Staff was fine. Book selection is decent. Biggest problem I saw is with homeless contingent in…read morethere. Had to change locations several times because of those assholes. First guy was acting erratic and belkigerenr...mumbling curse words, slamming stuff on table and I did not feel safe. Second time was someone who came and sat down two feet from me.

I was guided by a sweet lady at the front desk. Then as I suggested using my card on my own to…read morecheckout, it malfunctioned. I turned and she was occupied. So i reached out to another lady. She signaled she was impaired from hearing. I signaled back and wrote on a pad, 'i needed guidance with checking out, on the fancy machine." She gave me a smile and guided me to a different machine. She guided me through the process. Im glad she put in the effort. she communicated better than most people. Clean environment, and beautiful books. The place smells great and is calm. I cannot wait for the remodel on 7011!

I showed up just after closing time but luckily the sun was still doing overtime. Pressing my nose…read moreto the glass like a kid outside a candy store, I could still see plenty of the memories and memorabilia inside. Many old photos, retro signage and that unmistakable "this is where it all started" energy. Even from the wrong side of the door, it's still pretty cool. Pizza Hut was founded here in Wichita in 1958 by brothers Dan and Frank Carney. After decades of expansion and multiple ownership changes, it is currently in the process of being sold by Yum! Brands to a capital company and a Chinese partner. The chain struggled in recent years due to declining US sales, increased competition and the rise of delivery-first rivals with lower costs. The latest news is that the sale is expected to close later this year, marking the first time since the 1970s that Pizza Hut will not be owned by PepsiCo or Yum. A sad new chapter. (Just don't ask me how many Pizza Huts I've reviewed because I wasn't helping them much.) This now joins my growing collection of "firsts" that includes the first Starbucks in Seattle, the first Dunkin in Quincy, the first Timmy's in Hamilton and now the birthplace of the Hut. [Review 742 of 2026 - 91 in Kansas - 25923 overall]

My wife and I visited this museum on our way back home to Texas from Colorado! We were happy to…read morehave taken the longer way back, even though we were told by many people that there was nothing to see in Kansas. We found that was not the case, and this museum was one of the hidden gems. The quaint little self-serve museum sits on the Wichita State University campus grounds. The doors are unlocked at 9am. One you open the door, the lights automatically turn on, and you're free to roam! Keep in mind that this is a very tiny museum, but if you read everything and watch all of the TV segments, you could end up staying for 45 minutes tops.

The Keeper of the Plains Plaza has such an easygoing, welcoming vibe that I ended up enjoying way…read moremore than just seeing the big statue at the center of it all. The interpretive panels around the paths are actually fun to read and they give a quick, friendly crash course on the history of the Plains tribes without feeling heavy or academic. With the Big and Little Arkansas (pronounced AR-Kansas) Rivers rushing together right below, there is a steady sound of moving water that makes the whole place feel calm even when there are people around. The pedestrian bridges are honestly half the experience. They are cable-stayed and with those tall, clean looking masts and the cables fanning out, it feels light and modern. Walking across gives a great rive of the rivers on both sides and the design makes the approach to the Keeper feel intentional. Almost like the bridges are guiding you to the statue. It is one of those spots where the setting and the structure work together so well that you end up enjoying the walk as much as the destination. [Review 734 of 2026 - 85 in Kansas - 25915 overall]

This statue was beautiful and highlighted nicely with the sky. It featured Native American music…read moreand I can see how it would be cool to witness the large fire pits sitting on large boulders out in the water. PS The coordinates will put you in the parking lot to the Native American museum and you will have to drive to the parking lot for the actual statue.

