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Fall/Winter 2021 Official Visitors Guide WICHITA ENTERTAINMENT | ATTRACTIONS | DINING | SHOPPING VisitWichita.com engine no. 2 miles of tunnels hands on education family time MEMORIES ARE MADE 3650 E Ave G Hutchinson, KS 67501 650' BELOW. (620) 662-1425 WWW.UNDERKANSAS.ORG Hospaly Redefined • Uniquely Wichita experience • Contemporary, fully furnished 1, 2 and 3 • Spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens bedroom suites • Fully equipped kitchens with full-sized • Free high speed wireless internet appliances • Hot breakfast buffet available • Complimentary, customized breakfast • Conference center with 10,000 sf meeting space items delivered to your suite • Laundry facility • 24/7 concierge service • Lobby bar with live jazz on weekends • Free high speed wireless internet • Fitness center • Washer/dryer in suite with free detergent/dryer sheets • Airport shuttle available • Gym membership to Genesis – next door • Free covered parking • Gated and secure community • Free parking 830 East 1st Street · 316.267.4800 411 West Maple · 316.201.1899 HotelatOldTown.com WaterWalk.com The Gold Cap Program is your exclusive passport to Wichita during your stay with us. Incredible dining, entertainment, and shopping experiences await you as our guest. www.GoldCapExperience.com Inside 2 The Heart of the Country 4 Keeper of the Plains 6 Family Fun Guide 8 Parks + Wildlife 10 Sports + Recreation 12 Museums 14 Wichita's Core 16 Art + Galleries 18 Performing Arts 20 Dining 22 Nightlife KEEPER OF THE PLAINS Shannon Mickey 24 Shopping 26 Hotels 28 Annual Events + Festivals Pilsen Photo Co-op Photo Pilsen Wichita Visitor Fall/Winter 2021 Official Visitors Guide Information Center WICHITA ENTERTAINMENT | ATTRACTIONS | 515 S. Main, Ste. 115 DINING | SHOPPING Wichita, KS 67202 800-288-9424 316-265-2800 COVER PHOTO CREDITS: Gavin Peters, Sedgwick VisitWichita.com County Zoo, Trevor Hawkin, Merrill Thomas, Chicken N TANGANYIKA WILDLIFE PARK B&C BARBEQUE PUB AND GRILL Pickle, Bradley Fair, Visit Wichita DOWNTOWN MURALS Designed by Visit Wichita and printed by Valley Offset Visit Wichita Visit Wichita Official Visitors Guide © 2021. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. Please contact the individual establishments or Visit Wichita to confirm information. Unless otherwise noted, the attraction establishments listed may charge admission fees. VISITWICHITA.COM Drone-tography LLC BEINSPIRED THE 2021 OFFICIAL WICHITA VISITORS GUIDE IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE OF VISITOR INFORMATION AVAILABLE. Wichita is a place where art aficionados, history lovers, self-proclaimed foodies and outdoor adventurers all find a lot to love. From unique experiences with wildlife to endless opportunities to immerse yourself in arts and culture, there is Plan your trip at VisitWichita.com, Wichita's plenty to explore. top online resource for visitor information. There, you can find the latest on locations, There's a ton of great interactive maps and great hotel options. information here – but more than inform you, it's meant to inspire you. Before you head to Wichita, spend some time on Up-to-Date Events VisitWichita.com to start planning your adventure in Looking for the latest information on events? the Heart of the Country. You’ll find inspiration on things Check out our calendar at VisitWichita.com/events to do and where to eat, sample itineraries, travel tools, guidance on where to stay and more. Find, Follow and Share with Us @VisitWichita SUSIE SANTO President & CEO, Visit Wichita VisitWichita.com 5 Welcome to Wichita, the Heart of the Country We’re a city of artists and musicians, Our heart shows because we embrace problem-solvers and entrepreneurs, diversity through projects like the foodies and passionate sports fans — Horizontes mural and the ongoing cheering together as a Sports