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7 Best Hardware Stores in Kansas!

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Ackarman Hardware Store, Sedan, KS

This locally-owned hardware store known as Ackerman Hardware Store in Sedan has been serving customers for centuries. This small-town hardware store carries anything you need and is a helpful and… Read More

6 Best Spots for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Kansas!

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Safari Park, Caney, KS

Gather up the kids and celebrate special birthdays having fun with the animals at the Safari Park in Caney. A cool place where kids get to do some special zoo activities on their birthdays!

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7 Coolest Coffee Shops in Kansas!

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Ane Mae’s Coffee & Sandwich Shop, Independence, KS

Accommodating and friendly, one of the best cups of coffee are found at Ane Mae’s Coffee & Sandwich Shop in Independence. Most folks stop in for a variety of coffee, coffee drinks, breakfast… Read More

10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Kansas for 2025!

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Down Home Family Restaurant, Independence, KS

The Down Home Family Restaurant in Independence fries up some tasty “chicken fried chicken.” And the rest of the menu selection is tasty too!

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14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Kansas!

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Little House on The Prairie Museum, Independence, KS

If you are a lover of the historic accounts writer Laura Ingalls Wilder penned or have a love of American history, you must visit the Little House on The Prairie Museum, southwest of Independence,… Read More

The 7 Best Mini Golf Courses in Kansas!

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Riverside Park & Ralph Mitchell Zoo, Independence, KS

Inside this wonderful city park, you’ll not only find the Ralph Mitchell Zoo, but a fun, family-friendly mini golf course! This is definitely one you’ll need to try.

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6 Best Candy Shops in Kansas!

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Henry’s Candy Co., Dexter, KS

Dexter, Kansas is the home of a sweet little candy shop named Henry’s Candy Company. They offer a variety of candies and specialize in homemade candy made fresh and from scratch every day.… Read More

The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Kansas!

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North Trail at Badger Creek, Fall River, KS

Named to other lists of great Kansas mountain bike trails is the Badger Creek (North Trail) at Fall River near Independence. Both north and south trails are worth the drive out east and provide some… Read More

9 Best Italian Restaurants in Kansas!

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Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, Winfield, KS

Luigi’s Italian Restaurant is the corner spot where the whole neighborhood goes for fantastic food. This charming spot in Winfield is versatile enough to provide an enjoyable date night or a… Read More

The 7 Best Mexican Restaurants in Kansas!

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Neives' Mexican Food Truck & Catering, Winfield, KS

They take age-old family recipes and combine some of the best ingredients to make great Mexican food at the Neives Mexican Food Truck & Catering in Winfield. This restaurant offers good customer… Read More

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From alerting folks to a meeting about an important town issue, the next gathering of your book group, a real estate open house or upcoming tag sale, make this your first stop in getting the word out

Peru Town Facts

Peru, Kansas. You can view Peru venues that host many Peru KS events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Peru page on Zillow. Interest rates for Peru are at historic lows as well.

Peru Kansas has a latitude of 37.078800201416 and a longitude of -96.097099304199. View the full profile

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