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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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MEXICAN

Across the Borders

Owners Arthur and Venia Syring bring Tex-Mex to the Midwest by creating…

📍 Burlington, Coffey County

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Act II at the Majestic

Fine dining is a majestic experience in this 1922 theatre with a…

📍 Scott City, Scott County

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Aggies Chophouse

Aggies Chophouse serves mouthwatering steaks, wood-fired pizzas, offers a full bar and…

📍 Norton, Norton County

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Al's Cafe

Al's Cafe has been serving great Mexican food since 1973 and draws…

📍 Lost Springs, Marion County

BAKERY

Alma Bakery and Sweet Shoppe

Jeanette's homemade cinnamon and caramel pecan rolls, cookies, turnovers, and toffee are…

📍 Alma, Wabaunsee County

CHEESE

Alma Creamery

Alma has been famous for its cheese for more than five decades.…

📍 Alma, Wabaunsee County

RESTAURANT

Amanda's Bakery & Bistro

Enjoy Amanda's culinary skills inside this historic building (complete with pressed-tin ceiling…

📍 Abilene, Dickinson County

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Anchor Inn

It's the longtime anchor in this town for Mexican eating, and serious…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

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Andy's D3 Grill & Bar

This cement-block building with white trim and forest green letters has been…

📍 Wellington, Sumner County

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Ane Mae's Coffee & Sandwich House

You'll be warmly welcomed by the staff, the locals, and the fresh…

📍 Independence, Montgomery County

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Angelo's Deli

Angelo's has supplied customers with groceries, gas, and bait since 1957. But…

📍 Hallowell, Cherokee County

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AnTeaQues

You get a two-fer—lunch and antiques—at this rustic store. Enjoy homemade specials…

📍 Courtland, Republic County

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