The Wichita center point is about the area of Wichita Orpheum and the area of Kansas Originals Market.
Keep weather and tourism patterns in mind when you're planning a trip to Wichita. Temperatures here can vary drastically. You'll find ideal weather in the spring, from mid-April through mid-June.
Springtime sees high temperatures rise from the low 50s to the mid-80s as the season progresses. It's also the second-busiest season for tourism. The summer months are busiest for tourism despite high temperatures. If you're traveling in the spring or summer, book in advance to lock in deals you find on accommodations. Fall and winter bring smaller crowds, so you may find good prices on places to stay. Fall temperatures are still comfortable, though winter can get chilly.
It's easy to make use of discounts around Wichita when you know where to look. Hotel At Old Town offers discounts for seniors and AAA members, and you'll be located centrally in Wichita too. Your room will include a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and stovetop, not to mention a pillowtop bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, complimentary internet access, and a flat-screen TV with cable programming. Then there's the 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center, making it easy to make the most of a busy day in Wichita.
Courtyard By Marriott Wichita At Old Town also offers discounted rates for seniors and AAA members. You'll stay in Wichita's Old Town and will have a room that includes a refrigerator, complimentary internet access, and satellite programming to enjoy when you're not out exploring. You'll also have a fitness center at the hotel and can stop by Table 820, the hotel's restaurant when you want to grab a bite to eat. A 24-hour business center makes things easy if you're in town for work.
If you're a senior or member of the government or military, you can take advantage of discounts at Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown. This centrally located hotel features rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs with satellite programming, and complimentary internet access. The hotel also boasts a sauna, spa tub, and outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour business center. When you're not working or relaxing, hop on the complimentary area shuttle to visit nearby attractions. Complimentary buffet breakfast starts each morning, and a complimentary round-trip airport shuttle is available 24 hours a day.
There are many hotels in the Wichita area that help you make the most of your time by offering great value. Best Western Plus Wichita West Airport Inn puts you close to the airport, and a free round-trip airport shuttle is available 24 hours a day. A complimentary buffet breakfast is a great way to start the day, while the complimentary area shuttle helps you get out to see the sights.
Make use of a business center, outdoor pool, and 24-hour fitness center at the hotel, or relax in a room that includes complimentary wireless internet and cable programming. A coffee and tea maker along with a refrigerator in your room make it easy to save even more.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wichita Downtown features rooms with LCD TVs with cable programming, complimentary internet access, and coffee and tea makers right in downtown Wichita. You'll also have recreational amenities like an indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center to enjoy when you're not making use of the complimentary area shuttle to explore. Make yourself a fun meal and enjoy the hotel's picnic area, and start off your days at the complimentary continental breakfast. You'll also have a complimentary round-trip airport shuttle available upon request.
Centrally-located Hotel At WaterWalk Wichita is another mid-range spot that helps you make the most of your stay. Unwind in a room with a pillowtop bed, complimentary internet access, and a flat-screen TV with cable programming, or have a meal in the room's kitchen, including a full-sized refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. Make use of the outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center, then hop on the complimentary area shuttle. There's also a complimentary round-trip airport shuttle, available upon request. The hotel offers a cooked-to-order breakfast as well as a reception on select days, both of which are included with your stay.
Travelers looking for fun outdoors will find a lot to enjoy in Wichita. The city is home to the seventh-largest zoo in the country. Sedgwick County Zoo is also the most-visited outdoor attraction in Kansas. There, you'll find over 3,000 animals from almost 400 species across 250 acres that draw on the animals' natural habitats.
You can also enjoy the beauty of North America's heartland when you pay a visit to the Great Plains Nature Center. A 2-mile walk takes you on a trail through the 240-acre area. Chisholm Creek Park lets you learn about the native wildlife in Kansas.
Whatever brings you to Wichita, the city's range of hotels makes it easy to find a place to stay that suits your budget and travel style. From upscale amenities to easy access to the airport and everything in between, you're sure to find a hotel in Wichita to make your vacation into a memorable trip.
Below are reviews of the city of Wichita, KS from an actual visitor's perspective.
The WSU baseball complex was fabulous and the price to take in a game was reasonable. We had a great time.
Many choices to eat and shop!
Many affordable restaurants. Excellent service from various businesses that were an integral part of my trip.
Nice city.
I enjoy shopping in Wichita and the restaurants.
I don't normally drive in the big cities but I was able to get around.
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant. The reason we came.
Restaurants and availability to doctors appointments.
We loved all the restaurants, we visited the local Blue Hook restaurant and it was very good. Loved all the variety of things to do. Our family was there for a volleyball tournament but we stayed an extra day just to enjoy the restaurants and our hotel pool.
Lots do do. Easy drive to events.
Ok!
The quality of medical providers as well as the variety of eating establishments!
Everyone was very nice!
Access to everything!
Access to everything!
Access to everything!
I came to Wichita to celebrate college graduation. It was a happy day.
The restaurant options!
I was in Wichita because my wife was in the hospital so I did not enjoy the visit so much but the Hotel was above average
Clean city and friendly people!
Enjoyable!
Nice city!
