Things To Do in Wichita
There are LOTS of known (and not so well-known) things to see and do in Wichita and the surrounding areas! Here’s a list:
The Nifty Nuthouse
527 St Francis, Wichita, KS 67214
This is a candy and treat emporium! Buy in bulk and be so so happy. At least sample the chocolate covered fruit or cashews! *drool*
ICT
Books
1740 S Colorado St, Wichita, KS 67209
This place appears shady because it’s a big warehouse in an industrial area of Wichita but don’t be deceived by appearances! There are hundreds of thousands of books, dvds, and audio books within ALL FOR $1 EACH!!!
Old
Town Farmer’s Market
835 E 1st St N, Wichita, KS 67202
(SAT Only 8am - 1pm)
Located right in front of The Museum of World Treasures, the farmer’s market has lots to taste and buy.
Wichita
Art Museum
1400 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203
Contemporary & historical works from a 7,000-piece permanent collection, and a hands-on area for kids.
The
Allen House by Frank Lloyd Wright
255 N Roosevelt St,
Wichita, KS 67208
Yes,
a piece of architectural history right here in Wichita. An absolutely
fascinating home! Check out the website.
Keeper
of the Plains
339 Veterans Pkwy, Wichita, KS 67203
The Keeper of the Plains is a 13.4 meter Cor-Ten steel sculpture by Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin. It stands at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers in Wichita, Kansas, adjacent to the Mid-America All-Indian Center. You walk a bridge over the river to the landmark. (If you walk out the back of the hotel and turn right, just follow the river until you get to it. Less than 1 mi away.)
Stearman
Field Bar & Grill
14789 SW 30th St, Benton, KS 67017
A great place with great food! Right on the Stearman Field runway, the atmosphere is great for pilots and the public equally. A true hidden treasure off the beaten path. Watch the planes come and go from your table.
Old
Mill Tasty Shop
604 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
Sandwiches, ice-cream treats and more in an old-fashioned, family-run parlor opened in 1932.
Doo
Dah Diner
206 E Kellogg St, Wichita, KS 67202
"Diner by name only, we offer a gourmet twist to comfort foods by taking our original creations to new levels of YUM. GF Banana Bread French Toast to the Brutus, or our biscuits & sausage gravy like Grandma made! Our burgers featured on Burgers, Brews & Cue on Cooking Channel (sea 6 epi 1, 1/7/2020)"
Great
Plains Transportation Museum
700 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS
67202
The Great Plains Transportation Museum is a railroad museum in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Known for the great workers there and how interesting it is.
The
Kansas African American Museum
601 N Water St, Wichita, KS
67203
“This is an amazing place to learn about black history and experience a historical site all at once. My elementary and middle school children loved it. They never learned anything like this in school. It was so empowering and educational. Brooke and Denise were wonderful… It is a place every school-aged child should visit on a field trip to learn about not only black history, but the history of Wichita and the state of Kansas.” Written by a Wichita Teacher.
Mid-American
All-Indian Museum
650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67203
"Museum dedicated to educating people about and preserving the culture of the American Indian." Small but informative. Located by the Keeper of the Plains.
Dead
Center Vintage
626 E Douglas Ave
"A vintage clothing store for all genders, all ages, and all sizes located in the heart of Wichita!" It’s beloved by the locals here.
Cocoa
Dulce & Chocolates
235 N Saint Francis Avenue
Incredible chocolates, delicious coffee and adult drink selections.
The
Spice Merchant
1300 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214
"Coffee, spices, tea, soup mixes, dip mixes, kitchen gadgets." If you’re a tea or coffee snob, you will love this place! Quite a large selection in this big building!
