Good. Now come see what's changed. From new restaurants to seasonal events, there's always another reason to come back.
Trust us. It's not the same Wichita you remember.
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What's new in Wichita?
Quite a bit, actually.
Wichita hasn't been sitting still. New restaurants. New breweries. A six-acre Adventure Playscape. Nationally recognized zoo experiences. New events. New local shops. Even if it's been a couple of years, you'll have plenty of reasons to make another trip.
Is Wichita worth another visit?
Short answer? Absolutely.
Long answer? The Wichita you remember isn't the Wichita you'll find today. New places have opened. Neighborhoods have evolved. The food scene keeps getting better. And somehow there's always another reason to plan "just a quick weekend."
What's changed over the last few years?
Where do we start?
The city has welcomed major new attractions, nationally recognized restaurants, exciting events and fresh local businesses. Downtown keeps growing. The riverfront keeps improving. And Wichita continues finding new ways to surprise people who thought they'd already seen it all.
What are the newest attractions?
There's always something new to check out.
Climb, splash and explore at Exploration Place's Adventure Playscape. Meet the newest elephant calves at Sedgwick County Zoo. Discover new exhibits, seasonal experiences and events happening across the city all year long.
Turns out Wichita doesn't really believe in standing still.
What's happening this weekend?
Probably more than you expected.
Concerts. Festivals. Farmers markets. Sporting events. Live theater. Local shopping. Food trucks. Outdoor movies. There's always something happening, and every weekend looks a little different.
What's worth driving in for?
The better question is: what's your excuse?
Come for a concert. Stay for dinner. Drive in for a festival, a brewery tour or a shopping day. Make it a zoo weekend. Catch a baseball game. Spend the afternoon exploring neighborhoods you haven't visited yet.
One plan has a funny way of turning into an entire weekend.
How long should I stay?
Give us a weekend.
That's enough time to revisit your favorites, discover a few new ones and remember why Wichita keeps pulling people back. You could stay longer, but two or three days is a pretty great place to start.
What's free to do?
Some of Wichita's best experiences won't cost you a dime.
Watch the Keeper of the Plains Ring of Fire. Wander the Arkansas River. Explore public art and murals. Browse local markets. Catch free community events and festivals happening throughout the year.
Free doesn't have to mean forgettable.
What's different each season?
One visit never tells the whole story.
Spring brings gardens, tulips and baby animals. Summer fills the calendar with festivals, patios and baseball. Fall means crisp weather, local annual events and colorful scenery. Winter shines with holiday lights, cozy restaurants and indoor adventures.
That's why Kansans keep coming back. Wichita is always giving you another reason.