We spent 2.5 hours looking through this incredible museum. The history of Dodge City was…read morefascinating!

Not worth the price. The museum is neat and good history. The locals hyped up the shootout but it…read morewas pricy for what it was. To each their own.

The Sante Fe Trails roadside attraction is worth a stop…read more This is an example of a place that was far cooler than I anticipated. Before setting out on a road trip I did extensive research. I found Sante Fe Trails on several review sites, but none of the reviews really convinced me I should stop. As I was leaving Dodge City, I actually passed it up, then reconsidered, made a u-turn, and headed back. I am really glad I did. The premise behind the Sante Fe Tracks is that you can still see the old wagon tracks from the original Sante Fe Trail. There is a boardwalk that takes you to the remnants of the trail and I think I saw some tracks. It was pretty neat explaining the history of wagon trails to the kids, but that is not what was the coolest. The best part about this attraction is the view. From the end of teh boardwalk to can see for miles and miles. Everyhere you look you can see farmland. There must have been 200 cows drinking from a nearby water source. We saw trucks heading to farms miles away with a dust trail like something you'd see in a movie. It is really hard to describe, but you need to stop here. Even if you couldn't care less about wagon tracks, the view is stellar. Pro Tip: Don't exceed the speed limit when you leave. There are lots of troopers. Ask me how I know.

Small town of less than 1,000 people with many boarded-up storefronts. Three restaurants that have…read morebreakfast and lunch. The truck stop at the edge of town is the only one not headlining burritos. The two motels in town are family-owned, clean with a bar. Otherwise there is not much to speak of except that they can't seem to keep police or firefighters on staff and the tenor of most of the place is unwelcoming. Dozens of stray dogs and cats roaming with no public intervention or interest in spay/neuter. Go north to Raton or south to Santa Fe for bigger. Cimmaron is nearby, small and friendly and close to the national Boy Scouts center.

Full transparency, I live in Springer. I want to dispute what some reviews said about feeling like…read moreSpringer wants you to "move on along". I moved here 15 years ago, and have never felt more welcomed by a community. Over a period of 40 years, my husband's job took us to 9 different towns in New Mexico. Many, were as small or smaller than Springer. The people here welcomed us from day one, where as some we lived in for 5+ years and still didn't feel welcome. Yes, we are a small town. Depending on what you want to do, there is a lot for some, nothing for others. If you are looking for bright lights and city life, head south to Albuquerque, or north to Denver. If you are looking for hunting, fishing, beautiful landscapes, viewing wildlife or just peaceful rest, stop here or anywhere in Colfax County. Our restaurants advertise burritos because that is the type of food most people around here want. Remember, we are the "red or green" state for our chili. We have landmarks around, one just has to look or pay attention to the road signs. I give it 4 stars, because we don't have everything you may ever need. For that, you will have to live in a bigger city. But, for me, and most of the residents of Springer, that peacefulness is well worth having to drive out of town once in a while.

A very hard place to get information on but we'll worth the effort. If you drive south on 283 out…read moreof Dodge City for about 40 miles, you'll see a Historical marker on your left. Less than a mile past that is a gate for the trail entrance. There is a main gravel road with a lot of offshoot paths. DO NOT have a low riding vehicle. Many rocks and ruts even on main section. As you drive around , you can really see the basin. We did not see any bison but there is plenty of pies as evidence of their presence. Two main flat areas, one close to entrance and one farther in that have plenty of dung piles. The views are fantastic for being in farmland. Don't forget to look for the famous St. Jacob"s We'll. It is marked and there is a sign over the walking path down to it. And yes, it is full of water. Looks like a natural swimming hole surrounded by the only big trees on the property. We spent a good couple hours driving around. This gate is the only entrance in, and could be closed anytime, but there is no info if and when. We're here in mid April and we were the only ones in the whole area.

