What is Wichita, KS known for?

Wichita is part of Sedgwick County, Kansas, which was named after General John Sedgwick, the highest-ranking Union officer to die on the battlefield during the Civil War. More from .... Known as “Ivan,” the specimen hails from South Dakota and 60 to 70 percent of its bones have been unearthed. 23. read more

5. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, with Kansas City in second place (well, part of KC) 6. The Keeper of the Planes statue, by artist Blackbear Bosin, is synonymous with Wichita. 7. Wichita River Festival - Mostly known to Kansans, it is one of the longest running festivals in Kansas. 8. read more

Top Wichita Landmarks: See reviews and photos of sights to see in Wichita, Kansas on TripAdvisor. read more

Musician Jay Bentley (born June 6, 1964, Wichita, Kansas) is the bassist and co-founding member of the punk rock group Bad Religion. American Idol Season 6 finalist Phil Stacey attended high school in Wichita. Musician and Actor Kendall Schmidt, an actor on Nickelodeon Big Time Rush, was born and raised in Wichita. read more