When is the best time to fly to Wichita?
The average January temperature in Wichita is 0.1 of a degree Celsius, and is subject to falls of snow. In July, it can reach to over 27 degrees. In addition to being the hottest month of the year, July is very humid and subject to severe thunderstorms. The schools in Kansas are open between the beginning of January and the end of May, which makes this a less expensive time to visit the city. The Wichita River Festival takes place in early June near the Arkansas River, and lasts for nine days. Events include an opening parade, outdoor dances, concerts and sporting events. The Kansas state schools are open between the beginning of August and the end of December, which makes October a good month to find cheaper flights. At this time, the Tallgrass Film Festival takes place at a number of city locations, and attracts filmmakers from all over the world.
Wichita overview
Wichita, in the State of Kansas, was one of the original frontier towns and had lawman Wyatt Earp as its resident. The town is home to the Kansas Coliseum, an event facility that hosts trade fairs, agricultural exhibitions, displays of horsemanship and other events that reflect local activity. The Great Plains Transportation Museum is dedicated to showing how the advent of the railroad facilitated human and economic development in Kansas. Here, visitors can see displays of rolling stock and engine interiors.
Among the attractions of the Old Town area of the city is Bedazzled, a studio devoted to glass making, and visitors can buy unique and beautiful objects, including jewellery. The Museum of World Treasures will appeal to visitors of all ages. Closed only on public holidays, its exhibits include Egyptian mummies, and areas displaying prehistoric geological formations and fossils of the animals that inhabited the ancient lands. Other cultural attractions include the Music Theatre Wichita and the Orpheum Theatre. The city also boasts the world's second largest IMAX cinema.