—SARAH MCINTOSH
GRANNY SQUARE
126 S Seneca St • 316-263-8733
If you enjoy exceptional gifts and decorations, Granny Square is the shop for you. Located near downtown Wichita, this store specializes in unique holiday décor and offers customer service with a personalized touch.
SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO
5555 Zoo Blvd • 316-660-9453
www.scz.org
From penguins to primates, the Sedgwick County Zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals. A great destination for all ages, the zoo often hosts special activities and holds frequent feedings and demonstrations.
MAMA-SANS JAPANESE RESTAURANT
3811 W 13th St • 316-941-9622
Grab your chopsticks and head to Mama-Sans for a variety of Japanese cuisine. This hidden treasure is small, so reservations are encouraged. Want suggestions? Try the volcano roll and the vegetable tempura. $$
OENO BAR
330 N Mead St • 316-440-5000
www.oenowine.com
A relaxed, modern wine bar in the heart of Old Town, Oeno offers more than 140 types of wine, along with a variety of beers and mixed drinks. Feeling hungry? Order from the extensive tapas and dessert menu to round out the experience.
KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER
1100 N Plum St, Hutchinson 800-397-0330
www.cosmo.org
Just 40 miles west of Wichita is the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, which features a collection of space artifacts, a live science show, a planetarium and IMAX programs. Don’t forget to taste the astronaut ice cream!
Kansas is home to an 80-foot tall replica of Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. It rests on a massive outdoor easel and is visible from I-70.
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