Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:48:07 +0000 Love is in the Air Around Wichita. Here’s Your Ticket to a Sweet Romantic Getaway /blog/stories/post/love-is-in-the-air-around-wichita-heres-your-ticket-to-a-sweet-romantic-getaway/ /blog/stories/post/love-is-in-the-air-around-wichita-heres-your-ticket-to-a-sweet-romantic-getaway/#comments /blog/stories/post/love-is-in-the-air-around-wichita-heres-your-ticket-to-a-sweet-romantic-getaway/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Bring your special someone to Wichita for a tiptoe through the tulips of Bartlett Arboretum, a cozy field-to-fork dinner at Elderslie Farm, and an enchanting tree house overnight at The Barns at Timber Creek. Welcome to your new favorite romantic getaway.

Have a date-night dinner in the upscale

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Wichita in Winter: Warm Adventures and Winter Wonders /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/ /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/#comments /blog/stories/post/wichita-in-winter-warm-adventures-and-winter-wonders/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

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

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Once a Cowtown, Wichita Now Draws Herds for Its Riverfront Cultural Scene /blog/stories/post/once-a-cowtown-wichita-now-draws-herds-for-its-riverfront-cultural-scene/ /blog/stories/post/once-a-cowtown-wichita-now-draws-herds-for-its-riverfront-cultural-scene/#comments /blog/stories/post/once-a-cowtown-wichita-now-draws-herds-for-its-riverfront-cultural-scene/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Follow the stories of artists, pioneers and dreamers throughout Wichita’s Museums on the River district. Events, tribal flags and some 3,000 artifacts honor Indigenous peoples at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum. Journey to the city’s frontier era at the Old Cowtown Museum. Reenactors portray 1800s

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Find sensory-friendly attractions in Wichita /blog/stories/post/find-sensory-friendly-attractions-in-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/find-sensory-friendly-attractions-in-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/find-sensory-friendly-attractions-in-wichita/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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

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Discover the Heart of Bustling Wichita /blog/stories/post/discover-the-heart-of-bustling-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/discover-the-heart-of-bustling-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/discover-the-heart-of-bustling-wichita/ Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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

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Wanderlust Wichita: Explore the best of the Heart of the Country /blog/stories/post/wanderlust-wichita-explore-the-best-of-the-heart-of-the-country/ /blog/stories/post/wanderlust-wichita-explore-the-best-of-the-heart-of-the-country/#comments /blog/stories/post/wanderlust-wichita-explore-the-best-of-the-heart-of-the-country/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

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

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Unpacking Wonders at the Wichita Art Museum /blog/stories/post/unpacking-wonders-at-the-wichita-art-museum/ /blog/stories/post/unpacking-wonders-at-the-wichita-art-museum/#comments /blog/stories/post/unpacking-wonders-at-the-wichita-art-museum/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Wichita is a vibrant city filled with great food, exciting attractions, and an arts scene that would enthrall any art lover. I found myself with a few hours to kill in Wichita and decided to pay a visit to the Wichita Art Museum, an ICT staple that recently announced that many of its collections

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How to Honor Black History Month in Wichita /blog/stories/post/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-wichita/ Sun, 06 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

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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