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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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SHOP STOPS

Scraps

It's a scrapbook store and coffee shop and much more. Discover gift…

📍 Larned, Pawnee County

RESTAURANT

Second Street Cafe, Resale Shop &…

In a town of just 290 people, it’s a big deal when…

📍 Natoma, Osborne County

RESTAURANT

Seoul Oriental Restaurant and Market

The large menu features beef, chicken, pork, and seafood dishes along with…

📍 Junction City, Geary County

ASIAN

Seoul USA Korean Restaurant

Enjoying Japchae, Beef Bulgogi, and Hot Stone Pot Bibimbab and meeting owner…

📍 Salina, Saline County

BAKERY

Seraphim Bread

Everyone leaves planning their next visit. It’s not just the breads—there are…

📍 Salina, Saline County

RESTAURANT

Shindigs Bar & Grill

You can have a good ol’ time at Shindigs Bar & Grill,…

📍 Winfield, Cowley County

MEAT MARKET

Sig's Gourmet Butcher Shop

Family-owned and operated for four generations, Sig's specializes in aged Angus beef…

📍 Derby, Sedgwick County

BURGERS

Silverado's

This is a family-friendly bar, clean, and popular with the locals. Try…

📍 Piqua, Woodson County

BOUTIQUE

Simply Southwest

Simply everything under one roof—espresso bar, muffins, cookies, ice cream and lunch…

📍 Pratt, Pratt County

BREAKFAST

Skaets Steak Shop

Skaets may be “steaks” spelled backwards but customers just look forward to…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

BURGERS

Smitty's Carry-Out

If you're hankering for a burger, look no further than Smitty's. Smitty's…

📍 Kingman, Kingman County

RESTAURANT

Smoked Creations BBQ

The owners pride themselves in unique culinary creations including the mac-n-cheese burger…

📍 Ottawa, Franklin County

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