Incredibly close up experience with Buffalo, technically "Bison" but hey buffalo sounds better to…read moreme. We knew we'd be driving through the area so we planned to visit Dodge City but while looking on the net we found this gem instead. We ended up skipping Dodge City altogether and staying in Garden City to see the bison, and damn glad we did. Now, if you're looking for a foo foo tour similar to a zoo then this ain't it. But if you want an up close experience with bison in their natural environment (3K+ acre reserve) then THIS IS FOR YOU! The office is 1/4mi South from the Zoo, which can be hard to find in the dark but you'll be glad you made it. Once there our guide Tom, the Wildlife & Parks officer, loaded us into the suburban and away we went. The drive is less than 10min to the entrance to the reserve and bison only 5-15min of searching for the heard. Tom was knowledgeable, professional and friendly! Making it the highlight of our cross country drive.

I appreciate city's that have a visitors center that offers information especially a city as famous…read moreas Dodge City, if you're a Wild West fan you have to experience this historic town, so many movies and references are made regarding Dodge City so being here helps to bring it all in perspective, it's part of traveling the USA and understanding the growth from the early days of settlers in the Midwest

The two young ladies working here know their stuff! They directed us to the best restaurants and…read more nearby sites. A pleasant visit, with clean bathrooms, too!