Wichita is a lively, affordable Midwestern city with a strong aviation heritage, a walkable downtown riverfront, museums, a great zoo and botanical gardens, an active craft beer and dining scene, and plenty of parks — ideal for a travel therapist who wants varied off‑shift options and a comfortable, interesting multi‑week stay.
Nearby Hutchinson (≈40 miles) offers the Cosmosphere and the Kansas State Fair, and Derby (≈10 miles) provides quick suburban dining, trails and easy commutes.