Botanica, the Wichita Gardens
Themed gardens, water features, and beautiful statuary make this a wonderful oasis in a busy city. A treehouse, bridges, outdoor musical instruments, color, and things to touch make the children's garden an enchanting place. But the 87-foot-long porcelain clay celadon Fu Cang Long treasure dragon by artist Jennie Becker just might be the crème de la crème of this very lovely outdoor environment. The dragon, with a pearl in its mouth, awaits you in the Chinese Friendship Garden. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission charge.