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May
73°F 22°C
50°F 10°C
7 in 17 cm
Jun
83°F 28°C
60°F 15°C
4 in 9 cm
Jul
89°F 31°C
65°F 18°C
6 in 15 cm
Aug
86°F 30°C
63°F 17°C
7 in 19 cm
Sep
78°F 25°C
54°F 12°C
5 in 12 cm
Oct
65°F 18°C
42°F 5°C
6 in 14 cm
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Brit Spaugh Zoo
Brit Spaugh Zoo
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#1 of 10 attractions in Great Bend
5 of 5 stars 1 review

Family fun to be had by all! Children will enjoy the impressive collection of over 100 different species of animals, all of which include: Carnivores, reptiles, primates, and... more »

Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Cheyenne Bottoms
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#2 of 10 attractions in Great Bend
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

For unique birding, Cheyenne Bottoms is the place to be. Any bird species can be seen here, anything from Loggerhead Shrike to Cinnamon Teal. At the 2003 Wings and Wetlands... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  3.8 miles from city center
Jack Kilby Memorial
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Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village
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Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village provides a glimpse into the past when Kansas was young and covered wagons crossed the wild prairie. Spread over 5 acres are... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Kansas Oil & Gas Museum
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The Kansas Oil and Gas Museum was founded in 1990 by a group interested in preserving the history of the Oil and Gas industry. The main building of the museum displays various... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
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Kansas Wetlands Education Center

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (or KWEC) is located on the edge of Cheyenne Bottoms. They offer a panoramic window (and binoculars) for those who wish to birdwatch from... more »

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Heartland Farm
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Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Raptor Center
Raptor Center
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Someone needs to care for nature's beauties around Great Bend, so why not the Great Bend Raptor Center? The Great Bend Raptor Center is dedicated to the medical rehabilitation of... more »

Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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B-29 Memorial Plaza
B-29 Memorial Plaza
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Anyone from "The Greatest Generation" can tell what it was like hearing the war planes flying overhead, or training. The B-29 Memorial is dedicated to those veterans who... more »

Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Wetlands at Great Bend Aquatic Facilty
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It's Summer and the kids are yearning to get soaked. The place to go is the Wetlands at Great Bend. The Wetlands has: 8 slides; spray feature; zero depth entry to the water... more »

Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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