Wichita

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas - since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it remains a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists from both near and far with its variety of attractions.

Wichita Halal Travel Guide

Wichita is a city in the heart of the great plains in Central Kansas. The city is home to large aircraft manufacturers which make up a large portion of the local economy.

Travel as a Muslim to Wichita

By car

Wichita is at the junction of Interstates 135 and 35 (Kansas Turnpike) and roughly 3 hours drive from Kansas City or Oklahoma City. It's 1.5 hours from I-70, and about 3 hours from Kansas City and from Oklahoma City.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Wichita

• Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport IATA Code: ICT GPS: 37.649944, -97.433056 5 miles west of the city's center - Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Express Jet Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Serves 9 carriers providing service from 11 cities across the nation, most of which are major hubs with connecting service to points around the world.

• Alaska Airlines. Service from Seattle.
• Allegiant Air. Service from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
• American Airlines. Service from Chicago and Dallas|Dallas/Fort Worth.
• Delta Air Lines. Service from Atlanta and Minneapolis|Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Southwest Airlines Service from Chicago-Midway, Dallas-Love, and Las Vegas.
• United Airlines. Service from Chicago, Denver, and Houston.

Travel on a Bus in Wichita

• Greyhound. (+1 316 265-7711) Buses stop at the 312 South Broadway terminal in downtown Wichita.
• Beeline Express (+1 316 201-6700) also stops at 312 South Broadway.
• Los Paisanos. Buses stop at 2210 North Somerset St, Tel +1 316 831-0817. This company travels to the south of the USA and Mexico. Buses to Kansas City can be found.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Wichita

• Amtrak doesn't serve the city directly, but there is a shuttle service to the Wichita Transit Center at 214 South Topeka Street from Newton (Kansas)|Newton for the Southwest Chief and also from Oklahoma City for the Heartland Flyer. Timetable (PDF)

How to get around in Wichita

• City Bus. As the only form of public transit serving the city, bus service may cover the areas near some sights you'd want to see, but not nearly all. Routes are long and the wait for the next bus can stretch to an hour. In general, this is not a good way to get around.
• Taxi Hailable only at the airport and they don't even queue at downtown hotels. Points of interest are far enough apart that a rental vehicle quickly becomes cost-effective. Unlike other cities of its size, you can't even find any at the bus station.
• Rental car If you didn't drive to Wichita, you'll likely want to rent a vehicle when you arrive.
• Navigating Wichita Wichita is almost exclusively a driving town. Even so, traffic is generally lighter than most larger cities, and parking is almost always free and plentiful, even downtown. Wichita's streets are laid out in a fairly easy to navigate grid system.
• Ridesharing Uber and Lyft both operate ridesharing services in the city.
• No trip to Wichita is complete without an excursion through the nearby Flint Hills, and that's only feasible in a vehicle (preferably a convertible).

