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Originally Posted by cron912

Depends what you're into.

Old Town has quite a few bars and restaurants that are all within walking distance of each other.

If you want to catch a movie, Wichita has some of the best theaters in the country (Warren Theatres). They serve food/adult beverages to your seat at the one in Old Town. I believe the East Warren has a balcony that has recliners/couches where you can also be served, but it's fairly pricey.

If you like nature, the zoo is one of the best in the country. There's also another zoo/wildlife preserve called Tanganyika Wildlife Park that's pretty cool. Both are on the west side of Wichita though.

If you're into arts/musicals, Mamma Mia! is at Century II Fri/Sat/Sun.

Someone already mentioned Kansas Star Casino.

Also North Rock Lanes is a really nice bowling alley with an AJ Bar and Grill that sells some of the best pizza in town.

Exploration Place is a science museum in downtown, although it's primarily aimed at families/kids. It's basically some science exhibits, and they also have a small dome theater where they show science/nature related movies (mostly documentries). They usually have a 'traveling' exhibit there, which I believe is currently some dinosaur exhibit. There are a few other small museums in Wichita (Old Cowntown Museum, Museum of World Treasures, Botanica Gardens).

As for BBQ, there's B & C, Hog Wild, Bite Me BBQ, Pig In Pig Out, and there's a Two Brother BBQ not far from the East Mariott (it's somewhat of a dive though).

Other good places to eat; The Anchor (as mentioned), Bricktown Brewery, Old Town Brewery, Wichita Brewing Co & Pizzeria, Dempsey's Pub, Fizz Burgers, Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, Bonefish Grill, Public, Pumphouse, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Sabor Latin Bar & Grill. If price isn't a concern, Greystone Steak and Seafood, Scotch & Sirloin, AVI, Newport Grill.

Misc. things: The Loony Bin Comedy Club, Mosley Street Melodrama, a few escape rooms.

Also, if you are staying at the East Mariott, be warned there is a lot of construction going on in that area.

Edit: If you're staying at the Marriott Courtyard at like 2900 N. Webb, there shouldn't be any major construction there.

This guy pretty much summed it up right there.

If looking for drinks Old Town can get pretty busy and you can carry drinks from Bar to Bar which is nice.

Club rodeo is good on Saturday when they have bull riding.

I double the nomination for Pig N Pig Out for best barbecue in town. Hog wild is not bad but more of a chain BBQ place.

Like he mentioned Warren has some of the best theatres in the Country. I personally like the one in Old Town where they serve you food and drinks.

Loony Bin is also a lot of fun and always seems to attract good comedians there.

Gambling at Kansas Star is nice and can be pretty fun watching the UFC fights.

Also North Rock Lanes is a nice bowling alley with an AJ Bar and Grill. (In my opinion they sell some of the best pizza in town there)