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Whether your traveling alone or bringing a tour group to town, Great Bend is ready to accomodate groups of all sizes.

A list of all the parks in Great Bend and the ammenities they offer!

Think you know your birds? While you are out on your journey through the wetlands, take this fun, little trivial quiz with you and test your knowledge!

The wetlands complex is home to over 300 species of birds throughout the year! This checklist is a staple piece for all bird watchers!

Migrate all around Great Bend on this tour of decorated birdhouses. This tour will guide you with colorful descriptions written by the artists themselves.

Cemeteries tell us the stories of our past.They are the stories of our people, art and culture. Long after they are gone, the people who first sought out this land hold power over us. They are the reminders of our legacy.

The tour will take you through the marsh in about 45 minutes. Take your time and enjoy the wildlife, birds, and scenery.

While you are out visiting the Bottoms and admiring the nature, test your knowledge and see if you can find the answers to these fun questions!

A map of the roads, parking areas, permitted walking paths, imformation kiosks, and observation areas of the Nature conservancy at Cheyenne Bottoms.

A map of the roads, dikes, and pools with the locations of visitor information, camping areas, and wildlife watching points.

We’re not a big city, but then, we don’t really want to be! While in Great Bend, your group will experience the charm, beauty, and hospitality of our historic region, while enjoying the
convenience, safety, and economy of a small town.

Walking tour of historic buildings in downtown Great Bend.

The Kansas Fever Exodus marked one of the most remarkable migrations in the United States following the Civil War. It involved former slaves who left the South to build homesteads in the west. Those who participated we called Exodusters. These Exodus

A GPS guided your brings Great Bend and the wetlands to life.

There is always something to do in Great Bend, regardless of the time of year. Not sure what to do first? We've put together a simple itinerary to get you started!

From arrival to departure, we can help you plan your Great Bend experience!

The 80-acre Heartland Farm will welcome you, nurture you, and introduce you to the peace of country life.

Our community is able to accommodate meetings of all sizes. Whether you are planning a corporate board meeting or a large trade show, Great Bend has a wide array of options designed to fit your needs.

Cheyenne Bottoms can survive and welcome clouds of shorebirds and solitary, majestic eagles for centuries to come. You can help by visiting the Bottoms, learning about the wetlands, contacting your government representatives, and supporting local and

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University Ted Cable didn't stick to the old catchphrase "just the facts" when he undertook his mission to open travelers' eyes to the wonders of the state he has learned to call home.

Locate the clusters of metal-paneled Lustron Homes in Great Bend.

Any event, any size, we have the perfect place for your meeting or convention! View and download a list of possible venues.

In the sidewalks surrounding the Courthouse Square, you will find the Kansas Quilt Walk. The Great Bend's Quilt Walk is a tribute to our ancestors and their creations.

A map of the refuge with parking, restroom, handicap accessible sites, photo and hunting blinds, fishing area, hiking trail, scenic drive, and visitor center locations.

Quivira is one of over 5OO National Wildlife Refuges, covering 92 million acres in all 50 states and territories. Quivira was established in 1955, to provide wintering habitat and a migration stop for migratory birds moving up and down the Central Fl

GREAT BEND, KANSAS, August 18, 2011 - The birds have been using the songbird habitat on Great Bend’s Courthouse Square for several months. It all became official, however, at a Chamber ribbon cutting held on August 18 at 10:00 am.

The Great Bend Sports Complex is also located within easy distance to all Great Bend amenities including lodging and dining.

One of the interesting things highlighted on each tour is Cheyenne Bottoms, the Kansas Wetlands Education Center and the Basin Rim Overlook. All three rate a “must-see” for everyone who gets close to Great Bend.

To experience the Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway to its fullest, we encourage you to download a copy of our 36-page detailed guide or pick up our informative audio tour CD. We hope you enjoy our magnificent Byway.