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“If you’re passing through the Wichita, Kansas, area during the holidays, then you need to stop by the Holly Jolly Jurassic Holiday event. Who says Christmas can’t include dinosaurs? If you want an.... More

“The middle of the U.S. seems like a featureless place, “Flyover Country” and for road trippers, “Drive-By Country,” that’s easy to dismiss on your way to a more interesting destination. Even though I.... More

#7 Leslie Coffee Co. in Wichita, Kansas “There are still plenty of smaller cities around the country where you can open a pretty good coffee shop, and reel in the accolades, but Wichita is not.... More

WICHITA, Kan. (Nov. 6, 2019) — The U.S. Women’s National Team has one domestic tournament prior to heading to the 2020 Olympic Games. As the only host in the United States, Wichita, Kansas will be.... More

“The data science team at Insurify, an insurance quotes comparison site, analyzed both proprietary and publicly-accessible data to determine the top STEM cities by state. Referring to their database.... More

“Pumpkin beer might seem like a sugar-and-spiced monolith, but there’s actually considerable diversity to the category. European craft brewers, for example, produce an array of largely savory pumpkin.... More

“Just as the state of Kansas offers visitors more to see than fields of sunflowers, its largest city, Wichita, offers foodies more to eat than steak and barbecue. Once a major cattle-drive stop along.... More

“While Kansas City offers lots to do with a wide range of cultural attractions, parks and more, there are lots of great day trips within just a few hours to consider. You’ll find everything from.... More

“On my last venture to Wichita, Kansas I couldn't have been more surprised or pleased by all the positive changes I had seen come to my hometown since I left in 2008. The people that I met had all.... More

“Mort’s — also known as Mort’s Cigar Bar or Mort’s Martini & Cigar Bar — has a lengthy happy hour, stretching from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. every day but Sunday, when the place closes at 10 p.m.” Click the.... More

“Saint Louis, Missouri has always been an ideal place to start a road trip. I should know – since 2013, it’s the city where I’ve launched all of my travels across America. Centrally located in the.... More

“Whether you are passing through Wichita or planning to stay awhile, I’ve found a gazillion things to do at all hours in the day. From sun up to sun down, the city bustles with activity if you know.... More

“… Wichita does offer the most enduring peer support for LGBTQIA+ residents in the form of a half-dozen gay bars, a substantial Pride celebration, and a new police chief, Gordon Ramsay, who introduced.... More

Wichita State University (WSU) and Visit Wichita have teamed up to be selected as one of four host sites for the second annual NCAA College Basketball Academies, which will take place July 20-26..... More

“If you haven’t already, you need to add these places to your Wichita family bucket list. There are plenty of reasons why, but first, let me ask you this; has anyone ever told you “There’s nothing to.... More

“The Kansas Aviation Museum in the original Wichita Airport facility flies high with historical military and civil airplanes, flight simulators, exhibits on major aircraft manufacturers, a retired air.... More

“An agricultural hub that rose to prominence as the “Air Capital of the World,” meeting planners may be forgiven for not recognizing Wichita, Kansas, as a multifaceted meetings destination now.... More

“This family-run and family-friendly soda fountain with a marble counter, in business since 1932, serves highly rated milkshakes in such flavors as chocolate and strawberry but also hot fudge coffee.... More

“Knowing this history of Kansas and African Americans, I had arranged to visit The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) while in Wichita. This museum is a relatively recent project, but the building.... More

“One afternoon was well spent in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, which used to be the Wichita City Hall. (And reflecting this, not only has “Mayor’s Office” been stenciled in gold on.... More

“If you’ve read my book Midwest Maize, you’ll know that there was a massive oyster craze in the Midwest during the mid-1800s. (And if you haven’t read it, know that there really is a connection.... More

“Early in Wichita’s history, herds of cattle moving up the Chisholm Trail to the railhead earned the town the nickname of “Cowtown.” So the outdoor, living-history museum that brings that era to life.... More

“The name alone should make you want to go. Wichita. How many stories of cattlemen and trail rides and early railroads haunted our childhoods, all anchored in Wichita? The history is still accessible,.... More

Visit Wichita collaborates with Envision to score international series for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Wichita, Kan. (Aug. 7, 2019) – In 2021, the National Beep Baseball Association.... More

“School was out! Summer was stretching out in front of us, full of days spent in the pool, countless trips to the library, and more boxes of popsicles than necessary. I was excited. The first full day.... More