The Heart And Soul Of Kansas Is The Small Towns And These 7 Have The Best Downtown Areas
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Marla S.
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If you’re looking for an authentic Kansas experience, make sure to visit some of the state’s small towns. To help you figure out where to go, feel free to use the following list of seven small towns in Kansas with happening downtown areas as your guide. As you’ll see, each of the towns on this list is unique in its own way.
Experience a bit of Sweden when you visit this quaint town in Kansas. As you walk through the downtown area, you'll find art galleries, restaurants, and a Swedish shop with gifts and more. You'll also notice decor like this Dala horse on Main Street.
You might feel like you're in a fairy tale when you head to the downtown area in Wamego. Along with the Wizard of Oz museum, there are plenty of stores with the Oz theme too.
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If you're looking to take a quiet getaway, head to this peaceful town in Kansas. In addition to enjoying the atmosphere, check out the antique shops and restaurants in the downtown area.
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You'll find everything from restaurants, bars, and shops on Main Street in Hays, Kansas.
Part of the charm in this small town is the architecture in buildings like The Perkins Building. Once home to a bank that was robbed by the infamous Dalton Gang, this landmark is now a tourist attraction that houses the local Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to meandering around the downtown area, make a point to walk through the square and check out the gazebo. If you time your visit right, you'll be able to catch a concert here too!
Although one of the smallest towns on this list, Atwood's downtown draws big crowds during their annual Early Rod Run.
After visiting these downtown areas in Kansas, how about taking a road trip to see other unique spots in the state? For ideas of where to go next, take a look at this article: 7 Quick Road Trips In Kansas You Can Take This Weekend.
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