Going to Wichita from UK any advice
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Ah what memories!
Got to be the Hilton for Cessna and meet Wanda. Although the desk staff were very off hand when I was there last year.
I have stopped at the Hyatt a couple of times and it does have a shuttle bus although the rates were quite high.
Don't miss the "Steak and Sirloin" Eye catching scenery and great steaks. I made a mistake of ordering a starter which nearly finished me off for the main course.
Texas Roadhouse- Good fun
Hooters had moved off Kellogg and I'm not sure if it's returned?
The Cosmosphere is a must. I got a solo private showing (of the film!) in the IMAX cimema as there was nobody else there.
The museum in Old Town is actually quite good for killing a couple of hours.
Don't wear out your return ticket as you'll be picking it up every hour to check the return date after a few days.
For real excitment try stirring the coffee the opposite way.
Could somebody enlighten us on Jezebels! I think I've missed something.
On the plus side I've got no plans to be there this year.
Mike Echo
Wichita- The aviation Capitol with no direct flight to Europe!
Got to be the Hilton for Cessna and meet Wanda. Although the desk staff were very off hand when I was there last year.
I have stopped at the Hyatt a couple of times and it does have a shuttle bus although the rates were quite high.
Don't miss the "Steak and Sirloin" Eye catching scenery and great steaks. I made a mistake of ordering a starter which nearly finished me off for the main course.
Texas Roadhouse- Good fun
Hooters had moved off Kellogg and I'm not sure if it's returned?
The Cosmosphere is a must. I got a solo private showing (of the film!) in the IMAX cimema as there was nobody else there.
The museum in Old Town is actually quite good for killing a couple of hours.
Don't wear out your return ticket as you'll be picking it up every hour to check the return date after a few days.
For real excitment try stirring the coffee the opposite way.
Could somebody enlighten us on Jezebels! I think I've missed something.
On the plus side I've got no plans to be there this year.
Mike Echo
Wichita- The aviation Capitol with no direct flight to Europe!
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Wichita, the only place in the world where they serve Velveeta Cheese at the Exotic Food Counter.
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The best steaks can be found at Chester's on North Webb Road.
Exceptional Thai food at Thai Traditions in Carriage Park, my favorite.
Tex-Mex, numerous locally owned some great, some not so great. The chains are a surer bet, Monterrey near the airport or Abuelo's across the lake from Chester's.
Fish, Bonefish grill (also a chain) A block or so East of Abuelo's. Good crab cakes and grilled trout.
Homestyle fried chicken, Stroud's on North Hillside. Used to be a barn, now an eating establishment.
Hamburgers. For a fast lunch Spangles, a local chain with a 50's motif (milkshakes served) or the more upscale Red Robin near Bonefish (alcohol served).
The Cosmoshpere a must. They were collecting Soviet space artifacts before anyone else thought about collecting Soviet materials. Also one of the few museums in the world with both a V-1 and V-2 rocket.
Torch Lewis
Business & Commercial Aviation
The best steaks can be found at Chester's on North Webb Road.
Exceptional Thai food at Thai Traditions in Carriage Park, my favorite.
Tex-Mex, numerous locally owned some great, some not so great. The chains are a surer bet, Monterrey near the airport or Abuelo's across the lake from Chester's.
Fish, Bonefish grill (also a chain) A block or so East of Abuelo's. Good crab cakes and grilled trout.
Homestyle fried chicken, Stroud's on North Hillside. Used to be a barn, now an eating establishment.
Hamburgers. For a fast lunch Spangles, a local chain with a 50's motif (milkshakes served) or the more upscale Red Robin near Bonefish (alcohol served).
The Cosmoshpere a must. They were collecting Soviet space artifacts before anyone else thought about collecting Soviet materials. Also one of the few museums in the world with both a V-1 and V-2 rocket.
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I was in ICT last April and then again September just gone. Had a brilliant time.
I can definitely recommend the Texas Roadhouse, Scotch and Sirloin and Jez's is a must, bugger the cosmosphere.
The Hilton at the airport is very good and the staff I found to be very flexible, especially the drivers. Although they have no concept of lovely strong (hot) tea with a splash of milk they are getting better.
Old town on a Friday or Saturday night is as good if not better than any place you care to visit in the UK.
Have a good one.
I can definitely recommend the Texas Roadhouse, Scotch and Sirloin and Jez's is a must, bugger the cosmosphere.
The Hilton at the airport is very good and the staff I found to be very flexible, especially the drivers. Although they have no concept of lovely strong (hot) tea with a splash of milk they are getting better.
Old town on a Friday or Saturday night is as good if not better than any place you care to visit in the UK.
Have a good one.
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Wichita - Cool, but very very very odd
I was there last year and had a great time. One of the best, er, 'Holidays' I had!
Stayed at the Hilton - Staff were great and facilities good. Walk to Flightsafety too. But I guess you're there now anyway.
You HAVE to go to the Bulllet Stop - a couple of hours and 50 bucks later you will have the biggest smile... Speak to Gerry Nash - (ask him about his licence)
Outback steak house good, IHOP a MUST!
Couple of good bars in the old town near teh river.
Not forgetting Wall Mart - A great hang out!
Above all, stuff the rating - enjoy the trip!
Stayed at the Hilton - Staff were great and facilities good. Walk to Flightsafety too. But I guess you're there now anyway.
You HAVE to go to the Bulllet Stop - a couple of hours and 50 bucks later you will have the biggest smile... Speak to Gerry Nash - (ask him about his licence)
Outback steak house good, IHOP a MUST!
Couple of good bars in the old town near teh river.
Not forgetting Wall Mart - A great hang out!
Above all, stuff the rating - enjoy the trip!
