Howdy, partners! Ready to follow in Marshal Matt Dillon’s footsteps? The Kansas Gunsmoke Trail takes you through four historic communities featured in television’s longest-running Western.
This road trip adventure connects Wichita, Abilene, Hays, and Dodge City—all part of the Emmy award-winning series that entertained audiences for 20 years (1955-1975). Experience the Old West locations that inspired Gunsmoke’s 635 episodes firsthand.
Each stop offers family-friendly Wild West attractions. Walk the original brick streets in Hays, explore Abilene (named one of Smithsonian’s “Best Small Towns to Visit”), discover Wichita’s frontier heritage, and step into historic Dodge City where the show’s iconic characters came to life.
Enhance your journey with the Gunsmoke Trail Pass—earn points and prizes as you explore attractions along the trail. Perfect for devoted fans and Western history lovers alike, this trail delivers adventure for all ages.
So grab your cowboy hat, visit KansasGunsmokeTrail.com, and hit the road—Kansas’s Wild West legacy awaits! Yee-haw!
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