4 days in Southwest Kansas Itinerary

Dodge City is the county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States, named after nearby Fort Dodge. You've now added The Big Well to your itinerary. On the 26th (Fri), see the interesting displays at The Big Well, make a trip to Cattle Feedlot Overlook, then take an in-depth tour of Boot Hill Museum, and finally learn insider's secrets on Boot Hill Distillery. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Fort Dodge, contemplate the long history of Santa Fe Trail Tracks, and then try to win big at Boothill Casino and Resort.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Dodge City trip planner.

Hays to Dodge City is an approximately 2-hour car ride. In August in Dodge City, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Liberal.

Liberal is the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Mid-America Air Museum and then find something for the whole family at Dorothy's House/Land of Oz.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Liberal visit planner.

Traveling by car from Dodge City to Liberal takes 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Liberal are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Garden City.

Garden City is a city in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Finney County Historical Museum, then get to know the resident critters at Lee Richardson Zoo, and then cool off at The Big Pool.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Garden City itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Liberal to Garden City in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can drive back home.