- Our list of the best things to do in Great Bend, Kansas, features the top 12 nearby activities — including 2 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Great Bend, KS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Amusement, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Great Bend, KS
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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.
0.2 Miles
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.
1.1 Miles
88%
8 votes
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.
0.8 Miles
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
83%
6 votes
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.
0.2 Miles
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.
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.
4.0 Miles
Consisting of three bronze statues, Jack Kilby Memorial honors the scientist who developed circuits. The memorial consists of a large sculpture of the engineer facing a life sized woman and child made of bronze.
0.1 Miles
Located in an Art Deco building, Great Bend Community Theatre offers visitors a variety of performances, from adult comedies to family friendly plays. The theater hosts community events like art walks and coffee socials.