Why go
- City in Seward County, Kansas.
- Served by Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL).
History
Liberal is a city in and the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of 2024, the population of the city was 18,743. It is located in southwestern Kansas, along U.S. Route 54 highway, near the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. Liberal is the home of Seward County Community College.
Where to stay
412 Ziegler Ave, Liberal, KS 67901 · ihg.com
405 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · wyndhamhotels.com
603 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · oyorooms.com
747 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · wyndhamhotels.com
5924 Old Hwy 54, Liberal, KS 67901 · sevenwindsrvpark.com
501 Hotel Dr, Liberal, KS 67901 · marriott.com
508 Hotel Dr, Liberal, KS 67901 · hilton.com
2891 Centennial Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · choicehotels.com
101 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · oyorooms.com
488 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · choicehotels.com
720 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · choicehotels.com
564 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901
619 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901
2100 N Kansas Ave, Liberal, KS 67901
229 W Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · budgethost.com
230 W Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901 · motel-9-liberal.poi.place
310 E Pancake Blvd #4141, Liberal, KS 67901
722 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901
304 E Pancake Blvd, Liberal, KS 67901
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 620 North Kansas Avenue, Liberal, 67901 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1501 North Kansas Street, Liberal, 67901-5202 · bk.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 24 East Pancake, Liberal, 67901-4114 · mcdonalds.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 7 Medical Lane, Liberal, 67901 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:30-20:30 Features: takeaway · 1411 North Kansas Avenue, 67901 · starbucks.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1830 North Kansas Avenue, Liberal, 67901 · restaurants.subway.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1720 North Kansas Avenue, Liberal, 67901 · locations.tacobell.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:30-21:00; Th-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 234 West Pancake Boulevard, Liberal, 67901 · locations.kfc.com
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:00-23:00 · 423 West 2nd Street, 67901 · liberalkschamber.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 24 East 2nd Street, 67901 · brickhouselk.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:45 · 222 North Kansas Avenue, 67901 · midtownpizzeriapub.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00 · 106 East Pancake Boulevard, 67901
Burger, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 1115 North Kansas Avenue, 67901
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1500 North Kansas Avenue, Liberal, 67901
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-00:00 · 1 South Kansas Avenue, 67901
Restaurant · restaurant · 41 41 Village Plaza, 67901
Restaurant · restaurant · 719 South Kansas Avenue, Liberal, 67901
Restaurant · restaurant · 701 South Kansas Avenue, Liberal, 67901
Restaurant · restaurant · 111 West 15th Street, Liberal, 67901
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Airports
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) 1.6 mi to the centre
700 Terminal Road, Liberal, KS 67901 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Denver, Dodge City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Dodge City*
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1, BEH) · 2 routes: Denver, Dodge City
- United Airlines UA (BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Dodge City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Guymon Municipal Airport (GUY) 40 mi to the centre
Guymon, OK, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Hugoton Municipal Airport 26 mi to the centre
Hugoton, KS, US
Meade Municipal Airport 36 mi to the centre
Meade, KS, US
Perryton Ochiltree County Airport 45 mi to the centre
Perryton, TX, US
Ulysses Airport 46 mi to the centre
Ulysses, KS, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL); 31 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LBL has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Dodge City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Liberal, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
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