Wichita, KS
Wichita Convention Center anchors fan expos, creator festivals, and event-week activations in Wichita.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Wichita Convention Center in Wichita — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the venue first.
Boutique hotel in a restored 1920s building in downtown Wichita, part of Hilton's Curio Collection. Walkable to Intrust Bank Arena and a stylish base for Shocker fans and visitors during Wichita's growing events calendar.
Beautifully restored 1922 historic hotel in downtown Wichita offering classic elegance with modern amenities and complimentary evening drinks. Walking distance to Intrust Bank Arena and Old Town nightlife, it's a great-value option for fans attending Shockers games and arena events.
Charming boutique hotel in a converted 1906 warehouse in Wichita's lively Old Town entertainment district. Walking distance to Intrust Bank Arena and surrounded by bars and restaurants, it's perfectly positioned for fans attending Shockers games, concerts, and sporting events.
Hyatt Place Wichita Downtown puts sports travelers within easy walking distance of INTRUST Bank Arena and Old Town's bar and restaurant district, making it the most logistically sound choice for a Wind Surge or Shockers game weekend. The lobby bar serves as an informal fan gathering space on game evenings, and the friendly staff can direct guests to the best Wichita pregame experiences with genuine local knowledge. The value proposition versus comparable downtown options in larger cities is exceptional.
Downtown Wichita craft brewery with a spacious industrial taproom and rotating food truck partnerships. Located in the Old Town area near Intrust Bank Arena, it's become a pregame ritual for Shockers fans and concert-goers who want fresh local brews before the main event.
Cozy neighborhood craft brewery in Wichita's Douglas Design District known for hop-forward ales and a welcoming taproom vibe. A short ride from Intrust Bank Arena, it draws a loyal crowd of Shockers fans and concert-goers looking for quality local brews before or after events.
Wichita craft brewery with creative Kansas-brewed beers in a welcoming Douglas Design District taproom. Part of the city's growing craft scene that gives Shocker fans a great post-game hangout.
Wichita's Old Town entertainment district is the city's nightlife hub, filled with sports bars, live music venues, and restaurants that serve as the natural pregame gathering zone for Shockers and Wind Surge fans. The revitalized warehouse district has a genuine community energy that makes it feel like a neighborhood discovery rather than a tourist destination. Fans who spend time here before a game leave with a far more nuanced view of Wichita's sports culture.
Historic downtown Wichita dive bar that's been pouring drinks since Prohibition ended, with a no-frills atmosphere and cheap beer. A beloved watering hole for Shocker basketball fans debating the game over cold ones.
Wichita's original craft brewery sits on the Arkansas River with a massive patio and rooftop deck that fills with Wichita Thunder hockey and NAIA tournament fans after games at INTRUST Bank Arena. The rotating tap list of over 20 house-brewed beers ranges from Kansas wheat ales to bourbon barrel stouts, and the hickory-smoked ribs have won regional barbecue awards.
Chester's Chophouse on East Douglas is Wichita's premier steakhouse and the go-to celebration venue for Shocker basketball fans after a big win or visiting sports professionals passing through the city. The dry-aged Kansas beef is exceptional and the wine list is the most serious in Wichita, making it the natural choice for sports fans marking a milestone visit to the Air Capital. On Wichita Open golf tournament weekends, PGA Tour players and caddies are regularly spotted at the bar.
Beloved Wichita breakfast and brunch spot known for enormous cinnamon rolls, chicken-fried steak and eggs, and hearty comfort food. A perfect morning-of-event fuel stop for fans in town for shows at Intrust Bank Arena, with portions big enough to carry you through any game day.
Intimate French bistro in the College Hill neighborhood serving classic dishes like steak frites and crème brûlée. A special-occasion dining spot for Wichita State Shocker fans and visitors attending March Madness tournament games.
A College Hill wood-fired pizza brewpub combining crispy Neapolitan pies with house-brewed ales in a family-friendly setting. Shockers basketball fans and ICT festival visitors pair margherita pizzas with Wichita's laid-back neighborhood brewery vibes.
Wichita's oldest restaurant, open since 1930, famous for its signature crumbly loose-meat burgers. A treasured local institution near downtown, sports fans and arena-goers consider a Nu Way stop an essential part of the Wichita game-day experience at Intrust Bank Arena.
Acclaimed New American restaurant in Wichita's Old Town district serving seasonal farm-to-table dishes in a stylish brick setting. Just blocks from Intrust Bank Arena, it's a popular pre-show dinner destination for concertgoers and visiting Wichita State basketball fans.
Wichita is the 'Air Capital of the World' and the Kansas Aviation Museum at the old Wichita Municipal Airport beautifully chronicles this heritage, making it a fascinating non-sports activity to build into a sports-travel weekend. The collection includes vintage aircraft, aerospace memorabilia, and ties to Kansas sports legends who served in wartime aviation. It's a genuinely unique attraction that enriches any visit to Wichita.
Botanica Wichita is one of the Great Plains' finest botanical gardens, offering sports travelers a serene and visually stunning outdoor activity to fill the hours between arrival and an evening game at INTRUST Bank Arena or Riverfront Stadium. The diverse garden rooms, including butterfly gardens and rose collections, reflect the biodiversity of the Kansas landscape in unexpected ways. Sports travel families routinely rate a Botanica visit as their most memorable non-game activity of the Wichita weekend.
Century II is Wichita's landmark performing arts and convention center, a distinctive circular building on the Arkansas River that hosts concerts, touring shows, and major events that sports travelers can layer into their Wind Surge or Shockers weekends. The building's striking mid-century modern architecture and riverside setting make it one of Wichita's most photogenic landmarks. Sports weekenders who arrive Friday afternoon often catch a Century II show before Saturday's game.
Perched on the Arkansas River across from the Keeper of the Plains, Exploration Place is Wichita's most engaging all-ages attraction with hands-on science exhibits, a giant-screen dome theatre, and rotating travelling exhibitions. Sports fans with families in town for INTRUST Bank Arena events or Kansas hockey use it as the essential daytime activity before evening games.
Wichita's premier 15,004-seat arena hosts the ECHL's Wichita Thunder hockey team, NCAA March Madness tournament games, major concerts, and touring events. Located in the heart of downtown's Old Town entertainment district, it anchors Wichita's sports scene and serves as the city's gathering place for big events.
A 44-foot steel sculpture by Blackbear Bosin standing at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers, the Keeper of the Plains is Wichita's most iconic landmark. The Ring of Fire ceremony ignites flames around the base nightly, and pedestrian bridges connect to riverside walking trails and the Mid-America All-Indian Museum.
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