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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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HISTORIC CHURCH

Sunset Spiritualist Church Camp

The unusual structures you see in Wells are those of the Sunset…

📍 Wells, Ottawa County

ATTRACTIONS

Sunset Viewing Area

We can thank Susie Haver, Kansas Explorer #27, for creating this public…

📍 Cloud County

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Super Dual Auroral Radar Network

This strange looking matrix of silver towers, poles, and wires is a…

📍 Hays, Ellis County

RESTAURANT

Super Pollo

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

📍 Liberal, Seward County

COFFEE

Suzy's Bakery & Coffee Shop

Find friendliness, not-just-the-usual baked goods (like apple pie cookies), all the coffee's—and…

📍 Caldwell, Sumner County

RESTAURANT

Sweden Creme

Named for an ice cream machine brand, this former grocery/gas station opened…

📍 Mankato, Jewell County

KANSAS SCENIC BYWAY

Swedish Lutheran Emanuel Church

A nearby quarry supplied the native limestone for this church established by…

📍 Collyer, Trego County

CEMETERY

Swedish Mission Cemetery

In the small Swedish Mission Cemetery is a steeple from the Swedish…

📍 Burdick, Morris County

RESTAURANT

Sweet and Spicy

Spicy Mexican burritos and tamales complement sweet donuts, cinnamon rolls, and cake.…

📍 Howard, Elk County

BAKED GOODS

Sweet Creations Bakery

Pop one of the donut holes into your mouth and on first…

📍 Herington, Dickinson County

RESTAURANT

Sweet Creek Diner & Bakery

Their motto tells you everything you need to know about this diner…

📍 Galena, Cherokee County

SWEET TREATS

Sweet Granada

Hundreds of handmade gourmet confections created with quality ingredients are waiting for…

📍 Emporia, Lyon County

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