We love exploring Wichita – there are so many hidden treasures. One way to make an outing special is to ride the Q-Line.
The Q-line is part of the Wichita Transit System and is free, quick and easy. It spans 4.5 miles on Douglas Avenue from Seneca Street to Edgemoor Street. The Q-line trolley’s serve Delano, Old Town, Douglas Design District, Clifton Square and Lincoln Heights. Plan a fun morning for younger kid going to Exploration Place then a Q-line ride to lunch, making a daytime outings extra fun. Spend your evening enjoying several cool local spots on Douglas Ave. If you are from out of town and staying at a downtown hotels its only a short walk to catch a trolley and explore our great city.
Get Connected and Track your Trolley -Mom Must Have
Logistics – Where to Park
This Interactive Parking Map will help you locate some convenient and free parking near the Q-line, as long time Wichitan I would not pay for parking.
Great Spots To Park and Ride (all within a 5 min walk of the Q-line)
In Delano – Hang out in one of Wichita’s oldest neighborhoods
Keeper of the Plains Parking Lot – near Exploration Place and the Advance Learning Library.
Near Century II
Downtown – there are lots of options downtown.
Dillion’s at Douglas and Hillside – this is a fav, with some cool shopping!
Lincoln Heights Area – Close to shopping and fine dining.
Free Public Parks
These Parks are all within a 5-minute walk of the Q-line starting in Delano going east. Pack a picnic lunch or just let the kids explore these Wichita gems.
Seneca Park
Playground near Exploration Place
A. Price Woodard Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Lewis Reflection Square Park Dockum Sit in Statues
Naftzger Memorial Park (currently under construction for updating)
Fountain at Old Town Square
College Hill Park
Hyde Park
Cypress Park
Activities
ICT Pop-up Urban Park -the park was built through a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund as a unique place where people in the community can interact and connect. Check out their FB page to see what food trucks are schedule.
Advanced Learning Library – Check for story times and other events going on at our new library.
Exploration Place – Kansas’ Premier Science Center.
Keeper of the Plains – Visit this historic Wichita Landmark only a 5-minute walk from the Q-line.
Mid-America All-Indian Center – A 10 min walk will get you to this museum and culture center, whose goal is to educate and preserve American Indian culture and are.
Riverwalk – Walk along the beautiful Arkansas River.
Museum of World Treasures – History comes alive as you delve into the lives of dinosaurs, Ancient Egyptians, past presidents, and so much more.
City Arts offers people of all ages and cultural backgrounds the opportunity to participate in diverse art programming throughout the year.
Wichita Toy Train Museum – Perfect for the kiddo who love trains, see models trains and explore this unique museum.
Warren Old Town Theater – catch a movie at this Wichita classic.
Intrust Bank Arena – The Q-line is great before or after a show, check out what events are going on.
Mosely Street Melodramas – is a family friendly audience participation dinner theater Each show features a one act comedy followed by a music revue.
Loony Bin Comedy Club Wichita’s local comedy club.
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center.
Great Plains Transportation Museum – The Great Plains Transportation Museum (GPTM) displays a wide assortment of railroad equipment.
Crown Uptown Theater A ’20s-era vaudeville theatre established in 1977, considered to be one of the Wichita area’s most beloved and unique venues.
Little Free Library’s Community based philanthropy that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world.
Search for Wichita’s Best Murals.
Food
There are so many great local food places in Wichita to appease any palate and no doubt we have our favorites. However, I love Wichita by EB its a local resource for restaurant reviews. Eat Local!
Some Itinerary Ideas
Morning & Lunch Time
Start in Delano, walk across the Arkansas River to ICT Pop-Up Urban Park, visit the Lewis Reflection Square Park Dockum Sit in Statues, Ride the Q-line to Old Mill Tasty Shop for dessert and home for nap time.
Start at Exploration Place opens at 10, play for 90 minutes, walk to the Q-line and ride downtown for lunch, ride the Q-line back with a break at Milk Float.
Visit the Advance Learning Library, walk to the fountain at A. Price Woodard Park, Ride the Q-line to Old Town for lunch then home.
Start downtown at the Toy Train Museum, ride the Q-line to Clifton Square and eat local, stop by College Hill Park, then home.
Start at College Hill Park with a picnic, ride to downtown visit the Museum of World Treasures, visit Old Town Square for some shopping, then home.
Evening Itineraries
Start Downtown eat local, search for 2-3 downtown murals, visit the Fountain at Old Town Square.
Start in Delano eat an appetizer at a local restaurant, ride the Q to Clifton Square eat local pizza or burger play in the landscape, maybe visit a city park, then head back to Delano for dessert.
Park near ICT Pop-Up Urban Park enjoy a local food truck, walk east and look for local murals, hop the Q-line to Lincoln Heights and visit Watermark books, back home.
Date Night Itineraries
Park downtown ride the Q-line to Delano for a drink at the Vagabond, throw some axes at Blade and Timber, back to Old Town for a night cap.
Park at Douglas and Hillside, shop at Love of Character, Ride the Q to Lincoln Heights, check out Mikes Wine Dive, finish the evening with some live music and dancing at Margaritas.
Happy Exploring!
