Garden City is an unexpectedly lively, affordable base for multi‑week therapy assignments—home to the Lee Richardson Zoo, Garden City Community College, Parrot Cove waterpark, a good golf course, regular local events and a diverse international dining scene, so you’ll have plenty to do between shifts.
If you want more nightlife, cultural sites or shopping, Dodge City (about a 50–52 mile drive) and Liberal (about 67 miles) are both within roughly 1–1.5 hours and make easy weekend escapes.