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Best Pizza in Kansas: Our 10 Favorites!

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Dave’s Pizza Oven, Coldwater, KS

The best pizza in southwest Kansas might just come from Dave’s Pizza Oven in Coldwater. This hometown pizzeria offers locals and travelers delicious homemade pizzas and they have been preparing them… Read More

5 Best Antique Stores in Kansas!

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Where’dya Find That Antiques, Greensburg, KS

Where did you find that? Where else, but Where’dya Find That Antiques in Greensburg. The quintessential place to find most perfect collectable for your collection or the classic piece you… Read More

8 Best Milkshakes in Kansas!

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Kiowa County Historical Museum & Soda Fountain, Greensburg, KS

Nowhere else in Kansas can you enjoy the educational treasures of history and some of the best soda fountain shakes, then at the Kiowa County Historical Museum & Soda Fountain. Patrons will tell… Read More

10 Best Hair Salons in Kansas

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Rosa’s Beauty Salon, Dodge City, KS

Rosa’s Beauty Salon is that hometown hair salon that everyone loves. With a welcoming atmosphere and top-tier talent in serving adults and kids, this hair salon is sure to put a smile on your face… Read More

Kansas' 10 Best Bagel Shops to Visit in 2026!

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Red Beard Coffee, Dodge City, KS

Red Beard Coffee is one of the top trendy hotspots in Dodge City for a cup of outstanding coffee or, of course, a high-quality bagel you’ll savor with every bite. While Red Beard Coffee only… Read More

10 Best Thai Restaurants in Kansas

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Thai Garden, Dodge City, KS

Thai Garden is the best place to visit if you want more than just Thai food. Thai Garden also offers many favorite Chinese dishes, such as chow mein. Lemon chicken is one of the most popular menu… Read More

12 Most Romantic Places in Kansas!

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Prime on the Nine, Dodge City, KS

A romantic place to enjoy, some of the best hand-cut Kansas steaks with that special someone, is the Prime of the Nine Restaurant, located at the Mariah Hills Golf Course. A casual, fine-dining… Read More

7 Best CrossFit Gyms in Kansas

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RUK Fitness, Dodge City, KS

RUK Fitness “is more than a gym; we are a family that gives support, accountability, education, and encourages you along the way to your fitness goals,” according to their website. Their… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Kansas!

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Boot Hill Museum, Dodge City, KS

Experience the Wild West at the incredible Boot Hill Museum. Located in Dodge City, this museum recreates the magic of a town in the old West, with plenty of saloons and general stores for you to… Read More

The 6 Best Karaoke Bars in Kansas!

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I Don’t Care Family Restaurant & Sports Bar, Dodge City, KS

Take your family to the I Don’t Care Restaurant for good food and memorable entertainment. But remember to get those vocal cords ready for karaoke night, too!

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This hometown pizzeria offers locals and travelers delicious homemade pizzas and they have been preparing them… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/pizza-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-antique-stores-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/antique-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 Best Antique Stores in Kansas!<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/antique-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\">Where\u2019dya Find That Antiques, Greensburg, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,edited-cynthia,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Where did you find that? 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Patrons will tell… <a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/milkshakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-nowrap\"><b>Read More<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn-p300.americantowns.com\/img\/article\/ks-hair-salons-1.jpg);\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/hair-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 Best Hair Salons in Kansas<\/a><\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"small\">Featuring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bestthingsks.com\/hair-salons\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosa\u2019s Beauty Salon, Dodge City, KS<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-none hidden\">evergreen,directory-bt,directory-p300,at-bt-articles-home,at-bt-articles-directory<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"small\">Rosa\u2019s Beauty Salon is that hometown hair salon that everyone loves. 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