Who else remembers the days of Barnacle Bill’s FantaSea, Wichita’s very own water park? From personal experience, it had that summer birthday “it factor.” Since FantaSea’s closing in 2000, Wichita has filled the gap with staples such as the...
My family decided to go to Universal Orlando with just 2 months to plan. We went to Disneyworld several years ago, so we wondered if we would be able to have fun experiences at Universal Orlando with such little...
Kansas summers are H-O-T, and what better way to stay cool than to splash around, take a dip in a local pool, or head to the beach! The Wichita area has some great lakes to explore with the family,...
We recently embarked on a 20+ hour (each way!) road trip. We knew we'd need some things to keep us occupied, so although we allowed our kids some screen time and plenty of conversation time along the way, we...
I don’t know about you, but being quarantined has me jonesing for adventure — a picturesque landscape to visit and explore. I love the mountains, but living here in central Kansas, it’s pretty flat.
Luckily, there are several areas within...
Waterfalls in Kansas? Yes! There are waterfalls near Wichita. You may be surprised to hear there are many gorgeous waterfalls you can visit across the state. In fact, there are five that are two hours or less away from...
When my children were toddlers, travelling wasn't something that our family enjoyed. My kids really thrived in the familiar, and travelling was stressful despite the moments of fun we experienced. I'm thankful we continued to road trip several times...
We see it all the time, "We have friends/family visiting Wichita, and we want to show them the BEST our city has to offer! What should we do? Where should we eat? HELP!"
Well worry no more - and bookmark...
Last spring break, our family road tripped to Utah to explore in and around Zion National Park, and let me tell you, this is a must for families! My husband is the outdoorsy one of the bunch, and this...
We are often asked for our favorite weekend getaways and day trips from Wichita, so we have compiled a list of suggestions straight from local moms. We love nothing more than to shake things up a bit by hopping...
Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam. Just decades after being on the brink of extinction, the ubiquitous giants of the great plains have a home once again roaming the rolling prairie on the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge....
There's nothing we love more than getting outside, especially when it involves exploring, hiking, or biking around the Wichita area. We asked dozens of Wichita families, and below are some favorite kid-friendly outdoor adventures and spots local parents take...
After the winter blues have settled in, nothing sounds better than a change of scenery with a drivable weekend getaway! It still may be cold outside, but there are some really great surrounding area spots perfect for nearby getaways...
Wichita families of course love all there is to do right here in our community, but sometimes we all need a change of scenery and want to hop in the car and head off on a road trip. And...
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Best Places for Indoor Fun in Wichita, KS
Looking for things to do indoors in Wichita? While Wichita has a fantastic zoo, parks that can’t be beat, botanical gardens, and various other outdoor...
