this informal, all-suite extended-stay hotel is 2 miles from the great plains nature center and 5 miles from the lowell holmes museum of anthropology. some have separate living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities consist of an exercise room, coin-operated laundry facilities and a convenience store. unassuming suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and pull-out sofas, as well as kitchens, and tea and coffeemakers. complimentary perks include a breakfast buffet and parking Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport 22 min
Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House (15 min) Guided tours through the period interiors of a 1918 Prairie-style home by Frank Lloyd Wright. Great Plains Nature Center (6 min) Indoor-outdoor facilities designed to educate about the flora & fauna of the Great Plains. Downtown Wichita (16 min) Ulrich Museum of Art (11 min) Extensive university contemporary & modern art museum with a large outdoor sculpture collection. Sedgwick County Zoo (19 min) Animals organized by continent, plus educational programs for various age groups. The Keeper of the Plains (19 min) Blackbear Bosin's 44-ft. Indian chief statue stands at a confluence reachable by 2 footbridges. Joyland Amusement Park (18 min) Amusement park, roller coaster, ruins, park, and history Museum of World Treasures (16 min) A history-of-the-world museum with an educational focus & hands-on children's activity center. Old Cowtown Museum (19 min) Re-creation of late-1880s life in the County, including farm animals, photos & document archives. Exploration Place (18 min) Exhibits, films, live shows, & hands-on science & discovery programs for kids and adults. Kansas Aviation Museum (22 min) Formerly a municipal airport, with the art deco terminal now housing a tribute to aviation history. Botanica, The Wichita Gardens (18 min) Imaginative, verdant botanical garden with children's areas, a butterfly house, events & more. Wichita Art Museum (18 min) Contemporary & historical works from a 7,000-piece permanent collection, & a hands-on area for kids. Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum (16 min) This elegant former City Hall building is now home to various historical exhibits of local interest. All Star Adventures (7 min) Park with kiddie rides, coasters, bumper cars & go-karts for both kids & adults, plus mini-golf. |