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.
Didn't see much of the city. We were visiting our son
How clean it was and how friendly the people were...
Family lives here. Enjoyed spending time with them.
Keeper of The Plains, Prost German Restaurant, Great Plains Transportation Museum downtown, Spangles, Doo Dah restaurant was fantastic, Sewing History Museum, Old Town and The Bread Basket in Newton. The Yard: 4 acres of tools & fantastic STUFF and the Beech D-18.
I enjoyed my grandson's soccer tournament at Schells Stryker Sports Compound.
Nice big town, lots of dining choices
My new granddaughter lives there!?That's the best reason to like Wichita.
Lots of things to do
I'm from Wichita KS I was there to visit my Son's and grandchildren.
I find Wichita a laid back place to visit. I love walking along the riverwalk and the old city.
Great food. Nice city.
From the eateries to the history, Botanica and the zoo, I could see myself moving here. Its that good of an area!
Great city and experience!
The zoo
I had a great time and saw Wichia for the first time. Thank you
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
Enjoyed our visit to the botanical garden and the Van Gogh exhibit. Wichita represents the Sunflower State well.
From Wichita originally so we like the city
Perfect location. Cleanliness and customer service is excellent.
Variety of activities.
Downtown is beautifully groomed. Old town is preserved well. The zoo is tops. The Nifty Nuthouse and The Spice Merchant are incredible!
Coming here for doctor visits from east Ks.
The Hotel and people where amazing
The city has a lot of great restaurants and food. We were here to visit my brother in the hospital. Hospital and staff were wonderful!
Spent time at the Wichita Art Museum...ate at the retuarant next door to the hotel.
The city to me was very laid back, which is great. No traffic issues, good selection of restaurants, and the legalized fireworks were awesome.
Easy to get around
Great foods!
I came for a family reunion. We really enjoyed the botanical gardens. It had a very lovely place for the kids to play and learn
It was nice and windy and hot
Very nice city
Wichita was bigger than I thought. Good restaurants and lots to do.
I enjoyed Wichitas small town homey feel
Food
Highways streets shaping up to be Good eating places
Music Theater of Wichita.
The Size of town and lots of shopping options
Wichita is full of nice restaurants that we ate at after the graduation, it's a pretty clean city to.
We were there for a medical procedure at the nearby hospital so didn't experience the city. Hotel was a welcome respite from the stress of the situation.
I like Wichita very much!
Easy to get around. Designed on a grid system that makes it easy to find the places you want to go.
I like Wichita very much.
Everything!
Excellent!
Easy to get to Red Cross building
Tons of different things to do here!
Easy to get where you need to go! Beautiful Spring in Wichita.
Easy to get where you need to go! Beautiful Spring in Wichita.
The location and all the stuff around that area is nice!
The mall!
The city was nice.
A clean city.
Location was great.
Everything!
That my daughter & family are moving back here from TX. (I live in Rose Hill) PS I was disappointed that the bartender had the flu. BAR CLOSED
I like Wichita it has so many things to do, eat, and shop. I always fly into Wichita when I go see my family.
I like Wichita it has so many things to do and places to eat and shop. I always fly into Wichita when I go see my family.
We had a wonderful dinner at nearby Firebirds!
Lovely city.
GOOD AIRPORT HOTEL!
Nice town
Great shopping
Wichita is my hometown and I love and miss living there. A great place to visit !
Close to restaurants and shopping.
I liked how close the hotel was to our concert venue The Cotillion. They were super helpful and kind and friendly while talking to us.
Has everything. Food, fun and great people.
Dining options!
Restaurant options!
I only saw the hotel and airport. Easy to get where you need to go.
Clean, peaceful, convenient hotel.
Bubba's 33 restaurant was a 10/10. Llama mini donuts 10/10, and Rib Crib 10/10,360 deli 10/10. Cheezies pizza 10/10
We always enjoy coming to Wichita to go shopping, especially in this area. All the stores that we need to go to and are able to get the majority of our shopping done in no time at all. Restaurants are also outstanding in this area.
It was my first time in Wichita. We LOVED it! The hotel was downtown near restaurants. Great location. We felt safe in the area.
It has a LOT to offer and places to eat!
We loved walking the tunnel of trees and had great sushi right up the street from the hotel.
I like the local book stores and restaurants.
I like the local book stores and restaurants.
I grew up there. The changes are dramatic and positive especially around WSU.
It's very spacious!
Family, food, convenience.
Heart hospital.
The area is beautiful!
Love Wichita because I grew up here. Good people and a friendly community!
Scheels.
Fun City was a HUGE hit and Red Robin was great and we visited the zoo.
Clean, spacious, open, well planned and preserved, beautiful landscape
Clean, spacious, open, well planned and preserved, beautiful landscape!
Visited Kansas Trap Association and Sporting Clays at Michael Murphy and Sons.