Things to do around the District

Not only does the Anchor have over 20 beers on tap, but there is also a full service espresso bar! The Anchor is one of the hippest spots in Wichita, with great food and some of the best live bands in the area.

The Century II Convention Center hosts a number of events and performances from the Opera and Symphony to conventions and other of Wichita's best events!

The Historic Delano Business Association invites you to visit one of Wichita's most Historic locations for Shopping, Dining, Arts & Entertainment.

The Historic Delano District is located just west of downtown Wichita, from the Arkansas River to Meridian Ave. and between Kellogg & McLean Blvd..

Il Vicino Wichita- Located just 5 minutes from downtown at the corner of Oliver and Douglas, IV Wichita represents the best in a neighborhood restaurant. Lot's of parking directly behind the restaurant allows you to swing in for a quick to- go pick-up, or better yet, spend some time enjoying the contemporary Italian design . The quick serve ordering system allows you to dine at your own pace, grab a quick bite before a movie, or enjoy a leisurely dinner with a great bottle of wine. It's your neighborhood restaurant

The Keeper of the Plains proudly stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers with hands raised high. Since the sculpture's installation in 1974 to commemorate the United States Bicentennial, it has become a symbol for the city of Wichita and a tribute to the Native American tribes who continue to gather at this sacred heartland. The Keeper also serves as the focal point of an eight-year, $20 million restoration and river beautification project completed in May 2007.

Monica opened Monica’s Bundt® Cake Co. in 2005 with the objective of satisfying everyone’s craving for a great tasting cake with exceptional eye appeal, made from scratch with quality ingredients.  For her, it was a natural progression to her life, allowing her to be the people pleaser she is and to tap vast stores of creativity. She now offers the variety of Bundt® cakes that you will see on this website. In addition to Bundt® cakes for all special occasions, she offers gifts and kitchen decor.

The collection includes works by Mary Cassatt, Arthur G. Dove, Thomas Eakins, Robert Henri, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Yasuo Kuniyshoi, John Marin, Horace Pippin, Maurice Prendergast, Albert Pinkham Ryder and Charles Sheeler. The Museum's lobby features a ceiling and chandelier made by Dale Chihuly.

More than 100 restaurants, shops, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums, and businesses, Wichita's Oldtown has something for everyone!

For comfort-minded city-dwellers and suburbanites alike, ready for the next stage in modern living, Parkstone at College Hill is designed to give you the lifestyle you desire and deserve. The eclectic and easy-living designs are the next evolution of modern city living.

The Sedgwick County Arena located in Downtown Wichita is planned to be a 15,000 seat arena that will host concerts, sporting events and more!

Watermark Books & Café has been Wichita, Kansas’ leading independent bookstore since it opened downtown in 1977. Now located on the city’s east side, Watermark is home to a bustling café, a full calendar of book clubs and literary events, and thousands of good books—including bestsellers, rare finds, and a large selection of children’s books and toys.

WaterWalk is a very unique, one-of-a-kind mixed-use destination development in downtown Wichita. Situated on the Arkansas River within walking distance of the Central Business District, Century II Convention Center and the new $200 million Sedgwick County Arena, WaterWalk is destined to become “Wichita’s Next Great Gathering Place”.

With the Grand Opening scheduled for May 2008, there are a lot of exciting things happening!