Wichita Art Museum paints way to fantastic visit
The first thing we noticed as we walked into the Wichita Art Museum was the Chihuly blown glass art display immediately above the entrance. It extends from the exterior door […]
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Keeper of the Plains anchors Wichita’s riverfront attractions
Wichita honors Native Americans with its Keeper of the Plains sculpture along the city’s riverfront. The Keeper, as it’s locally known, stands at the confluence of the Big and Little […]
Peter the Elf’s report card on The Walking Tourists
Dear Santa, Peter Elf here. Thank you for the assignment of watching over The Walking Tourists again this Christmas season. They went to a faraway land called Wichita, Kansas. As […]
Wichita’s Old Town combines history with art and retail
Old Town Marketplace in Wichita is home to about 100 businesses. The area is more than 100 years old and has featured some historical events. Carrie Nation, the infamous prohibition […]
Bradley Fair offers more than just shopping in Wichita
A shopping center with a lake and an island? Bradley Fair shopping center in Wichita offers visitors that view. The island was decked out for Christmas. So, does that make […]
Wichita celebrates Christmas season with ‘Illuminations’ and a Victorian Christmas
Wichita loves itself some Christmas spirit. “Humbug” doesn’t fly this time of the year. With a variety of tree lightings and decorated neighborhoods in abundance, Wichita is known for two […]
Nell Hill’s celebrates Christmas in Atchison, Kansas
I tried to fight the good fight. I was trying to hold off listening to any Christmas-related music until around Thanksgiving. I was willing to start the iPod playlist of […]
Atchison history comes alive at depot museums
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. Train enthusiasts recognize the name of this railroad right away. Music enthusiasts may quickly recognize the words from the song of the same name. […]
Mount Vernon Cemetery gives look into Atchison history
Mount Vernon is a classic-looking cemetery. The Atchison location is the final resting place for several notable Kansans. The cemetery was built in 1864 and overlooks beautiful lake areas from […]
Atchison walk provides nice look at community
Atchison may be the birthplace of famed aviator Amelia Earhart, but it offers more for visitors to check out. The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum may be the most popular attraction […]