Keeper of the Plains at sunset in downtown Wichita

Local Attractions & Things To Do In Wichita KS

Live Music, Great Eats & So Much More Just Steps From Your Suite

Don’t just visit, live it. No hotel allows you to experience the diverse things to do in Wichita, KS like the Hotel at Old Town. Right outside our doors, the Old Town Wichita neighborhood is home to dozens of things to do, from vibrant restaurants, clubs, pubs and lounges to shops and galleries and live music venues. When it comes to restaurants alone, you could stay at the Hotel at Old Town for two weeks and eat at a different spot every night. Sample flavors ranging from BBQ to Latin, Japanese to Mediterranean, Italian to Mexican and, of course, good old-fashioned American burgers and steaks. All just steps away.

If you’re a fan of live music, you’ll have your choice of restaurants, bars and some of the best patios in Wichita. You can also catch some of the biggest names in music at the 15,000-seat Intrust Bank Arena, which is just five blocks away.

If you want to explore but don’t feel like walking, you can always hop on one of the trolleys. They run from Old Town Wichita to the West end of downtown and the river — where you can hop off and visit Exploration Place or take in a Wichita Wind Surge baseball game.

Whatever uniquely Wichita adventure you seek, our friendly hotel staff are here to help point the way. Ask us to recommend our favorite things to do and see in and around downtown Wichita. Check out our exclusive Gold Cap program for VIP perks from other locally owned companies.

View of Museum of World Treasures near Hotel at Old Town

Museum of World Treasures

Discover treasures from around the world and through the ages at the Museum of World Treasures!

Exterior view of Orpheum Theater near Hotel at Old Town

Orpheum Theater

From world-renowned performers to local musicians to regional events, the Orpheum Theater has it all!

Exterior view of Intrust Bank Arena near Hotel at Old Town

Intrust Bank Arena

Intrust Bank Arena is a 15,004-seat multi-purpose arena in Wichita, Kansas, United States.

Century Arts & Convention Center near Hotel at Old Town

Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center

Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center is a performing arts and convention center in Wichita, Kansas, United States.

Exterior view of Old Cowtown Museum near Hotel at Old Town

Old Cowtown Museum

Old Cowtown Museum is an accredited history museum located in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is located next to the Arkansas River in central Wichita.

Landscape view of Botanica near Hotel at Old Town Wichita

Botanica

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens was opened in 1987 as a collaboration between the Wichita Area Garden Council and the City of Wichita.

Interior view of Wichita Art Museum near Hotel at Old Town

Wichita Art Museum

Nestled in the heart of the Museums on the River district just five minutes from downtown in the Riverside neighborhood, the Wichita Art Museum is home to a nationally renowned collection of American art.

Wichita State University campus overview

Wichita State University

Wichita State University is a public research university in Wichita, Kansas. Take a walking tour of the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection or catch a WSU basketball game at Charles Koch Arena. 

Exterior view of Exploration Place near Hotel at Old Town

Exploration Place

Exploration Place is a science museum located on the west side of the Arkansas River in the Delano neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, United States.

View of Mort's Martini and Cigar Bar near at Hotel at Old Town

Mort's Martini and Cigar Bar

Martinis, cigars & a short snack menu accompanied by a regular rotation of live music acts.

View of Wind Surge Minor League Baseball near Hotel at Old Town

Wind Surge Minor League Baseball

The Wichita Wind Surge are a Minor League Baseball team of the Double-A Central and the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. 

Interior view of The Arcade near Hotel at Old Town

The Arcade

A classic 80s-90s retro arcade in the heart of Wichita’s Old Town area featuring classics from Asteroids, Frogger, and Pac-Man, to Mortal Kombat, Killer Instinct and Tekken.

Close up on a baby chimpanzee at a zoo near Hotel at Old Town

Sedgwick County Zoo

The Sedgwick County Zoo is an AZA-accredited wildlife park and major attraction in Wichita, Kansas, United States.

Outside view of the Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center near Hotel at Old Town Wichita KS

The Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center

The Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center is the premier national destination for artists and audiences who are blind, visually impaired, and/or disabled. 

Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport near Hotel at Old Town

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is a commercial airport 7 miles west of downtown Wichita, Kansas.

Close up on a plane at B-29 Doc hanger near Hotel at Old Town

B-29 Doc

The B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center provides a unique and one-of-a-kind look into aviation history.

Exterior view of The Wave near Hotel at Old Town

The Wave

WAVE is a live music venue, bar and restaurant in Downtown Wichita, Kansas.

Window shopping at Bungalow 26 near Hotel at Old Town Wichita

Bungalow 26

Bungalow 26 is a lifestyle boutique located in the heart of The Historic Delano District, specializing in the most darling and eclectic products for bath, body, and home.

Old Town Farmers Market next to Hotel at Old Town

Old Town Farm & Art Market

The Old Town Farm & Art Market is a weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city.

White tiger laying in grass and flowers at Tanganyika

Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Family-friendly destination where parkgoers have up-close, hands-on interaction with the animals.

Exterior view of Kansas Aviation Museum

Kansas Aviation Museum

Wichita's first municipal airport turned into a historical museum. Fly our simulators, see historic exhibits, enjoy hands-on displays, see a real B-52, and check out the dramatic view from the control tower.