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Garden City is in Finney County, Kansas, United States. The population was 28,451 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Finney County, and provides the campus of Garden City Community College. It is also home to the largest zoological facility, Lee Richardson Zoo, in western Kansas.

Attractions:
Finney County Museum - The Finney County Museum is located at 403 S. 4th Street, at the entrance to Lee Richardson Zoo. The museum features permanent and revolving exhibits, community programs, educational tours and extensive research facilities. The permanent displays include: Spirit of the Plains, C.J. "Buffalo" Jones: Last of the Plainsmen, Take Stock in Finney County, and The Sugar Beet Factory.

Sandsage Bison Refuge and Wildlife Area - Formerly known as the Finney Game Refuge - is located south of the river bridge on Bus. U.S. 83, the Finney Game Refuge is 3,670 acres of sandsage prairie biome.

Lee Richardson Zoo - Go on safari right here in Garden City! The Lee Richardson Zoo offers beautiful grounds and fascinating creatures from all over the globe. Over 350 animals are displayed within the 47-acre grounds.

Windsor Hotel - Located at Main and Pine Streets, this historic four story hotel was often referred to as the "Waldorf of the Prairies". In 1887, John A. Stevens built the hotel next to his Opera House, constructed the year before in 1886 (The Opera House was razed in 1953). The Windsor was built of native stone and brick kilned locally. The hotel contained 125 rooms and one bathroom. Gas chandeliers lit the hotel until 1898 when electricity was installed.

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