You’ll always feel welcome in Great Bend, Kansas because the city prides itself on being, “Open for Business.” Though some people don’t understand what this means, locals will likely tell you that this motto is meant to let others know that Great Bend is a place that welcomes others with open arms.

Great Bend claims to be home to some of the friendliest people in the country who you are likely to meet at the many community functions that take place in Great Bend throughout the year. With all the concerts, dances and festivals that take place in the downtown square you will never run out of things to do in this great town.

Along with its thriving downtown area Great Bend is also home to an abundance of parkland in which residents are free to run, play picnic, fish and swim to their heart’s content. The city of Great Bend is also located next to two of the most diverse and unique wetlands in the world, the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and Cheyenne Bottoms where on any given day you can see eagles, geese and shore birds soaring overhead.

With great amenities, outstanding schools and employment opportunities and incredibly friendly neighborhoods there really is no better place in Kansas to call home than Great Bend.