The Meade Public Library has been offering quality library service to the people of Meade County…read moreand Southwest Kansas for over 100 years. The staff of the library is always extremely friendly and helpful in suggesting quality reading, viewing, and listening material for all of your education and entertainment needs. The library has something for everyone and if they don't have the item(s) that you are looking for they can almost always find what you want at another library and borrow it for you totally free of charge through the inter-library loan process. Programing is also offered for every age-level throughout the year. Monthly movies, children story-times, summer reading programs, and holiday special events are just a few of the programs available. The library also has several public access computers as well as WiFi that can be used throughout the building. Stop by today for quality service and an enriching library experience.

We were here today and it's a neat little place to walk around. You can't enter any of the…read morebuildings, but there are markers explaining the area. You will spend about thirty minutes total and I highly recommend it.

Must see for history buffs. You know why, the general population will think you crazy…read more.. The firt itself is gone. I was hoping to see a wooden structure with all its glory and warscars... But no wood was used so the fort was trenches and mudhuts... This town/village houses 160 people and some government military institutions as the name changed to the Kansas Soldierss' Home back in 1890!!! The fort was built in 1865 to protect pioneers traversing the santa fe trail heading to the southwest (new mexico territories). All skirmishes westward would besed in fort dodge since 900 miles north or south would get you close to canada and mejico. Plus this is 1300 miles from disneyland! Basically the "Plain" Indian campaigns were based from here. Needless to say it took five or so years to handle the Comanche and Kiowa tribes (im not trivializing genocide). The fort left all indian skirmishes to small raids rather than battles. General Custer was based here and his home is a museum now. Although the fort had a short life span, this spot was super important with manifest destiny post civil war. And yes, western kansas was confederate but so far out, western kansas had little influence for the civil war. Forts started popping up in surrounding areas, thanks to railroad expansion thus leading to firt dodge's limited lifespan. Fyi. Everything closed on sunday. I missed the museum :/

I'll be honest: the reviews are pretty spot-on. As is often the case with American history, a place…read morewrapped in so much legend and storytelling can feel a bit underwhelming when you finally see it in person. That said, if you're in the area, you should absolutely go but treat it more like a quick historical lesson than some sweeping, cinematic destination. It's not the Alamo. You kind of expect Boot Hill to match the scale of the myth. All those dramatic Wild West stories make it sound expansive, mysterious, almost epic. And then you arrive and realize it's adorably tiny. Like, shockingly tiny. "Is this it?" tiny. Still, there's something charming about seeing the real place behind the mythology. If you frame it as an instructional stop rather than a grand spectacle, it's worth the detour. Technically it's probably a three-star experience. But I'm giving it five, because nudging the average to 3.1 stars feels like the most historically accurate outcome here. Getting to 3.5 might be a challenging endeavor. Also, big points for one thing that truly held up: "Time to git outta Dodge." The phrase may have aged better than the attraction.

Dodge City, Kansas, captures the essence of Wild West history while serving as a vibrant small-town…read morehub. Known for its Boot Hill Museum(not pet friendly so only looked from outside)and historic Front Street, the city offers a charming blend of heritage and modern amenities. Visitors enjoy the lively atmosphere of local spots like the Depot Theater and tasty eats at places like Bella Italia. The community is welcoming, with events like Dodge City Days drawing crowds for rodeos and festivals. However, limited nightlife and occasional dusty winds might not suit everyone. A great stop for history buffs and those seeking authentic Midwestern charm. Lots of construction going on in the old part so getting around is a little work but lots of free parking. Great self guided walking tour but a lot of the things have been removed during the construction but still a good time. All of the removed stuff will be replaced once they are done.

Absolutely amazing! A true historical look at aviation, both military and civilian along with the…read moresignificant role Liberal, Kansas has played in aviation. Definitely worth the time!

Definitely definitely recommend this place, if your stopping in liberal it's a must do…read more Not only really cool planes but really nice staff as well

This town has absolutely nothing for someone visiting. Nothing fun to do, no fun clubs or bars, no…read moreshopping malls (a plaza that doesn't have good clothing), they have stray dogs walking the streets which breaks my heart. Every time i come visit, I rescue a dog or try to.. Maybe build a shelter to bring the strays for adoption or something like that. Maybe actually get a mall here, they would get so much business and this town can really grow. This town can be great if they expanded their horizons, built more tourists attractions, things for kids and people in their 20s. I come to this town often to visit my in laws, I would just love for there to be more things to do!

NEVER EVER COME HERE! Employees golf on the free time and completely neglect the front desk and had…read moreabsolutely no golf carts available! Absolutely TERRIBLE experience. This club is lucky I can't go a fraction of a star because that's what they deserve.