Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
When Cherie and Kevin took over the family farm in 2006, they were given the opportunity to think differently about the future of the farm. Would they continue the tradition of raising commodity crops like wheat and cattle, which is a wholesale business, or would they pivot and begin a retail business and sell directly to consumers?
Located 11 miles north of Pittsburg, Arma is not just another Southeast Kansas one-time coal-mining town. Its identity is rooted in Belgian heritage and patriotism, kept alive by a community of welcoming residents who have proudly celebrated it since 1946. Its shops and city park make this a worthy day-trip destination year-round.
At age 86, Martin “Bud” Benelli Jr., owner of Bud’s Jewelry, is still dedicated to continuing his family’s work. One of his main skills is repairing clocks, a talent that Bud says can’t be taught.
These stores cater to men who need stylish, functional clothing and accessories in one place, for all seasons.
The Christmas Shoppe in Pittsburg, Kansas, captures everything people love about the season with lights, music and the smell of cinnamon rolls straight from the oven.
Three pumpkin patches each offer something different for visitors to Crawford County in Southeast Kansas: a mini-amusement park for kids, an old fashioned pumpkin patch, plus an active farm with numerous photo opportunities.
A historic row building has been transformed into a small business incubator in historic downtown Pittsburg, Kansas.
There’s a particular kind of magic to a town that still waves at strangers. That was our first impression of Pittsburg, Kansas—a community rich with heart, history, and a hint of sweet nostalgia. Nestled in the southeastern corner of the Sunflower State, Pittsburg isn’t flashy or fast-paced. Instead, it invites you to slow down and soak in its blend of small-town warmth and historic grit.
Located in the historic square of Girard, Kansas, Painted Barrels is a vendor boutique that first opened in 2019 by two retired teachers. In August 2023, ownership passed to teacher and coworker Sabrina Murphey.
John’s Sports Center is known as “the original Bass Pro Shop” as Johnny Morris, owner of the nationwide chain, got his idea from trading beads and lures at the John’s tackle counter in Southeast Kansas in the mid 1970s.
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