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Downtown Wichita is the central business district, government and social core of the Wichita metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Kansas.It is home to several of the area's major landmarks and event venues including the Epic Center, Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Intrust Bank Arena, Equity Bank Park, Keeper of the Plains sculpture, the Old Town entertainment district, and ...
The MS Mitch Mitchell Floodway, formerly the Wichita-Valley Center Floodway and known locally as “The Big Ditch”, is a canal in Wichita, Kansas, United States. [1] Built in the 1950s after a series of floods in the preceding decades, the Floodway diverts water from Chisholm Creek, the Little Arkansas River, and the Arkansas River to the west, around central Wichita, before emptying back ...
Downtown Wichita viewed from the west bank of the Arkansas River (2010) Wichita is in south-central Kansas at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 54. [61] Part of the Midwestern United States, it is 157 mi (253 km) north of Oklahoma City, 181 mi (291 km) southwest of Kansas City, and 439 mi (707 km) east-southeast of Denver. [62]
Downtown Wichita President Jeff Fluhr said he sees a “direct correlation” between the current downtown plan, finalized shortly after he moved to Wichita from Baton Rouge, and the $1.7 billion ...
Eastborough, Kansas - separate city and enclave of Wichita. It is located in east Wichita. Census-designated places. McConnell AFB - It is located in southeast Wichita metro. Oaklawn-Sunview - It is located in southeast Wichita metro.
Wichita’s Capital Improvement Plan allocates $17.4 million for upgrades to downtown streets over the next 10 years.
Parking at Riverfest can be a hassle. Learn the best places to find parking and transportation to and from Wichita’s annual celebration.
Construction of the Epic Center began in October 1985. [2] It officially opened for business in 1987. Created as a lure for businesses to the downtown area, the Epic Center helped create a "big city" feel for Wichita at a time when the economy was fluctuating.