Gay bars wichita

However, this city in the Heart of the Country offers a wichita of nightlife, unique dining, eclectic neighborhoods, rich history and world-class museums. In recent years, Wichita has made strides to be more welcoming and add legal protections to the city code. In the City of Wichita adopted the strongest Non-Discrimination Ordinance in the State of Kansas protecting sexual orientation and gender identity within city limits.

Wichita is a relatively tolerant city. Queer couples are unlikely to face outright hostility, however public displays of affection in the more suburban areas of Wichita may draw attention. In the more central areas of Wichita Downtown, Riverside, Douglas Design District, Delanoholding hands or other public displays are unlikely to garner a second glance.

This is pretty standard in any U. Being gay does not define which attractions most of us want to see in a city, and most queer travelers want to check out the top things to see in whichever city they happen to be visiting. The gardens sit at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Little Arkansas River just outside of Downtown Wichita in the Riverside neighborhood arguably the most gay-friendly neighborhood in the city.

Botanica features a number of beautiful, selfie-ready gardens, a butterfly exhibit and event space. The museum is located in the Museums on the River District in the Riverside neighborhood and admission is free! Want a taste of history and a great Instagram photo? Check out Old Cowtown Museum and get a feel for what life was like for the first settlers in Kansas.

The museum sits along the Arkansas River in the Riverside neighborhood on what used to be the original Chisholm Trail and features more than 50 historic and re-created buildings. Take an afternoon to visit some of our favorite spots like Vortex Souvenir which features local art and handcrafted goods from a number of queer artists in the community.

You can gay a wide array of shops, art galleries and restaurants along with unique and vibrant murals that decorate the streets and buildings. Old Town District is a historic warehouse district that has been transformed into a bustling neighborhood with shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars.

It draws a large crowd of young party-goers who wichita ready to dance the night away. XY remains one of the bar popular bars in Old Town and gay no cover. Tip: Arrive before 11 p. Bars and bars in Wichita remain open until 2 a. Tip: Be mindful of your surroundings when coming and going. The neighborhood is relatively safe, however there have been safety issues with patrons leaving alone late at night.

I visit with a group of friends frequently and have a great, safe and comfortable time! It features an enclosed patio, pool table and full food menu available during the day.

The queer travel guide to Wichita

Rain is locally famous for their Thursday night karaoke party which fills the bar each week. The drinks are cheap, the music is loud and the decor is grunge. Javan Gonzalez is a Wichita-area native with a passion for traveling and new experiences. Javan works in the local tourism industry and has worked as an activist to bring policy change to make Wichita and Kansas a more welcoming and inclusive place.