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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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SHOP STOPS

Louisburg Cider Mill & Country Store

Tom and Shelly Schierman made their first jug of Louisburg Cider Mill…

📍 Louisburg, Miami County

BREWERY

Lumberyard Brewery & Tap House

A downtown staple since 1886—once home to the Chicago Lumber & Coal…

📍 Lyons, Rice County

ANTIQUES

Lux's Attic

There are vintage and antiques treasures everywhere you look in Lux's Attic.…

📍 Tescott, Ottawa County

GROCERY

Malay's Market

When the locals appreciate you, you know you're running your grocery store…

📍 WaKeeney, Trego County

LIVESTOCK SALE BARN

Mankato Livestock Barn

Fridays are sale days at the Mankato Livestock barn, where you can…

📍 Mankato, Jewell County

NRHP

Manweiler Chevrolet

Make a retro stop at the former Manweiler Chevrolet dealership, now known…

📍 Hoisington, Barton County

ANTIQUES

Marsha's Antiques

Make a trip to Portis if you're searching for antiques and vintage…

📍 Portis, Osborne County

SHOP STOPS

Mass Street Soda

Matt Baysinger and Luke Thompson started this craft soda shop in 2014…

📍 Lawrence, Douglas County

FARM TO MARKET

McCune Farm to Market

Just outside the small town of McCune (population 370) off U.S. 400,…

📍 McCune, Crawford County

ANTIQUES

Memory Bank and Wallace Trading Company

Located in the town of Wallace (population around 45), this business sits…

📍 Wallace, Wallace County

GROCERY

Mildred Store

Formerly known as Charlie Brown's, this grocery store's traditions are carried on…

📍 Mildred, Allen County

ANTIQUES

Mill Creek Antiques

You'll feel cozy just stepping into this historic building filled with gleaming…

📍 Paxico, Wabaunsee County

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