A very well run library. They offer subjects of interest for…read moreme. Lots of movies to check out along with an atmosphere you can go enjoy a drink coffee I preferred.

For out-of-towners, Internet (wifi) access is limited to one hour per day. That was my primary…read morereason for going, so it was more or less a wasted trip. Couldn't find an available table with a power outlet; worked standing up. Aw, whatever -- they say standing up is healthy. Staff seemed helpful enough.

This is probably the most comprehensive War Memorial Park I've ever visited! The Veterans of each…read morewar have been memorialized, plus there is a Bicentennial Flag Pavilion, Gold Star Wives of America, POW*MIA, Purple Heart, American Gold Star Mothers, Pearl Harbor, Merchant Marines, and the crew members who lost their lives on U.S. Submarines after WWII, among others! It took close to an hour to walk along and appreciate all of the memorials. There was so much to appreciate at each memorial. The Korean War Memorial was unique! It had an Asian styled entrance. It was pretty cool! When you looked through it, you could see the Map of Korea. Beyond that, there is a soldier on top of a pedestal with tributes to each of the Branches of Military. I took a picture of each plaque which also gives you a different vantage point of the soldier on top of the pedestal. I also was fascinated with the 15 flags flying high! Each flag has shows the changes in the United States through the years. Did you know that there is a specific flag for the Commander-In-Chief? This Park is just steps away from the Arkansas River. We were walking along the path next to the river when we spotted this and decided to take a closer look. So glad we did! I had not seen memorials for a lot of the Wars memorialized here. Sad to say there have been a lot of conflicts, but it's really cool that this spot in Kansas paid tribute to the Veterans and their families. In case you never make it here, I have added a slew of photos, so you can view them. I highly recommend y'all to make it out here. I am grateful to our Veterans & their families for the freedoms we can enjoy because of your sacrifices!

True hidden gem In Wichita-why was this not already on YELP is beyond words!…read more The walking memorial was tranquilizing and beautiful! Nestled and stretched out over several acres along the Arkansas river (directly across Exploration Place) Lots of pride and respect was given to each war, personalized bricks and dedication signs. US Navy Submarine-had a real MK-14 torpedo and the Merchant Marine-is not very often displayed in most Military memorial parks, from what I hear. Operations Freedom-honoring fallen troops in Iraq and Afghanistan was impressive and had a life size kneeling bronze soldier. The New American Revolutionary War Memorial is started and looks like it should be done this year. Some others: Korean War, POW-MIA, Pearl Harbor, US Marines, WWII and Vietnam Vets No doubt, a visit is mandatory...Wichita residents-bring your children to teach/show respect for those who served for our country.

I made three visits and each time had to give up after waiting two hours. Its ridiculous. They earn…read moretheir terrible reputation every day!

I came in around 3pm on a Tuesday to title a new vehicle and they were at number 72. I pulled out…read moreF06 which means I'm waiting until 106. I finally got called in around 4:20pm and the process once you are called is usually extremely fast if you have all the documents properly. Sadly my bill of sale had a cross out that I had to get another version rewritten by the dealership and they missed signing off the title on the title document so I had to sit and wait for faxes to and from the dealership to tag office. The representative was so supportive and I was so happy I was able to get my tag by the time of closing. Things to remember: check you title before you go that all parts are filled out and that there are no cross outs or scribbles.

Nicest people in the world. Had an issue with my truck on my way thru and within minutes they had a…read moremechanic on it. Fare pricing, clean facility, and made me feel right at home. Thanks again Peggy for your hospitality and friendliness. You now have a friend in Arizona. Junior

This is the current Sedgwick County Courthouse and it is a mid-century high-rise structure…read morecompleted in 1958 and built in a Modern design style with glass, steel and concrete forming an 11-story vertical block. I had just been across the street at the old Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse that is all arches and stone and late 19th century "drama" design. Stepping over to here, the vibe sifts completely. This building is very much the active, security-checkpoint, business-of-the-county courthouse and on a day when I wasn't feeling up to dealing with metal detectors and bag checks, the exterior tells enough of the story. Horizontal window bands, recessed lower floors, flat rooflines and that unmistakable 1950s confidence. It declares that the government should look streamlined, efficient and lean forward. It doesn't have the ornament or craftmanship of the historic courthouse, but as a working building it projects exactly what Wichita wanted. It's a functional, modern courthouse rising over Main Street and still doing the daily work of the 18th Judicial District while its predecessor across the way has settled into its quieter second life. [Review 846 of 2026 - 153 in Kansas - 26027 overall]

Pretty typical location for government business. Double check the hours for the department before…read moreyou go in. Found that some websites don't have accurate hours (marriage license office.) Also their computer system was down when I was there extending the wait time by a considerable amount. Plan for extra time just in case. The staff was very friendly, so that was nice.

It's rare that I get to tour a courthouse since I'm usually working or traveling or showing up on a…read moreweekend when it's all locked up. But this time the time zone difference worked in my favor and I managed to slip in after my work day while it was still open. And open it is, because I walked right in and had the run of the place long enough to appreciate the structure of this old building and the craftsmanship in the woodwork, tile, and fixtures. The Historic Sedgwick County Courthouse was completed in 1888 in a Richardsonian Romanesque style, all rough stone, arches, and heavy detailing. It still feels solid and intentional more than a century later. The interior has that classic late nineteenth century feel with broad staircases, carved trim, and the kind of workmanship that you only get when a county is trying to announce that it has arrived. Sedgwick County itself was formed in 1867 and named for Union Major General John Sedgwick, and Wichita has been the county seat from the beginning. The territorial legislature chose Wichita because it was already emerging as a regional trading center on the Arkansas (pronounced AR-Kansas) River and had the population and economic momentum that nearby towns could not match. The building was meant to anchor a growing city, and even with government and judicial offices moved elsewhere, the place still carries that sense of civic pride and permanence. [Review 733 of 2026 - 84 in Kansas - 25914 overall]