June Jaunt Communities: Introducing Great Bend

 We Invite You . . . .

To experience the many opportunities that our charming community has to offer. You will find authentic rural charm, marvelous attractions/ events, thriving downtown area, local cuisine, comfortable lodging and true Midwestern hospitality. It’s a delightful combination!

To discover the spectacular attraction that provide a breathtaking prairie surprise?

·        Great Bend Raptor Center –Watch the rehabilitation and compare your wingspan to raptors!    

·        Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo - Wild animals from all over the globe call this FREE zoo home

·        Great Bend Sports Complex- Parking space, playgrounds, batting cages, concessions, and restrooms..

·        Historical Village- Step back in time and explore the history of the region.

·        Oil and Gas Museum – Learn the history of the oil industry in Kansas.

·        SRCA Dragstrip- Home of the first ever national drag racing event. 

·        Shafer Gallery- A collection of art created by national recognized local artist Gus Shafer.

·        Wetlands Waterpark - Step into a water park of slides and spray features of all sizes!

To explore our unique and thriving downtown area!

·        Barton Arts Center – Housed in the first stone building in Great Bend, built in 1872.

Photo by K.Nicolet

·        Birdhouse Art Walk- Peek into the crossroads of nature and art in a creative community!

·        Crest Theatre – Theatrical live performances for every season in this historical treasure. 

Downtown Great Bend

·        Jack Kilby Memorial – A dedication to Nobel Peace Prize winner and Great Bend native, Jack Kilby.

·        Kansas Quilt Walk – A tribute to the women of the Santa-Fe Trail days.

To travel the nearby Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway where nature is at her best.

·        Cheyenne Bottoms – largest interior marsh in the US and wetlands of international importance.

·        Kansas Wetlands Education Center – State-of-the-art interactive exhibits for all ages!

To share the authentic Great Bend over flowing with:

·        Fabulous shopping – Find unique treasures when you shop in our stores and boutiques throughout town!

·        Local cuisine- Indulge in some tasty goodness when you dine with us!

·        Comfortable lodging- Stay with us, and experience true Midwestern hospitality!

To Be sure you check the Great Bend events listings for a schedule of our June Jaunt activities!

For more information visit us at www.visitgreatbend.org.

Feel free to call our Community Coordinator at 620-793-4111

 or drop us an email at chayes@greatbendks.net