Wichita, Kansas

Wichita is a city in the U.S state of Kansas. Being a major aircraft manufacturing hub and cultural center, the city is known as the 'Air Capital'. Officially incorporated in 1870, the city became a major oil center in1914-1915 after the discovery of oil nearby. It is the largest city in the state and the 51st largest city in the country. Founded as a cattle town, the city flourished to become the state's main commercial center. It is the county seat of Sedgwick County.

Area & Location: Lies in South Central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is located at 37º41'20? Latitude North and 97º20'10? Longitude West. The city covers a total area of 359.8 sq. km with 351.6 sq. km of land and 8.2 sq. km of water. The city has a population of 354,865.

Tourist Attractions: The city with a number of interesting sites welcomes large number of tourists to it.

Transportation: Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, the largest airport in the state serves the city. The Wichita Transit Authority that operates 51 buses is the form of public transportation within the city. The Amtrak station in Newton that provides train service is another mode of transportation in the city. The Kansas Turnpike (Interstate 35), Interstates 135 and 235, U.S. Route 54/400 and K-96 that run through the city is an easy access to the city.

Hotels: Majority of the Wichita hotels are aimed at tourists. They provide different types of food depending upon the tourists visiting the city. The friendly attitude of the staff and their outstanding service conquer the minds of its customers. Hampton Inn Wichita West, Marriott Wichita, Hilton Garden Inn Wichita, Hotel at Old Town, Residence Inn Wichita East at Plazzio, Wichita Inn West, Comfort Suites Airport, Homewood Suites by Hilton At The Waterfront, Hyatt Regency Wichita, Best Western Wichita North Hotel & Suites, Inn at Tallgrass, Holiday Inn Wichita Downtown, Four Points by Sheraton Wichita Airport, Hawthorn Suites Wichita and Northrock Suites are the popular hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: Exploration Place, which exhibits Flight and Design, is the main attraction of the city. The Mid-America All-India Exhibition Center that tells the story of the region's Native American heritage. Wichita Art Museum that displays works of the famous glass artists, Sedgwick County Zoo, the new Downing Gorilla Forest and Old Town Marketplace are the places that the tourists should not fail to visit. The Wichita Gardens, Exploration Place, Old Cow town Museum, Museum of World Treasures, Kansas Aviation Museum and Arkansas River Trail are the other points of interest in the city.