Greater Wichita - Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 5) Welcome to Wichita Your visit, our city, and do we have choices to offer you! Whether your visit is for relaxation or business, Wichita offers something for everyone. The largest city in the state of Kansas was founded as a cattle town and has evolved into the Air Capital of the World. Along the way, Wichita has gathered entertainment and cultural attractions, shopping, and dining options that rival other metropolitan areas of its size. The Old Town redbrick warehouse district in downtown Wichita is the centerpiece of our city’s nightlife. The renovated turn-ofthe-century warehouses transform from businesses by day to dining and nightclubs at night. The menus offered by more than 1,000 area restaurants make it possible to take a culinary trip around the world without leaving Wichita. Area shopping choices will please the sophisticate as well as the antique hunter. Many of our shopping hot spots feature major national retailers and serve as regional shopping destinations. At the other end of the spectrum, we have distinct areas of eclectic shops holding hidden treasures in off-the-beaten-path locations. With 36 museums, 34 golf courses, 35 art galleries and 24 attractions, it’s easy to find a reason to arrive early or to stay a few extra days in Wichita. Our museums allow visitors to relive the city’s early cowtown days to modern hands-on science and major national traveling exhibits. Our golf courses play host to professional and amateur national championships. Cultural offerings run the gamut and include the Music Theatre of Wichita, Wichita Symphony, and Wichita Grand Opera, with schedules featuring nationally known artists and productions. And we’re not the only people to notice that Wichita has a lot going for it. Wichita has been named: • • • • Top 10 Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S. – Money Magazine Most Affordable City in the Midwest – Forbes Magazine Online Second Most Affordable City to Visit – AAA Second Best City for Jobs in 2008 – Forbes.com Table of Contents Old Town 6 Bradley Fair & The Shops at Tallgrass 10 The Waterfront 13 NewMarket Square 16 Delano/River District 18 Museums & Tours 21 Special Events 22 Family Fun 24 Art Scene 26 Maps 28 Sports & Outdoors 30 Nightlife 32 Wichita Neighbors 34 Shopping 37 Dining 41 Lodging 47 Business Services 52 Greater Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center 100 S. Main, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67202 316.265.2800 800.288.9424 VisitWichita.com The establishments listed in this guide are members of the GWCVB and/or attractions funded in whole, or in part, by the city of Wichita. All are dedicated to making your visit pleasant and enjoyable. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. Please contact the individual establishments or GWCVB to confirm information. Unless otherwise noted, the attraction establishment listed may charge admission fees. Having trouble choosing where to start? Call or visit the Greater Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau for assistance. We want you to enjoy your stay and to come back often. Mayor City of Wichita Carl Brewer President and CEO Greater Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau John Rolfe Chairwoman of the Board Greater Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau Patti McDonough Cover Photo: Keeper of the Plains by Don Siedhoff Published by: Peterson Publications, Inc. 2150 SW Westport Dr., Suite 101 Topeka, KS 66614 www.petersonpublications.com For advertising information call 785.271.5801 Box 5 http://Forbes.com http://VisitWichita.com http://www.petersonpublications.com http://VisitWichita.com
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