Nearby Attractions

History

Fort Larned is located along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, and there are many opportunities to learn more about the trail and its history all along the way.

 

Four miles east of Fort Larned is the Santa Fe Trail Center, a museum and library.

 

Sixteen miles east of Fort Larned is Pawnee Rock State Historic Park, home of the well-known Santa Fe Trail landmark.

 

Black-necked Stilt

Nathan King

Wildlife Viewing

While you can definitely see some birds and other wildlife at Fort Larned, nearby Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge both offer phenomenal opportunities for birding and other recreation.

Scenic Drives

Kansas Scenic Byways include the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway near Fort Larned. The byway traverses scenic rural Kansas landscape and connects Quivira and Cheyenne Bottoms.

More Information

• Travel Kansas Website
• Larned Chamber of Commerce
• Great Bend Chamber of Commerce
• Dodge City Chamber of Commerce
• Hays Chamber of Commerce