Live Entertainment
Orpheum Theatre
200 N BroadwayLive theater events at a historical theatre
Roxy's Downtown
2 E Douglas AveLive dinner theatre
Local theater staging kitschy musicals, comedies & revues, with a dinner-plus-show option
9 locals recommend
Mosley Street Melodramas
234 N Mosley StLocal theater staging kitschy musicals, comedies & revues, with a dinner-plus-show option
Loony Bin Comedy Club
215 St FrancisLocal Comedy Club, 21+ only
INTRUST Bank Arena
500 E Waterman StConcert venue, minor league hockey, men's basketball
Food scene
HomeGrown Wichita at Naftzger Park
645 E Douglas AveBreakfast/Brunch, open daily until 2:30pm
Family Owned restaurant with great soups, salads, sandwiches as well as a full bar
Sweet Allie B's & Limestone Beer Co
707 N Waco AveFamily Owned restaurant with great soups, salads, sandwiches as well as a full bar
The Kitchen
725 East Douglas AvenueGood quality, healthy foods
Wasabi Hinkaku
912 E Douglas AveOne of the best sushi restaurants in town
American plates, deserts & cocktails served in a down-to-earth space with outdoor seating. Great for lunch or dinner.
12 locals recommend
Larkspur | Bistro & Bar
904 E Douglas AveAmerican plates, deserts & cocktails served in a down-to-earth space with outdoor seating. Great for lunch or dinner.
Meddys
120 South Washington AvenueGreat fast-casual Mediterranean chain restaurant, outdoor seating and full bar
Convivial tavern with exposed brick walls, providing American fare, craft beers & cocktails
26 locals recommend
The Anchor Meat Market
1113 E Douglas AveConvivial tavern with exposed brick walls, providing American fare, craft beers & cocktails
Health-conscious eatery & juice bar with smoothies, sandwiches & salads, plus vegetarian options
9 locals recommend
Lotus Leaf Cafe
251 Washington NHealth-conscious eatery & juice bar with smoothies, sandwiches & salads, plus vegetarian options
Scooter's Coffee
3123 N Rock RdLocal drive thru coffee and breakfast
Public is an all-inclusive farm-to-table eatery for the whole family, adjacent to Brickyard, Old Town’s premier outdoor music venue
20 locals recommend
Public at the Brickyard
129 N Rock IslandPublic is an all-inclusive farm-to-table eatery for the whole family, adjacent to Brickyard, Old Town’s premier outdoor music venue
Tacos & other street-style Mexican eats, plus tequila & beer, served in a hip, brick-lined space
9 locals recommend
District Taqueria
917 E Douglas AveTacos & other street-style Mexican eats, plus tequila & beer, served in a hip, brick-lined space
PourHouse is Walnut River Brewing's taphouse in Wichita. We are a 12 tap beer centric restaurant with patio and small event space. Not only is the beer fresh from the main brewery, the food is also fantastic and pairs well with the beer. If you want a midwest beer experience this is your place.
The PourHouse
711 E Douglas AvePourHouse is Walnut River Brewing's taphouse in Wichita. We are a 12 tap beer centric restaurant with patio and small event space. Not only is the beer fresh from the main brewery, the food is also fantastic and pairs well with the beer. If you want a midwest beer experience this is your place.
Easygoing eatery focusing on American breakfast & brunch classics, with some Mexican-inspired items. Open daily until 2pm
Egg Cetera
242 North Mosley StreetEasygoing eatery focusing on American breakfast & brunch classics, with some Mexican-inspired items. Open daily until 2pm
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
300 N MeadPizza and beer
Bare-bones shack for buffet-style barbecue & all the fixings, plus salad bar
9 locals recommend
B&C Barbeque
355 North Washington StreetBare-bones shack for buffet-style barbecue & all the fixings, plus salad bar
Playa Azul Authentic Mexican
111 N Washington StChain Mexican restaurant in prime downtown location
Offers a unique environment as well as an extensive line of assorted chocolates, pastries, specialty coffee drinks, craft beer and cocktails
Cocoa Dolce Chocolates
235 North Saint Francis AvenueOffers a unique environment as well as an extensive line of assorted chocolates, pastries, specialty coffee drinks, craft beer and cocktails
Contemporary eatery serving up Latin American meat & seafood entrees, plus wine, beer & cocktails
11 locals recommend
Sabor Latin Bar & Grille
309 North Mead StreetContemporary eatery serving up Latin American meat & seafood entrees, plus wine, beer & cocktails
Warm, wood-hued eatery dispensing pho, noodles & other familiar Vietnamese staples plus cocktails
Lemongrass Taste of Vietnam
300 N MeadWarm, wood-hued eatery dispensing pho, noodles & other familiar Vietnamese staples plus cocktails
Nortons Brewing Company
125 St FrancisGreat outdoor space
European-American fusion fare & fine wines, plus Sunday brunch. $5 Martinis on Wed nights
16 locals recommend
YaYa's Euro Bistro
8115 E 21st St NEuropean-American fusion fare & fine wines, plus Sunday brunch. $5 Martinis on Wed nights
Doo-Dah Diner
206 E Kellogg StVery popular, call for wait times (brunch)
Nightlife
Upbeat bar & grill in a converted gas station offering tap beer, classic American eats & live music. Cover required at night
12 locals recommend
Pumphouse
825 E 2nd St NUpbeat bar & grill in a converted gas station offering tap beer, classic American eats & live music. Cover required at night
XY Bar
235 North Mosley StreetDancing, DJ music & cocktails offered in an energetic gay bar with an industrial vibe
Revolution Lounge
233 N Mosley StBoisterous bar & lounge offering a dance floor & music played by house & guest DJs
Martinis, cigars & a short snack menu accompanied by a regular rotation of live music acts
22 locals recommend
Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar
923 E 1st St NMartinis, cigars & a short snack menu accompanied by a regular rotation of live music acts
Lively haunt housed in the shell of a former warehouse offering cocktails, live bands & a cool vibe
6 locals recommend
The Brickyard
125 N MeadLively haunt housed in the shell of a former warehouse offering cocktails, live bands & a cool vibe
Rock Island Live
101 N Rock IslandHigh energy bar, restaurant and concert venue
This beautiful high-end, intimate cocktail lounge, has candlelit tables, velvet chairs and love seats, with a moody atmosphere.
Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge
417 E Douglas AveThis beautiful high-end, intimate cocktail lounge, has candlelit tables, velvet chairs and love seats, with a moody atmosphere.
Industry Old Town
126 North Mosley StreetRooftop bar
Sightseeing
Popular sight in Wichita, fire barrels go off at night. Good for a stroll around the river on foot or by scooter.
86 locals recommend
The Keeper of the Plains
339 Veterans PkwyPopular sight in Wichita, fire barrels go off at night. Good for a stroll around the river on foot or by scooter.
Emergency
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
929 St FrancisThings to do in Wichita
Chicken N Pickle- Wichita
1240 N Greenwich RdPlay Pickleball, grab a bite to eat or enjoy lawn games
Old Cowtown Museum brings the 1870s to life with exhibits and daily demonstrations
9 locals recommend
Cow Town
Old Cowtown Museum brings the 1870s to life with exhibits and daily demonstrations
Minor League Baseball team of the Double-A Central and the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins
Wichita Wind Surge
275 McLean BlvdMinor League Baseball team of the Double-A Central and the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 W Zoo BlvdFamily-friendly destination where parkgoers have up-close, hands-on interaction with the animals
34 locals recommend
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
1000 S Hawkins LnFamily-friendly destination where parkgoers have up-close, hands-on interaction with the animals
Side Pockets Wichita
614 South Tyler RoadLargest pool bar
Great winery, frequently have events for painting, yoga, and dog days.
10 locals recommend
Grace Hill Winery
6310 S Grace Hill RdGreat winery, frequently have events for painting, yoga, and dog days.
NewMarket Square
2441 N Maize RdOutdoor shopping, lots of restaurants and stores in a condensed area
Great hot yoga studio, recommend the beginner class if you're new to it. They have mats/towels for rent.
Hot Asana Yoga Studio
7348 W 21st StGreat hot yoga studio, recommend the beginner class if you're new to it. They have mats/towels for rent.
Wichita drive-in, has two different movie screens and play 2 movies a night on each. Check out their website for what is playing https://starlitefun.com/
Starlite Drive-In
3900 S Hydraulic AveWichita drive-in, has two different movie screens and play 2 movies a night on each. Check out their website for what is playing https://starlitefun.com/
The Spice Merchant has coffee and tea, but you can also make your own blends.
10 locals recommend
The Spice Merchant & Co
1300 E Douglas AveThe Spice Merchant has coffee and tea, but you can also make your own blends.
Has one of the best walking Christmas light tours if visiting near the holidays
81 locals recommend
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
701 Amidon StHas one of the best walking Christmas light tours if visiting near the holidays
Prospect Park
Public playground half a mile from the house
Traveler advice
Getting around
Free transportation downtown on the Q Line
The Q serves Delano, Old Town, Douglas Design District, and Clifton Square. It spans 3.3 miles on Douglas Avenue from Seneca Street to Clifton Avenue
Getting around
Veo Scooters
Download the Veo app to find scooters
Book before you go
Live Entertainment
There are a variety of live entertainment venues nearby, some fill up fast. Check showtimes earlier in the day or before you go. See guidebook recommendations.
Don't miss
Wichita Food and Booze Facebook Page
If you are interested in more food options outside of the nearby area, join the Wichita Food and Booze Facebook Page. There are multiple posts daily about food recommendations, locally owned, and any genre of food you can imagine. Advice given from locals.
Don't miss
Christmas Lights
Most open Thanksgiving, don't miss out on Illuminations at Botanica. For a complete list of locations and hours visit https://wichitamom.com/around-wichita/christmas-lights-wichita/