Why go
- City in Kansas, U.S.
- Served by Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).
History
Wichita is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Sedgwick County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 397,532, and the Wichita metropolitan area had a population of 647,610. It is located in south-central Kansas along the Arkansas River.
Where to stay
400 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202 · druryhotels.com
830 E 1st St N, Wichita, KS 67202 · hotelatoldtown.com
5211 E Kellogg Ave, Wichita, KS 67218 · ihg.com
1236 S Dugan Rd, Wichita, KS 67209 · ihg.com
658 S Westdale Dr, Wichita, KS 67209 · coratelinn.com
200 N Sycamore St, Wichita, KS 67203 · hilton.com
4703 E 19th St N, Wichita, KS 67208 · hyatt.com
532 E Pawnee St, Wichita, KS 67211 · pawneeinn.weebly.com
104 S Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 · marriott.com
525 S Main St, Wichita, KS 67202 · marriott.com
400 W Waterman St, Wichita, KS 67202 · hyatt.com
105 S Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 · marriott.com
3800 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67213 · bestwestern.com
401 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202 · hilton.com
221 E Kellogg St, Wichita, KS 67202 · wyndhamhotels.com
820 E 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67202 · marriott.com
550 S Florence St I-235, Wichita, KS 67209 · economyhotelusa.com
3343 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67208 · coratelinn.com
908 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67213
Restaurants & places to go
Italian, Fast Food · Italian fast food. Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3553 North Rock Road · locations.fazolis.com
Juice, Fast Food · Every blend at Smoothie King is crafted to help you achieve your health and fitness goals and Rule The Day®. Fuel your body with whole… · smoothieking.com
Restaurant · Welcome to Picasso's Pizzeria! Serving New York Style Thin Crust slices from our 26" pizza baked in a brick oven. Our sauce and dough are made… · picassospizzerias.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 10:00-22:00; Mo-Th 08:30-22:00; Fr 08:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 306 North Rock Road, 67206 · fuzzystacoshop.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:45 Features: takeaway · 201 North Seneca Street, Wichita, 67203 · braums.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 4308 East Harry, Wichita, 67218 · arbys.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 7990 East Central Avenue, Wichita, 67206 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 7825 East Harry Street, Wichita, 67207 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 409 East 47th Street South, Wichita · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 526 South Ridge Road, Wichita, 67209 · restaurants.ihop.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 3300 North Rock Road, Wichita, 67226 · locations.noodles.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 11787 East Kellogg Drive, Wichita, 67207 · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2230 North Rock Road, Wichita, 67226 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00 Features: step-free access · 8310 East 21st Street North, 67206 · twinpeaksrestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2166 North Amidon, Wichita, 67203 · starbucks.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:00,16:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-14:00,16:00-23:00; Su 10:00-14:00 · 4618 East Central… · georgesfrenchbistro.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · 5925 West Kellogg Drive, Wichita, 67209 · hangaronesteakhouse.com
Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 · 4733 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, 67218 · livingstonscafewichita.com
Corporate Catering, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-18:00; Sa 10:30-15:00 · 2065 East Central Avenue, Wichita, 67214 · mandmbierockks.com
Asian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30,16:30-20:30; Sa 12:00-20:30 · 3570 North Woodlawn Boulevard, 67226 · thaitablewichita.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30, Mo-Th 16:00-21:30, Fr 11:30-14:30, Fr 16:00-22:00, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00 · 11233 East 13th… · umiwichita.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su-Mo closed · whenpigsflywichita.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 333 South Towne East Mall Drive, Wichita, 67207 · redlobster.com
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-03:00 · 120 East 1st Street North, Wichita, 67202 · adelitascoffeeco.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · 1885 South Rock Road, Wichita, 67207-5249 · funkymonkeysshavedice.com
Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Regional/Italian restaurant · 3134 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, 67214 · fioritoristorante.com
Latin American, Restaurant · Latin American restaurant · 309 North Mead Street, 67202 · saborgrillwichita.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 7603 West 21st Street North · sitatthaibistro.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 3000
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Mongolian Grill restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 143 North McLean Boulevard · mokasusa.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 1035 North Broadway, Wichita, 67214 · kimlansandwiches.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · meddys.com
Teppanyaki, Restaurant · Teppanyaki restaurant · 8760 West 21st Street North, Wichita, 67205 · kobewichita.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 325 North Mead Street, Wichita · sushiyawichita.com
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 2929 North Rock Road, 67226
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 314 North Rock Road, Wichita, 67206
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, vegan options, halal, air conditioning · 3242 North Rock Road, Wichita, 67226
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 327 North Hillside Street, Wichita, 67214
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Oriental, Restaurant · Oriental restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 2130 North Tyler Road, Wichita, 67212
Food Court · food court
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Airports
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) 5.9 mi to the centre
2277 Eisenhower Airport Pkwy, Wichita, KS 67209 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 10 airlines (United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Allegiant Air…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Chicago, Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, ERJ, CRJ, A319, 737-800, ERJ-145…) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Denver, Houston*, Los Angeles*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C) · 3 routes: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- American Airlines AA (A319, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Minneapolis*
- US Airways US (A319, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA) 5.2 mi to the centre
Wichita, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Beech Factory Airport (BEC) 6.4 mi to the centre
Wichita, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Newton City-County Airport (EWK) 26 mi to the centre
Newton, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Captain Jack Thomas El Dorado Airport (EDK) 29 mi to the centre
El Dorado, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Colonel James Jabara Airport 7.3 mi to the centre
Wichita, KS, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT); 73 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ICT has direct flights to 11 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Chicago, Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wichita, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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