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12 Best and Fun Things To Do In Dodge City, Kansas


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If you’re looking for a city with a rich history dating back to the Wild West, Dodge City is the place to be. Today, this historic city is home to many museums where visitors and locals alike can learn about the interesting history of Dodge City.

The Boot Hill Museum, for example, has live re-enactments of gunfights to celebrate the city’s past. The museum is also home to a recreation of an Old West town and the historic Fort Dodge Jail.

On top of that, there are also various other attractions for visitors to explore, so you won’t be disappointed! There is the Dodge City Zoo, where visitors can see a variety of animals, or the Boothill Casino and Resort, ideal for spending a night out.

Read on to discover our list of the best and most fun things to do in Dodge City, Kansas

The 12 Most Popular Things To Do In Dodge City, Kansas

12. Carnegie Center for the Arts, DCAAC

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: 701 N 2nd Ave Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 225 6388

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/Carnegie-Center-for-the-Arts-124799050885381/

11. Ford County Lake

4.1 ★★★★☆ (44 reviews)

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10. Coronado Cross

4.2 ★★★★☆ (47 reviews)

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Location: 11666 US 400 Dodge City KS

9. Dodge City Historic Trolley Tours

4.5 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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Location: 400 W Wyatt Earp Blvd Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 225 8186

Web Address:   https://visitdodgecity.org/91/Historic-Trolley-Tours

8. Boot Hill

4.7 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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7. Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame

4.4 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: 603 5th Ave Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 225 7311

Web Address:   http://teachershallfamedodgecityks.org/

6. Home of Stone

4.6 ★★★★★ (93 reviews)

Location: 112 E Vine Street Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 227 6791

Web Address:   https://visitdodgecity.org/316/Mueller-Schmidt-House-Home-of-Stone

5. Wright Park Zoo

4.0 ★★★★☆ (144 reviews)

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Location: 71 N 2nd Ave Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 225 8160

Web Address:   http://dodgecity.org/index.aspx

4. Long Branch Lagoon

4.6 ★★★★★ (410 reviews)

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Location: 111 4th Ave Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 225 8156

Web Address:   http://lblagoon.com/

3. Wright Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (474 reviews)

Location: 71 N 2nd Ave Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 225 8100

Web Address:   http://dodgecity.org/index.aspx

2. Boot Hill Casino & Resort

3.9 ★★★★☆ (2,108 reviews)

Location: 4000 W Comanche Street Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 682 7777

Web Address:   https://boothillcasino.com/

1. Boot Hill Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,301 reviews)

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Location: 500 W Wyatt Earp Blvd Dodge City KS

Tel:  620 227 8188

Web Address:   https://boothill.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Dodge City, Kansas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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