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Fun activities in Wichita, KS - Explore the Air Capitol
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items I enjoy getting out and about in Wichita, because there are so many places to enjoy. Wichita has an assortment of world-class attractions, including the zoo, museums, science centers, and parks. Whether you are here for a visit or a local looking for...
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Spend a day at the Sedgwick County Zoo. There is sooo much to do. During warm weather, there is a shark and stingray petting pool that is the largest I've seen outside of an aquarium tank. There is also a boat ride that goes right into the elephant's...
Sedgwick County Zoo
Exploration Place is billed as a children's science museum, but my husband and I enjoy walking around by ourselves too. There is a dome theater with an ever-changing assortment of videos, live science shows every day, and a health-themed atrium with ...
Exploration Place, Wichita, KS | Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center
The gardens are Botanica are amazing. It takes me almost an hour just to walk through all the gardens. If we stop to play in the children's garden or ride the carousel, it can take a whole afternoon. The quiet dappled woodland garden is my favorite, ...
Botanica the Wichita Gardens - Wichita, KS
Now, I'll be honest. There's a sweet spot with Cowtown. When the kids were small, it was a blast. And my husband and I enjoy a nice casual date walking around, seeing the exhibits, and watching a gunfight or show. For teens, it might be a hard sell. ...
Old Cowtown Museum
Wichita is still the Air Capitol, and the Aviation Museum is top-rate. It's located at the hold airport, and it fills the building and runway. The interior exhibits are unique and fun, including the climb up to the old flight control room. The best p...
Kansas Aviation Museum
When you're ready for a break, visit Wichita's new cat cafe. It's a break place to sit for a spell and play with adoptable cats. Maybe you'll even find a new family member.
Home | Snick's Cat Cafe | Wichita KS
Great Plains Nature Center and Chisholm Creek Park are a great place to visit to experience the local wildlife and environment. The nature center has great exhibits and fun activities, but the main attraction is the park. There are multiple trails we...
Chisholm Creek Park - Great Plains Nature Center
When you're ready to get the kids outside, OJ Watson Park has all the advantages of an attraction with all the casual come-and-go or a trip to the park. During the main “season,” there are kayak and pedal boat rentals, mini gold, train rides, pony ri...
O.J. Watson Park
The Keeper of the Plains statue is a must-see for visitors to Wichita. However, it's also a gathering place for locals. It is located between Exploration Place and the Midwest Indian Center, in the middle of the river. There are multiple walking path...
Keeper of the Plains
The museum has a frequently changing selection of exhibits related to Native American tribes in the Great Plains. They also offer regular classes, with activities such as making a beaded bracelet.
Mid-America All-Indian Center
The kids have enjoyed a variety of activities here. I'm a big fan of the large and well-kept trampoline areas. We've only ever had one “bad” visit - when one kid lost a phone keep in the foam pit. Assuming your kids listen when you tell them to leave...
Wichita’s Sports and Trampoline Park | Wichita Sports Forum
This is even a good solo activity. Get rid of frustration and anger by breaking things and letting someone else clean up.
Let's Smash | fun night out | 917 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS, USA
The Selfie Spot has an assortment of photo areas set up with a light and selfie stand. It's great when they have holiday themed booths - halloween is my favorite - and lots of people seem to take their Christmas pictures there. The “regular” themed b...
Home | The Selfie Spot on Douglas
It's down the road in Augusta, but it's a great area for hiking, swimming, kayaking, and picnicing. For only $10 a car and 20 minutes from Wichita, you can have a great day outdoors. I particularly enjoy kayaking into all the nooks and crannies aroun...
Santa Fe Lake
Clapp park used to be a golf course, which should tell you something about the size. There is a disc golf course there now, as well as miles of walking paths. It is my favorite place to take my dogs, whether for a rambling walk for a nice jog. They'r...
L.W. Clapp Memorial Park
The collection here is amazing. The first floor covers prehistoric and ancient history exhibits, while more recent history (including a great WW2 exhibit) fills the second, and art and other themes fill the third. I always enjoy a quick visit with Ivan the T-rex, and they usually have an available scavenger hunt for kids.
Museum of World Treasures
This is a must-visit on Saturday mornings. There are booths from local farms all over the area, with great quality product, meat, and eggs. There are also other vendors, selling crafts, plants, and food (yum!). A local musician is usually performing,...
Kansas Grown! Farmers Market | Wichita, Kansas
This is not the closest skating rink to my house, but it's my favorite. The rink is well-maintained and there is an arcade and nice snack bar to keep the kids happy. In addition, there is an adult only skating session on Friday nights, which makes it...
Open Skating Wichita – Hours for public skating at Carousel