Overview
Hutchinson is a city in Central Kansas.
7 sights · 3 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Hutchinson
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
Kansas Underground Salt Museum
Explore a salt mine 650 ft underground. Features an underground museum and a "dark ride" tram tour. Children must be at least 4 years old to go underground.
Reno County Museum
Carey Park
Large park with a golf course, the Hutchinson Zoo, and Salt City Splash water park.
Kansas State Fair
If you are coming to Wichita around late summer, the Kansas State Fair is something to visit. It is held every year in the early fall or late summer.
Hutchinson Fox Theater
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Wichita)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 39 mi away. Directions
- SLN Salina Municipal Airport, Salina — 52 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 171 mi away (major hub). Directions
Greyhound bus lines (Phone number: +1 620-663-8622) has a stop at 200 E AVE A. Buses operate between Wichita and Salina with stops at Lindsborg, Mcpherson and Newton.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson Fox Theater
- Lunch Bogeys
- Afternoon Reno County Museum, Hedrick's Exotic Animal Farm
- Dinner Skaets Steak Shop
- Evening Salt City Brewing Company
Day 2
- Morning Kansas Underground Salt Museum, Salt City Splash Aquatic Center, Carey Park
- Lunch Carriage Crossing Restaurant
- Afternoon Dillon Nature Center, Yoder Amish Community
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By bus
Greyhound bus lines (Phone number: +1 620-663-8622) has a stop at 200 E AVE A. Buses operate between Wichita and Salina with stops at Lindsborg, Mcpherson and Newton.
By train
Amtrak's daily Chicago-Los Angeles Southwest Chief line stops in Hutchinson. This stop has no ticket office and no Quik-Trak ticket machine so tickets must be purchased at another station or online. The station is at North Walnut Street and East 3rd Avenue. The local bus route 1 north blue and 2 east purple stop near Main Street and East 2nd Ave.
Get around
By bus
Reno County Area Transit (RCAT) provides bus service in the city. Phone: +1 620-694-2913. Fares are $1. Buses run 6AM until 7PM Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, buses run between 7AM and 6PM. There is no bus service on Sunday. The bus fare is $1 for one ride. A pass good for 30 rides costs $27. A ticket book for 10 rides costs $10. Buy passes from the transit office at 120 West Avenue B. The main transit hub is at South Adams Street and West Avenue A.
See
Do
Try out some of the nice water parks
Buy
Drink Salt City Brewing Company
Founded in 2015, inspired by the salt mines and mineral-rich oil fields of its home.
Eat
Eat Carriage Crossing Restaurant
Amish-style cooking. Chops, chicken, steak, smoked ham and sausage. Homemade pies.
Eat Skaets Steak Shop (Skaets)
Known for their "Moonburger", serves lunch, dinner and all-day breakfast since 1949. Located next to the main Kansas State Fair walk-in gate on 23rd and North Main St.
Eat Bogeys
Fast, casual, locally-owned featuring burgers, over 101 different shake flavors, chili cheese fries and salad bar.
Sleep
Nearby
Lyons
City / town · 3 listings · 25 mi away
McPherson
City / town · 1 listings · 25 mi away
Newton
City / town · 5 listings · 31 mi away
Lindsborg
City / town · 4 listings · 38 mi away
Wichita
City / town · 51 listings · 41 mi away
Peabody
City / town · 10 listings · 45 mi away
Salina
City / town · 10 listings · 55 mi away
El Dorado
City / town · 4 listings · 60 mi away
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