Wichita, Kansas

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• What makes Wichita a great vacation destination?

  • A trip to Wichita, the largest city in the great state of Kansas, is bound to be full of great experiences and memories.

• What historical attractions can I visit in Wichita?

  • Engage with natural landscapes while experiencing prairie life at its finest in the 1915 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House.

  • Those curious about Native American history will love a visit to the Mid-American All-Indian Center, a center dedicated to celebrating the history and culture of Native Americans through original tribe artifacts.

  • The largest and oldest open-air history museums in the Midwest is the Old Cowtown Museum, which features over 50 historic and recreated buildings from the 1860s.

  • Other museums not to be missed are the Wichita Art Museum, the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum, and the Museum of World Treasures.

• What are the must-see attractions for nature lovers in Wichita?

  • Arguably one of the most famous attractions in Wichita is the Sedgwick County Zoo, known around the globe for its success in breeding rare and endangered animals.

  • More of nature is waiting at the Great Plains Nature Center where visitors can learn about the plant and animal life of the Great Plains Region at this indoor and outdoor nature preserve.

• What adventurous activities are there in Wichita?

  • Sporty tourists can put their strength to the test on several 38-foot climbing walls at the Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex.

  • Curious minds are sure to engage in a trip to Exploration Place’s tornado and flight simulators.

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Wichita Art Museum: An In-Depth Look

Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita, Kansas: An In-Depth Look

Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas: An In-Depth Look