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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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HISTORIC BRIDGE

Spencer's Crossing Bridge

Also known as Greeley Bridge, this 1885 iron truss bridge spans 128…

📍 Greeley, Anderson County

SHOP STOPS

Spice Merchant

Inside the original 1908 Mentholatum Company Building (NRHP), the Spice Merchant carries…

📍 Wichita, Sedgwick County

RESTAURANT

Spike's Cafe

No longer named the Ingall's Cafe, the locally owned restaurant still offers…

📍 Ingalls, Gray County

ART GALLERY

Spinning Earth Pottery

Danny and Diana Meisinger have transformed this 20th-century bank building into a…

📍 Gardner, Johnson County

SPLASH PAD

Splash pad

Hey kids, get out of the car and splash around!

📍 Plainville, Rooks County

SPLASH PAD

Splash parks in Manhattan

There are two places for kids to splash around and get wet—City…

📍 Manhattan, Riley County

BOUTIQUE

Spotted Silo Boutique

Looking for the latest trends or timeless classics for women or kids?…

📍 Inman, McPherson County

MUSEUM

Spring Creek Classic Car and Truck…

Bob Carson's 30 or so restored cars and trucks are a visual…

📍 Wetmore, Nemaha County

MURAL(S)

Spring Hill Outdoor Mural

A colorful mural depicts the faces and places of Spring Hill's history.…

📍 Spring Hill, Johnson County

RIVER DAM

Spring River Dam

For a view of the lovely Spring River, from Route 66, travel…

📍 Baxter Springs, Cherokee County

HISTORIC SCHOOL

Spring Valley Historic Site

This site comprises a collection of historic structures including a restored 19th-century…

📍 Junction City, Geary County

BAR AND GRILL

Squeegy's Bar & Grill

Come casual, come hungry. The daily special offers a comfort food such…

📍 Claflin, Barton County

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