Kansas Things to Do

The Wichita Gardens are a place of solace. Several themed gardens are featured. The Shakespearean garden showcases plants featured in his writings. The butterfly garden's vivid colors draw winged creatures or from June to September see them in free flight inside the Butterfly House. The pinetum (species of pine trees) serves as a border along the eastern edge. The 350 plants of the rose garden include many All-American Rose Society winners. The fountain garden is surrounded by 2,000 flowering plants, including peonies early each summer. The woodland walk provides a place for quiet reflection amid... More

The Wichita Gardens are a place of solace. Several themed gardens are featured. The Shakespearean garden showcases plants featured in his writings. The butterfly garden's vivid colors draw winged creatures or from June to September see them in free flight inside the Butterfly House. The pinetum (species of pine trees) serves as a border along the eastern edge. The 350 plants of the rose garden include many All-American Rose Society winners. The fountain garden is surrounded by 2,000 flowering plants, including peonies early each summer. The woodland walk provides a place for quiet reflection amid streams, azaleas, dogwoods and wildflowers. Next door is the wildflower meadow and the xeriscape demonstration area. The teaching garden puts ideas into motion, while the perennial border illustrates how it's possible to have color during many months of the year. More than 30 types of junipers can also be seen and smelled, just like plants in the sensory garden. In garden on the rocks, plants sprout in difficult environments. Sculptures are found throughout the various gardens, lending to the topic of the area.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site commemorates the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education that ended legalized segregation in public schools. This landmark highlights the Supreme Court's role in affecting changes in national and social policy. The park interprets the case of Brown within the context of slavery, the Civil War, constitutional law, reconstruction and the civil rights movement. Monroe Elementary School, the Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education National Historic Site is one of four African American elementary schools involved. It has been rehabilitated... More

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site commemorates the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education that ended legalized segregation in public schools. This landmark highlights the Supreme Court's role in affecting changes in national and social policy. The park interprets the case of Brown within the context of slavery, the Civil War, constitutional law, reconstruction and the civil rights movement. Monroe Elementary School, the Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education National Historic Site is one of four African American elementary schools involved. It has been rehabilitated to its 1954 appearance. Another nearby school is Sumner Elementary School National Historic Site at 330 SW Western Avenue.

The three-story home sits is located in MacLennan Park, a 244-acre wildlife park with meadows, trails and fishing ponds. Learn about the home, its former owners and its furnishings. More

The three-story home sits is located in MacLennan Park, a 244-acre wildlife park with meadows, trails and fishing ponds. Learn about the home, its former owners and its furnishings.

Cero's has been making gourmet quality chocolates in Wichita for more than 100 years. Watch candy being made.

The last remaining member of the family sold the business to the Mental Health Association that provides job training to special needs adults. More

Cero's has been making gourmet quality chocolates in Wichita for more than 100 years. Watch candy being made.

The last remaining member of the family sold the business to the Mental Health Association that provides job training to special needs adults.

This weathered marker indicates the spot where the Chisholm Trail crossed the Arkansas River. This was the final natural barrier at the end of a long journey, a signal that the work was almost finished.

The inscription reads: "between the years 1865 and 1874 over 3,000,000 Texas Longhorns were driven up the trail" More

This weathered marker indicates the spot where the Chisholm Trail crossed the Arkansas River. This was the final natural barrier at the end of a long journey, a signal that the work was almost finished.

The inscription reads: "between the years 1865 and 1874 over 3,000,000 Texas Longhorns were driven up the trail"

"The greatest name in the great outdoors" is Coleman with more than 2,000 camping products. Based in Wichita, this store features a small museum that celebrates the company's more than 100 years in business. It all began when W.C. Coleman began manufacturing lamps. Vintage Coleman products are on display. More

"The greatest name in the great outdoors" is Coleman with more than 2,000 camping products. Based in Wichita, this store features a small museum that celebrates the company's more than 100 years in business. It all began when W.C. Coleman began manufacturing lamps. Vintage Coleman products are on display.