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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Old Town Neighborhood Guide

Where Brick Meets Brunch & Nightlife

🧭Generally defined as the area: Douglas to First Street, roughly between Mead and the railroad tracks east of Topeka

📌Old Town is best known for: Historic brick streets and locals who refuse to eat at chains

👕You can spot an Old Town local by: Walking their dog to brunch at 11am on a Tuesday like it's totally normal

👍Locals live here because: You can stumble home from bars without calling an Uber

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Street festivals blocking your driveway every single weekend during the summer (plan accordingly)

The overall feel is: Urban-lite with ample day drinking

Pros & Cons of Old Town

Old Town strengths (top 5)

Events & FestivalsNightlifeUrban EnergyWalkableLocal Eateries

Old Town tradeoffs (top 3)

Peaceful & QuietPlaygroundsGrocery Options
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Old Town Neighborhood DNA

Anyone who thinks parking garages count as infrastructure and likes nighborhoods with sidewalks

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Some of the Old Town hotspots include: River City Brewing Company, The Anchor, and The Shamrock Irish Pub.
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Moving to Old Town - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Wichita or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Wichita guide for the big-picture view — or compare Old Town against other parts of the city in our Wichita neighborhood guide.