Get ready to raise the curtain on another dazzling year of Broadway-caliber performances right in the Heart of the Country. Music Theatre Wichita’s 2025 season promises unforgettable nights of music…
Wichita is home to more than 120 parks, offering more than 5,000 acres of outdoor spaces to explore — and each one has something special to offer. Whether you’re chasing outdoor adventure, looking for…
Wichita is a nature lover’s dream, offering everything from serene hiking trails to kayaking on the Arkansas River. The Heart of the Country offers something for everyone – from peaceful hiking…
Wichita Riverfest is the largest and longest-running summer celebration in the state, celebrating its 52 nd year in 2024. This year, the fun happens May 31-June 8 in downtown Wichita along the banks of…
The 22 nd edition of the Tallgrass Film Festival is set for Oct. 24-27 at multiple venues in downtown Wichita, Kansas. The four-day festival brings thousands of visitors to the city and entertains…
Wichita is home to one of the most photographed places in Kansas: the 44-foot, 5-ton weathered steel sculpture Keeper of the Plains sitting atop a 30-foot pedestal in the middle of the Arkansas River…
Did you know you can enjoy a National Water Trail in downtown Wichita? The Arkansas River is one of the longest rivers in the country, starting near Leadville, Colorado, and flowing nearly 1,469 miles…
Right up there with eating a steak when you're visiting Kansas is treating yourself to a good burger when in Wichita, the Heart of the Country. Wichita is chock-full of bar and grill options where you…
The History In the late 19th century, the term "yellow peril" was coined when Chinese laborers were brought to the United States to replace emancipated Black communities as a cheap labor source…
One of iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces is in a historical neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas, and is open to the public through regularly offered tours, special events or for private…
