The first courthouse in Finney County was built in October, 1885, at this location. The county soon outgrew the small building and in 1902 was moved to a larger building at 113 South Main Street until... There's a reason for the name of Southwind Country Club. The course was opened in 1980 with one over-riding factor in mind: in southwest Kansas, the wind blows from the south, often and hard!
Garden City, KS Golf CoursesFew communities of Garden City's size can boast two regulation golf courses within a couple of miles of town. While the country club course is one of the best around, this municipal course is also considered to be among the top facilities. In it'
Garden City, KS Golf CoursesOur pool is about half a city block in size and it holds 2.5 million gallons of water! Our "little" swimming hole is open during the summer months.
Garden City, KS RecreationThis four story hotel was sometimes referred to as the "Waldorf of the Prairies". In 1887, John A. Stevens built the hotel next to the Opera House (the Opera House no longer exists). it was built of native stone and brick kilned locally. It contained 125 rooms, no closets and few bathrooms.
Garden City, KS Historic HotelsWhile small, the 360-acre wildlife area offers good opportunities for dove and quail hunters. Deer, turkey, rabbit and some w...
Below is a self-guided driving tour of seven sites along highways 154 and 50 which parallels the original Santa Fe Trail....