Location: Great Bend
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Top 10 Things to do in Great Bend, United States
Great Bend was named for its location on the Arkansas River. There are vast plains, a national scenic byway that included enormous wetlands of international importance (Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira NWR) and the Arkansas River to explore. Located on the Santa Fe Trail, Great Bend is the birthplace of organized drag racing and the boyhood home of a Nobel Prize winner. The Raptor Center at Brit Spaugh Zoo houses raptors, byway exhibits and educational programming.
Restaurants in Great Bend
1. Cheyenne Bottoms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By R J - McPherson
Exceeded all expectations. Nicely done around a natural body of water. If one stops the car, the birds offer a cacophony of sound. Ducks diving for food, sea gulls gliding, herons near the shore looking for food. The Best thing is the welcome center. VERY nicely appointed, modern, clean. Excellent displays, and even live animals for representation. Different snakes that live in the area, turtles, skinks, salamanders, all alive and can be seen. I had read about several of the snakes, but had never seen them alive. Great. Nice display of the history of the Bottoms, from 12000 years ago to present, and how they managed to "save" the Bottoms. Well worth the visit. Nice memorabilia shop, relatively inexpensive Dependant on what you buy. Lots of free stuff also. Nice post cards, some with original photos taken by locals, etc. Is also on the Kansas Bucket List. And that is why we went, my wife of 18 years has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, and this was on her list. Why we waited so long, I will never know. Well worth the drive and time. Take time and listen, look and feel
2. Kansas Wetlands Education Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 914Butterfly - Conway Springs, Kansas
If you have never been there before it's a must to visit the Wetlands Education Center.
You will find out about the wildlife and will be able to experience the Cheyenne Bottoms which is one of the wetlands that is still in existence due to some years of drought in Kansas and in some of the other states.
3. Brit Spaugh Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Becky B
Everytime I visit, this zoo gets better and better! For being in a small town, they have several of my favorite large animals that I normally have to go to several zoos to see. They have a tiger, lions, grizzly bears, a black bear, leopards, and the list just goes on. The staff is friendly and I enjoy stopping in here.
4. Heartland Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By DrMon79 - Arlington, Virginia
Went to this farm with a bunch of my friends and we all loved it! Reserve a whole day to do it, because there's so much to do! They sell burgers and hotdogs at the end of the apple picking and popcorn and egg rolls where you pick up pumpkins and berries. There's a huge maze, oh and also, safe some time at the end of the day to go to any of the 5 miles within a 5 mile radius!!! Overall, love this place, would love to go again soon.
5. Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By rap5657 - Vancouver, Washington
The museum and Village are well worth the time . I have been there a few times and I have found it to be interesting. Right in Great Bend, KS. Next to the Arkanas river and The Santa Fe Trail.
6. Wetlands at Great Bend Aquatic Facilty
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By diada332 - Council Grove, Kansas
Love it. Like I stated before awesome!!just needs a. Lazy river or wave pool. They don't keep long hours and closes way to early for the season. August12 ! And we are having one hot summer!!Yikes!!
7. Great Bend Courthouse
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Donna G - Great Bend, Kansas
The Great Bend Courthouse is located on Main Street and is easily accessible. The building is a magnificent structure housing several county offices.
8. Veterans Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Melissa H - Great Bend, Kansas
At vets lake there is always something going on from family reunions to 5ks. The lake is nice size however no swimming or boating is allowed. Trout fishing is allowed during the season with a fishing license. There are walking trails, playgrounds, sand and mud volleyball areas, a fenced dog park that is very popular and some nice scenic bridges and swings for photo ops. All season long its the perfect place to go think.
9. Jack Kilby Memorial
10. B-29 Memorial Plaza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By lojo34 - Grapevine, Texas
The B-29 Memorial Plaza is just outside of town near the airport. It is all outside and has a miniature model of a B-29 and some history regarding the importance of the aircraft to the area and to WWII. It’s a quick stop and worth it for veterans and/or history buffs.
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