Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas

There is no shortage of things to do in Wichita, Kansas. With more than 250 days of sunshine a year, Wichitans take advantage of all the outdoors has to offer as well as the outstanding attractions that educate and enhance the city's quality of life. With many parks and recreational facilities available, you can take a hike on a nature trail, go for a swim, or take a bike trip along the Arkansas River. For animal lovers, Sedgwick County Zoo has over 2,500 different animals from around the world, while Tanganyika Wildlife Park focuses on visitor interaction and education by providing many walk-through exhibits and feeding areas in a beautifully landscaped setting. For history, art, culture and science enthusiasts, Wichita has numerous museums to choose from, from aviation and space to culture and sports. The city is also home to four different dinner theaters, so performing art enthusiasts can have a bite to eat as actors and actresses walk the stage. Old Town is Wichita's premiere entertainment district with nightclubs, laid back bars, distinctive restaurants, live concerts, quaint specialty shops and a Saturday farmer's market. With all of this and so much more to do in Wichita, you will never be bored! Visit http://www.visitwichita.com for more information on things to do in Wichita.

In sports, the Wichita Thunder shakes the ice on the hockey rink. While the Wichita Wranglers play minor league baseball, a new major league baseball team is on the rise: Temporarily sharing the Wichita Thunder name with the hockey team, they are currently seeking a new name, planning to reveal a new website in September 2007 and make their first appearance in the 2008 baseball season. Wichita is also home to the Wild of arena football, and the Barbarians of rugby.