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Western Heritage - The Old Cowtown Museum offers visitors a living history experience as reenactors stroll among 26 historic buildings depicting life in the 1870s. The Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper offers family dining and entertainment.

Air Capital of the World - Approximately 47 percent of the world's general aviation aircraft are produced in Wichita. The Kansas Aviation Museum displays Wichita's aviation history including a B-47 and a B-52 jet bombers. The annual Wichita Flight Festival celebrates the city's aviation heritage.

World-class Zoo - The Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Kansas' largest attractions, and the 7^th largest zoo in the United States. The new Slawson Family Tiger Trek opened in May 2009.

Keeper of the Plains - The "Keeper of the Plains" Plaza is the centerpiece of a $20.6 million project to beautify the Arkansas River. It anchors the Museums on the River District and is the region's fastest growing attraction.

Recent Developments

INTRUST Bank Arena - The 15,000-seat sports and events center opened in January 2010 and is home to the Wichita Thunder hockey team. It's located next to Wichita's Old Town red-brick warehouse entertainment district.

Hartman Arena - This 5,000-seat facility is home to the Wichita Wild indoor football team along with concerts and other events. Opened in May 2009.

WaterWalk - A mixed-use office, retail, residential district under development on the banks of the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita.