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Allen-Lambe House
Foundation
255 N. Roosevelt, Wichita, KS
(316) 687-1027
Constructed in 1917-18 for Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen, this
home was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd
Wright. The only Wright residence in Kansas, it is considered
the last of the Prairie Houses. Wright declared it “among my
best.” Tours are available by appointment.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
701 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS
(316) 264-0448
www.botanica.org
Formal gardens, wildflowers,
waterfalls and woodland walks await you just west of downtown in
Sim Park. Don’t forget to visit the Butterfly House! Admission
is $4.50 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $2 for students
and members, and children ages six and younger are free. Guided
group tours are available March 15 through October. Call for
reservations.
Cabaret Old Town
412 1/2 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
(316) 265-4400
www.cabaretoldtown.com
The cabaret has quickly become a must-see favorite entertainment
destination. Cabaret Old Town has won ever-larger, loyal
audiences with carefully staged music and comedy shows
throughout the year. Call for upcoming events and ticket prices.
Century II Performing Arts and
Convention Center
225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS
(316) 264-9121
www.century2.org
Century II contains a convention hall, concert hall and
exhibition hall, making it a prime location for trade shows,
meetings and competitions. Ticket sales are handled by the
Central Ticket Agency, 264-4717 or 262-7392, and are also
available at Select-A-Seat locations.
Chamber Music at the Barn
Prairie Pines
4055 N. Tyler Rd., Maize, KS
(316) 264-4662
www.cmatb.org
Created out of a passion for great music, Chamber Music at the
Barn will be in its sixth season in 2002. Concerts take place at
the beautiful Prairie Pines just north of Wichita.
City Arts
334 N. Mead, Wichita, KS
(316) 462-2787
www.cityartswichita.com
Enjoy great art gallery shows featuring local artists and a
variety of art mediums. Join in the reasonably priced art
classes for all ages. Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 9:30
p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.,
closed Sunday.
Coleman Factory Outlet and Museum
239 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS
(316) 264-0836
www.coleman.com
See the history of camping equipment as we know it today with a
vintage collection of Coleman products. You can also pick up
everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors at the world’s
only factory outlet store for the internationally known,
Wichita-based Coleman Company.
Cotillion Ballroom
11120 W. Kellogg, Wichita, KS
(316) 722-4201
www.thecotillion.com
With a stage and large floor area, it accommodates a wide
variety of dances, special events and concerts, including
national entertainers and private functions.
Crown Uptown Professional
Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
(316) 681-1566
Crown Uptown is one of the 10 biggest dinner theatres in the
United States. Crown Uptown productions are beautifully staged
with strong casts, and the selections are diverse. The food is
served buffet style and seldom fails to draw its own share of
rave reviews.
Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS
(316) 263-3363, (877) 904-1444
www.exploration.org
The region’s premier attraction on the river in downtown Wichita
features a science center, children’s museum and park, all
promoting learning and fun in a state-of-the-art environment
where imaginations can soar. Opened in spring of 2000,
Exploration Place is expected soon to be one of the state’s top
visitor attractions.
Friends University
2100 W. University St., Wichita, KS
(316) 295-5677
www.friends.edu
Performances in ballet, theater and music, including the
world-renowned Singing Quakers, are featured throughout the
year.
Gallery XII
412 E. Douglas, Suite A, Wichita, KS
(316) 267-5915
Established in 1977, this unique gallery in the heart of Old
Town features a dynamic collection of original fine art,
pottery, sculpture and greeting cards. Open Monday through
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Great Plains Nature Center
6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS
(316) 683-5499
www.gpnc.org
This 23,000 sq. ft. building houses an auditorium, 2,200-gallon
aquarium and large exhibition hall dedicated to the natural
habitats of Kansas. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars for
closer viewing of turtles, birds and other wetland creatures.
Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Great Plains Transportation Museum
700 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
(316) 263-0944
www.gptm.org
Features steam locomotive and diesel electric engines as well as
cabooses from the turn of the century. Staffed by volunteers,
call for days and hours. Adults $2.50, seniors $2, children 5-12
$1.50, under 5 free.
Historic Trolley Tours
335 W. Lewis, Wichita, KS
(316) 337-9088
Narrated one-hour tours of Wichita’s historical district and
landmarks begin at 10 a.m. from the Wichita Boathouse and
Visitor Information Center.
Kansas African American Museum
601 N. Water, Wichita, KS
(316) 262-7651
Highlights the achievements of black Wichitans from city leaders
to buffalo soldiers and inventors. Admission is free, donations
appreciated.
Kansas Aviation Museum and Library
3350 S. George Washington Blvd.
(316) 683-9242
www.kansasaviationmuseum.org
As museums represent the life, culture and history of a people,
the Kansas Aviation Museum uniquely documents Wichita's living
history, validating Kansas's prolific and on-going aviation
heritage. HOURS: Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Saturday: 1pm - 5
pm
Sunday / Monday: CLOSED
Kansas Coliseum
I-135 & 85th St. N., Exit 17, Wichita, KS
(316) 755-1243
www.kansascoliseum.com
A 12,000-seat auditorium and home to the Wichita Thunder Hockey.
