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COMMERCE

Miller's of Claflin

A furniture tradition since 1903, Miller's is notable for its impact on…

📍 Claflin, Barton County

ARCHITECTURE

Mills House

The 1902 Mills House was the dream home of oilman William Mills.…

📍 Osawatomie, Miami County

LUMBERYARD

Miltonvale Lumber Company

Part of the longest-running business in town, starting in the late 1800s.…

📍 Miltonvale, Cloud County

MEN'S CLOTHING

Miner's & Monroe

From sharp suits and broken-in jeans to jackets, tees, whiskey glasses, caps,…

📍 Pittsburg, Crawford County

MUSEUM

Miners Hall Museum

On this site, prior to the 2003 tornado, stood a community hall…

📍 Franklin, Crawford County

AGRI-TOURISM SITE

MM Fiber Mill

Located in the 1903 New Lancaster General Store, Roger and Penny Minniear…

📍 Miami County

BICYCLE SHOP

Montezuma Bikes

Lucky Montezuma! This rural community isn’t just home to a bike shop…

📍 Montezuma, Gray County

ART

Moon Marble Company

A long, narrow building is where you'll find frosted cats eyes, the…

📍 Bonner Springs, Wyandotte County

SHOP STOPS

More Than Lemons

April Lemon has lovingly brought back the shine to the original wood…

📍 Holton, Jackson County

GROCERY

Morland Mercantile

The Morland Community Foundation owns the grocery for this town of 155,…

📍 Morland, Graham County

SHOP STOPS

Mrs. B’s Floral and Nursery

Shop for a variety of annuals, perennials, decorative potted containers, hanging baskets,…

📍 Lincoln, Lincoln County

SHOP STOPS

Mulberry Feet

Not everyone will stumble upon this store, tucked into the heart of…

📍 Riley, Riley County

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