Wetlands & Wildlife
Along the byway, you'll encounter landscapes and communities shaped by the powerful forces of motion and change. You're entering a region formed by ancient and ongoing geological movement, a land of stunning bird…
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Shop, Stay, Play, Grow and EXPLORE Great Bend! Located in the very center of our beautiful state, Great Bend has something for everyone during every season!
Best known for our location by Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, there are many activities and attractions to enjoy. Take in a race at the historic SRCA Dragstrip, cool down at the Wetlands Waterpark, watch a baseball game at the Great Bend Sports Complex, hike, bike, or exercise on one of our fitness trails, play at our My Backyard Playground for kids of all abilities, stop by the Rosewood Wine Cellar for a free tasting or stroll through the free Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. Don’t forget to check out the shopping and food choices downtown around Jack Kilby Square! Come see us during our events like June Jaunt, Party in the Park, Zoo Boo, Home for the Holidays Festival, and more!
Our friendly city would love to roll out the red carpet for you, feel free to stop by our Kansas Travel Information Center at the Events Center, 3111 10th and get a visitor guide, like us on Facebook at Explore Great Bend or visit our website at www.greatbendks.net to discover all the adventures of Great Bend!
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