Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and is located in the heart of the United States. The city is located right at the point where the Big and Little Arkansas River join together. Wichita hosts over 3.5 million visitors annually.
Wichita is an eclectic city with some of the greatest arts and entertainment in the Midwest. Attracting the talents of celebrities such as Luciano Pavarotti, former President George H.W. Bush, Placido Domingo, native son Dan Glickman, and former New York Mayor Rudy Guilliani. Additionally, the city has a flair for flavor with thousands of restaurants offering all types of cuisine. Shopping choices await you offering beautiful outdoor districts that pepper the city.
There are plenty of reasons for visitors to return to Wichita. New developments, renovations and openings of hotels, off-site meeting venues and outdoor shopping districts abound around every corner. This past year the city has seen new districts including Plazzio, Regency Lakes and The WaterFront offer new choices in accommodations, shopping, dining and entertainment. Attraction renovations included the opening of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Cargill Learning Center at the Sedgwick County Zoo and Old Cowtown Museum’s Visitor Center. The Historic Delano District added a new roundabout with a clock tower and its shopping and dining establishments have enjoyed increased traffic to the area.
By 2009, Wichita’s downtown skyline will be changing with the opening of Wichita WaterWalk, a $130 million retail and entertainment district that has its first major tenant Gander Mountain and soon will add the Saddle Ranch Chop House restaurant. Additionally, the opening of the Sedgwick County Arena in early 2009 will provide Wichita a first class multi-purpose entertainment venue with 15,000 seats. The area surrounding the arena will also take shape with additional new shopping, dining and entertainment options.
All of these new developments continue to increase Wichita’s appeal to residents and visitors whether it’s an extended weekend, business trip, group tour or family vacation. There’s much more to Wichita than meets the eye with memorable experiences awaiting everyone. Whether you are visiting, considering relocating or fortunate to be a resident…Wichita is a great city!
For more information call Go Wichita Conventions + Visitors Bureau at (316) 265-2800, (800) 288-9424, e-mail moreinfo@visitwichita.com or visit our Web site at www.visitwichita.com.