What to see in Wichita

• Old Town - GPS: Downtown, just east of the central business neighborhood. This entertainment neighborhood is one of the must-see spots if you are travelling to the city. It boasts over 100 shops, restaurants, and bars, all within walking distance.
• Museum of World Treasures - 835 East 1st Street GPS: 37.68, -97.34 ☎ +1 316 263-1311 +1-888-700-1311 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM Museum of World Treasures Ivan the T. rex Experience treasures from around the world and through the ages at one of Wichita's top-rated attractions. Find your inner explorer—there's something for all to learn from the past.
• The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - GPS: 37.693889, -97.336944 ☎ +1 316 265-9314 Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Sedgwick co historical museum - This museum shows you the rich historical and cultural legacy of Wichita and Sedgwick County Kansas.
• Great Plains Transportation Museum - 700 E Douglas GPS: 37.6864, -97.3297 ☎ +1 316 263-0944 | Opening Hours: Sa 9AM Monday - 4PM 4-12 $4, 13+ $7, 0-3 Free Great Plains Transportation Museum Gptm1 Dedicated to recording and exhibiting the importance of railroad transportation in the human, agricultural, commercial and industrial legacy of Wichita, Kansas and the Great Plains.
• Exploration Place - Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center - 300 North McLean Blvd GPS: 37.69, -97.35 ☎ +1 316 660-0600 +1-877-904-1444 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM General Admission: $6-9.50 (Adults: $9.50, Seniors (65+): $8.00, Kids (3-11): $6.00) Exploration Place The Exploration Place-Wichita, Kansas-June 2013 This modern museum sits on the Arkansas river, where it displays travelling exhibits. While several of the rooms in the museum are solely for kids and there is always something for the adults to do too.
• The Keeper of the Plains - A beautiful 40-foot tall sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. This statue can be visited by a bridge connected to the Exploration Place parking lot.
• Wichita Art Museum - WAM | 1400 West Museum Blvd GPS: 37.6947, -97.3564 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sa 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM| price=Adults- $7, Seniors (+60)- $5, Students with ID and Children (5-17)- $3, Children under 5 and members get in free Wichita Art Museum Wichita Art Museum - The Wichita Art Museum is a popular art gallery that showcases 3 centuries of art and several glass pieces by Dale Chihuly. It has more than 7,000 pieces in its permanent collection, and showcases travelling exhibitions as well.

What to do in Wichita

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• Kansas State Fair - 2000 North Poplar St, Hutchinson GPS: 38.077778, -97.927222 ☎ +1 620 669-3600 +1-800-362-3247 +1 620-669-3640$6 for adults, $3 for kids, $4 for seniors, $35 for season pass Kansas State Fair Kansas State Fair - Hutchinson Kansas 9-14-2014 If you are coming to Wichita around late summer and the Kansas State Fair is something to visit. It is held every year in the early fall or late summer.
• Riverfest - 225 West Douglas Avenue GPS: - Held in late May or early June, Riverfest is Wichita's largest festival, with live music, food vendors and activities for all ages. Next Riverfest will be held 1-9 June 2018.
• Sedgwick County Zoo - 5555 Zoo Blvd GPS: 37.7158, -97.4104 ☎ +1 316 660-WILD | Opening Hours: Mar 1 - Oct 31: 8:30AM Monday - 5PM; Nov 1 - February 28: 10AM Monday - 5PM Children (3-11) $8.95, adults (12-61) $13.95, seniors (62+) $11.95 Sedgwick County Zoo Sedgwick County Zoo Gorilla Village 2013 - Opened in 1971, Sedgwick County Zoo has been ranked among the best zoos in the USA. Home to more than 3,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species and the Zoo is the number one outdoor family attraction in Kansas.
• Starlite Drive-In - "The Drive In" | 3900 South Hydraulic ☎ +1 316 524-2424 The only drive-in theater in the Wichita area, it's the place to go for affordable showings of today's movies. The new digital projection is crystal clear, and audio is provided both through your car's FM radio and speakers mounted on poles that can be hung from your window. (Though the quality of the speakers isn't as good as FM).
  This is one of the best deals around, most of the time the price is $12 per vehicle regardless of however many people are in the car. There are two large screens and each plays 3 current box-office movies back-to-back. Even when the price is higher than $12 per vehicle (varies depending on season) it is much more economical than a traditional theater, especially considering that outside food and fruit drinks are permitted. (though there is a snack bar selling popcorn, drinks, funnel cakes and more.)
  There is an intermission between each movie that allows time for you to visit the snack and restroom, though be warned that the snack bar will close sometime after the third and final movie starts. (Restrooms will remain open)
  The Starlight Drive-In is generally closed in the winter, and opens again when weather permits. Call in advance for pricing, showtimes, and to verify that it is operating that night.
• Warren Theatres - The Warren | ☎ +1 316 691-9700 - $7-16 Movie theatre chain with 5 Wichita locations, including the Palace and the Movie Machine. The 21st Street Warren also houses the largest digital IMAX in the world.
• Woofstock - 6501 West 21st Street North GPS: Inside Sedgwick County Park Opening Hours: 9:30AM Monday - 3PM $10-25, under 12 free - Held in early October by the Kansas Humane Society as their largest fundraiser of the year
• Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center - Century 2 | 225 W. Douglas Ave GPS: 37.684876, -97.340283 ☎ +1 316 264-9121 Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center Century II Century II is a full service performing arts and convention center, providing citizens and visitors with a diverse selection of entertainment and meeting opportunities. The facility is owned and managed by the City of Wichita and is unique among other municipal facilities. The complex features three sections. The main section is unique in its design as it is circular. The two secondary sections are the Bob Brown Expo Hall and the Hyatt Regency Wichita convention rooms.
• INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman St. GPS: 37.683056, -97.331389 ☎ +1 316 440-9000 Intrust Bank Arena InTrust Bank Arena - INTRUST Bank Arena is a state-of-the-art arena in the heart of downtown Wichita. Opened in 2010 and the arena holds 15,100 people comfortably, including more than 20 suites and 40 loge boxes. It features a 50' LED display in the lobby, as well as wraparound LED screens and a central scoreboard inside the arena. It is home to the Wichita Thunder, a minor league hockey team. It also holds several basketball games a year, and serves as the secondary "Home" for Wichita State University Shockers basketball.
• Wichita State Shockers - Charles Koch Arena ☎ +1 316 978-FANS The sports teams of Wichita State University, fielding NCAA Division I teams in seven men's sports and eight women's sports as the newest member of the American Athletic Conference. With no football program (WSU dropped the sport in 1986) and the hot-button sport on campus is men's basketball, which has become a national powerhouse in recent years, with a Final Four berth in 2013 and an unbeaten 2013–14 regular season. Men's basketball games routinely sell out, both at the team's main home of Charles Koch Arena on campus and the aforementioned Intrust Bank Arena. Most other facilities are on campus, with the most notable being Eck Stadium (baseball) and the former football home of Cessna Stadium, now home to WSU track and field and also hosting many local and state high school football games.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Wichita

