside residents enjoy easy access to Kellogg and I-135, and downtown Wichita is just a few blocks southeast. Other well-known areas are conveniently located nearby, including Indian Hills, Delano and Midtown.
Food scene
R Coffee House is the epitome of a neighborhood coffee shop, nestled deep in the heart of the historic Riverside neighborhood. An eclectic blend of art, music, food and gourmet coffee.\n We serve delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner items as well. \nR Coffee House offers local artists a place to house their masterpieces. Wichita is our home and we are proud to showcase area artwork, host local musicians and carry gift items made by some of Wichita’s best creatives.
13 locals recommend
R Coffeehouse
1144 Bitting StR Coffee House is the epitome of a neighborhood coffee shop, nestled deep in the heart of the historic Riverside neighborhood. An eclectic blend of art, music, food and gourmet coffee.\n We serve delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner items as well. \nR Coffee House offers local artists a place to house their masterpieces. Wichita is our home and we are proud to showcase area artwork, host local musicians and carry gift items made by some of Wichita’s best creatives.
We’re dedicated to providing every customer with one-of-a-kind service, from beginning to end of every dining experience. In addition, we have a variety of food items to satisfy every taste. Also, we boast a vast selection of bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and other tasty spirits.
21 locals recommend
The Monarch
579 W Douglas AveWe’re dedicated to providing every customer with one-of-a-kind service, from beginning to end of every dining experience. In addition, we have a variety of food items to satisfy every taste. Also, we boast a vast selection of bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and other tasty spirits.
As the original cold-pressed juicery in Wichita, our team is eager to introduce more people in our city to experience healthy, nutritious foods and juices that are also divinely delicious. We do that through creating—and taste testing—recipe after recipe of juices, lemonades and smoothies that are made with fresh, clean, healthy ingredients.
9 locals recommend
Songbird Juice Co.
1617 Briggs StAs the original cold-pressed juicery in Wichita, our team is eager to introduce more people in our city to experience healthy, nutritious foods and juices that are also divinely delicious. We do that through creating—and taste testing—recipe after recipe of juices, lemonades and smoothies that are made with fresh, clean, healthy ingredients.
We specialize in featuring the freshest seafood possible in the midwest. We are proud to offer fresh fish flown in six days a week. Our chefs have created a delectable menu featuring everything from Scottish Salmon to Diver Sea Scallops, as well as the best steaks, pork, and chicken in Wichita.
11 locals recommend
Newport Grill
1900 N Rock RdWe specialize in featuring the freshest seafood possible in the midwest. We are proud to offer fresh fish flown in six days a week. Our chefs have created a delectable menu featuring everything from Scottish Salmon to Diver Sea Scallops, as well as the best steaks, pork, and chicken in Wichita.
A warm and friendly neighborhood restaurant that embraces the culture of dining at a true French bistro. Take in the aroma of French Onion Soup, Steak Frites and Escargot. Enjoy thoughtfully selected wine or a specialty cocktail to complete the transporting experience. Indulge in a savory bite of Creme Brûlée or Opera Cake.
24 locals recommend
Georges French Bistro
4618 E Central AveA warm and friendly neighborhood restaurant that embraces the culture of dining at a true French bistro. Take in the aroma of French Onion Soup, Steak Frites and Escargot. Enjoy thoughtfully selected wine or a specialty cocktail to complete the transporting experience. Indulge in a savory bite of Creme Brûlée or Opera Cake.
Saigon | Oriental Restaurant
Sightseeing
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens is open year-round and repeat visits offer new surprises as The Gardens change with the seasons. In spring, more than 50,000 tulip bulbs and 120,000 daffodil bulbs bloom along with an assortment of wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Later bloomers include azaleas, irises, roses, peonies, and other perennials. More than 20,000 annuals combine with beautiful perennial color in the summer along with spectacular prairie wildflowers.
81 locals recommend
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
701 Amidon StBotanica, The Wichita Gardens is open year-round and repeat visits offer new surprises as The Gardens change with the seasons. In spring, more than 50,000 tulip bulbs and 120,000 daffodil bulbs bloom along with an assortment of wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Later bloomers include azaleas, irises, roses, peonies, and other perennials. More than 20,000 annuals combine with beautiful perennial color in the summer along with spectacular prairie wildflowers.
One of the most iconic images in Wichita, the Keeper of the Plains stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers. This 44-foot, 5-ton weathered steel sculpture was donated to Wichita by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin in 1974. It sits atop a 30-foot pedestal overlooking the city.
86 locals recommend
The Keeper of the Plains
339 Veterans PkwyOne of the most iconic images in Wichita, the Keeper of the Plains stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers. This 44-foot, 5-ton weathered steel sculpture was donated to Wichita by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin in 1974. It sits atop a 30-foot pedestal overlooking the city.
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 W Zoo Blvd