01-2024 KS Dodge City Boot Hill Casino Date Night with Tony Vanoy . We had a really nice time. We…read morewalked over from our hotel the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Dodge City. We played some slots, he drank some beer, we won some money and had some quick eats for dinner..it was a really nice night out together. The Casino was very nice. So clean!! The staff we met and interacted with were very nice and helpful. Smoking is allowed inside the facility...so we didn't stay long. The lady at the player club was so helpful Definitely recommend you to go if you are inthe area...

Walked in found two places to eat. Volume is turned up so much it's almost piercing! Sat down AB's…read morewaited....... ACS waited......and waited. After 10 minutes, we got up and left to the other restaurant. Staff members were all watching the game instead of waiting on patrons. At the other place to eat it is not loud at all. But, the hostess either doesn't know how to be friendly or has an affliction prohibiting her from smiling. Rocky start just to grab some food! Waitress came to take our order and thankfully it arrived quickly. The food was ok, underwhelming. Needless to say, I don't anticipate ever stopping here again!

After a night in nearby Liberal that left me robbed, assaulted (not seveley), and with my identity…read morestolen, Meade was Kansas' saving grace. Driving up a slight hill toward the museum, I suddenly felt like I was back in that retro, picturesque bit of America summer movies are made of. The sun was shining through the leaves of the numerous trees lining the streets, birds were chirping, and adorable houses sat with proud American flags out front. The museum is rustic, with a stage and sets of western themed buildings out back. I'm guessing they're technically for field trips, but they were still a lot of fun to run around as an adult. The jail cell makes for great photo ops. Inside, the gift shop is filled with awesome knick knacks. I purchased some "rabbit poop" (chocolate covered raisins). The curator is a funny guy, dressed in period clothes. I told him about our story from the night before and that led to a long conversation about the second amendment's merits for situations like that. I love middle America. He explained to us the really interesting story of the Dalton gang and the hideouts history then let us go through the restored tunnel up into the main house. It's filled with pieces from that era, some of which I think was from the Dalton's family members. Upstairs is an attic, and what attic isn't complete without texidermy? Coyotes, turkeys, and even a two headed calf stare back at you when you enter. Saddles and old rifles are sandwiched in between. Of all the places I went to in Kansas, Meade had to be the cutest. It was quiet and peaceful and filled with quirky (yet nice) people. All in all, Meade and its Dalton Gang Hideout are a great little excursion.

We did not have high expectations since we knew what we were going to see. We did need to get out…read moreof the car after traveling for awhile to stretch our legs. It was dusty in the museum but it was nice to see the old relics displayed. The underground walk way was rebuilt in the 40's so we were told. And yes there is no proof of the Daltons actually being there but it was up to your imagination to think about it. There were many posters to read about the gang which took much of our time since the rest is easy and quick to see. The house is super small inside as you notice from the outside but nice to see the dated furniture. I looked at the $5 admission fee per person as a donation for the historic society. And the best part they had those candy cigarettes that I remembered when I was a kid. Best thing ever.

The Big Well Museum puts Greensburg, KS on the map. Not only does it feature the obvious, it also…read morechronicles the town's near-obliteration by a tornado and remarkable recovery since (with massive federal help). I wish there were a way to find out how the eco-friendly rebuild is actually working out. Is the solar power reliable? Did the money spent on extra insulation eventually pay for itself? There's no way to know; it's presented as a panacea. If I could change just one thing about the exhibits, it would be to introduce a 3 letter word: "sic". "Sic" would would show that the exhibit's creators knew about and were accurately reproducing the errors in quoted newspaper articles. "The supply of water found to inexhaustible." [sic] "There are about 4,000 gallons of water to the inch in the well" [sic]. (The well's diameter of 32 feet gives 500 gallons per inch, not 4,000.) Without "sic", most of the errors just look like typos.

It was very clean. The gift shop was very full and had very interesting items. The bathrooms were…read morenice and clean. The staff was very kind and kept the conversation engaging. The museum was gorgeous and informative.