Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ largest city, Wichita, is a must-visit Midwest destination year-round, and wintertime is especially loaded with holiday activities and unique experiences. You’ll find plenty to do, whether you’re planning on indoor family fun or a romantic getaway. There are Wichita hotels at every price…
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What a week it’s been! The Mobile Visitor Center (MVC) and I have been racking up the miles and checking off some truly egg-citing stops along the way. Let me tell you about the whirlwind adventure that kicked off in Great Bend and took me from giant Czech eggs to UFO sightings—and plenty of food in…
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Fall in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is a sight to see. It’s a beautiful and dynamic season characterized by cool, crisp weather and changing colors. It’s also a great time to experience fall festivals, and Wichita has more than 15 to choose from. In Wichita, the Heart of the Country, fall is festival season. Starting in…
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An open field under brilliant blue Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø skies. A meandering creek. Rock wall fences. The weathered barn still standing against the wind. The old farmstead, gone silent for now. What stories could they tell us? What have they seen on these 80 acres as generations of families have come and gone…
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Nestled amidst the rolling Flint Hills of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, a unique cultural gem awaits: the annual Scheherazade Music Festival. Each June, this festival invites you to experience the vibrancy of chamber music in Manhattan, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, surrounded by the natural beauty of the prairie heartland. Come See Us at…
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Those words kick off a Lawrence holiday tradition, the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, held the first Saturday in December at 11 A.M. This year, on December 2, 2023, it will be for the 30th time. If you love horses, holidays, and history, you’ll love the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas…
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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ largest city, Wichita, is a regional shopping hub offering an assortment of distinct shopping districts. Whether you’re looking for holiday gift items or something for yourself, you’ll have fun exploring one-of-a-kind shops and specialty stores across Wichita. Use this handy curated list to…
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Wichita, the Heart of the Country, has a lot to offer those ready to ditch their flip-flops for hoodies and boots. The pumpkin patches, corn mazes and family-friendly events you can find in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ largest city provide a variety of safe, fun outdoor activities to enjoy. There are also plenty of…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Wichita! Hispanic and Latino traditions and culture are an integral part of the fabric of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, with legacies that endure through generations. When you visit the state, you will find fiestas, Latino art festivals and celebrations of Hispanic food, drink and music…
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A Landmark Celebration at Lawrence’s Dole Institute of Politics, Summer 2023: Twenty years ago, July 22, the Dole Institute of Politics became the state’s newest landmark. Thousands gathered on the University of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ West Campus to honor the public service and bipartisan legacy of Russell, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø…
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