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Inside Background
History 
Wichita was originally settled by Native Americans more than ten thousand years...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
Wichita visitors may be interested in reading the following books: “Dissent in...
Last edited: 23 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The official Go Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau web site is...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
Weather & When to Go 
In terms of weather, the best time to head to Wichita is probably in the fall...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Places with Free Wifi 
There is wifi pretty much any where you go in Wichita.  Here's a list of places...
Last edited: 01 September 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  Travelers can reach the area via the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Getting Around 
Travelers generally opt to rent cars for travel around Wichita.  It is not an...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Public Transportation 
The public transportation option in Wichita is the bus system, operated by...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Travelers interested in learning about the festivals taking place in the...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The history of Wichita ( http://www.tripad... ) began nearly ten thousand years...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Nightlife 
People often wonder what there is to do in Wichita at night.  The nightlife is...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Tallgrass Film Festival 
Taking place every October in Wichita, the Tallgrass Film Festival will have...
Last edited: 04 February 2007
Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper 
Located at Cowtown, along the scenic Arkansas River, the Diamond W Chuckwagon...
Last edited: 19 December 2007
Sedgwick County Zoo 
Very child-friendly zoo.  All the animals are easy to view for smaller visitors...
Last edited: 09 May 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Outback Steakhouse 
Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed restaurant with a regionalized...
Last edited: 16 October 2008
Pho Hien 
Pho Hien is one of the best Vietnamese noodle soup restaurant in Wichita. They...
Last edited: 26 January 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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