4-Day Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am-10:00am
Karg Art Glass
Watch glass being hand blown into pieces of art. Then, shop for beautiful art of a variety of types in the gallery.

10:20am-11:20pm
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Take a relaxing, guided tour through the many lovely gardens of Botanica, which include nearly 10 acres and 24 themed gardens. This is one of the most beautiful attractions in Wichita.

11:30am-12:30pm
Wichita Art Museum
As the largest art museum in the state of Kansas, The Wichita Art Museum houses one of the country's finest collections of American art. Masterpieces by Mary Cassatt and Winslow Homer are among the more than 6,000 works in the permanent collection. The collection includes bronzes and paintings by western artist Charles M. Russell.

12:45pm-1:45pm
Lunch at the Wichita Art Museum or in the Old Town District.

2:00pm-3:30pm
The Museum of World Treasures
A wonderful, fascinating museum with exceptionally knowledgeable, entertaining tour guides. Exhibits include: The Founding of America: A Revolutionary Success, Gallery of Ancient Civilizations, American Presidents Gallery, Royal Gallery, Air & Space, and American Frontier. Wonder at the display of dinosaurs and mummies. Even people who don't like museums like this one.

3:40pm-4:15pm
Nifty Nut House
Check out the amazing variety of nuts and candies at the Nifty Nut House, a third generation family owned business. Lots of sugar-free candies, too.

4:30pm-5:30pm
Old Cowtown Museum
An accredited living history museum, Cowtown celebrates life in 1865-1880 Wichita, Sedgwick County and the Southern Plains. The museum provides an interactive experience with costumed interpreters. Highlights include home tours, working blacksmith, carpentry, and newspaper shops, marshal's office, saloon, and cowboy camp.

5:30pm-9:00pm
The Diamond W Wranglers at Old Cowtown Museum
Enjoy the very best in cowboy stage shows. The world-famous Diamond W Wranglers, perform classic Western Music of the silver-screen cowboy era, as well as new Western tunes, at the Empire House at Old Cowtown Museum.

Overnight

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel

8:30am-9:30am
Karg Art Glass
Watch glass being hand-blown in a picturesque cedar and stone building in the heart of Kechi. Browse through the gift gallery.

10:00am-12:30pm
The Riordan Center
(formerly The Bright Spot for Health and The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning)
Some of the world's most fascinating research takes place at The Center. Patients come here from all over the world to find answers to health problems other means have not been able to answer. The main focus here is nutrition through individualized treatments. Not only is the work here cutting edge, the look of the facility is unusual - 8 geodesic domes and a pyramid.

1:00pm-2:00pm
Exploration Place
Discover hundreds of extraordinary hands-on experiences for people of all ages. Explore the exhibits areas: AgMagination, Exploring Flight & Design, Exploring Our Only Home, Kids Explore and national traveling exhibits.

2:30pm-3:30pm
Wyldewood Cellars
Awarding winning Elderberry wine, concentrate, jellies, jams and sauces. Take the tour or sample some of their wine.

6:00pm-7:30pm
Dinner in Old Town

8:00pm-10:00pm
Cabaret Oldtown (Thursday-Saturday)
Live performance theatre featuring cutting edge musical comedies. Full service bar and appetizers available.

Overnight

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am-10:00pm
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Take a relaxing, guided tour through the many lovely gardens of Botanica, which include nearly 10 acres and 24 themed gardens. You will see the Butterfly House, The Sally Stone Sensory Garden, The Jayne Wilburn Aquatic Collection, The Shakespeare Garden, and more. This is one of the most beautiful attractions in Wichita.

10:15am-11:15am
Wichita Art Museum
As the largest art museum in the state of Kansas, The Wichita Art Museum houses one of the country's finest collections of American art. Masterpieces by Mary Cassatt and Winslow Homer are among the more than 6,000 works in the permanent collection. The collection includes bronzes and paintings by western artist Charles M. Russell.

11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch at the Wichita Art Museum or in Old Town.

12:45pm-2:15pm
The Museum of World Treasures
You will be amazed at this wonderful, fascinating museum with exceptionally knowledgeable, entertaining tour guides. Exhibits include: The Founding of America: A Revolutionary Success, Gallery of Ancient Civilizations, American Presidents Gallery, Royal Gallery, Air & Space, and American Frontier. Wonder at the display of dinosaurs and mummies. Even people who don't like museums like this one. Allow at least an hour and a half. The museum is located in the heart of the bustling Old Town district.

2:30pm
Browse and shop Old Town.

4:30pm-5:30pm
Old Cowtown Museum
An accredited living history museum, Cowtown celebrates life in 1865-1880 Wichita, Sedgwick County and the Southern Plains. The museum provides an interactive experience with costumed interpreters. Highlights include home tours, working blacksmith, carpentry, and newspaper shop, marshal's office, saloon, and cowboy camp.

5:30pm-9:30pm
The Diamond W Wranglers at Old Cowtown Museum
Enjoy the very best in cowboy stage shows. The world famous Diamond W Wranglers, perform classic Western Music of the silver-screen cowboy era, as well as new Western tunes, at the Empire House on the grounds of Old Cowtown Museum.

Overnight

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart Wichita, KS