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The confluence of the Arkansas (pronounced: R-Kan-Zus) and Little Arkansas Rivers join together in downtown Wichita at the "Keeper Of The Plains". |
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"Keeper Of The Plains" the magnificent 44-foot-high statue by local artist Blackbear Bosin. There are bike, skate and walking paths plus a system of parks and recreation facilities in the downtown Wichita river and residential areas. |
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Visit Old Town, a red-brick warehouse district of early Wichita. Catch a ride on a Trolley to 'Old Town', have lunch and shop at the many unique shops, include the antique stores along the way and return for a evening of dining and entertainment. Be sure to plan time to see the Museum of World Treasures, now located in 'Old Town'. Just a few of the thousands of items this wonderful museum includes are rare Egyptian, Roman & Greek Treasures, Civil War & other World War displays, autographs of all US Presidents and intriguing artifacts from Europe's Royalty. Just across the way take a spin through the 'Old Town' hotel lobby, the renovated Keen-Kutter building, wow what a cool hotel. Enjoy a movie at the Old Town Theater. |
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The Wichita Boathouse is also located downtown on the banks of the Arkansas River. The America's Cup racing yacht "Jayhawk", and replica of the silver America's Cup trophy are on permanent display at the boathouse. |
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Nearby is the beautiful ice rink, Wichita Ice Center. The facility includes an Olympic size ice rink, NHL size rink and bar & grill. |
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West of the ice rink is the Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. |
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The beautiful Botanical Gardens change with the seasons with formal and wildflower displays and a butterfly home. A nice relaxing place to stroll among the trees, flowers, sculptures and water features. The gardens are located west of downtown near Riverside. |
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The Castle Inn Riverside has been beautifully renovated. It is a popular Bed and Breakfast located across the street from the new Oak Street Bridge just west of downtown. This extraordinarily gorgeous native stone structure was formally the Campbell Castle, it is listed on the Historical Register. The Castle Inn and Carriage House overlook the Arkansas River. |
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At the First United Methodist Church downtown, 330 N. Broadway, view a 24-by-70-foot tile mosaic, by Bernard 'Poco' Frazier. The 70,000-piece mosaic that faces Broadway represents the Scriptural verse: "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). The church's 135-foot-high tower, which stands as a Wichita landmark, has a crown on top representing Jesus as the king of kings. |
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Wichita's children's
museum and science center,
Exploration Place, a learning,
creative and community gathering center is located on the banks of the
Arkansas River just west of downtown. Walk or drive down Douglas Avenue to see a number of interactive bronze sculptures by Washington artist Georgia Gerber. |
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Wichita KS a great place to live, work and play. Come visit Wichita and see! |
Bette
Rider, Relocation Director
Don V. Rider,