Looking for that next family ‘boredom buster’ trip as cooler weather moves in and outdoor activities wrap up this fall? Visit these friendly family attractions featuring something for everyone! Whether your family wants to enjoy an indoor water park, explore a discovery center or museum, or venture…
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Two days. Millions of twinkling lights. One city that knows how to celebrate the season. Looking for a Midwest holiday getaway? Wichita, Kansas' largest city, makes it easy to turn a weekend into a festive escape filled with dazzling light displays, one-of-a-kind shopping, seasonal experiences, and…
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It’s easy to turn a Wichita weekend escape into one big party. Enjoy quality time with your faves as you craft custom terrariums at GROW Plant Bar, chill on the patio at Central Standard Brewing, and root for the home teams at one of the city’s state-of-the-art sports venues. Here’s your ticket to a…
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March Madness is coming back to Kansas, complete with a new way to experience it. The 2027 NCAA® Men’s Basketball Championship Opening Rounds are coming to downtown Wichita March 16-17, bringing six games, 12 teams, and two days of win-or-go-home basketball to INTRUST Bank Arena. Tickets are on sale…
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One weekend you’re sampling chili from dozens of competitors. The next, you’re celebrating garlic. Then you’re watching hundreds of drones light up the night sky or wandering through a Renaissance village. That’s fall in Wichita. From food festivals and cultural celebrations to art shows, concerts…
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In most places, airplanes are something you watch overhead. In Wichita, they're something you can climb into, build, explore and even enjoy lunch beside. Whether you're traveling with a future pilot, an aviation enthusiast or kids who simply love things that fly, Wichita offers hands-on experiences…
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Encounter young elephants at Sedgwick County Zoo, let lemurs leap into your lap at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and travel back to the age of dinosaurs in the Wichita ‘burb of Derby. This itinerary will have everyone in your group enjoying a roaring good time. From launch to splashdown, the slides at…
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As America prepares to celebrate America250, there’s no better way to experience the nation’s story than through its food. Across Kansas, travelers can find the flavors that have shaped generations of family traditions, road trips and hometown memories. In Wichita, those flavors come served…
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As America approaches its 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a Kansas road trip rooted in history, nostalgia and classic Americana. In Wichita, the past isn’t tucked away behind glass cases. It’s something you can walk through, dine inside, hear roaring overhead and stumble across on an…
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When it comes to knowing the hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path discoveries of a town, always turn to a local. A team of writers for The Official Kansas Travel Guide interviewed movers and shakers in six cities and towns to unearth tips for a memorable getaway. This post was written in…
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