City. restoration efforts of Dunbar Theatre, and push through adversity to come Even after 150 years, we're still lifting out stronger on the other side. each other up. In this time of resiliency, we have revamped, adjusted and We are optimistic, you see. When you showed grit, love and heart. know the heart of the city, you know the future is bright. Join us and let us You can see it through our performing show you what makes us special: artists who helped the show go on over the past year, and the many museums, Our Places. Our Faces. attractions, restaurants and shops that Our Hearts. help us safely explore while staying healthy. Wichita warmly welcomes you. Drone-tography, LLC WHAT'S THIS FLAG? You have likely seen the red, white and blue banner waving around the city – a sense of civic pride in Wichita. Here's a little more about it: ■ Alternating red and white rays symbolize the path of freedom to come and go as one pleases ■ The blue disc represents happiness and contentment ■ Stitched on the blue circle is an Indian symbol for "hogan" or permanent home ■ Officially adopted in 1937 6 VisitWichita.com MEET MORE OF OUR PLACES AND FACES Go to VisitWichita.com/stories to watch the stories of the people and places that make Wichita, well, Wichita. VisitWichita.com 7 Now Offering DELIVERY | ONLINE ORDERING | CATERING | PRIVATE EVENTS 316.361.6667 | 6S STEAKHOUSE.COM 6200 W. 21ST ST. N, WICHITA, KS 67205 8 VisitWichita.com StayStayDERBY, && Play! Play!KS Home of Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park, Field Station: Dinosaurs, Smoke on the Plains BBQ and Music Fest, restaurants, shopping, and unique parks. Make Derby your next must-see stop. Learn more at DerbyKS.com/StayandPlay Derby_KSWOVG20.indd 1 9/13/19 3:30 PM PRIDE OF WICHITA One of the most iconic images of Wichita, the Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot, 5-ton weathered steel sculpture standing at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers in downtown Wichita. It sits atop a 30-foot pedestal overlooking the city. 10 VisitWichita.com KEEPER OF THE PLAINS RING OF FIRE Make sure you visit the The Keeper of the Plains is majestic in pride of the city and any light, but it is most impressive to see the most photographed during the 15-minute ring of fire at 9 p.m. attraction in town (spring and summer) or 7 p.m. (fall and winter), weather permitting. PLAZA AREA The sculpture is surrounded by Keeper of the Plains Plaza, which features exhibits depicting the Plains Indians’ way of life. Access to the plaza area is through two bow-and-arrow-inspired cable-stay bridges or through the Mid- America All-Indian Museum during the day. It symbolizes a sacred hoop and four elements—earth, air, water and fire. CULTURAL CENTER The American Indian sculpture was created by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin (1921-1980). The Mid-America All-Indian Museum houses one of the largest Blackbear Bosin collections, a gallery of nations and a gift shop featuring artists’ work. It also hosts exhibits showcasing Native American heritage. Visit the Keeper by crossing pedestrian suspension bridges from either the intersection of west Central Avenue and Nims, near Exploration Place, or on McLean Blvd. Photos by Gavin Peters, Drone-tography, LLC, Kelly Ross, Visit Wichita Ross, Visit LLC, Kelly Drone-tography, Peters, Gavin by Photos VisitWichita.com 11 ACTIVE ■ Chicken N Pickle ADVENTURER ■ Bar2Bar MX Park ■ Bliss Climbing & Fitness ■ Aviate Extreme Air Sports ■ Urban Air Trampoline Park ■ Wichita Ice Center TOP 10 FREE ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES CHICKEN N PICKLE 1. Ring of Fire at the Keeper of the Plains Plaza INDOOR FUN 2. Wichita Art Museum, ■ Kansas Aviation Museum Saturdays are always free ■ Dave & Busters 3. Always-free Ulrich ■ Alley Indoor Entertainment Museum exhibits ■ All-Star Sports/Adventures 4. Exhibits