• Bradley Fair - GPS: This upscale outdoor mall on North Rock Road has many trendy clothing stores found in big cities, as well as a few restaurants, water fountains, and an amazing duck pond.
• Coleman Factory Outlet - 235 N. St. Francis ☎ +1-316-264-0836 In the Downtown area and the factory outlet doubles as a museum for Coleman's history.
• New Market Plaza - North Maize Road GPS: 37.7272, -97.4648 - New Market Plaza This sprawling shopping center has stores ranging from Wal-Mart and Super Target to specialty clothing stores, book stores, restaurants, and more.
• Towne East Plaza Mall - 7700 East Kellogg Dr ☎ +1 316 686-4849 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday noon-6PM This is a typical indoor shopping mall anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Dillard's and Von Maur.
• Towne West Plaza Mall - 4600 W. Kellogg Dr at intersection with Interstate 235 ☎+1 316-945-1236 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday noon-6PM - Similar to Towne East. Anchor stores include Sears, Dillard's JCPenney, and Dick's Sporting Goods.

Halal Restaurants in Wichita

• The Donut Whole - 1720 E. Douglas ☎ +1 316 262-3700 | Opening Hours: Daily 6AM Monday - midnight but drive thru does not close Serving donuts 24/7 with vegan options, locally sourced ingredients, and live music.
• Nu-Way - GPS: - Serving up tasty Burgers and fresh curly fries since 4 July 1930. A Wichita staple.
• Il Vicino | GPS:

Delicious pizza with two Wichita locations.

