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Even exhausted mines are valuable; they are used by businesses, hospitals and film companies throughout the world for maximum-security storage of their records. Had the gas seekers persevered, they might have found some of the oil that now enriches the city's economy. However, it is the wheat fields themselves rather than the substances extracted from beneath them that support Hutchinson's leading industry. Other economic mainstays include agribusiness, aerospace equipment, health care, specialty vehicle manufacturing, grocery distribution and food processing.

The Fox Theatre, 18 E. First Ave., has been restored to its 1931 Art Deco splendor and is open for guided tours, films and live performances; phone (620) 663-5861. Nearly 550 acres of parks provide ample recreational opportunities. In early September the state's agricultural bounty is celebrated when Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair.

Visitor Centers

Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau 117 N. Walnut St. Hutchinson, KS 67504-0519. Phone:(620)662-3391

Things to Do

Cosmosphere

Dillon Nature Center

Hutchinson Zoo

Reno County Museum

Strataca—Kansas Underground Salt Museum

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