- TripBuzz found 12 things to do with kids in or near Great Bend, Kansas.
- From Brit Spaugh Zoo to Wetlands at Great Bend Aquatic Facilty, the Great Bend area offers 16 different types of family activities, including: Zoos, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- A wild life refuge and plains as far as the eye can see, Great Bend, Kansas mixes outdoor splendor with arts and culture. The city's Crest Theatre is nostalgic and charming and offers entertainment year round and the city also hosts drag races at the nearby drag strip for the racing enthusiast. Other points of interest include exploring the wildlife park, dining and shopping.
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Two separate parts compose the Brit Spaugh Zoo with the main portion being the original zoo that was founded in 1952. The second half of the facility is much newer and contains some of the larger animals like white tigers.
0.7 Miles
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2303 Main Stree, Great Bend, KS 67530
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With slides, water buckets, other water features, and a large clean pool, Wetlands at Great Bend Aquatic Facility is a nice and safe place for kids to cool off in the summer.
0.7 Miles
A fixture at the Great Bend Zoo, the Raptor Center strives to protect and preserve raptor populations by sponsoring educational programs, rehabilitation and habitat preservation, and academic and field research.
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Walnut Bowl offers a variety of attractions for the whole family. The center, along with its indoor bowling lanes, offers outdoor miniature golf on it's picturesque eighteen hole course, as well as a pizzeria and party packages.
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A ministry and non-profit organization, Heartland Farm provides an array of educational opportunities. Visitors to the farm can enjoy unique animals such as alpacas along with lessons in farming and simple, organic living.
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PO Box 1091; 85 South Highway 281, Great Bend, KS 67530
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Featuring a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits, Barton County Historical Society Museum & Village is an outdoor museum with blacksmith shops, tractors, B-29 memorials, and more. These exhibits highlight the history of Native Americans, pioneers, and World War II.
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The Golden Belt Cinema 6 is a movie theater multiplex with six auditoriums. The theater shows newly released Hollywood films, and offers discount matinees and a variety of other promotions.
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With at least 330 bird species spotted over one year, the Cheyenne Bottoms cover 41,000 acres of wetland and is a very popular place among bird-watchers. The Education Center displays other animals which can be found in the area, from fish to salamanders.
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The B-29 Memorial Plaza is located at Great Bend Municipal Airport and honors the memory of the B-29 Superfortress aircraft that was built in this area. Visitors can visit various exhibits detailing the design, development, and service of the aircraft.
2.9 Miles
The small Kansas Oil & Gas Museum charts the oil exploration history of the local area that began in 1886. Along with the historical exhibits, the museum boasts information about geology and products made from oil.