and trails at Great Plains Nature Center KANSAS AVIATION MUSEUM 5. Drive around and look at holiday light displays 6. Play at Naftzger Park 7. Discover murals and bronze sculptures around downtown 8. Experience Old Cowtown Museum, Sundays are free 9. Picnic at Sedgwick County Park 10. Explore the Original Pizza Hut Museum on the campus of Wichita State University KEEPER OF THE PLAINS Five kid-friendly places to grab a bite Famously Old Mill Kid- Planes land Breakfast all day, decorated Tasty Shop, approved near your table old-fashioned 1 donuts at 2 a Wichita 3 pies at 4 at Stearman 5 sodas and poodle The Donut tradition Ziggy's Field Bar & skirts at Jimmie's Whole Pizza Grill Diner 12 Family FUN MID-AMERICA ALL-INDIAN MUSEUM GUIDE HISTORY+ CULTURE ■ Mid-America All-Indian Museum ■ The Kansas African American Museum ■ Museum of World Treasures ■ Old Cowtown Museum ■ Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum EXPLORATION PLACE INTERACTIVE For more family-friendly ideas, go to VisitWichita. EXPLORER com/family-fun ■ Field Station: Dinosaurs ■ Exploration Place ■ The Room–Wichita ■ B-29 Doc Hangar, Education Photos by Chicken N Pickle, Hawkin, Trevor Gavin Peters, Old Cowtown Museum, Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita Art Museum, Exploration Place OLD COWTOWN MUSEUM and Visitors Center ARTSY WICHITA ART MUSEUM ■ CityArts ■ Mark Arts ■ Wichita Art Museum ■ Ulrich Museum of Art ■ Board & Brush ■ Paint the Towne VisitWichita.com 13 Veterans Nature Trails Memorial Park ■ Features 19 memorials representing six wars and Parks and every branch of VETERANS the military Great Plains Nature Center MEMORIAL PARK ■ Investigate native Kansas wildlife ■ This 4.5-acre park and develop an appreciation for the is just one of three environment while discovering the in the country that 240-acre Chisholm Creek Park via houses
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  • 2021 NBC World Series Dates Announced Riverfront Stadium to Host Six Days of Games and Promotions

    2021 NBC World Series Dates Announced Riverfront Stadium to Host Six Days of Games and Promotions

    For Immediate Release: May 24, 2021 Contact Information: Kevin Jenks NBC Director [email protected] Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission 316.265.6236 or 970-449-2388 2021 NBC World Series Dates Announced Riverfront Stadium to host six days of games and promotions WICHITA, KANSAS - The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission along with the Wichita Wind Surge announce the 87th NBC World Series, powered by Evergy will be played at Riverfront Stadium later this summer. The NBC World Series will be played August 4 -14, with Wichita hosting the last six days of the event, August 9-14. The first five days will be played in Hutchinson, KS at Hobart-Detter Field, August 4-8. “This is an exciting day for the NBC World Series. Returning to downtown Wichita and playing in Riverfront Stadium gives our teams an experience they’ll never forget,” said Kevin Jenks, NBC Tournament Director. “The Wind Surge understand the tradition of the NBC. Since they arrived in Wichita, their ownership and staff have expressed a desire to have the NBCWS play at Riverfront Stadium.” The NBC World Series was created in 1935 by local sporting goods salesman Raymond “Hap” Dumont. This year will mark the 87th anniversary for the annual tournament. “The NBC has been synonymous with Wichita since its inception in 1935. After a two-year absence, the tournament is returning to its roots: Downtown,” said Wind Surge CEO Jordan Kobritz. “We are pleased that the schedule allows a portion of the 2021 tournament to be played at Riverfront Stadium and we look forward to hosting the event for many years to come.” “The NBC World Series has the great fortune to play in front of our hometown fans in Wichita, along with the passionate following of fans in Hutchinson.