EXPLORING BEYOND OKLAHOMA
VISIT HOMEGROWN IN WICHITA FOR HOMEMADE POP TARTS.
Lodging & Local Eats Vacation rental homes are usually ideal for our family with two small children who have early bedtimes. Airbnb highlights several affordable craftsman bungalows in College Hill, a community just east of downtown. This beautiful, historic neighborhood has many walkable amenities like a park, restaurants, shops and ice cream cafes. Tanganyika also has an Airbnb on site. If local boutique hotels are more desirable, Wichita offers several, including The Ambassador, The Hotel at Old Town and the Drury Hotel. All three are located downtown and offer walkable amenities and fun eats. For families of early risers, check out HomeGrown for brunch. Started by a husband and wife team under the motto “if we help each other start the day right, we’re certain we will also awaken a chain of positive acts that cultivate kindness throughout our community,” the concept has now grown to six locations throughout Kansas. The restaurant serves up fun dishes to entertain the kid in all of us, including homemade pop tarts, carrot cake pancakes and cinnamon swirl French toast. For the breakfast traditionalists, there are also mouth-watering staples on the menu. For lunchtime, visit Public at the Brickyard in Old Town for a mix of a pub feel for the parents but with a menu and space accommodating of kids. The indoor-outdoor space leaves room for little ones to stretch, and the eclectic antiques on the walls are a source
of constant amusement. The menu features brew pub eats with kids’ items such as the “Lunch-a-Boat,” which includes a fruit, cheese
and veggie assortment. Wichita is a close-to-home treasure with a laid-back pace and midwestern values. Our experiences at Tanganyika Wildlife Park left us feeling grateful for time together to interact with nature and create memories to last a lifetime. Editor’s note: Tanganyika Wildlife Park is one of the largest family- owned zoos in the country and the third largest animal collection in Kansas. The park is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and its primary goal is the conservation of animals through helping visitors improve their connection with the wonders of the animal world to encourage stewardship and education and being one of the premier facilities for breeding endangered species. Learn more at twpark.com.
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