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 it’s an added bonus when the destination has an aquarium.
If you are looking for favorite weekend getaways near Wichita or a day/weekend trip from Wichita, we’ve got you covered. And now we are rounding up a list of most-commonly suggested aquariums within driving distance of Wichita! *All driving distances are approximate and depend on your starting point in Wichita!
Best Aquariums to Visit Within Driving Distance of Wichita
SEALIFE Kansas City Aquarium
2.5-3 hour drive from Wichita
2475 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Oklahoma City Blue Zoo
2.5 hour drive from Wichita
2501 W Memorial Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Oklahoma Aquarium (Tulsa Area)
*Wichita Mom Team Favorite – check out Kim’s day trip tips here!
3 hour drive from Wichita
300 Aquarium Drive
Jenks, OK 74037
Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center
3.5 hour drive from Wichita
1 Aquarium Drive
Medicine Park, OK 73557
Springfield Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium
*Wichita Mom Team Favorite
4 hour drive from Wichita
500 W Sunshine St
Springfield, MO 65807
Branson Aquarium at the Boardwalk
4.5 hour drive from Wichita
2700 76 Country Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Wichita Mom Team Favorite
4.5 hour drive from Wichita
3701 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 68107
Dallas World Aquarium
5.5 hour drive from Wichita
1801 N Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
6.5 hour drive from Wichita
201 S 18th St
St. Louis, MO 63103