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8 Best and Fun Things To Do In Garden City, Kansas


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Known as one of the most prominent agricultural areas in Kansas, this city is located along the Arkansas River in Finney County, Kansas. The name was given to the city by a tourist who had admired the beauty of a flower garden in the city.

There are many things to do in Garden City, including stopping by the Mercer Gallery, where visitors can see some of the best contemporary art in Kansas. History lovers could also head to the Finney County Historical Museum, to learn more about local history.

Garden City is also an ideal place for nature lovers and tourists who enjoy outdoor activities. It is home to several Golf Courses, as well as the Lee Richardson Zoo, where otters, red pandas, giraffes, and spider monkeys can be seen!

Read on to discover our list of favorite things to do in Garden City, Kansas

The 8 Most Popular Things To Do In Garden City, Kansas

8. Historic Windsor Hotel

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 419 N Main Street Garden City KS

Tel:  620 482 0706

7. Finnup Center For Conservation Education

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

Location: 312 E Finnup Dr Garden City KS

6. Garden City Arts

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 318 N Main Street Garden City KS

Tel:  620 260 9700

Web Address:   http://gardencityarts.org/

5. Friends of Sandsage Bison

4.1 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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Location: 785 S Business US 83 Garden City KS

Tel:  620 276 9400

Web Address:   http://fosbrgc.wixsite.com/fosbr

4. Garden Rapids at The Big Pool

4.4 ★★★★☆ (214 reviews)

Location: 504 E Maple Street Garden City KS

Tel:  620 276 1255

Web Address:   https://garden-city.org/government/departments/garden-rapids-at-the-big-pool

3. Stevens Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (264 reviews)

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Location: 502 N Main Street Garden City KS

Tel:  620 271 1574

Web Address:   http://garden-city.org/government/departments/parks

2. Parrot Cove Indoor Water Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (512 reviews)

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Location: 990 Streetone Creek Dr Garden City KS

Tel:  620 805 5303

Web Address:   https://swimatparrotcove.com/

1. Lee Richardson Zoo

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,109 reviews)

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Location: 312 E Finnup Dr Garden City KS

Tel:  620 276 1250

Web Address:   http://leerichardsonzoo.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Garden 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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