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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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Stacy's Restaurant

This sweet little Valentine Diner has been a mainstay for local folks…

📍 Grandview Plaza, Geary County

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Steamy Joe Cafe

You are greeted with home-baked goodies and the wonderful aroma of fresh…

📍 Arkansas City, Cowley County

BAR AND RESTAURANT

Stearman Bar and Grill

Situated beside the Lloyd Stearman Field, named for aviation pioneer Lloyd Stearman,…

📍 Benton, Butler County

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Sterling Cafe

This longtime local café in Sterling is well-loved for its comforting, home-style…

📍 Sterling, Rice County

MUSEUM

Strawberry Hill Museum (RKHP) and Cultural…

This facility represents the cultural diversity of those who have lived in…

📍 Kansas City, Wyandotte County

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Streetcar Station Coffee Shop

You'll receive a warm Kansas greeting from owners Danny and Kathy Anderson…

📍 Galena, Cherokee County

DELI

Sugar Creek Country Store

The look, the nostalgic inventory, and the friendly service take you back…

📍 Saint Marys, Pottawatomie County

BAR AND RESTAURANT

Sugar Shane's Cafe

The pan-seared white fish is the big seller here, but the burgers…

📍 Augusta, Butler County

BAR AND GRILL

Sundowner Bar and Grill

Slow down and enjoy the hand-pattied burgers at Sundowner Bar and Grill…

📍 Speed, Phillips County

BAKERY

Sunflower Bakery

Joanna and Jon Brady have transformed a 1902 furniture and undertaking business…

📍 Overbrook, Osage County

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Sunflower Soda Fountain

It's a throwback to the old days, and comfort food reigns—meatloaf, cheesy…

📍 Coffeyville, Montgomery County

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Super Pollo

Don't let the outside fool you. Inside is some of the best…

📍 Liberal, Seward County

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