Flight simulators allow would-be aviators to navigate their way over a terrain dotted with familiar landmarks such as the St. Louis Arch and, of course, the Exploration Place building. Granted, most of the stereotypes are grounded in truth. Nevertheless, Kansans can now tout an impressive, high-tech attraction unparalleled anywhere. With its swooping architecture, diverse, hands-on displays and location not only on the banks of the Arkansas River, but also on top of it, the facility is unique. It's also located in Wichita, Kansas.
People have a chance to learn about some of the great things that makes Kansas unique.
Exploration Place's hometown is not incidental. The project was initiated by a City of Wichita planning study, and has been in the works for more than a decade. The result is a facility that Kansans will be proud to show-off. Typically around the country, these are the types of places that are the most popular cultural attraction. So we were filling a void.