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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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RESTAURANT

Hilltop Market and Cafe

In the back of Hilltop Market convenience store is a little gem…

📍 Easton, Leavenworth County

BARBECUE

Hines BBQ

Tucked away inside The Lumberyard Brewery & Tap House, you’ll find Hines…

📍 Lyons, Rice County

GROCERY

Hired Man's Grocery & Grill

When the town's old grocery store closed, Conway Springs lifers Clint and…

📍 Conway Springs, Sumner County

HISTORIC DISTRICT

Historic Delano District

Delano sprang up as a cowtown on the Chisholm Trail and now…

📍 Wichita, Sedgwick County

LODGING

Historic Midland Railroad Hotel

This 1899 three-story hotel has been restored to its former glory and…

📍 Wilson, Ellsworth County

SODA FOUNTAIN

Hodge Podge

A potpourri of things happen here, but the main event is ordering…

📍 Glasco, Cloud County

RESTAURANT

Holly Kaye's Country Cafe

This small but bustling diner puts everyone in a good mood. The…

📍 Mullinville, Kiowa County

BAKERY

Holly's Sweet Treats

Holly Thomas, a Hutchinson native, makes sure your experience at this more-than-a-bakery…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

8 WONDERS OF KANSAS CUSTOMS

Holmes Sundry

Since writing the guidebook in 2017, the Holmes Sundry has gotten a…

📍 Hamilton, Greenwood County

RESTAURANT

Holy Land Cafe

This strip mall cafe is where the locals go for fresh and…

📍 Lenexa, Johnson County

RESTAURANT

Homer's Drive In

Car hops and friendly waitresses have provided excellent service at Homer's since…

📍 Leavenworth, Leavenworth County

RESTAURANT

Homestead Kitchen & Bakery

You'll want to stake your claim early at Homestead. With over 6,000…

📍 Baldwin City, Douglas County

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