Are you planning a meeting and will have downtime to fill? Rain or shine, winter or summer, Wichita has you covered with indoor and outdoor options for cultivating delegate networking and relationship-building opportunities. 

The Q-Line is Wheelchair Accessible

Take a tour

A group tour is the perfect way to explore Wichita and build connections along the way. Hop aboard the Q-Line, a fun and free ride that makes it easy to experience downtown Wichita. Along its 3.3-mile route, meeting attendees can travel from the Historic Delano District to Clifton Square, discovering local shops, restaurants, breweries and more. For a more personalized experience, choose from a variety of group transportation options, from minibuses to luxury charter coaches, offered by Wichita’s reputable charter bus services.

Browsing Art at Mark Arts

Explore the arts 

From art galleries to murals, museums and so much more, Wichita is home to an incredible art scene and the opportunity for your delegates to try it all. Groups can engage in painting or pottery at CityArts and Paint the Towne, glass blowing at Infinity Art Glass or Karg Art Glass, culinary classes at Mark Arts or NICHE and even customize your own plant arrangement at GROW.

Three men play pickleball at Chicken N Pickle in Wichita

Get physical

Get your steps in while enjoying the 224 acres and 400 species of animals at the internationally recognized Sedgwick County Zoo. Or meet some exotic animals up close at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Both attractions offer unique rental spaces perfect for off-site meetings and events.

For a little friendly competition, groups can take to the Arkansas River with Boats and Bikes, renting kayaks, pedal boats, scooters and bikes from spring through fall. Keep the fun going at Chicken N Pickle, where indoor and outdoor pickle ball courts are available for reservation seven days a week, or Tap N Paddles, a 12-court indoor pickleball destination. Both venues also feature on-site dining. 

Looking for more ways to get moving? Challenge your group at Bliss Climbing and Fitness, home to a 38-foot climbing wall and a 16-foot bouldering wall. Or take a swing at TopGolf near the shops at Greenwich Place, or ShotSuite, an immersive indoor sports simulator lounge featuring Full Swing golf, baseball and soccer. 

Wrap up the day with some friendly axe-throwing competition at Axe to Grind, which also offers private event space along with food and drink options. 

Two actors perform during "The Play That Goes Wrong" at Roxy's Downtown.

See a show

Wichita offers plenty of entertainment options for groups looking to enjoy a live performance. Catch dinner and a show at Roxy’s Downtown or Mosley Street Melodrama, or experience Music Theatre Wichita, which brings local and national talent for spectacular summer productions. While some venues offer dining, you'll also find more than 1,200 restaurants across the city to suite every taste. 

With experiences like these — and so many more — Wichit makes it easy to impress groups of any size, age or interest with unforgettable after-hours fun in the Heart of the Country.