The Kansas Coliseum is a great spot for big name concerts,
events and trade shows.
Kansas Cosmosphere and
Space Center
1100 N. Plum, Hutchinson, KS
(800) 397-0330
www.cosmo.org
With more than 10,000 space artifacts, it is one of the
country’s premier space museums outside of the Smithsonian.
Recently expanded to three times its size at a cost of $13
million, it features an IMAX Dome Theatre with a 44-foot
wrap-around dome screen.
Kechi Playhouse
61st St. North and Oliver, Kechi, KS
(316) 744-2152
An intimate playhouse setting, the Kechi Playhouse features
local talent. Shows run at 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and
at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Lake Afton Public Observatory
2500 W. 39th, Goddard, KS
(316) 794-8995
www.wichita.edu/lapo
Standing displays and exhibits translate the universe to three
dimensions, or bring a unique rock from outer space to Wichita.
There are special photography programs, school-based
presentations and unique activities for cloudy nights.
Lowell D. Holmes Museum
of Anthropology at
Wichita State University
1845 N. Fairmount Drive, Wichita, KS
www.wichita.edu/anthropology
(316) 978-3195
The museum features displays of cultures from around the world,
including clothing, pottery, tools and archaeological artifacts
from China, Australia, Mexico, North and South America and the
Pacific Islands. Admission is free.
Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita
939 Parklane, Wichita, KS
(316) 687-5880
Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita is the largest ballet company in
Kansas. MBW performs both classical and modern works in
Wichita’s Century II Concert Hall and at venues throughout the
state.
Mid-America All-Indian Center
650 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS
(316) 262-5221
www.theindiancenter.com
Dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Native Americans, the
Mid-America All-Indian Center is a frequent site for Native
American pow-wows. It also includes a 400-volume library and a
gift shop offering authentic arts and crafts. Symbolic of
Wichita and Sedgwick County, Blackbear Bosin’s 44-foot
sculpture, “Keeper of the Plains,” stands majestically at the
junction of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers.
Mosley Street Melodrama
234 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS
(316) 263-0222
www.mosleystreet.com
Go back to the Old West at the Mosley Street Melodrama, located
in the heart of Wichita’s historic Old Town District. Revisit
the tradition of old-fashioned melodrama, complete with
villains, heroes and a few surprises. Shows include dinner, too!
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Museum of World
Treasures
835 E. First, Wichita, KS
(316) 263-1311
www.worldtreasures.org
The mission of the Museum of World Treasures is to foster
education and understanding of the creativity, arts, religion
and culture of our amazing heritage from the ancients to the
present. Group Tours Available. Hours are Monday–Friday 10
a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday 12 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Music Theatre for Young People
P. O. Box 8030, Wichita, KS
(316) 262-6897
Music Theatre for Young People is a theatre that brings children
ages five to 18 to the stage at Century II. Enjoy performances
set to Broadway style productions such as the Wizard of Oz.
Music Theatre of Wichita
225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS
(316) 265-3107
www.musictheatreofwichita.org
Music Theatre of Wichita has brought the very best of American
musical theatre to Wichita. Broadway professionals along with
local talent present impressive musicals in the heart of
Wichita.
Old Cowtown Museum
1871 Sim Park Dr., Wichita, KS
(316) 264-6398
www.old-cowtown.org
Wichita the way it used to be! Old Cowtown is a historic
recreation of life in the 1870s. With more than 30 authentically
furnished buildings, it is spread over 17 acres along the
Arkansas River. Cowtown hosts tours and specialized programs
such as historic plays, stories and puppet shows throughout the
year.
Old Town District
Downtown, Douglas & Mosley, Wichita, KS
www.oldtownwichita.com
The red-brick warehouse district of early Wichita has been
resurrected as the city’s most popular concentration of
shopping, entertainment and dining possibilities. Enjoy the
weekend markets that are host to locally grown fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Orpheum Performing Arts Centre
200 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS
(316) 263-0884
www.wichitaorpheum.com
A grand old building steeped in the tradition of vaudeville and
early cinema, this magnificent theatre is being rejuvenated by a
non-profit organization of citizens concerned about the
preservation of unique historical structures. Call for show and
price information.
Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper
Butler Road, Benton, KS
(316) 778-2121
Kansas’ largest authentic chuckwagon supper, Prairie Rose is
located just off the Chisholm Trail. Guests can shop the
mercantile, ride in a horse drawn wagon and view majestic Texas
Longhorns before being treated to a barbecue supper and show in
the Prairie Rose Opera House. Open Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, January through October.
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 W. Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS
(316) 942-2212
www.scz.org
This nationally renowned zoo is the 18th largest in the country
and is also known for its very successful breeding programs. It
is the state’s most popular tourist attraction with nearly half
a million visitors annually.
Society of Decorative Painters
393 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS
(316) 269-9300 ext. 108
www.decorativepainters.com
The world’s largest collection of decorative art is housed in
the building by the river. Selections include folk art from
around the world, and antique and contemporary decorative
painting. Admission is free and weekend tours are available.
