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    Veterans Memorial Park

    5.0 (2 reviews)
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    Keeper Of The Plains Plaza

    Keeper Of The Plains Plaza

    4.7
    (47 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    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.

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    Keeper of the Plains Plaza, Wichita
    Keeper of the Plains Plaza, Wichita
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    The Original Pizza Hut Museum

    The Original Pizza Hut Museum

    4.4
    (11 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    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.

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    Old Cowtown Museum

    Old Cowtown Museum

    3.9
    (35 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I thought this place was outstanding and one of the best places to visit in Wichita. You can…read moreeasily spend 2-3 hours here going through the various houses and rooms and you really come out with a great vision of how life was on the frontier back 150+ years ago. My how far we've come! I really enjoyed the "shoot outs" -- a MUST if you're going to visit. Really great reenactment of "shoot outs" -- great costumes, actors, lots of fun for the whole family. Adults and kids will enjoy the show these people put on. The blacksmith was also a very cool experience -- you can witness a real life modern day blacksmith working with horribly smelling coal as the fuel! A must when visiting Wichita.

    Be aware: if you arrive within an hour of closing, you will not be admitted. Unfortunately, this…read morepolicy is not clearly communicated anywhere online, which led us to rush over specifically to show the venue to out-of-town guests before the weekend ended. What was most disappointing wasn't the policy itself--it was the complete lack of customer service. The front desk staff seemed entirely unempowered to do anything beyond repeating, "That's our policy," with no effort to offer an explanation, alternative, or even a hint of empathy for the situation. Businesses are free to set whatever policies they choose, but the way those policies are communicated matters. We left feeling that customer experience was an afterthought. The combination of poor communication, inflexibility, and indifferent service turned what should have been a positive visit highlighting Wichita into a frustrating and disappointing experience.

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