Dodge City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States
About Dodge City
In 1865 Fort Dodge was constructed along theSanta Fe Trailto help protect travelers from Indians. Dodge City was formed near the fort in the years that followed. In the 1870s it exemplified the spirit of the Wild West portrayed in American television and movies, most notably in the American television showGunsmoke, which was set in Dodge City and popularized the phrase "Get the hell out of Dodge." The river that meanders through the southern half of the city is the Arkansas River. While this river is in Kansas, the name is pronounced Arr-KAN-sas, to match the state name. Outside of Kansas, the pronunciation changes to Arr-kan-SAW, to match the state ofArkansas. The town had its heyday during the cattle drives of the late 1800s as quarantines made it one of the few places along the railro
Top Attractions in Dodge City
Explore the best things to see and do in Dodge City:
- ★Boot Hill Casino & Resort
- ★Boot Hill Museum
- ★Carnegie Art Center
- ★Coronado Cross
- ★Depot Theater Co.
- ★Dodge City Cowboy Band
- ★Dodge City Days
- ★Fort Dodge
Where to Eat in Dodge City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Cowboy Capital Saloon & Grill
Where to Stay in Dodge City
- 🏨Dodge City KOA
- 🏨Executive Inn
- 🏨Gunsmoke RV Park
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City
- 🏨Regency Inn and Suites
Dodge City Travel Guide Sections
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