Location: Dodge City
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What to do and see in Dodge City, Kansas (KS): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Don your cowboy hat and get ready for adventure Old West style - Dodge City beckons. In fact the city, made famous by the legendary Wyatt Earp and the television series "Gunsmoke," offers so many historically interesting and exciting attractions, it's hard to know where to begin. We have compiled some ideas to help you get started. At the Boot Hill Museum, Old West buffs can experience Dodge City in the 1870s, complete with a recreated saloon and an authentic cemetery. Other attractions offer opportunities to reenact famous gun fights and see wax replicas of notorious cowboys. Historic homes and a fort are also available to tour. No matter where you begin, Dodge City offers fun and excitement at every turn.
Restaurants in Dodge City
1. Boot Hill Distillery
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Born from a barrel. Forged in the dust. Obsessively crafted by artisan distillers, from soil to sip. Dodge City’s legacy was built on the ashes of the campfire and the footprints of a bar, and we’re proud to be continuing that legacy here at Boot Hill Distillery.
2. Boot Hill Museum
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4.5 based on 1,027 reviews
The exciting and unique story of early Dodge City is told daily along Front Street at Boot Hill Museum. The museum chronicles the establishment of a rough and rowdy cattle town known as Dodge City. The museum is located on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery and highlights the glory days as Queen of the Cowtowns with creative, lively, interactive displays and activities the entire family will enjoy. Boot Hill Museum is open all year long where you can belly up to the bar for a cold sarsaparilla, enjoy some of grandma’s homemade fudge in the General Store or take home a lasting memento of your old west experience from the Boot Hill gift shop. During the summer months, children’s activities, gunfight reenactments, country-style dinners and the Long Branch Variety Show provides entertainment like none other! Cool off in the Beatty and Kelley Ice Cream Parlor before you become a character of the past in an Old West Photo.
Reviewed By L3037GPheatherm - Hawaii, United States
Well done museum ....we really enjoyed walking around...very informative Great place to learn history of Dodge ..great for all ages We enjoyed the live gunfight show Great gift shop ..something for everyone Don’t miss if you go to Dodge city
3. Home of Stone
4. Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
Unique museum dedicated to the teaching profession featuring books, desks and other items from early classrooms.
5. Dodge City Trolley
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Highlights on this narrated historic tour include the Santa Fe Trail, Fort Dodge and other old west sites.
6. Dodge City Zoo
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4.0 based on 52 reviews
Small zoo that features more than 45 mammals and birds on display.
Reviewed By harleyTMH
Since it's a smaller zoo it's great to be closer to the animals. I always love seeing wolves and was impressed with the variety of animals and obvious dedication of the zoo staff. It's free, but I'm sure they appreciate if you leave a donation in the box as you leave if you wish. It's nice that the bears and big cats have a dry area and a pool area. They have buffalo, and I stood and tried to imagine how it would have been when thousands of buffalo roamed this beautiful area of Kansas. This zoo is worth a visit .
7. Santa Fe Trail Tracks
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4.0 based on 147 reviews
Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, these wagon wheel rut formations dating from the nineteenth century can be clearly seen today.
Reviewed By P7665USsharonr - Michigan City, United States
Very interesting site but difficult to actually see the tracks. I still recommend stopping even if you just stretch your legs and take a short walk.
8. El Capitan
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Designed by Jasper D'Ambrosi, this bronze monument commemorates the Texas cattle drives during the 19th century.
Reviewed By derbyfan2016 - Louisville, United States
Beautiful setting to take photos. You can learn a little western history while you are there as well. Several statues up and down this area including Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and James Arness/Matt Dillon from Gunsmoke fame. Be sure to stop in the Visitor's Center to sign the guest book and pick up your wooden nickel souvenir. Postcards are only 25 cents in there too.
9. Cowboy Statue On Boot Hill
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4.0 based on 43 reviews
With the inscription "On the ashes of my campfire this city is built," this monument pays tribute to the cowboy era and cattle drive.
Reviewed By 808deenab - Lehi, United States
This bronze statue depicting the legendary OK Corral gunfighter Wyatt Earp is a great photo op if you are in Dodge city
10. Cattle Feedlot Overlook
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4.0 based on 99 reviews
Visitors can view a large cattle operation in action.
Reviewed By 721henrya - Hays, United States
You have to read the reviews! My faith in the average citizen's sense of humor is restored. I have always admired the cowboy's statue across the road from the overlook, but never had any real desire to stop and smell the excrement. I object less to the odor than the average citizen since I grew up with it and understand it, but feel no need to take it in as a tourist attraction. However, if you had the misfortune of growing up where you didn't get to observe cattle feedlots, then I highly recommend making the stop. It is free, easy, and educational.
