The Arkansas river trail runs for 10 miles  along the Big Arkansas river covering the stretch from 21st Street North to Galena Street. The trail is lined with sculptures, covers the most scenic views of the city and also has a number of well known monuments and buildings on the way. You can find the Exploration Place, Old Cowtown museum, Westside Athletic fields, OJ Watson Park, the Keeper of the Plains sculpture, the Sedgwick country Zoo, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Boeing Dome Theatre and Planetarium, Herman Hill Park, S. Broadway Street Bridge, Arthur B. Sim Golf Course, Indian Hills Greenway, Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Wichita Art Museum, Chapin Park, Botanical gardens, Riverside Park and the Veteran’s Memorial Park along the way. In a way, the trail covers the essence of the city of Wichita and is perfect if you want to explore the best of the city in only a day or two.

Bike rentals are also available for a more comfortable option but the best way to explore the trail is on foot. Don’t forget to visit the Pedestrian Bridge near the Keeper of the Plains to see the ring of fire in the evening.

• Carry bottled drinking water and wear comfortable shoes.

• By Bus: 21st St And Ridge Ob
• By Taxi
• By renting a car
• You can rent a bike from Bike share ICT

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