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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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CUISINE

Little Russia Chili Parlor

People have been finding their way to this kind-of-hard-to-get-to tavern since 1947,…

📍 Topeka, Shawnee County

RESTAURANT

Livingston's

The Livingstons are restaurant royalty, tracing their café roots back to Wichita…

📍 Andover, Sedgwick County

GROCERY

Lizard Lips Grill and Deli at…

A combination deli, convenience store, and bait shop, this legendary explorer stop…

📍 Toronto, Woodson County

RESTAURANT

Lo Mar Drive In

Devout followers of this little red-and-white 1955 drive-in swoon when they hear…

📍 Eureka, Greenwood County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Abilene

Eat local in Abilene! Visit Abilene has provided this list of area…

📍 Abilene, Dickinson County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Arkansas City

Eat local in Arkansas City! See the options by clicking on the…

📍 Arkansas City, Cowley County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Baxter Springs

Bricks and Brews Woodier Grill, Pub & Pizza (1531 Military Ave.) Don Juan's…

📍 Baxter Springs, Cherokee County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Bonner Springs

The City of Bonner Springs suggests these restaurants. Photo @kobisbar    

📍 Bonner Springs, Wyandotte County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Chanute

Some fine choices for filling up in Chanute are found by choosing…

📍 Chanute, Neosho County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Cherokee County

Find a list of places to eat in Cherokee County using the…

📍 Cherokee County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Concordia

For a complete list of places to eat in Concordia, go to…

📍 Concordia, Cloud County

RESTAURANT

Local Eateries in Council Grove /…

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📍 Council Grove, Morris County

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