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Southwest Region
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Mid-America Air Museum - This exciting air museum boasts the fifth largest collection of military and civilian aircraft in the United States. The museum is more than just aircraft. It houses one of the country's finest 'hands-on' aviation science exhibits, hosts special events like its Liberal Air Show, and features aerospace education to students in its theater. Boot Hill Museum - Explore the culture and history of the Old West in Dodge City's Boot Hill Museum. The Museum's exhibits are organized to explore the rich and diverse history of Dodge City and recreate the atmosphere of Dodge City of the late 1870s. Such exhibits as 'The Early Years' and 'Cattle, Wheat, and Storekeepers' help examine the real Dodge City and why it was so famous. |
Kansas Barbed Wire Museum - The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum in LaCrosse, Kansas is the only museum in the world devoted solely to the history and legend of what is often referred to as the 'Devil’s Rope.' On exhibit are over 1000 barbed wire varieties; including samples manufactured between the years 1870 and 1890. Hundreds of antique fencing tools represent the inventiveness of pioneers. Lee Richardson Zoo - The Lee Richardson Zoo is considered by many to be the pride of Garden City. Located within the 110 acre Finnup Park, the zoo is a favorite gathering spot for some 250,000 visitors each year. Approximately 300 animals representing nearly 100 different species inhabit the 47 acre zoo. |
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