Garden City, with a population of almost 30,000 people, is located in southwestern Kansas, along the historic Santa Fe Trail. It is the main commercial hub for the many agricultural farms that surround it.
City points of interest include the Finney County Museum, the Bungalow Historic District, and Finnup Park.
Animal lovers will enjoy the 47-acre Lee Richardson Zoo which is home for 350 animals and more than 200 different species including African elephants; and can schedule a visit at the 3,670-acre Finney Game Refuge which is home to the oldest publicly owned bison herd in Kansas.
Attractions for the young and the young at heart include the 'big Pool' which claims to be the largest outdoor, concrete, free municipal pool in the world and Garden City Fun Center which offers go-karts, miniature golf, bumper cars and more.
Hotels and motels in Garden City offer easy access to all town attractions and are all located within 5 miles of downtown.