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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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SHOP STOPS

Circle's Pecans and Country Store

Pecan growers since 1990, Circle's has expanded its business to include a…

📍 Parsons, Labette County

BAR AND GRILL

City Limits Bar & Grill

You'll have to loosen your belt for a little comfort after you've…

📍 Colby, Thomas County

SODA FOUNTAIN

City Sundries

A step through the recessed entrance is a step back in time.…

📍 Marquette, McPherson County

COFFEE

Cleo's Floral and Cafe Cleo's

Espresso, smoothies, snow cones, and light lunches are enjoyed amidst the flowers…

📍 Kingman, Kingman County

SHOP STOPS

Clinton Store

A store has existed on this spot since 1908, and current owner…

📍 Clinton, Douglas County

COFFEE

Clive's Staples Coffee Shop & Bakery

Scratch-made scones, bagels, donuts, cookies (local favorites), soups, and even the sandwich…

📍 Sterling, Rice County

CUISINE

Jae's Place

Breakfast is served all day! If you're partial to pancakes, they're made…

📍 Winchester, Jefferson County

ENTERTAINMENT

Club Vaudeville

Enjoy dining and cocktails, dancing, and live entertainment in this 1921 historic…

📍 El Dorado, Butler County

RESTAURANT

Coachlight Restaurant

One well-traveled customer boasts that Amy Wayman's fried chicken is the best…

📍 Longford, Clay County

SWEET TREATS

Cocoa Dolce Lounge

Savor the sweetness of life through the artisan chocolates created by founder…

📍 Wichita, Sedgwick County

RESTAURANT

Coffee Connection

You'll feel very good about spending money in this nonprofit cafe—all profits…

📍 Montezuma, Gray County

COFFEE

College Hill Coffee

Inside this 1926 bungalow you'll find all the specialty coffees and sodas…

📍 Winfield, Cowley County

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