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Finney County, Garden City, KS

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Finney County

· Garden City, KS

Why you should go…

Finney County is a southwest Kansas county whose seat, Garden City, hosts a festival nearly every month celebrating the area's mix of cultures. Points of interest include the Lee Richardson Zoo, the Finney County Historical Museum, the Finney Game Refuge, and the Garden City Fun Center. The Finney County Convention & Visitors Bureau publishes a free visitor guide covering the area's attractions and events.

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  • #zoo
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  • #free
  • #road trip

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Finney County, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Boot Hill Museum

    Under $25

    Walk a reconstructed Old West street in Dodge City, with frontier exhibits, gunfight shows and the Long Branch Variety Show.

    47 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Monument Rocks

    Free

    Walk among chalk buttes and arches up to 70 feet tall rising from the prairie, on private land open to respectful visitors.

    56 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

    Under $25

    Hike two short trails to overlooks above white chalk spires and canyons, the largest Niobrara Chalk formation in Kansas.

    57 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor