Best Things to Do in Wichita, KS

Are you excited to visit Wichita? If so, what are you most interested in seeing and doing once you get there? And if you've already been to Wichita, what are some of your favorite attractions? Let us know in the comments section down below.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - The Museum of World Treasures
01:08 - Wichita Art Museum
01:39 - The Old Cowtown Museum
02:27 - Botanica: The Wichita Gardens
02:54 - Sedgewick County Zoo
03:58 - The Riverfront and The Keeper of The Plains
04:29 - Exploration Place
05:05 - Century II Performing Arts Center
05:44 - Tanganyika Wildlife Park
06:19 - Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House
07:01 - Old Town
07:29 - Outro
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A lot of people think of Kansas and immediately think of it as a relatively state covered in cornfields. While it's true that agriculture is a big part of Kansas' identity, there are quite a few travel destinations found within its borders that we think you should know about!
In this video, we'll be taking a look at some of the top attractions in Wichita. Kansas' largest city. While a bulk of Kansas' top travel destinations are located on the eastern end of the state, Wichita can be found in south-central Kansas along the banks of the Arkansas River.
Witchita got its start back in the 1860s as a trading post on the Chisholm Trail, which was used in the post-Civil War era to transport cattle from ranches in Texas to Kansas railheads. Wichita was then incorporated as a city in 1870. Because of its historical status as a destination for cattle drivers to stop and recoup their supplies, it's earned itself the nickname of “Cowtown”.
Wichita is home to numerous alluring attractions and museums, including the state's most-visited outdoor attraction, the Sedgewick County Zoo. There is no shortage of culture, nightlife, and dining options awaiting you in this great Midwestern city. So, join Viewcation as we explore some of the best sights, attractions, and natural wonders that can be found in and around Wichita.
Best Things to Do in Wichita, KS
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[@firefly9838]

Truly one of the towns of all time.

[@kevinstreeter6943]

Another popular place is "Chisolm Creek Park". It is a city park with deer, waterfowl, other wildlife and hiking trails. It is free. "The Great Plains Nature Center" is there also.

[@RogerHolder-df4dq]

Good job on the tour

[@stephendanger1419]

Seems relaxing there

[@OnViewCation]

It is! When are you planning to go to Wichita?

[@haleymichelle316]

Tanganyika Wildlife Reserve is not actually in Wichita, KS. It's in Goddard, KS.

[@purplesprigs]

And the New York Giants do not play in New York. Your point?

[@Arhiva_Snimaka]

Nice to see and hear what's life looks like in this part of US. Thanks for video. Best wishes from Serbia/Europe.

[@OnViewCation]

Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. How are things there in Serbia?

[@Arhiva_Snimaka]

@@OnViewCation Hi there 👋Life in Serbia/Europe has it's pros and cons... For example pros we have are much better public transportation, better health insurance, almost no one has a gun, crimes are different (they are non violent), there are no gangs... On the other hand you have much better hiking trails in US (PCT, CDT, AZT)... there are no such things in Europe (at least not on that scale). Much lower gas prices in US...

[@Livingtabitha]

I'm more interested in what people can do that is free and are outdoors. Like hiking and spending time in nature in and around Wichita preferably under an hour away.

[@kevinstreeter6943]

"Chisolm Creek Park" has hiking trails and deer. It is free and in the city.

[@donnamahan3760]

Love Wichita / cool places to see ; un rushed . 👌

[@mayaninsimon599]

Nice video, thanks for the information.

[@OnViewCation]

Our pleasure! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, which city/location would you like us to cover next?

[@garyfletcher844]

It's pronounced ARE Kansas River in Kansas

[@AndrewJ0hnson-yp8lv]

I live here in Wichita Kansas and I wanted to know what kind of things I could do here but my problem is money.

[@survivethis7774]

I wanna go !

[@OnViewCation]

Please do! Be safe and have a great 2023 ❣

[@cunninghamcreative]

The Keeper of the Plains is not holding a peace pipe. His hands are a gesture worships earth, sky, and water. At least that is one story told about the statute in the early days of its existance.

[@zhendawes8802]

Actually....No one in Kansas pronounces the name of the river Arkansaw.... It's pronounced.... Ar... KANSAS! 🌻

[@someplumber]

I can confirm it is pronounced ar-kansas in Wichita

[@billsmith778]

Not true, only people around Wichita and Sedgwick County do that. Spent too much time out in western Kansas to know better.

[@bigt1877]

Exactly. Except when talking about the state then we say “Arkansaw”

[@zhendawes8802]

@@billsmith778 Well Bill, I am a native Kansan that, sadly has not spent much time out in western Kansas...so I will have concede, and amend my statement to.... No Kansan I have ever met pronounces it any other way than Ar- Kansas. 🕊️❤️🌻

[@billsmith778]

@@zhendawes8802 lol. Yeah that took some getting used to, and the funny part is, now that I've done it, I find myself continuing to do it.

[@Comeoffitman]

Does Dorothey have good mountain and ocean?

[@billsmith778]

Negative Ghost Rider, but they do have a giant man made hole in the ground, an 800lb statue of a ground hog, four state owned casinos, KS speedway and the "scenic rolling hills" which is really nothing but some wide open (like the rest of the state) small hills you drive through on your way to KC, Mo. or Denver on the interstate.

[@TRXFRMR41-th7vd]

It is pronounced Ar Kansas river not Arkansaw!!!!!!

[@billsmith778]

If you're under 21 there are two things to do, drink illegally and watch the wheat grow. If you're over 21 there are two things to do, drink legally and watch the wheat grow.

[@vernonsheldon-witter1225]

Leave.

[@OnViewCation]

May we ask why?