Overview
Garden City is a town in Western region of Kansas.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Garden City
Lee Richardson Zoo
Hang out with your favorite North American prairie animal friends or animal friends in general at this zoo with free admission and even a self-driving tour.
Sandsage Bison Range
Wildlife area with over 100 bison. For your safety, you cannot enter areas with bison unescorted, so call ahead to arrange a tour.
Beef Empire Days
Beef Empire Days occur around the first week of June. Activities include a steak cookout, tennis tournament, horse shoe tournament, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, softball tournament, and a parade.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GCK Garden City Regional Airport, Garden City — 8 mi away. Directions
- DDC Dodge City Regional Airport, Dodge City — 51 mi away. Directions
- COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs — 216 mi away (major hub). Directions
Amtrak's daily Southwest Chief Chicago-Los Angeles line stops in Garden City. The westbound train arrives at 6:45AM and the eastbound train arrives at 11:35PM.
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lee Richardson Zoo, Sandsage Bison Range
- Afternoon Beef Empire Days
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Amtrak's daily Southwest Chief Chicago-Los Angeles line stops in Garden City. The westbound train arrives at 6:45AM and the eastbound train arrives at 11:35PM.
Garden City is served by Bee Line Express. The station is at the Finney County Transit building (next to the Valero).
By plane
Go Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)
American Airlines has nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Get around
There is only one cab company in town.
By bus
Finney County Transit operates the City Link Bus Phone: +1 620 272-3626. Buses run between 6AM and 7PM, Monday through Friday. The fare is $1. A monthly pass is available for $30 from the transit office at 1008 N. Eleventh Street.
See
- Finney County Museum, 403 S 4th St. Daily 1PM-5PM. Free but donations welcomed. +1 620-272-3664
Do
- Garden Rapids at The Big Pool, 504 E Maple St. City pool with water slides.
Eat
- Selam East Africa, 1110 Campus Dr. Here you can try some injera and other Ethiopian specialties right in Garden City.
Sleep
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