Situated in western Kansas, Garden City blends suburban convenience with rural tranquility. Incorporated in 1883, Garden City touts a sense of historic charm, especially in its quaint downtown area. Downtown Garden City is stretched along Main Street, featuring a wide assortment of restaurants, shops, and offices in a walkable locale.

Downtown Garden City hosts an array of events for the community as well, including Fall Fest, Banner Art Walk, and First Friday Food Trucks. Garden City’s close-knit community also comes together at town mainstays such as Lee Richardson Zoo, Parrot Cove Water Park, and the Big Pool, the municipal swimming pool that’s bigger than a football field.

Garden City borders the Arkansas River to the south, providing residents with great opportunities for outdoor recreation like fishing and hiking. Garden City is home to the nationally recognized Garden City Community College and its own Amtrak station.