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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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BOUTIQUE

The Dresser

Hats off to the more than 100 all-female co-operative investors who keep…

📍 Oberlin, Decatur County

RESTAURANT

The Drive-In

It's known far and wide for its thirst-quenching cherry limeades, scrumptious nu-burgers…

📍 Harper, Harper County

RESTAURANT

The Family Kitchen

Lunch specials are what it's all about at the Family Kitchen. Good…

📍 Tribune, Greeley County

BREWERY

The Farm and the Odd Fellows

Coffeehouse, brewery, taproom, and recreation space all under one roof, this beautifully…

📍 Minneapolis, Ottawa County

RESTAURANT

The Farmhouse in Olsburg

The Farmhouse in Olsburg has taken over for Loberg Grocery. They still…

📍 Olsburg, Pottawatomie County

SHOP STOPS

The Feathered Nest

Destination shopping at its best! The 'nest' is a preserved historic building,…

📍 Belleville, Republic County

RESTAURANT

The Feedlot

This is not the feedlot you’re picturing. There are no bunkers and…

📍 Grainfield, Gove County

RESTAURANT

The Feedlot Bar & Grill

Hand-pattied burgers, home-cooked daily specials and call ahead to find out when…

📍 Sylvan Grove, Lincoln County

AUTO

The Garage Automotive Museum

Whether you’re an antique auto enthusiast, a culture seeker, or a lifelong…

📍 Salina, Saline County

GARDEN

The Gardens

The gardens simple beginning dates to 1871, and through several transitions, they…

📍 Manhattan, Riley County

FARM TO MARKET

The Gingham Pig: A Meat Boutique

Christy Springer opened the shop to showcase her family’s pork products—but it…

📍 Neodesha, Wilson County

GIFTS

The Good Merchant

Good vibes fill this thoughtfully stocked shop, where everything is displayed with…

📍 Lindsborg, McPherson County

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