Wild West Country

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.

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Coldwater

Coldwater, Comanche County seat, sits astraddle of Highways 160 and 183 in the center of the county, inviting folks to "Come to Play or Stay." Unique to this "eating-out town"…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Elkhart

"Slowly, the covered wagons came carrying these determined people with their dreams of becoming "independent…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Ford

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Dighton

The land which forms the town site was entered by W.A. Watson in the spring…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Bucklin

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Deerfield

Welcome to the City of Deerfield, Kansas. Whether you are moving to Deerfield, or just…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Dodge City

Dodge City's history began with the establishment of Fort Dodge in 1865. The fort was…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Fowler

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Ashland

Ashland was founded at the crossing of two great trails, the Camp Supply-Fort Dodge and…

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