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Great Plains Nature Center, Wichita, Kansas

 
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Distance from city center: 8.9mi
asterix's pictureby asterix Sightseeing travel tip
added on the 22nd of January, 2011
You are able to see and learn about the prairie wildlife, flora and fauna by touring Free the Great Plains Nature Center. Though it is not a major visitor center, it is still an educational sight, where you can gather various informations about the animals that live in the prairie, the flowers and plants that grown in each season.

Being a free tour, this place is recommended, and in just a couple of hours your covered almost everything. The only thing you must do after the tour is remember it. :)

Address:
6232 E 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220, USA

Price:
Free.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm

On the web:
http://www.gpnc.org/

 
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