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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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RESTAURANT

Doo-Dah Diner

This hugely popular scratch diner is named for Wichita's famed moniker (origin…

📍 Wichita, Sedgwick County

RESTAURANT

Downtown Grill

It comes highly recommended by the locals, who pack the bar stools…

📍 Fredonia, Wilson County

SHOP STOPS

Downtown Lawrence

Historic Massachusetts Street is the hub of the most thriving downtown district…

📍 Lawrence, Douglas County

SHOP STOPS

Downtown Lindsborg

In a delightful two-block stretch, the brick streets and an eclectic mix…

📍 Lindsborg, McPherson County

BREAKFAST

Dröm Sött Inn (Sweet Dreams Inn)…

Make a reservation the day before and you can enjoy a Swedish…

📍 Lindsborg, McPherson County

BREWERY

Drop the H Brewing Company

Drop the H Brewing Company is a one-of-a-kind brewery and restaurant. Named…

📍 Pittsburg, Crawford County

DONUTS

Druber's Donuts

A Newton landmark, this donut shop has a very unique time schedule…

📍 Newton, Harvey County

RESTAURANT

Durham Main Street Cafe

Some come for breakfast just for the homemade butterscotch syrup and pancakes!…

📍 Durham, Marion County

RESTAURANT

Dutch Kitchen

This Amish-inspired restaurant is known for its home-style meals and homemade cinnamon…

📍 Pleasantview, Reno County

COFFEE

Earl's Coffee Company

Earl's Coffee exists because a community refused to let its post office…

📍 Bucyrus, Miami County

RESTAURANT

East Side Cafe

The locals rave about the "really good eatin'" here. Daily specials might…

📍 Blue Rapids, Marshall County

RESTAURANT

Eastside Cafe

All-day breakfast is the highlight, but all the classic comfort food favorites…

📍 Girard, Crawford County

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