THE GREAT WICHITA BESTIES GETAWAY

Q: What are fun things to do in Wichita with friends?

The better question might be: what don't you want to do? Spend the day shopping, exploring Botanica , discovering museums , catching live entertainment , enjoying a patio brunch or treating yourselves to something sweet. Wichita makes it easy to fill a weekend and somehow still leave with things on your "next time" list.

Shopping. Sipping. Laughing until someone snorts.

Gather your favorite travel companions and enter for a chance to win a Wichita getaway packed with local shopping, delicious dining, unforgettable experiences and a few well-deserved moments of relaxation.

Because group texts deserve vacations.

What's up for grabs?

A girls getaway that's anything but ordinary.

Win a two-night stay at the Ambassador Hotel Autograph Collection, plus local dining, shopping, cocktails, spa time and unforgettable Wichita experiences curated for the perfect weekend with your favorite people.

Prize includes:

Two-night weekend stay at the Ambassador Hotel Autograph Collection
$300 gift card to Beau Monde West Spa
$50 gift card to HomeGrown
$50 gift card to Dockum
$100 gift card to Workroom
$50 gift card to Bubbles Champagne Bar
$100 gift card to Larkspur
$50 gift card to Flight 1868
$50 gift card to Clifton Collective
$50 gift card to Itzcali Tapas & Tequila
$75 gift card to Cocoa Dolce
$100 gift card to Lucinda's
$25 gift card to Reverie Coffee Roasters
2 passes to Botanica Wichita
2 passes to The Kansas African American Museum passes

Total prize value: More than $1,500. See full package details.

ENTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

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WHY YOUR GROUP CHAT NEEDS THIS

Between busy schedules and endless "we should get together soon" texts, making time for your favorite people isn't always easy.

That's what makes a girls getaway worth it.

In Wichita, that looks like:

Coffee at Reverie Coffee Roasters
Brunch at HomeGrown
Shopping at Clifton Collective, Lucinda's and Workroom
A stroll through Botanica Wichita
Cocktails at Dockum
Wine at Flight 1868
Chocolate from Cocoa Dolce
A stay at the Ambassador Hotel Autograph Collection

Plus approximately 437 photos you'll swear you're going to organize later. And maybe a little retail therapy (as a treat).

No complicated itinerary. Just great food, great finds and a weekend with your favorite people.

Because sometimes the best souvenir is finally catching up in person.

WHAT YOU COULD WIN

Everything You Need for a Wichita Weekend Worth Texting About

Stay

Two-night weekend stay at Ambassador Hotel Autograph Collection

Eat & Drink

Shop

Relax

Bubbles Champagne Bar

Explore

Plus, a few opportunities to discover why Wichita has a habit of surprising people.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is this prize package worth?

Just over $1,500 in Wichita girls getaway goodness.

The Grand Prize includes:

Two-night weekend stay at the Ambassador Hotel Autograph Collection
Beau Monde West Spa gift card – $300
HomeGrown gift card – $50
Dockum gift card – $50
Workroom gift card – $100
Bubbles Champagne Bar gift card – $50
Larkspur gift card – $100
Flight 1868 gift card – $50
Clifton Collective gift card – $50
Itzcali Tapas & Tequila gift card – $50
Cocoa Dolce gift card – $75
Lucinda's gift card – $100
Reverie Coffee Roasters gift card – $25
Botanica Wichita passes – $25
The Kansas African American Museum passes – $30

Is Wichita a good destination for a girls getaway?

Absolutely. Wichita has a knack for surprising people. One minute you're shopping local boutiques, the next you're lingering over brunch, sipping cocktails in a hidden speakeasy or debating whether you really need another candle. (You probably do.)

What are fun things to do in Wichita with friends?

The better question might be: what don't you want to do?

Spend the day shopping, exploring Botanica, discovering museums, catching live entertainment, enjoying a patio brunch or treating yourselves to something sweet. Wichita makes it easy to fill a weekend and somehow still leave with things on your "next time" list.

How many days do you need for a Wichita girls weekend?

A weekend is just about perfect. Long enough to shop, dine, explore and reconnect. Short enough that nobody has to answer too many emails.

What's the best time of year for a Wichita girls getaway?

That's like asking us to pick a favorite child.

Spring brings colorful blooms at Botanica and patio weather that's hard to beat. Summer means patio cocktails, outdoor concerts and evenings that stretch a little longer than planned. Fall packs the calendar with festivals, events and just about every excuse imaginable to get out and explore. And the holidays? Think sparkling lights, seasonal shopping and enough festive fun to make your group chat start planning next year's trip before this one is over.

What should we pack?

Comfortable shoes. Room in your suitcase for shopping finds. And one outfit that says, "I wasn't planning on taking this many photos, but here we are."

Why Wichita?

Because great girls trips aren't measured by miles traveled. They're measured by laughs shared, memories made and stories you'll be retelling for years.

Wichita just happens to provide an excellent backdrop for all three.

THE GROUP CHAT ISN'T GOING TO BOOK ITSELF

You've talked about taking a girls trip.

You've shared the reels.

You've reacted with the ✨ emoji.

Now all that's left is actually going.

Enter for your chance to win The Great Wichita Besties Getaway.

^{*Subscription to our e-newsletter is entirely optional and not a requirement for contest entry or eligibility to win.}

^{Subscription to our e-newsletter is entirely optional and not a requirement for contest entry or eligibility to win.}

KEEP THE GIRLS TRIP GOING

How to win

The Visit Wichita "Great Wichita Besties Break” will be awarded to one person and is valued at approximately $1550. The contest will run from July 2, 2026 through August 9, 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, Aug. 10. *Visit Wichita emails the winner and uses the phone number to call in case of no response.

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