Stage One
1710 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
(316) 262-5330
Stage One is the only full-time theater for the development of
new Broadway-type musicals in the nation outside of New York. In
addition to developing a new musical each season, Stage One also
revives an older musical and produces a concert version of a
rarely performed musical. Shows run September through May.
Tree Trunk Art
More than 40 unique wood sculptures decorate the streets of
Wichita. Local artist, Gino Salerno, created all the sculptures
out of dead and dying tree stumps.
Edwin H. Ulrich Museum of Art
1845 N. Fairmount,
Wichita State University
(316) 978-3664
www.ulrich.wichita.edu
The Ulrich Museum of Art houses extensive collections of
contemporary American and European art. Located throughout the
campus is the museum’s Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture
Collection, one of the most prestigious campus collections in
the nation.
Wichita Art Museum
1400 West Museum Boulevard
Wichita, Kansas 67203-3296
(316) 268-4921
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
The largest art museum in Kansas, the Wichita Art Museum has one
of the world’s finest collections of American art encompassing
three centuries of painting, sculpture and decorative arts. They
host a full schedule of touring exhibits throughout the year.
WAM for kids offers hands-on activities for children of all
abilities. Admission is free.
Wichita Boathouse
335 W. Lewis, Wichita, KS
(316) 337-9088
The Jayhawk, on permanent display, is one of three yachts used
to win the America’s Cup. The Boathouse is also the home of
Wichita’s new Visitors’ Center, featuring interactive computer
displays and dynamic visuals highlighting all there is to see
and do in the Air Capital! Admission is free.
Wichita Center for the Arts
9112 E. Central, Wichita, KS
(316) 634-2787
www.wcfta.com
The Wichita Center for the Arts offers exhibits by
international, national and regional artists. There is an
arts-based preschool, summer camp and classes for both adults
and children. The center’s 15-acre campus is adorned with many
beautiful outdoor sculptures. The center also has an
art-reference library and the theater highlights professional
theatre and contemporary films. Admission is free to the center,
however fees vary for theater and school admissions.
Wichita Children’s Theatre and
Dance Center
201 Lulu, Wichita, KS
(316) 262-2282
Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance Center puts the fun of
interaction above all other considerations for the children who
share in its productions. The center teaches classes for
children as young as four years of age and continues their
training into the teen years.
Wichita Community Theatre
258 N. Fountain, Wichita, KS
(316) 686-1282
One of the oldest community theaters in the U.S. is in the heart
of Wichita’s College Hill area. Founded in 1923, the WCT is an
all-volunteer theater performing light comedy to drama, modern
to classical — and performing year-round!
Wichita Farm & Art Market
835 E. 1st St., Wichita, KS
(316) 337-9400
www.oldtownmarket.org
Located in the Old Town District in a remodeled warehouse, the
Farm and Art Market houses a wide variety of specialty shops
including a bakery and cafe welcoming you to come rest and look
over your purchases. The farmer’s market is held weekends in the
large outdoor plaza bringing a bounty of Kansas grown fruits and
vegetables to be enjoyed.
Wichita Greyhound Park
1500 E. 77th St. N., Park City, KS
(316) 755-4000
www.wgpi.com
Ten miles north of Wichita on I-135, visitors can enjoy
greyhound racing and wagering in the indoor or outdoor
grandstands, Sports Lounge & Deli, or third floor Clubhouse.
Matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Evening sessions Wednesday
through Saturday. Admission is free. Children admitted in the
company of an adult.
Wichita Public Library
223 S. Main, Wichita, KS
(316) 261-8500
www.wichita.lib.ks.us
The library’s 11 branches serve Wichitans through comprehensive
collections of resources: books, magazines, audio cassettes,
video cassettes, books on tape, art print, genealogy materials
and CD-ROMs. It also is a public Internet site with computers
available to “surf the Web” or do research on your school
papers. The children’s area includes its own “storyteller’s
corner.” With catalogs, the Wichita Public Library is the
largest library in the region. Come enjoy a quiet corner and
catch up on a good book.
Wichita-Sedgwick County
Historical Museum
204 S. Main, Wichita, KS
(316) 265-9314
www.wichitahistory.org
The museum in historic City Hall offers an extensive and
fascinating display of historical exhibits. Learn about early
Wichita in the Magic City, Victorian Cottage, 1910 Drug Store,
Jones Six Auto Garage and Child’s World. The gift shop archives
are also must-see stop. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for
children ages 6 to 16, children under 6 are free.
Wichita State University
1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS
(316) 978-3233
www.finearts.twsu.edu
Wichita State’s College of Fine Arts presents more than 350
events to the public each year including art exhibitions, dance,
opera, music and theater.
Wichita Symphony Orchestra
Century II
225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS
(316) 267-7658
www.wso.org
The Wichita Symphony Orchestra provides residents with big city
talent for Midwest prices. Tickets prices range from $3 to $30,
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