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15 Best Things to Do in Garden City (Kansas)

With a population just shy of 30,000, this city in southwest Kansas is renowned for its meat industry. Ranching and beef are such a cornerstone of life in Garden City that there’s even a summer festival, Beef Empire Days. The city was cofounded in the 1870s by frontiersman and hunter Charles “Buffalo” Jones (1844-1919). Initially …

Young and trendy, Garden City is an enclave within Idaho’s State Capital and a hotbed for start-up businesses and artists. This has much to do with the affordable rents in this part of town, and Garden City has taken care to nurture a creative atmosphere. The Visitors Bureau has established a Craft Beverage Corridor, packed …