It's rare that I get to tour a courthouse since I'm usually working or traveling or showing up on a…read moreweekend when it's all locked up. But this time the time zone difference worked in my favor and I managed to slip in after my work day while it was still open. And open it is, because I walked right in and had the run of the place long enough to appreciate the structure of this old building and the craftsmanship in the woodwork, tile, and fixtures. The Historic Sedgwick County Courthouse was completed in 1888 in a Richardsonian Romanesque style, all rough stone, arches, and heavy detailing. It still feels solid and intentional more than a century later. The interior has that classic late nineteenth century feel with broad staircases, carved trim, and the kind of workmanship that you only get when a county is trying to announce that it has arrived. Sedgwick County itself was formed in 1867 and named for Union Major General John Sedgwick, and Wichita has been the county seat from the beginning. The territorial legislature chose Wichita because it was already emerging as a regional trading center on the Arkansas (pronounced AR-Kansas) River and had the population and economic momentum that nearby towns could not match. The building was meant to anchor a growing city, and even with government and judicial offices moved elsewhere, the place still carries that sense of civic pride and permanence. [Review 733 of 2026 - 84 in Kansas - 25914 overall]

Stonehenge in Central Riverside Park is one of those Wichita curiosities that you stumble upon…read morealmost by accident, a tight cluster of stones arranged in a rough henge-like circle just off the park's main walkway. They sit on the north side of the park near the bend of the Little Arkansas River and while you can see them clearly from the paved path, wheelchairs and mobility challenged folks won't be able to reach the stones themselves because the final 100 feet or so is uneven grass. If you're able to walk out to them, they make for an interesting stop, especially since the park has plenty of parking and is already one of the city's best green spaces. The stones were installed in the late 1970s as part of a public art initiative tied to Riverside Park's long history as Wichita's oldest municipal park, first established in 1887. I've been to a number of "henges" across the country - Kentucky Stonehenge, Canoehenge in Missouri, the Cadillac Ranch and VW Bug Ranch in Texas - and this one fits right into that tradition of playful Americana. It's smaller and more modest than the big roadside installations, but it has that same spirit of someone deciding that a ring of stones would make the world a little more interesting. The setting helps, too. Central Riverside Park is wrapped by a bend in the river, giving the stones a surprisingly scenic backdrop, and the whole area is easy to enjoy on foot. It's not the original in England, but it's a fun, quirky landmark that adds character to a park that already has plenty. [Review 737 of 2026 - 87 in Kansas - 25918 overall]

This is the current Sedgwick County Courthouse and it is a mid-century high-rise structure…read morecompleted in 1958 and built in a Modern design style with glass, steel and concrete forming an 11-story vertical block. I had just been across the street at the old Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse that is all arches and stone and late 19th century "drama" design. Stepping over to here, the vibe sifts completely. This building is very much the active, security-checkpoint, business-of-the-county courthouse and on a day when I wasn't feeling up to dealing with metal detectors and bag checks, the exterior tells enough of the story. Horizontal window bands, recessed lower floors, flat rooflines and that unmistakable 1950s confidence. It declares that the government should look streamlined, efficient and lean forward. It doesn't have the ornament or craftmanship of the historic courthouse, but as a working building it projects exactly what Wichita wanted. It's a functional, modern courthouse rising over Main Street and still doing the daily work of the 18th Judicial District while its predecessor across the way has settled into its quieter second life. [Review 846 of 2026 - 153 in Kansas - 26027 overall]

Pretty typical location for government business. Double check the hours for the department before…read moreyou go in. Found that some websites don't have accurate hours (marriage license office.) Also their computer system was down when I was there extending the wait time by a considerable amount. Plan for extra time just in case. The staff was very friendly, so that was nice.

There's a generic pin on another site titled "Historical Marker" and historical markers are my jam,…read moreso I made my way over here this afternoon. It's located not far from the Keeper of the Plains and the Wichita Art Museum, so it's probably already on your way. The granite marker looks more like a headstone and points out a geographic spot. It reads, "This marker locates the original confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers. On August 15, 1865, near this point Jesse Chisholm met with the Plains Indian chiefs and headmen to agree on a treaty signing which occurred the following October, 6 1/2 miles due north from this site." It was erected in 1982 by the Jane Peebles Sexton Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists. There is some room to stop here only because there's a construction zone. When that's complete, you'll have to park at the museum and walk over. [Review 736 of 2026 - 86 in Kansas - 25917 overall]

I recently joined the chamber in Wichita. So far I am extremely pleased with their service and…read moretheir many opportunities to network. The staff is extremely helpful. Looking at their calendar it looks like there is some kind of chamber of event every month if not every week. I'm glad I became a member and looking forward to many networking opportunities.