By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc.
GREAT BEND, Kan. — Explore the heart of Great Bend like never before with the newly launched Great Bend Alive Tours app! Now available on the Google Play Store, Apple Store, and online, this innovative app brings the stories and artistry of our downtown to life through self-guided tours that are as engaging as they are informative.
Two Unique Tours to Experience
The Great Bend Alive Tours app currently features two captivating tours:
- Historic Downtown Tour: Take a stroll around the courthouse square and neighboring streets as you uncover the rich history of Great Bend. Learn the fascinating backstories of historic buildings and discover the sites where significant structures once stood, shaping the town’s heritage.
- Downtown Art Tour: Immerse yourself in the creativity that adorns our city. This tour highlights the vibrant murals and sculptures that decorate downtown Great Bend, with exclusive interviews and audio clips from the talented artists behind these works.
A Must-Have for Everyone
Whether you’re a local, a tourist, a history buff, or an art enthusiast, the Great Bend Alive Tours app offers something for everyone. Designed for users of all ages, the app provides an enriching experience that can be enjoyed at your own pace.
Advanced Features for an Enhanced Experience
With GPS-guided navigation, the app leads you effortlessly from one stop to the next. Along the way, you’ll find photos, videos, audio narration, and links that add depth and context to each location.
Endless Potential for Future Exploration
“The potential for this app is virtually endless,” said Lee Ann June, Communications Director for Great Bend Economic Development. “We have plans to use it with downtown events held by Great Bend Alive, the City of Great Bend, and others. The Great Bend Alive Preservation Team is also excited to develop new tours focused on historic events and properties in the area.”
Download Today and Start Exploring
The Great Bend Alive Tours app is available for immediate download on both the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. Alternatively, you can access the tours online. To get started, visit www.gbedinc.com/tours.
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About Great Bend Alive:
Great Bend Alive has been designated as a Kansas Main Street Program by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Great Bend Alive, the downtown development arm of Great Bend Economic Development, has a focus on historic preservation, events/promotion, development/economic vitality, and design/streetscape. For more information about Great Bend Alive visit: www.gbedinc.com/mainstreet, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
About GBED (Great Bend Economic Development):
The Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. is a public/private partnership focusing on the economic development efforts in Barton County, KS. Our mission is to improve the economic quality of life for working families in our community. We do this by creating jobs, through retention, recruitment and expansion of businesses, strengthening the workforce through recruitment, education and training, improving and increasing the number of living wage jobs, and expanding the tax base through increase capital investment. For more information about GBED visit: www.gbedinc.com, call 620-796-2407. Sara Arnberger, President of Great Bend Economic Development, Inc., can be reached via email at [email protected].
