Goodland

City / town · Kansas

Goodland

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Nearest airportMCK · 84 mi
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Overview

Goodland is a town in Western region of Kansas.

4 sights · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Goodland

Interstate 70

High Plains Museum

This museum contains a full-size replica of America's first helicopter, which was built by Goodland residents W.J. Purvis and C.A. Wilson in 1909. The museum also contains exhibits on the colorful early history of Sherma…

Carnegie Arts Center

World's Largest Easel

Plan your trip

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, McCook — 84 mi away. Directions
  • GCK Garden City Regional Airport, Garden City — 112 mi away. Directions
  • DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 162 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Interstate 70, World's Largest Easel
  • Afternoon High Plains Museum, Carnegie Arts Center

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    Go Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD)

    General aviation

    ⚠ Last checked May 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See Interstate 70

    Get off the freeway at exit 19 to Goodland.⚠ Last checked Apr 2021 — confirm before you go
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    See

    See High Plains Museum

    This museum contains a full-size replica of America's first helicopter, which was built by Goodland residents W.J. Purvis and C.A. Wilson in 1909. The museum also contains exhibits on the colorful early history of Sherman County (of which Goodland is the seat), railroads and telegraphs, and the Dust Bowl. Admission by donation.

    📍 1717 Cherry Ave☎ +1 785-899-4595
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    See Carnegie Arts Center (Formerly the Goodland City Library)

    📍 120 W 12th St☎ +1 785-890-6442
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    See World's Largest Easel (A copy of a Van Gogh painting)

    📍 Intersection at Cherry Ave and US 24⚠ Last checked Apr 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay OYO Hotel Goodland KS Hwy 24

    An OYO with an indoor pool and hot tub; pretty remarkable really.

    📍 2218 Commerce Rd☎ +1 785-571-0944
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    Stay Super 8 by Wyndham Goodland

    A very bland looking Super 8, but there's breakfast anyway.

    📍 2520 Commerce Rd☎ +1 785-890-7566
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