Wild West Country, Kansas
This is a land of wide-open spaces, of prairie grasslands and flaxen-colored wheat fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. This is the place where the real "Wild West" began. Where buffalo hunters and cattle rustlers stirred up a ruckus in Dodge City, once called the "Wickedest Little City in America." Follow in the tracks of great lawmen like Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and Doc Holiday. Or track down the 100-year-old secrets of the little town of Meade, where the infamous Dalton Gang once hid out. Wild West Country is a land of big horizons and large-scale wonders, such as Mighty Samson, the largest bridge of its kind in the world. The largest hand-dug well in the world. The largest meteorite of its kind. In Wild West Country, there's room to stretch your legs and your imagination -- with plenty of folklore and generous helpings of hospitality.
Explore Wild West Country
Mid-America Air Museum
With more than 90 aircraft on display, the Mid-America Air Museum in Liberal, Kansas, is one of the largest aviation museums in the United States. Whether you are interested in general aviation, classic planes, home builts, warbirds, or modern jets, there\'
Liberal, KS MuseumsOld Edwards Hotel
Located in the Museum Complex, the Old Edwards Hotel was cut into three sections for moving in 1909
Ulysses, KS Historic HotelsSanta Fe Depot
The Hugoton Santa Fe Depot was first known in 1913, when the railroad came to Stevens county. It was removed from its location in 1982 and taken to the museum complex, having a service record of over 70
Hugoton, KS Railroad HistoryHugoton Gas Derrick
The gas well that was dug into the Hugoton Gas Field in 1945
Hugoton, KS Natural AttractionsHugoton 1887 Historic Home
The Early Dwelling House in Hugoton was built in 1886-1887 by B.E. Stehlt. Stehle was the first druggist in Hugoton, Kansas. The house is currenty furnished as it would have been for a family in 1885, and is located in the Museum Complex.
Hugoton, KS MuseumsHunting
Some of the nations best pheasant hunting is in Western Kansas. The area around Hugoton is no different. It offers some of the best pheasant hunting around.
Hugoton, KS HuntingEarly Methodist Church
The Early Methodist Church was built in 1905-1906 and was the second church built in Hugoton. Currently the church is being used by St. Timothy's Episcopal Church congregation each Sunday. Located in the Museum Complex.
Hugoton, KS Historic ChurchesBig Basin Prairie Preserve
Big Basin is a large circular depression. It is about one mile in diameter and about 100 feet deep. The walls of the basin are nearly vertical. Scattered across the floor of Big Basin are a number of small ephemeral ponds that catch and temporarily hold the water that flows into the basin.
Ashland, KS Nature PreservesBentwood Golf Course
Come to Frazier Park and play a round of golf on the nine-hole grass greens course.
Ulysses, KS Golf CoursesOlympic Medalists Glen Cunningham and Thane Baker
Glenn ran on the 1932 and 1936 U.S. Olympic teams winning a silver medal in 1936 in the 1500 meters. In 1938 he set an indoor mile world record with a time of 4.04.4
Elkhart, KS Famous PeopleThe Eva Dalton Whipple Home
Eva Dalton Whipple was the only sister to the infamous Dalton brothers. She married John Whipple, October 25, 1887
Meade, KS Famous HomesFort Dodge Cemetery
Both civilians and soldiers were buried in the military cemetery. The saying then was "the rich are buried at the Fort and the cowhands and poor are buried on Boot Hill or gone to "hell." Friends and family buried Marshal Ed Masterson, Bat's brother, at Fort Dodge in 1878
Dodge City, KS Cemeteries