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701 Amidon Street
Wichita, Kansas
316-264-0448 |
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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 Hours & Admission November to March, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April to October Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions From U.S. Highway 54/400 (Kellogg Ave.), take Seneca St. exit, turn right and travel (north) across the Arkansas River bridge. At the next stoplight, make a left on Museum Blvd., and another left on Sim Park Dr. Entrance is one-half mile on the right.
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. Hours & Admission November to March, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April to October Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Tours Guided; walking. Directions From U.S. Highway 54/400 (Kellogg Ave.), take Seneca St. exit, turn right and travel (north) across the Arkansas River bridge. At the next stoplight, make a left on Museum Blvd., and another left on Sim Park Dr. Entrance is one-half mile on the right.
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1515 SE Monroe Street
Topeka, Kansas
785-234-1030 |
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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 Hours & Admission Monroe site: daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome. Directions From Interstate 70 (I-70) west, take exit 362C (10th St.). Turn left (west) on 10th. At the next intersection, turn left (south) on Monroe St. Turn left (east) on 17th St., and then turn left (north) to park. Follow the sidewalk on the south side to the site.
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. Hours & Admission Monroe site: daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free; donations welcome. Location 17th St. and SW Monroe St. Directions From Interstate 70 (I-70) west, take exit 362C (10th St.). Turn left (west) on 10th. At the next intersection, turn left (south) on Monroe St. Turn left (east) on 17th St., and then turn left (north) to park. Follow the sidewalk on the south side to the site.
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1005 Hillside Street
Wichita, Kansas
316-337-9225 |
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For those who follow Buffalo Bill, his home, at the time of his death, was located in Wichita. The home is now a private residence and is not open to the public. To commemorate the original William "Buffalo Bill" Mathewson, a monument stands in Highland Cemetery. He was born in 1830 in Broome County, New York and died in 1916. Hours & Admission Daily, dawn to dusk. Free.
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1 SW Cedar Crest Road
Topeka, Kansas
785-296-3636 |
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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 Hours & Admission 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closed state and national holidays. Free.
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. Hours & Admission 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closed state and national holidays. Free. Tours Guided, 30-minute; Monday 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; self-guided driving. Location Near the intersection of Interstate 70 (I-70) and Fairlawn Rd.
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1108 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, Kansas
316-264-5002 |
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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 Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free (entry).
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. Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free (entry). Location In the Old Town district, west of Interstate 135 (I-135)/U.S. Highway 81 and north of U.S. Highway 54/400 (Kellogg Ave.), between N. Wabash Ave. and N. Ohio Ave.
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1101 Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, Kansas
785-357-1371 |
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This is the former home of Charles Curtis, the only Native American to serve as vice president of the United States. Hours & Admission Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission. Directions From Interstate 70 (I-70), take exit 361A (Topeka Blvd.) and travel south to SW 10th St.
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Chisholm Trail Historical Marker
Douglas and McLean Blvd.
Wichita, Kansas |
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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 Hours & Admission Dawn to dusk. Free.
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" Hours & Admission Dawn to dusk. Free. Location Northeast corner of Douglas and McLean Blvd.
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235 North St. Francis Street
Wichita, Kansas
316-264-0836 |
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"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 Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free (entry).
"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. Hours & Admission Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free (entry). Location West of Interstate 135 (I-135)/U.S. Highway 81 and north of U.S. Highway 54/400 (Kellogg Ave.), between E. First St. N. and E. Second St. N.
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J Street, Hangar 602-604
Topeka, Kansas
785-862-3303 |
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This museum displays aircraft from World War I through present day including aircraft engines in varying size and types, plus aviation artifacts and military art. The museum is housed at an active airfield. Hours & Admission June to August, Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m., December to February, Monday to Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m. Admission.
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1865 West Museum Blvd.
Wichita, Kansas
316-729-4825 |
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Experience year-round family fun and the very best in western stage shows. Enjoy a BBQ dinner followed by the tight harmonies and homey comedy of the world-famous Diamond W Wranglers. Hours & Admission Thursday to Saturday 5:30 p.m. Admission. Directions From U.S. Highway 54/400 (Kellogg Ave.), take Seneca St. exit, turn right and travel (north) across the Arkansas River bridge. At the next stoplight, make a left on Museum Blvd., and another left on Sim Park Dr. Entrance is on the left.
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