Things to Do in Wichita
Wichita doesn't try to impress you. It just does.
Slightly Off Center and anything but ordinary, Wichita is home to award-winning attractions that make visitors look twice. Start with Sedgwick County Zoo, the nation's seventh-largest zoo by land area, with 247 acres, more than 3,000 animals representing nearly 400 species and a No. 10 ranking in USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Its Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi exhibit also earned national recognition, ranking No. 7 in USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Zoo Exhibits.
Stroll through nationally recognized Botanica, the Wichita Gardens, ranked among the nation's best botanical gardens by USA TODAY readers, then swim with otters, feed lemurs and enjoy unforgettable animal encounters at Tanganyika Wildlife Park.
Explore museums where hands-on exhibits invite curiosity, wander neighborhoods filled with local shops, public art and unexpected discoveries, and end the day with a meal that reminds you why Wichita's established dining scene keeps earning national attention.
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Local flavor, late nights and adventures that rarely go according to plan.
If you’re looking for that perfect selfie spot or a fun adventure with your friends, go in search of local murals on an Urban Art Tour. Sample Wichita's craft brew scene on a Beer & Wine Tour or try something new during the Wicked Brew Tour.
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