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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- May 29, 2006
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Now recognized as one of the major mid-sized cities in the
nation, Wichita has come a long way since its infant years as a trading post
and cow town. Wichita is now a booming city with one of the best economies in
the country. Short commute times, a burgeoning arts and attractions scene have
developed out of the Midwest spirit of hard work and vision. A pioneer spirit
is all dressed up in high tech fashion.
It's that pioneer spirit and Midwest hospitality that
ensures Wichita is not a city to be ignored.
Median income -- $39,939
Median house value -- $78,900
For more information, visit www.visitwichita.com
or call 1-800-288-9424.
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| The Top 9 Attractions
in Wichita |
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| Sedgwick County Zoo
316-660-WILD
Through eight naturalistic
exhibits (Africa, North America, Australia, South America, the
Jungle and more) you'll see over 2,500 animals. |
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| Rock River Rapids
Water Park
A 50,000 gallon water bucket sits
atop a tree house themed water playground. There's a 50-meter
lap pool, a "lazy river" and 6 water slides at Rock
Park Rapids. |
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| Old Cowtown Museum
316-264-0671
Live Old Wichita through this
"Old West" town and farm to see Wichita circa 1865 to
1880. |
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| Kansas Cosmosphere
800-397-0330
See one of the largest
collections of international space artifacts at the Hall of
Space Museum. Meanwhile, at the Cosmosphere see all the
interactive exhibits that makes space come alive. |
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| Great Plains Nature
Center 316-683-5499
Let your kids get in touch with
nature through the miles of nature trails, fishing and more at
the Great Plains Nature Center. The wildflowers and grasses
brings out an array of birds, insects and fish just waiting to
be discovered. |
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| Botanica, The
Wichita Gardens 316-264-0448
Stroll through the 24 themed
gardens packed with flowers, sculptures and water features. |
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| Exploration Place
Inc. 316-263-3373
Exploration Place delivers
interactive flight, health and space exhibits. Journey to
faraway places at the CyberDome Theater. Play outdoors in
the Park and putter around the golf course. |
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| Museum of the
Antique Fan Collectors Association 316-733-0035
There's no better place to be
on a hot summer day than in this museum devoted to air
moving devices. The most comprehensive museum in the world
displays over 350 devices. |

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| Museum of World
Treasures 316-263-1311
Over 10,000 treasures live at
the Museum including 10 huge Real Dinosaurs, 2 Royal
Egyptian mummies, treasures of ancient civilizations, Hall
of European Royalty with Armor and Crown Jewels, Hall of
American Presidents, superb Civil War and WWII exhibits and
a Sports Hall of Fame. |
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