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The Inn at Willowbend 3939 Comotara, Wichita, Kansas 67226 - 1-800-553-5775 |
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1-800-553-5775 (316) 636-4032 Facsimile (316) 634-2190
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For more information on any of these individual attractions contact the Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1.316.265.2800, or click on "Wichita."
(Information provided Southwestern Bell Yellow pages and the Wichita Convention and Visitor's Bureau.)
CityArts CityArts features a variety of Free and fee-based programs year-round for the youth and adults of Wichita and Sedgwick County. In addition to monthly shows and openings in the Exhibition Gallery, CityArts offer smaller consignment artwork through the gift Gallery. 225 W. Lewis, 337-9040
Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita The ballet's repertoire includes the Nutcracker, performed at Century II, Ballet in the Park and a spring performance as well as workshops and touring performances. 939 Parklane, 687-5880
Music Theatre of Wichita Located at Century II, this theater hosts Broadway starts as well as a resident company of more than 250 members. Each summer, five different productions are staged. 225 W. Douglas, Suite 202, 265-3253
Society of Decorative Painters & The Decorative Arts Collection Headquarters of the Society of Decorative Arts Collection, more than 800 diverse hand-painted treasures that represent historical and contemporary decorative painting. 393 N. McLean Blvd, 269-9300
Wichita Center for the Arts Originally founded as the Wichita Art Association in 1920, this is the oldest and most comprehensive visual and performing arts organizations. For more than 80 yeast, the center ahs made art and art education available to Wichita and the surrounding communities. The center offers a 14,000 sf gallery with annual exhibitions showcasing regional and national artists. The center's 484 seat Irene Vickers Baker Theatre provides adult and school-aged audiences opportunities to experience theatrical performances. This is only minutes away from The Inn at Willowbend and is highly recommended. 9112 E. Central, 634-2787
Wichita Children's Theater & Dance Center Participatory theater, a school for performing arts, several main-stage events, a dance series and special events are among the center's offerings. Performances are held at WCT or at Century II. 201 Lulu, 262-2282
Wichita Pops Concerts Featuring the historic New York Paramount Wichita Wurlitzer theater pipe organ. Concerts are at Century II. For the guests at Willowbend you must check this out. 6141 Fairfield Rd, 838-3127
Wichita Symphony Orchestra Maestro Andre Sewell leads the Orchestra in a season of musical masterpieces. For a real treat, the guest must try a concert. 225 W. Douglas, 267-7658
The Sedgwick County Zoo The Zoo is one of the finest in North America and is home to more than 2,6000 animals. Exhibits include a North American Prairie, Children's Farms, Herpetarium, Koch Orangutan and Chimpanzee habitat, South American Pampas, Australian Outback and more. 5555 Zoo Blvd, 942-2212
Friends University Friends University is located just west of downtown Wichita. The 54-acre park-like campus is well known for the Davis Administration Building, which was built from 1886 to 1887. The Romanesque building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. Friends offers a variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities to the Wichita community, including fine arts productions and collegiate athletics 2100 University Street, 295-5000
President's College School of Law The special mission of the Law School is to provide a part-time Juris Doctor program to a diverse student body. They are the only part-time law school in Kansas and the only law school in south-central Kansas. The program is a great advantage for those students who are already working, who need to work while attending law school, or who have families or other obligations that prevent them from attending law school on a full-time basis. In addition, they have developed a full-time evening program for the student interested in a more traditional course of study. 123 S. Market, 267-9000
Newman University Newman is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in Wichita, with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. Offering more than 40 undergraduate and four graduate programs, Newman also competes in 12 intercollegiate sports with venues throughout the campus. 3100 McCormick Avenue, 942-4291
Wichita State University WSU is a public university-and the only metropolitan university- in the Kansas Board of Regents' system. The University's 14,000 students study business, education, engineering, fine arts, health professions, and liberal arts and sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The heart of the University is Ablah Library, with its open stacks, study carrels, computerized databases, and Special Collections. The University Libraries, linked electronically with other Regents' libraries, house one million volumes, 3,600 magazines and scholarly journals and audio recordings, and a variety of special collections for study and research. 17th and 21st streets and Hillside and Oliver, 978-3085 www.wichita.edu/online/visitors.asp
Allen-Lambe House Museum Designed in 1915 by Frank Lloyd Wright, this "prairie house" was occupied by Henry J. Allen and his wife until 1948. 255 N. Roosevelt - 687-1027
Great Plains Transportation Museum Located across the street from historic Union Station, this museum displays a steam locomotive other examples of locomotives, cabooses and much more. Open year-round. 7000 E. Douglas, 263-0944
Indian Center Museum Arts and crafts are collected, preserved and exhibited here in order to illustrate the heritage and culture of Native Americans. A reference library is also available. located within the Mid-America All-Indian Center, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 1 to 5 pm. 650 N. Seneca, 262-5221
The Kansas African-American Museum Formerly the First national Black Historical Society of Kansas, this organization was formed in 1974. This historical society houses exhibits on the heritage of early Wichitans, buffalo soldiers and inventors. 601 N. Water, 262-7651
Kansas Aviation Museum Originally the home of the Wichita Municipal Airport Terminal, this museum now chronicles the growth and development of general aviation in Kansas. Airplanes built by Cessna, Beech, Learjet, and many more manufacturers are featured. 3350 George Washington Blvd, 683-9242
Kauffman Museum This nationally-recognized museum features a tallgrass prairie reconstruction, an historic farmstead, exhibits on Mennonite immigrant culture and a museum store. 2701 N. Main, North Newton, 283-1612
Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology Located at Wichita State University Anthropology Department, the museum's exhibitions include "China's Minority Nationalities," which depicts the different ethnic groups of China and "Desert Dwellers of the Middle East." Also view items from West Africa, Japan, the Amazon, New Guinea, Australian Aborigines, Southwestern pottery, Pre-Columbian Archaeology and Kansas Archaeology 114 Neff Hall, 1845 Fairmount, 978-3195
National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame Artifacts and memorabilia bring to life players and teams that have participated in the more than 60 years of the premier nonprofessional tournament in the nation. Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, 267-3372
Old Cowtown Museum This living history museum, which covers the period 1865 to 1880, features 40 exhibit areas. The grounds include Wichita's first jail, a one-room school, a general store and many more historic businesses and homes. 1871 Sim Park Dr., 264-6398
Ulrich Museum of Art Located on the campus of Wichita State University, the museum features changing exhibits of contemporary works and sculpture by internationally known artist. 1845 Fairmount, 978-3664
The Wichita Art Museum (WAM) The Wichita Art Museum, showcasing American art, is the largest art museum in the State of Kansas. The nationally-renowned Roland P. Murdock Collection includes masterpieces by Cassatt, Dove, Hartigan, Home, and Hopper 619 Stackman Dr., 268-4921
Wichita/Sedgwick County Historical Museum Housed in the old "City Hall" building, known as the "Palace of the Plains," this museum is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture. 204 S. Main, 265-9314
Parks, Gardens, & Observatories Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Step into an island of beauty and serenity where plants present an ever=changing palette of color and scent. Enjoy themed gardens such as the Shakespeare Garden, Rose and Wildflower Garden, and the Sensory Garden. Visit Botanica's Butterfly House and stroll among hundreds of free-flight butterflies. Visit throughout the summer and fall to learn more about these intriguing and beautiful creatures. Open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 701 Amidon - 264-0448
Cheney State Park This park features modern campsites, trails, a beach, boat ramps, a marina and boat rental on almost 2,000 acres. The park is adjacent to a wildlife area and a migratory waterfowl refuge 160000 N.E. 50th Street, Cheney - 542-3663
Great Plains Nature Center The Great Plains Nature Center is a join venture between the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service; Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks; and the City of Wichita, Department of Parks and Recreation. The center provides an educational opportunity for the public to learn about natural resources, especially the wildlife and habitats of the Great Plains region. The facility includes an exhibit hall, aquarium, gift shop, auditorium, wildlife observatory and two miles of nature trails. 6232 E. 29th St. North 683-5499
Lake Afton Park Twenty minutes southwest of Wichita, the park offers fishing, boating, swimming, camping and much more. The ESPN-sponsored Boat Race takes place in mid-September. MacArthur Road, Goddard, 794-2774
Lake Afton Public Observatory The observatory's 16-inche telescope allows visitors to view Jupiter, moon carters, star clusters and much more. There are also many exhibits to explore. MacArthur Road, Goddard, 978-7827
Wichita Thunder Located in the new Ice Sports Center the Thunder will have 35 regularly scheduled games. 505 W. Maple, 264-4625
Wichita Wings Soccer This is a National Professional Soccer League team that has provided family entertainment for the area since 1979. 500 S. Broadway, 262-3545
The Wichita Wranglers This is a professional baseball club affiliated with the Kansas City Royals. 300 S. Sycamore, 267-3372
Joyland Amusement Park Amusement rides, games and food concessions are all part of the fun at this entertainment facility. Features include a giant roller coaster, miniature train tour, bumper cars, Log Ride water flume, kiddy rides and the Whacky Shack. Open April through September. 2801 S. Hillside, 684-0179
Tours and Sights Old Town Steam-driven trains once rolled through here, a dozen or more a day, bringing just about everyone and everything to Kansas' largest city. Over the years, business changed and Old Town, also knows as the re-brick district," began to breathe again to assert itself as a logical center of something other than storage and transfer. The Old Town Marketplace is now Wichita's premier entertainment district, major tourist destination and the hottest place to be in Wichita. Old Town is where East and West Wichita come together for fun, dinning, entertainment, live theater, shopping lodging and living. Downtown Wichita, 262-3555
The Pyradomes Eight geodesic domes and a 39-foot pyramid are home to The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning International Located on 90 acres not far from The Inn at Willowbend, the center is a non-profit medical research and educational organization which has seen patient from all 50 states and 39 foreign countries. 3100 N. Hillside Street, 682-3100
Village Flea Market Kansas' largest flea market houses more than 100 dealers offering both new and used merchandise at typical flea market prices. 2301 S. Meridian, 942-8263
The Wichita Farm & Art Market Located in the Old Town Marketplace, you will find everything from handmade to homegrown to exotic crops and shops. 835 E. 1st, 337-9400
Wichita's Historic Trolley Tour Step Back in time by enjoying a scenic relaxing trolley ride on a 19th Century American Heritage streetcar replica. Celebrate the history of "River City" by touring some of Wichita's most distinguished neighborhoods and establishments. The Inn highly recommends this tour. Wichita Boathouse & Visitor Information Center 325 W. Lewis, 337-9088 ext 19
Wichita Greyhound Park Year-round racing is offered daytime or evening at the park. Features include a clubhouse with full dining facility, Sports Lounge & Deli, and a Grandstand. This is just minutes away from the Inn a real "MUST." I-135 at 77th St N., 755-4000
Exploration Place Located on the banks of the Arkansas River in Wichita's scenic river district, Exploration Place, with its unique sweeping architecture, extraordinary exhibits and the theaters, is designed for creativity and fun. Explorers of all ages can let their imaginations soar through three interactive high-tech theaters and hands-on experiences related to flight, health, Kansas and imaginative spaces for children with a special area designed for toddlers. There is more fund to explore outdoors, including an 18-hole mini golf course with a unique twist, adventure play yard, picnic groves and wetlands. 300 N. McLean Blvd., 263-3373
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