Frequently Asked Questions

There are several hotels in the downtown Wichita area. Among these you'll find affordable options and boutique luxury at the state's only AAA Four Diamond property, the historic Ambassador Hotel. 

Yes, there are places where you can park for free as well as many pay-to-park options for a range of fees. Parking lots and special transportation routes are being made available for the tournament. Get more information on tournament parking and transportation options.

Dogs are welcome at Fan Fest at Naftzger Park. A bark park is located on the south end of the park. Visitors may also have their dogs in the park as long as they keep them on leashes at all times and follow the posted rules. There are also many pet-friendly establishments in town.

The public is allowed to drink outside at licensed establishments with designated drinking areas but may not transport liquor walking around the downtown area or outside of these licensed establishments.

Kansas is a state in which people do not have to carry a permit in order to conceal-carry legal weapons. Weapons may not be carried into any state or local governmental building or wherever there are signs showing "no weapons are permitted."

According to state law, a woman may breastfeed wherever she is allowed to be. All establishments are encouraged to provide a safe, comfortable environment should a mother choose to breastfeed there.

Wichita has more than 1,200 restaurants - and more than 200 eateries near the downtown area offer dishes from around the world. Be sure to check out some of Wichita's unique pizza places, tasty sandwiches, delicious burgers and brunch spots! 

Wichita offers multiple breweries near the arena as well as a taproom and cidery. 

Wichita's breweries include: 

• Central Standard Brewing
• The Depo (Taproom)
• Hopping Gnome Brewing Company
• The Leprechaun's Lab
• MBC Lounge
• Nortons Brewing Co. 
• River City Brewing Co. 
• Sweet Allie B's Limestone Beer Co. 
• Tor Brewing
• Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria - East
• Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria - West
• White Crow Cider Company

Wichita's Wineries include: 

• Grace Hill Winery

Bars in Wichita run the gamut, including upscale bars, dive bars, cigar bars, old-fashioned speakeasies, sports bars, bars with live music and of course, plenty of friendly, neighborhood bar and grills. If you're downtown, check out Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar, Pumphouse, Emerson Biggins Sports Bar & Grill, The Anchor, Lucky's Everyday, Lava & Tonic, Dockum and Brickyard. Be sure to check out more of Wichita's nightlife offerings during your stay! 

Those looking for vegetarian or vegan alternatives can try restaurants like The Kitchen, Tanya's Soup Kitchen and Meddys to name a few. 

Coffee lovers have an endless supply of options in near downtown Wichita with local favorites like Cocoa Dolce Chocolates, Cofellow Coffee Parlor, Reverie Coffee Roasters, Pennant Coffee | Good Company Taps & Spirits, Mokas Cafe and more. Check out this coffee shops map for a full list of locations. 

ICT is Wichita's nickname, taken from the airport callout letters "ICT" used to distinguish Wichita's Eisenhower National Airport.

Wichita is known as the Air Capital of the World because we engineer, design and build the world’s fleet of commercial and general aviation aircraft. You can learn more about Wichita's rich aviation history with a visit to Kansas Aviation Museum or B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center.

Wichita’s flag, adopted in 1937, features three red and white rays extending from a blue sun with the Native American symbol for home, or hogan. The blue circle represents happiness and contentment at home, while the rays symbolize paths for the freedom to come and go as one pleases. The name Wichita comes from the Wichita people, a Native American tribe that historically inhabited the Great Plains region. 

Wichita has several souvenir shops where you can buy local goods and/or Wichita flag merchandise including The Workroom, Lucinda's, Bungalow 26, Health Connection and Vortex Souvenir.

You don't have to break the bank while visiting Wichita. Check out our guide for affordable things to do within 10 minutes of INTRUST Bank Arena. 

Places to stay active:

Wichita Ice Center
Bike Share ICT
Riverside Park

Places to see art: 

Gallery Alley
Bronze sculptures
Public Art
CityArts
Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center
The Kansas African American Museum
Wichita Art Museum
The Keeper of the Plains

See Museums:

Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
Wichita Toy Train Club & Museum
Kansas Firefighters Museum and Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Veterans Memorial Park 
Keeper of the Plains
Old Cowtown Museum
Botanica Wichita

Many hotels offer fitness centers. But if you aren't staying in a hotel, don't stress. Wichita has multiple YMCA branches throughout the city, including a state-of-the-art fitness center downtown, offering the perfect place to sweat it out during games. If you don't have a membership to the YMCA, you can pay a daily visitor's fee. Runners will enjoy the miles of paved trails and scenic views along the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. 

The Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot-tall monument resurrected to honor the native tribes from the area. It was donated by Native Amerian artist Blackbear Bosin and stands overlooking the city as its greatest protector.

Attractions many visitors enjoy include the nationally recognized Sedgwick County Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Keeper of the Plains, Museum of World Treasures, Exploration Place, Botanica Wichita and Old Cowtown Museum. Be sure to see the full list of Wichita's museums and attractions to check out during you visit to Wichita.