Adult Activities
Wichita might be one of the best places to raise a family, filled with local attractions perfect for children. However, ICT is also teeming with incredible hot spots and unique experiences for adults too! From unique bars to one-of-a-kind activities – we’ve got you covered in our extensive list of things for adults to do in Wichita below. Use this article as your guide to all of the great activities and attractions you and your significant others and friends can experience together all year long!
On this page:
- Museums in Wichita for Adults
- Get Into Nature in Wichita
- Ways to get Active in Wichita
- Concerts and Performing Arts in Wichita
- Bar Scene in Wichita, Kansas
- Unique and Fine Dining in Wichita
Museums in Wichita for Adults
Wichita has several incredible museums that are a must-visit. Below are our top picks for adults:
Wichita Art Museum
1400 West Museum Boulevard – Website
Article: Free Admission to the Permanent Collection
Museums of World Treasures
835 E 1st St N – Website
Kansas Aviation Museum
3350 George Washington Blvd – Website
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House
255 N Roosevelt St, Wichita, KS – Website
Get Into Nature in Wichita
Even though Wichita is one of the largest cities in Kansas, we will have several incredible options for you to get into nature. No concrete jungle here! Our city has made it a point to incorporate many greenspaces throughout, in order to keep our tree canopy intact, our air clean, and our city beautiful. See our list of favorite places you can go in Wichita to experience the natural beauty of Kansas and also check out our blog on parks in Wichita here!
Ways to Get Active in Wichita
A great way to blow off some steam from a stressful work week is to get the blood pumping and do something active! Wichita has lots of great options to get out and get active! Below is a list of some of our favorites.
Chicken N’ Pickle
1240 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS – Webiste
Article: Experience Chicken N Pickle on a Budget
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing
535 W Douglas Ave #160 – Website
Axe to Grind Axe Throwing
220 S Commerce St – Website
Top Golf
2976 N Greenwich Rd – Website
Article: Experenance Top Golf on a Budget
Concerts and Performing Arts in Wichita
Wichita is packed full of musical, theatrical, and comedic entertainment. From the Looney Bin to the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Wichita has something for everyone. Below are a few of our favorite venues or companies for concerts, theatre, and comedy acts in Wichita Kansas.
Article: Live Music Venues in Wichita Kansas
The Bar Scene in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita Kansas has the most fantastic bars around. From cool dive bars to fancy speakeasies – there is a place for every walk of life. Whether you’re a barfly, a wine sipper, or a party animal, this list of our favorite bars and breweries will be your guide for nightlife.
Dockum Speakeasy
104 S Broadway (down the stairs past the hotel elevator) – Website
Lava & Tonic
1716 E Douglas Ave (unmarked, hidden location) – Website
Douglas Social
2518 E Douglas Ave – Website
Good Company Taps & Spirits
2721 E Central Ave Suite 201C – Website
Hopping Gnome Brewing
1719 E Victor St, Wichita – Website
Fun and Games for Adults in Wichita
Who says adults can’t play games!? Wichita has many venues packed with fun and games for adults! Play a video game, an old-school arcade game, and try your luck at the casino or escape room. Bring out your inner child with our list of gaming, arcade, and puzzle locations in Wichita.
Shopping In Wichita
Wichita is filled with unique shopping opportunities. Every part of the city has its own vibe and every shopping center contains Wichita-owned businesses! Visiting these locations is a great way to support local businesses and find unique products and services!
Catch a Game
Wichita has several semi-pro and professional sporting teams to root for. The most popular team is definitely our basketball team, Wichita Wind Surge. With our brand-new stadium, this venue is a must! The oldest team in the bunch would be our tried-and-true Hockey team, the Wichita Thunder. Our local university has a very popular and top-ranked basketball, the WSU Shockers, that are very exciting to watch! On top of that, we have a new pro basketball team and even a Soccer team! Get your fill of sports and support your local teams!
Unique and Fine Dining in Wichita
Even though most outsiders wouldn’t know it, Wichita has several top-ranked restaurants. The restaurants listed below are some of our favorite and most unique fine-dining restaurants in Wichita that are locally owned and operated. This list is if you want to “splurge,” these restaurants are NOT Cheap.
We know we have missed lots of great spots. You can email us at wotcinfo@gamil.com if you would like something added, and we will do our best add to this list.
Also, check out our huge list of free and inexpensive Wichita Date Ideas.