Delano Neighborhood Guide

Delano sits just west of the Arkansas River, a historic Wichita neighborhood that has quietly grown into one of the city's more livable and walkable communities without shedding the character that makes it worth living in. The area has a genuine track record of reinvention, with old dive bars giving way to respected taco spots and craft breweries, all within a compact stretch that rewards getting around by foot or bicycle. Artists and creative types have found a foothold here largely because the neighborhood offers the kind of bohemian, low-key energy associated with trendier districts at a more realistic price point. First Fridays draw real crowds, which speaks to how embedded Delano has become in the city's arts and social scene, even if that means fighting for street parking once a month. The overall character is one of gritty, lived-in charm that has made room for kombucha on tap without losing sight of what it was.