Location: Wichita
Top Things to do in Wichita
What to do and see in Wichita, Kansas (KS): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Dorothy clicked her heels to return to Kansas, and you'll want to do the same after you've visited this one-time cattle town turned modern, booming city, where the spirit of the Old West lives on. To get a feel of the early pioneer days, visit the recreated village at the Old Cowtown Museum. For a slightly more eccentric experience, visit the Museum of Ancient Treasures, which has everything from a baseball signed by Joe DiMaggio to a shrunken head. The Indian Center Museum features works by Plains Indian artists. Wichita is an aircraft manufacturing center, and the Kansas Aviation Museum honors pioneers in the field, as well as housing model planes. Exploration Place gives kids more insights into aviation and other scientific wonders. For nature and wildlife, check out Botanica's lovely gardens or head over to the Sedgwick County Zoo, home to over 350 species of animals. Wichita stays up when the sun goes down: there's nightlife, culture, karaoke and cuisine for all tastes.
Restaurants in Wichita
1. Nifty Nut House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 900 reviews
Reviewed By jeffreyp744 - Wichita, United States
Love this place great variety nuts and candy every kind of candy candy we had as kids free samples of different candy nuts and such fun place to take kids
2. Music Theatre Wichita
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
3. Kansas Firefighters Museum
4. Wichita Toy Train Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
TRAINS, TRAINS AND MORE TRAINS! The Wichita Toy Train Club and Museum, 130 S. Laura, Wichita, KS is open the second and fourth weekends each month. Saturday hours 10:00 - 5:00 and Sundays 1:00 - 5:00. View historical train layouts, interactive train layouts, children's train room, learn to run trains. Come run the trains for fun.
Reviewed By sassyokc - Oklahoma City, United States
There are four very large layouts of differing gauges, with lots of different trains in each. There are also some smaller layouts, and an area where children can run the trains themselves. The museum is staffed with lots of knowledgeable, friendly folks who love to talk about trains. They know their stuff, and we had an enjoyable visit.
5. Central Standard Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Wichita’s premier brewery and taproom — Central Standard Brewing. Producing a wide range of styles including seasonal, Belgian, IPA, Barrel Aged, Sour and Wild/Brett Beers. With a variety of styles on tap and a relaxed atmosphere, CSB is a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a few drinks in a comfy retro chair or on the patio. Ask questions, get the tour — our brewers love to talk abou
6. Escapology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Wichita's original premium real life escape game experience! Located in a prime spot, up to 6 players will be challenged in this new attraction by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and pick locks that will free them from the game room. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Reviewed By TheNicTrick
I have done two escape rooms and have been dying to do another one I love the challenging puzzles and riddles.
7. Exploration Place
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
Delve into hundreds of interactive exhibits that stimulate the mind and teach about science, and that's only inside the main building. Outside there's a park where visitors can observe Kansas wildlife in a wetlands habitat and dig for archeological treasures inside a giant sandbox.
Reviewed By hd452016 - Tulsa, United States
Take the time to visit this interesting science center, especially for children in grades 3-12. The Center has several hands-on exhibits the focus on flight. You will also find displays on Kansas geography and medieval life housed in a three-story castle.
8. Museum of World Treasures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 550 reviews
Discover the treasures . . . around the world and through the ages. Where can you explore the crusty bones of long-lost creatures, marvel at Egyptian mummies, uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations, travel to the land of Conquistadors. and enter the battlefields of World Wars? The Museum of World Treasures, with more than 3,000 artifacts on three floors. Discover your inner explorer!
Reviewed By ransom007 - Anaheim, United States
There is free parking in front of the museum which is in a building that is behind a plaza so it is not right on the street. It is 3 floors with a natural history section, a modern history section (especially United States wars), and an ancient history section (emphasizing Egypt, Greece, and Rome). There are many artifacts and several timelines, and much other information. The staff is very friendly and there is a gift shop. It is hard to beat for the approximately $10 admission price. COVID-19: The employees were masked and visitors were expected to wear masks and practice social distancing.
9. Wichita Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Our mission: The Wichita Art Museum brings people, ideas, and American art together to enrich lives and build community.
Reviewed By SteveMirn - Fort Collins, United States
If you enjoy viewing art, put the Wichita Art Museum on your list when visiting Wichita. The museum is stocked with paintings of interest and other art objects as well as special exhibitions. I found the size of the museum to be perfect - large enough to keep me well-occupied, but not so large as to make me feel overwhelmed with too many choices - just right for my level of physical endurance. The staff is very accommodating. The museum includes a well-stocked gift shop as well as cafe.
10. Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center is a full service performing arts and convention center, providing citizens and visitors with a diverse selection of entertainment and meeting opportunities. The ensuing mission of Century II is to provide an economic benefit to Wichita through its use as a performing arts and convention center. The facility is owned and managed by the City of Wichita and is unique among other municipal facilities. This uniqueness is due to its dramatic architectural style, the nature of the business, the vast number of services provided, the diversity of clients, its importance to the downtown area, and the economic impact it has on the community. Century II strives to provide the highest quality of customer service that includes a clean and safe venue for private and public gatherings, encompassing the performing arts, conventions, trade shows, banquets, meetings, public exhibits, religious programs and special events.
Reviewed By dennislF405UP - Wichita, United States
Have been to sooo many shows held here, concerts & attractions at CII. Years of history, culture & a great iconic design.
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