Wichita - Kansas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Welcome to the largest city in Kansas - Wichita. This city of about 350,000 has more for you to see and do than any other city in the state. Trolley services help visitors to get around and there is also a public transportation system, so you don't have to worry about flying to this city and not bringing your vehicle. You can rent a car if you wish to be completely on your own. With the wealth of accommodations and restaurants you will find that everything here is designed with your comfort in mind.

Exploration Place is a fascinating world for all ages. Here you can enjoy wetlands, a natural habitat, have a picnic and discover hands-on exhibits related to space, flight, health and the state of Kansas. Walk the trails of the Great Plains Nature Center and enjoy the exhibits related to the animals that roam freely in this location. Take part in an authentic chuck wagon supper and enjoy a three-hour show when you visit the Prairie Rose Chuck wagon Supper.

Campbell Castle is a replica of a Scottish castle and contains many European stained glass windows. Learn the story of the firefighters when you visit the barn housing the Firefighters Museum and visit the last of the prairie houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. At the Wichita Art Museum, there is also a children's museum and the largest art museum in the state. There are numerous museums in this city and the best way to see the ones you want is to divide them into categories according to their exhibits. This way if you have people in your group who want to see different things, they can each get to visit the museums of their choice.

The spectacular Wichita Gardens have thousands of flowers that bloom at different times. You could come here at different times of the year and see something new each time. See live wildlife native to the state at the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit and visit the Sedgwick County Zoo to see more than 2700 animals from all over the world.

If you want outdoor recreation, then you are not forgotten in Wichita. With the many trails and parks, there is ample opportunity for walking, hiking, biking, fishing and swimming. Shop to your heart's content in one of several major shopping centers or if you are an avid shopper you might want to visit them all. Everything about Wichita will thrill you to the core and you will definitely make plans to return.