The Dodge City center is around the area of Dodge City Amtrak and the area of Home of Stone.
June is the most popular time to visit Dodge City, and the weather is usually warm during the day from May to August. However, rates are higher in summer, and you'll have to deal with larger crowds at attractions. If you don't mind a little chilly weather, you should check out the city in January after the holidays for the lowest prices. Spring and fall also offer mild weather and reasonable rates without too many tourists.
The Rodeway Inn in Dodge City has two floors and 32 rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, 32-inch cable LCD televisions, and complimentary wireless internet access. The rooms also have desks, comfortable chairs, and unique decor. A free continental breakfast is served every day from 7 to 9 a.m. You can also enjoy a picnic area with barbecue grills and convenient laundry facilities. The lobby also has a cute mural with a cartoon cowboy riding a bull. AAA or CAA auto club members can save up to 20 percent, along with seniors and AARP members. Just remember to show your driver's license, your auto club card, or your AARP card.
The TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Dodge City was built in 2014, and it's near the Mueller-Schmidt Home of Stone and El Capitan. It has four floors and 120 rooms, and pets are welcome for an additional fee. All the rooms have full kitchens, desks, roll-in showers, free internet access, large closets, and 32-inch cable LED TVs.
This hotel is perfect for families and businesspeople who want to stay for a while. The picnic area has a barbecue grill. There's also an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby, and a deli and snack bar. Kids will enjoy the children's pool, and event facilities are available. Pets are allowed for a fee, and many of the rooms have sofa beds. AAA or CAA members can save 5 percent, and children 17 and under can stay with an adult for free. People 62 and over can save 15 percent.
The Super 8 in Dodge City is near Long Branch Lagoon and lots of other things to do. It has 64 rooms and two floors. The rooms are comfortable, and you can enjoy complimentary wireless internet, cable TV, coffee makers, safes large enough for laptops, free toiletries, and hair dryers. Daily housekeeping is available, pets are allowed for an extra fee, and there's an outdoor pool. The rooms look modern, and the lobby has free coffee and vending machines.
Best Western Plus Country Inn & Suites has three floors and 66 rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, complimentary wireless internet access, cable programming, safes, desks, free toiletries, and hair dryers. The lobby has a second floor with a balcony, and there are two sitting areas. The bar has a Western theme, and the big metal star near the indoor pool looks like a sheriff's badge. There are many other amenities, including a fitness center, a spa tub, a picnic area, a patio, and a barbecue grill. Complimentary shuttles will take you anywhere within 5 miles of the hotel and pick you up from the train station. You can enjoy a free full breakfast from 6 to 9:30 a.m.
The Comfort Suites in Dodge City was built in 2015, and it has three floors with 64 rooms. The staff is helpful, and you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and free omelets and beer for dinner. Features include refrigerators, flat-screen televisions with premium channels, complimentary internet access, hair dryers, desks, and spacious sitting areas. There's a fireplace in the lobby, an indoor pool, fitness facilities, and a deli and snack bar. You can meet other guests at a free daily reception, and free newspapers are available in the lobby.
Dodge City hosts festivals and events all year, so you can always find something fun to do. At the Boot Hill Museum, you can see thousands of artifacts from the city's past. The most extensive exhibit is Front Street, a reconstruction of part of downtown Dodge City in 1876. In summer, you can watch gunfight reenactments and see the Long Branch Variety Show at the Long Branch Saloon.
The Santa Fe Trail Remains are about 10 miles away from the city, and you can see preserved wagon tracks from a section of the trail. The Mueller-Schmidt House, also called the Home of Stone, was built from area limestone in 1881, and tours are available. It's on the National Register of Historic Places. You can also try your luck at the Boot Hill Casino.
Fort Dodge is about 5 miles east of the city, and you can visit the Coronado Cross. It's a memorial for Francisco Coronado, a Spanish noble who searched for cities of gold in 1540 and discovered the area instead. Kids will love the Long Branch Lagoon Water Park, where you can go hunting or observe nature with a guide.
Dodge City is famous for its history, which is why people often call it the Cowboy Capital. It's a perfect place to go horseback riding and enjoy views of beautiful open spaces. Shop for souvenirs and antiques or try a glass of sarsaparilla, an old-fashioned drink that's similar to root beer. People who like history or architecture will enjoy seeing all the historic buildings and locations. Dodge City is ideal for a fun wedding, a business event, or a unique vacation.
Below are reviews of the city of Dodge City, KS from an actual visitor's perspective.
Visited the casino and the Wireless Arena!
Town is historically fun!
The old charm of the city.
We go to the rodeos and team ropings there and have not really explored Dodge City
The restaurant we ate at had great steaks and a good atmosphere. We plan on seeing more of the town before leaving.
The sites and the hospitality and food at Miss Kitty's restaurant.
Pretty cool place!
Clean and organized hotel.
Clean and organized hotel.
Boot Hill Museum
Peaceful
THE SUPER AMAZING VIEW!
Boot Hill area.
Dodge House is the bomb!
We were there for a basketball tournament. The arena was very nice, we also enjoyed the casino.
Dodge has nice eateries.
Since the last wedding in that vicinity it has really built up nice restaurants/food eateries. New for me was the addition of the waterpark next to the hotel (which the hotel was not their 10 years ago). Our wedding venue was across the street from the hotel and a few yards down. It was nice to be able to walk to the venue. Very convenient.