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RESTAURANT

AnTeaQues

You get a two-fer—lunch and antiques—at this rustic store. Enjoy homemade specials…

📍 Courtland, Republic County

ANTIQUES

Antique & Specialty Shopping in Abilene

Abilene offers a shopping experience full of charm and variety. From antiques…

📍 Abilene, Dickinson County

ANTIQUES

Antique Alley and other El Dorado…

Find antiques and vintage items in these three shops in El Dorado:…

📍 El Dorado, Butler County

ANTIQUES

Antique Emporium

Inside an 1880s native stone building, nine rooms are filled with antiques…

📍 Alma, Wabaunsee County

KITCHEN SHOP

Apron Strings

Anne Dowell opened Apron Strings in 2008—and now there’s a second location…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

KITCHEN SHOP

Apron Strings

Apron Strings, a kitchen store, fits perfectly in downtown Salina with all…

📍 Salina, Saline County

ANTIQUES

Arkansas City Antiques and More

Enjoy shopping downtown for antiques and repurposed items at Land Rush Antique…

📍 Arkansas City, Cowley County

MUSEUM

Augusta Historical Museum

The oil industry has been vital to Augusta's history, and its saga…

📍 Augusta, Butler County

MEAT MARKET

B & B Quality Meats

B&B processes its own meat (pork, beef, and more), and you'll find…

📍 Larned, Pawnee County

BICYCLE SHOP

Backroads Bicycle

For all your bicycle needs in Marysville, come to Backroads Bicycle.

📍 Marysville, Marshall County

HISTORY

Bassett History

Bassett was founded as a company town, created in 1903 by the…

📍 Bassett, Allen County

MUSEUM

Baxter Springs Historical Museum

Route 66, lead and zinc mining, Civil War battles, the Osage Indian…

📍 Baxter Springs, Cherokee County

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