It is so easy to get to and close to Wesley Medical Center.
DooDah Diner in downtown Wichita is outstanding!
The hotel is so easy to get to and close to Wesley Medical Center.
So spacious!
City is cool with great food!
City is cool with great food!
Didn't get a lot of time to check out the city but what I did it was really nice. Great mall, lots of fun restaurants and the city was really clean. Loved that!
Food and shopping were very good
I went to the Public restaurant and it was delicious. I like downtown as it is easy to get around and find things.
Great!
Clean hotel and friendly staff.
Not too far from home and there is a great veterans clinic and facility!
Shopping is great in Wichita; great selection of restaurants.
Cow Town is awesome!
I love Wichita! One of the biggest cities in Kansas and it offers a lot. Great shopping, wonderful places to eat, fun entertainment, sporting events, etc.
Goddard, KS has a huge sports center with approx. 10 baseball fields for tournaments and they have a fairly nice water park that the kids enjoyed playing at. There were also tons of great places to shop and eat and several casinos were also within about 20 minutes of Wichita.
I love Wichita! One of the biggest cities in Kansas and it offers a lot. Great shopping, wonderful places to eat, fun entertainment, sporting events, etc.
For the most part, the city was clean, streets are well maintained, a lot of variety for shopping and entertainment, and dining. Easy to get around.
Air Museum
The location and restaurants!
Since we were here for a wedding and visiting with family we had not seen for quite a while, we did not see much of the city. We did see several locations in Old Town and were very impressed. The Pump House was just amazing!!!
Good food!
There were lots of food choices near the hotel and it was easy to get around.
Wichita Hoops is a really great facility and I loved the shops on 13th Street!
A nice variety of food establishments close to the area of our hotel and conference venue.
Room cleans comfy, staff friendly. Very nice and historical town
The city mall!
It's been a breath of fresh air!
Visited City Mall and Best African food market.
Wonderful restaurants, Mosley Theater, great shopping! Plenty of things to do.
Northrock Lanes and Mulligans were cool.
It was easy to get where I needed to go. Lots of places to see.
Good BBQ restaurants near hotel!
We had great dining experience and shopping was good as well! Lots to do close to our lodging!
We had great dining experience and shopping was good as well! Lots to do close to our lodging!
The staff was excellent! The room was clean, and the beds are very comfortable. I lived in Wichita years ago, so I already knew what a Wichita had to offer.
Nice dining!
Good variety of things to and places to dine!
Rooms very clean and staff very friendly.
Lots of shopping and eating establishments.
Wichita sure has all kinds of food options. I will say, we were quite surprised by the unlimited choices of places to eat. We enjoyed discovering Goodcents Sandwich Shop and Steak & Dog. We recommend both these places to visitors to this fair city!
Wichita is a great place to visit, and even better a great place to raise your family.
Mid-American All-Indian Museum had interesting textiles and art. Staff was very welcoming. Located near the Keeper of the Plains statue.
Mid-American All-Indian Museum had interesting textiles and art. Staff was very welcoming. Located near the Keeper of the Plains statue.
Convenient location within walking distance of everything. There for Chili Cook Off. Soo much activity downtown
A wonderful Trader Joe's and Barnes and Noble. Bradley Fair is a wonderful area. Thanks.
Convenient, upscale and in a great location. Lobby area a real plus and the bar!
I was there for my 50th high school reunion for Goddard. The location was great close to family, friends and the event.
Restaurants and shopping!
Casinos showed a lot of ❤️
The views!
Friendly people, clean and easy to get around traffic wise.
Quaint
The lady at the front desk was awesome!
I love the city of Wichita. There are so many fun things to do here. It is a fun place to visit.
Wichita has a lot of good attractions that make this town enjoyable.
Wichita is a nice town with a lot of fun activities.
The city was ok , Love the waffle for breakfast
The Applebee's down the road and the YMCA!!
Excellent!
The zoo; I recommend to everybody, you should visit.
Clean and friendly.
The shops and the restaurants!
Plenty of shopping and restaurants!
Wichita KS is very beautiful!
The beautiful old traditional homes and neighborhoods!
We were in town for Cowboy Fast Draw Shoot.
LOVE IT, BUT AT HOSPITAL ALL DAY
Lots of cool architecture of old buildings
The Wichita Hoops facility is incredible. We were in Wichita for a volleyball tournament so we didn't see much of the city.
We were there for a basketball tournament and were very impressed with the facilities we played in. We did not get to see much of Wichita other than the inside of a gymnasium.
The quiet & peaceful atmosphere!
I'm from Wichita & we used this as our base camp for our get together. We loved all that Old Town had to offer! Eating, night clubs, Museum of World Treasures, Saturday morning farmers market, walk ability, the city bike share! Being a local, I was so proud of how our city is showcased!
Friendly people and an active downtown area.
Too many stop lights and construction areas
We were in a basketball tourney, so we spent most of our weekend in the venues for that. However, wonderful selection of places to eat and easy to get around.
We were there to shop at the Picket Fence Quilt Shop. That's all we saw of Wichita, but the locals showed us great hospitality.
The museums were awesome! Great for kiddos.