Larned State Hospital is located on a 78 acre campus along the Arkansas River and Santa Fe Trail. The Larned area boasts of many historic landmarks and fine museums. Ft. Larned, located just six miles west of the city, is the best preserved Fort in the state and is fascinating to visit. There are several small colleges located nearby and Fort Hays State University is an hour away. Exciting recreational opportunities exist. Pawnee County has great "bird" and "deer" hunting potential. Quivira Game Refuge and Cheyenne Bottoms are well known for the excellent duck and goose hunting and are located minutes away from Larned. Dodge City is located one hour away. Wichita is two hours. The Colorado "slopes" are within an eight hour drive.
