THE GREAT WICHITA FAMILY GETAWAY

A ROAD TRIP SHORT ENOUGH FOR THE KIDS. A WEEKEND LONG ENOUGH TO REMEMBER.

Pack the kids and point the car toward Wichita.

Enter for a chance to win a two-night family getaway filled with wild encounters, hands-on adventures, local eats and plenty of reasons for the whole family to put down their screens. At least for a little while.

The drive is doable. The weekend is planned. The memories? Those are up to you.

ENTER NOW. ROAD TRIP LATER.

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WHAT'S UP FOR GRABS?

An easy family road trip with absolutely no boring parts.

Win a two-night Wichita stay plus admission to some of the city’s biggest family attractions, meals everyone will agree on and a few surprises along the way.

We’ve done the planning. You just have to get here.

PRIZE INCLUDES:

2-night weekend stay at Spring Hill Suites at Plazzio
$150 gift card to Chicken N Pickle
$75 gift card to Another Broken Egg Cafe
$100 gift card to Imagine That Toys
4 passes + $50 gift card to Sedgwick County Zoo
$75 gift card to Fizz Burgers and Bottles
$50 gift card to Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
$100 gift card to Social Tap Drinkery
$150 gift card to Sky Zone Wichita
4 passes to Old Cowtown Museum
4 passes to Kansas Aviation Museum

Total prize value: $1,225

YOUR WEEKEND. PLANNED.

You don’t need a week off, a flight or months of planning to make some core family memories.

Just two nights in Wichita and a weekend full of things to do together.

FRIDAY: CHECK IN. DIVE IN.

If you arrive early, begin at Kansas Aviation Museum and discover why Wichita is the Air Capital of the World. Then grab dinner at Social Tap Drinkery before checking in at SpringHill Suites Wichita East at Plazzio.

After that, there’s only one thing left to do.

Hit the indoor pool.

SATURDAY: PLAY BIG

Start with breakfast at Another Broken Egg Cafe, then let the kids explore the shelves at Imagine That Toys. Once they've found something new, head to Sky Zone Wichita to jump, climb and burn off the kind of energy adults can only dream about.

Spend the afternoon playing, eating and settling a few family rivalries at Chicken N Pickle. When another appetite appears, and it will, head to Fizz Burgers and Bottles.

And because no one wants to spend a family getaway driving back and forth across town, there’s another bonus: getting around Wichita is easy.

More doing. Less “are we there yet?”

SUNDAY: WILD ENCOUNTERS AND WICHITA HISTORY

Pick up breakfast or road-trip snacks from Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe, then spend the morning meeting the animals at Sedgwick County Zoo.

Step into Wichita’s Wild West story at Old Cowtown Museum, then discover why Wichita is the Air Capital of the World at Kansas Aviation Museum if you didn't pack that in Friday.

Head back with tired kids, a full camera roll and at least one “can we come back?”

We’ll call that a successful road trip.

EVERYTHING ROAD-TRIPPING FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW

What is included in the Great Wichita Family Getaway?

The prize includes:

2-night weekend stay at Spring Hill Suites at Plazzio
$150 gift card to Chicken N Pickle
$75 gift card to Another Broken Egg Cafe
$100 gift card to Imagine That Toys
4 passes + $50 gift card to Sedgwick County Zoo
$75 gift card to Fizz Burgers and Bottles
$50 gift card to Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
$100 gift card to Deano's Grill & Tapworks
$150 gift card to Let's Go Build
4 passes to Old Cowtown Museum
4 passes to Kansas Aviation Museum

What is the total value of the prize package?

The total prize package is valued at approximately $1,225.00

Where will the winning family stay?

The winning family will receive a two-night weekend stay at SpringHill Suites Wichita East at Plazzio. The hotel is conveniently located near exciting Wichita attractions, including Chicken N Pickle, Topgolf Wichita, Dave & Busters and more.

Is Wichita close enough for a weekend road trip?

That’s exactly the idea. Wichita is an easy drive from several major regional markets, making it possible to pack up the family, spend two nights exploring and be back home before Monday rolls around.
Approximate drive times to Wichita:

Oklahoma City: 2½ hours
Tulsa: 3 hours
Kansas City: 3 hours
Dallas: 5 hours

Close enough for a weekend. Far enough to feel like a getaway.
Actual drive times will vary based on your starting point, route, traffic and road conditions.

Is Wichita a good destination for a family getaway?

Absolutely. Wichita offers wildlife encounters, interactive museums, aviation experiences, local restaurants and plenty of places where kids can climb, create and play. Many of the city’s top family attractions are also easy to reach, so families can spend less time in the car and more time having fun.

Is two nights enough time to experience Wichita?

Two nights makes a great introduction. It gives families time to experience several major attractions, try local restaurants, enjoy the hotel and still keep the trip manageable for a weekend.

Fair warning: You may leave with a list of things to do next time.

When can the winner use the prize package?

The getaway must be booked and used according to the dates, availability and restrictions included in the official contest rules.

Who is eligible to enter?

Eligibility requirements, entry dates and other contest details are available in the official rules and regulations.

PROOF THE KIDS HAD FUN.

Real families. Real Wichita adventures. A suspicious number of snack breaks.

#VisitWichita #SlightlyOffCenter

How to win

The Visit Wichita "Great Wichita Family Getaway” will be awarded to one person and is valued at approximately $1225. The contest will run from Aug. 21, 2026 through Oct. 4, 2026. To be eligible for a chance to win the vacation package, participants must complete the entry form below.

A Winner will be selected after the contest ends and notified via email on or about Monday, Oct. 5. *Visit Wichita emails the winner and uses the phone number to call in case of no response.

Contest Rules and Regulations