Wichita
Wichita is the largest city in the US state of Kansas.
Wichita | ||
state | Kansas | |
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resident | 366,046 | |
other value for inhabitants of Wikidata: 382368 | ||
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background
The name of the city dates back to the native Indian people, Wichita. A railway station was established in 1870. Since 1914, oil has been extracted and has been the basis for the rise of the city.
Wichita has several companies in the aircraft industry, which earned her name Air Capital of the World.
arrival
By plane
Wichita has the largest airport, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, in Kansas with good connections to almost all major American airports.
by train
Wichita is connected to the Amtrak network.
On the street
Wichita is located at the intersection of interstate highways 135 and 35,
By bus
There is a train station of Greyhound bus lines.
mobility
sights
- Old Town, the old city center and now part of the city center.
- 1 Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Boulevard. Tel: +1-316 227 2121.
activities
purchase
The city has two large warehouses:
- 1 Towne East Square (East Kellogg).
- 2 Towne West Square (West Kellogg, Interstate 235).
kitchen
nightlife
There are several bars in Old Town.
accommodation
- Days Inn Hotel, 901 East 53rd Street North. Tel: +1-316 832-1131, Fax: +1-316 832-0591.
- Hawthorn Suites Wichita, 2405 N. Ridge Road. Tel: +1-316-729-5700.
- 1 Hyatt Regency, 400 West Waterman St. Tel.: +1-316-293-1234.
- Mark 8 Inn Wichita Hotel, 1130 N. Broadway. Tel: +1-316 265 4679, Fax: +1-316 265 4679.
- Scotman Inn West Wichita, 5922 W. Kellogg. Tel: +1-316 943-3800, Fax: +1-316 943-3800.