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Wichita Tourist Attractions and Wichita Sightseeing
(Wichita, Kansas - KS, USA)



Wichita has numerous unique and cultural tourist attractions, many of which concentrate on the city's enviable history and connection with the Native Americans of the region. Chief among these are the Buffalo Bill Monument and Gravesite and the Old Cowtown Museum, while the Omnisphere and Science Center adds a touch of modernism.

In addition, the brilliant Great Plains Nature Center speaks volumes about the make up of this fair city and its surroundings. Here are Wichita's main tourist attractions.




Wichita Tourist Attractions: Botanica, the Wichita Gardens - 701 Amidon, Wichita, Kansas (KS), 67203, USA
Tel: +1 316 264 0448
Wichita's Botanica Gardens are home to a number of stunning, landscaped, themed botanical gardens, with seasonal displays throughout the year. Major attractions include the Butterfly Garden, Greenhouse, Shakespearean Garden, Murdock Street Entrance Garden, Woodland Walk, Wildflower Woodland and countless mature exotic plant specimens.
Wichita tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 15:00; weekends from April to October, Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Wichita tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children, families and seniors, children under five free

Wichita Tourist Attractions: Buffalo Bill Monument and Gravesite - Wichita, Kansas (KS), USA
A monument to Buffalo Bill stands in this cemetery marking his final resting place. Buffalo Bill, real name William Mathewson, an adventurer, linguist and Indian peacemaker, died at his home at 1047 North Market, which is now a private home and not open to the general public.
Wichita tourist attraction open: daily
Wichita tourist attraction admission: free

Wichita Tourist Attractions: Exploration Place - 300 North McLean Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas (KS), 67203-5901, USA
Tel: +1 316 263 3373
Exploration Place has become one of Wichita's most popular tourist attractions and appeals to all ages, especially familes. With hands-on displays and shows, numerous scientific gadgets, wetlands areas, computer design labs, a wellness center, restaurant, picnic spots and gift shop, Exploration Place stimulates your mind, imagination and perceptions.
Wichita tourist attraction open: Tuesday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Wichita tourist attraction admission: charge

Wichita Tourist Attractions: Great Plains Nature Center - 6232 East 29th St. North, Wichita, Kansas (KS), 67220, USA
Tel: +1 316 683 5499
The Great Plains Nature Center showcases the beauty of the North American prairie, which consists of rivers, streams, lakes, woodlands and wetlands, and can be seen in the marvelous Koch Habitat Hall. There is also a massive 2,000-gallon aquarium stocked with fish of the area, while a 2-mile / 3- km long trail takes in Chisholm Creek Park. The center is located in northeast Wichita, just out of the city.
Wichita tourist attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00
Wichita tourist attraction admission: charge

Wichita Tourist Attractions: Indian Center - Wichita, Kansas (KS), USA
The Indian Center is a museum that tells the story of the rich heritage of the many native tribes of North America. A collection of permanent and temporary exhibits depict the life of the Indians before and throughout the occupation of European settlers. There is also a fine display of Native American tribal flags, known as the Gallery of Nations.
Wichita tourist attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Wichita tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children, children under six free

 
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