When the temperature in Kansas turns frosty, the Heart of the Country does not hibernate. Wichita – the state’s largest city – shines bright all winter long. From live entertainment to modern indoor attractions, the city offers a blend of warmth and wonder. January visitors also have the chance to

Now that the school year is in full swing, weekends and short breaks are the perfect time to sneak in a little family adventure — and Wichita delivers. As Kansas’ largest city, Wichita offers big-city attractions with a friendly, small-town feel, making it an ideal spot for a quick getaway or a

In Wichita – Kansas’ largest city – you’ll find a variety of sensory-friendly attractions that cater to individuals with sensory sensitivities or invisible disabilities such as autism or dementia, ensuring enjoyable experiences for all visitors.

Check out these places in Wichita the next time you

For people not familiar with Kansas, the images that come to mind when you think of this Midwest state are usually flat prairie, tornadoes … and maybe even The Wizard of Oz. And while it’s true that Kansas is all of those things, it’s also SO much more!

If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box

Kansas’ largest city refers to itself as the Heart of the Country and, precise map coordinates aside, local love swells just about everywhere you look. Named after a Native American tribe, Wichita honors its roots at Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. At this

It’s likely you’ve heard people gearing up, prepping, and getting excited for the once in a lifetime event happening April 8, 2024: the Total Solar Eclipse. The last total solar eclipse to cross North America was in 2017, and while Kansas may not be in the path of totality this time, that doesn’t

February is Black History Month, and there are numerous ways to recognize the month throughout Kansas and in the state’s largest city, Wichita.

The African American experience in Wichita, the Heart of the Country, is rich and worth exploring. People in the Heart of the Country are nice and

is the largest and most visited city in Kansas. With celebrity-frequented restaurants, the seventh-largest zoo in the United States and over 50 museums and attractions, you will never get bored in the Heart of the Country. A single day would only scratch the surface of what Wichita has to

From “Bleeding Kansas” to Brown v. Board of Education, Kansas offers unique pieces of Black history. Whether you are looking for ideas on how to honor Black History Month or ways to celebrate the history and culture of Black Americans, Wichita has many activities and events to consider.

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Nothing feels very far in the past at these portals to another era. Engage all your senses as you see planes, a powwow, basketball’s founding documents and a subterranean world.

1. Trace the Fight for Rights

Reflect on a milestone in the civil rights movement with a visit to a historic Topeka