• Spangles - A local fast food hamburger chain, similar to Steak and Shake, which serves black Angus Steaks Burgers and dairy-free soft-serve ice cream.
• Freddy's Frozen Custard - Freddy's | ☎ +1 316 719-7800 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:30AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Sa 10:30AM Monday - 11PM Locally famous steakburgers, good budget fries, and delicious frozen custard makes Freddy's a good place to go. Freddy's has 4 Wichita locations.
• Noodles & Company - 7700 E. Kellogg, Suite 1014 GPS: In the Towne East Mall, Next to Von Maur ☎ +1 316 681-2220 Serves up tasty - Noodles and salads. Their specialty is Wisconsin Macaroni and Cheese, but they have a variety of flavors from around the world.
• Sumo by Nambara - 11233 East 13th Street North ☎ +1 316 838-7866 Delicious hibachi-style food and fresh sushi.
• Redrock Canyon Grill - 1844 North Rock Road Ct ☎ +1 316 636-1844 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10PM, Friday 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM Delicious food and a fun atmosphere.
• Yokohama Ramen Joint - 613 West Douglas Ave ☎ +1 316 260-7031 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Tu/Thursday 11AM Monday - 8PM, Friday Sa 11AM Monday - 9PM, West closed - Small restaurant serving authentic ramen, yakisoba, and other East Asian staples.
• Dempsey's Burgers Pub - 3700 E Douglas Avenue #78 ☎ +1-316-425-3831 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM - Local gourmet Burgers joint serving up wagyu Burgers and others.
• Dempsey's Biscuit Co - 3425 E Douglas Avenue ☎ +1-316-260-8579 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 10PM; Sa Sunday 9AM Monday - 2PM and 3PM Monday - 10PM - From-scratch biscuit sandwiches, salads, and hot Chicken & waffles. Across Douglas from Dempsey's Burgers Pub.

Old Town

• The Brickyard - 129 North Rock Island Road GPS: 37.687136, -97.328531 ☎ +1 316 263-4044

• Indigo Lounge - 126 North Mosley Street GPS: 37.686812, -97.327326 ☎ +1 316 265-6760

• Emerson Biggins Old Town - 808 E. Douglas GPS: 37.686271, -97.328348 ☎ +1 316 303-9800

• Heroes Grill - 117 N. Mosley GPS: 37.686858, -97.327758 ☎ +1 316 264-4376 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Sa 11AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday noon-11PM
• Joe's Old Town Grill - 222 N. Washington GPS: 37.688666, -97.326139 ☎ +1 316 303-9885 | Opening Hours: Daily 11AM Monday - 2AM $1-10

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• Barleycorn's - 608 E. Douglas GPS: 37.686267, -97.331194 ☎ +1 316 613-3773

• Club Rain - 518 E Douglas GPS: 37.686260, -97.332129 ☎ +1 316 261-9000

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Wichita

Wichita - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Wichita, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Wichita. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Wichita and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Wichita. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Wichita. Key components include:

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Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Wichita: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Wichita, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Wichita.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Wichita, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Wichita is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Wichita.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Drury Plaza Broadview - 400 West Douglas Ave GPS: 37.686413, -97.342480 ☎ +1 316 262-5000
• Hawthorn Suites Wichita | 2405 North Ridge Road GPS: 37.726761, -97.427111 ☎ +1 316 729-5700
• Hotel At Old Town - 830 E 1st Street North GPS: 37.688174, -97.327880 ☎ +1 316-267-4800
• Hyatt Regency | 400 West Waterman Street GPS: 37.682703, -97.341881 ☎ +1 316 293-1234 +1 316 293-1200
• Mark 8 Inn Wichita | 1130 North Broadway GPS: 37.703233, -97.335278 ☎ +1 316 265-4679 +1 316 265-4679
• Scotsman Inn Wichita - 5922 West Kellogg GPS: 37.673596, -97.411780 Exit on Dugan Road ☎ +1 316 943-3800 +1 316 943-3800
• Wichita Marriott - 9100 Corporate Hills Dr GPS: 37.682021, -97.230822 ☎ +1 316 651-0333 +1-800-610-0673
• Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection - 104 South Broadway Street ☎ +1-316-239-7100

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