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Harper, Kansas 67058

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1881 Bank (l) & 1881 Oyster Parlor (r)


1923 Harper Movie Theater


Anthony King Parrott Warehouse


1883 & 1968 Rosalea's Patterson House Hotel

 

 


 Oklahoma Tourist Directory

Shopping & Eating

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ALVA

*HOLDER DRUG  513 Barnes  A landmark.“In business for your health”              580.327.3332

Exceptional gifts, snacks, greeting cards, coffee counter, good humor.  Must experience.
 
THE CERAMIC SHOP 320 7th St.  Instructions.  Closed Thurs.

Buy your greenware and supplies here. 
 
 

BURLINGTON

*BURLINGTON “C” STORE & GRILL  Gas, lunch, snacks,  groceries  580.431.2216

Coffee with  your neighbor  Open 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily.
 
 

CHEROKEE

*MS. DOTTIE’S  115 S.Grand  Old-fashioned home cooking, Lunch buffet 580.596.5699

Lunch special on Sat.  Hours:  6:00 AM - 9:00 PM except Tues & Sun--close at 2:00 PM
 
 

ENID

SOAPWEEDS & CACTUS - 124 North Independence - on the Square     580.242.2233

Western and rustic furnishing and accessories.  2nd Anniversay sale - Feb. 10 to 15.
 
 

MEDFORD

CINDY’S DEPARTMENT STORE 109 E. Cherokee  Clothing, linens & gifts   580.395.2898

Bridal and Baby Registry.  Free gift wrap.  9:00-5:00 Monday through Saturday
 
 

*JOYS & ATTIC, TOO - 103 N. Main  Crafts & Collectibles, lotsa stuff!        580.395.2619

You haven’t lived until you have experienced this great place with lotsa stuff!
 
 

*KENNEDY DRUG  107 E. Cherokee  “Since 1938”   An area landmark    1.800.749.7381

Old fashioned marble counter, best peanut butter milkshakes for miles, prescriptions, supplies
 
 

WAKITA

*WAKITA FOODLAND   Groceries and “Brick Town Cafe”    Daily lunch specials

Picadilly Pizza & Subs.  Open Mon. - Sat. 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Sunday 12:30 AM-6:00 PM 
 
 

WAYNOKA

LITTLE SAHARA TOURS & RENTALS Inside State Park, S. Campgrd.  580.824.0569
 

QUILTER’S DEPOT  200 S. Main   Over 2,000 bolts  580.824.0400 or 800.903.7762
 

Kansas  Tourist Directory

Shopping & Good Eats

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ANTHONY

*KING PARROT WAREHOUSE - SUNDAY FLEA MARKET 309 West Main  620.896.7566  Collectibles, original art, 50’s and 70’s,  used furniture, electronics,
appliances 10:00AM - 4:00PM
 
 

*IRWIN-POTTER DRUG 202 West  Main  Old fashioned soda fountain      1.800.881.5119

Prescriptions, gifts, magazines, coffee, sandwiches. Community gathering place at horseshoe bar.
 
 

*THE PERFECT TOUCH  118 East Main, Cake & party supplies  620.842.5848 

Biggest selection of supplies between Wichita and Oklahoma City!  9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Mon.-Sat.
 
 

SMOKEHOUSE CAFE 110  W. Main in historic smokehouse, Espresso Bar   620.842.3282

Authentic stone baked pizza & breads, Soup & Sandwiches, Pizza, Salad bar, lunch buffet
 
 

ARGONIA

R & S FURNITURE 116 S. Main “Quality furniture & carpet at small town prices”620.435.6429

Furniture, Carpet, Bedding, Zenith TV.AR  Lift chairs available.  9:00AM- 5:00PM Monday - Saturday
 
 

*KELLEY’S CAFE 202  S Main Mexican Food Bar Mondays.  7 to 7 Mon-Sat.620.435.8317

Catering,  party reservations, Serve yourself 35 cent coffee, Great Burgers kelleyscafe@usa.com
 
 

ASHLAND

*RANCH HOUSE  Easy access south side Highway 160.  Home cooking 620.635.2535

Mon - Sat 6:00AM - 1:30 PM; Mon - Fri 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sun 6:00AM - 1:00 PM
 
 

McPHAIL INTERIORS  706 Main   “More than full service”             620.635.4452

Fine quality furniture, large section of pictures, personal & friendly service in historic downtown
 
 

ATTICA

*Dark’s Landing Gas & convenience Store on south side US 160          620.254.7217

Busy neighborhood gathering place for coffee, snacks, dairy, magazines
 
 

*The Neighbor’s Cafe  132 South Main   Daily lunch specials.                  620.254.7393

“If you don’t want to eat at home, eat at The Neighbors.”  Closed Monday  Daily 6:00AM - 8:00 PM
 
 

*Roger’s Pharmacy  South  Main   Prescriptions, gifts, drinks                      620.254.721

Located in original drug store established in ????; some original fixtures remain. Closed Sat/Sun
 
 

BELLE PLAINE

*WRAY AUCTION SERVICE  230 W 5th, Antique auction Fri. nights 1.800.954.9729

See sale bill at wqww.wrayauction.com   Antique shop open daily or by appointment
 
 

CALDWELL

*NOSTALGIA NOOK  4 N. Main  “Big Little Store”   Coffee h our 9:00AM- 5:00PM 620.845.6752

“Something old, Something new”  Winfield Dry Cleaning, Avon, Classic Cable   8:00 - 5:00, Mon-Fri.
 
 

*VICTORIAN ROSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES   5 S. Main   “candy counter” 620.845.2195

Beautiful quality antique glassware and furniture,  nook of specially priced collectibles

COLDWATER

DAVE’S PIZZA OVEN  100 N. Central   Noon buffet 11:30-1:30  M,W,Th,F  620.582.2775  “All you can eat”  Open Sunday-Thursday 11:00AM-10:30PM, Friday
& Saturday 11:00-midnight
 
 

*K & B’s CONVENIENCE STORE 4th & Central  Gas, Bait & Beer             620.582.2003 

A ”must stop on the way to Santa Fe” - Snacks, beverage, hometown friendliness and courtesy..
 
 

CONWAY SPRINGS

Mack Car Wash  215 N. 5th Street  Pure drinking water and clean cars 
 
 

HARDTNER

*Yur Place  Cherokee & Central  Breakfast & lunch, catering.                      260.296.4477

Famous for lunch specials and hamburgers.   Close at 2:00 PM
 
 

HARPER

*COOL STUFF! 906 Central, “Recycled Americana”   Proceeds benefit Balmer Fund

Kids clothing, bric-brac, few collectibles, household, records.  Fri. 1:00-4:00, Sat. 10:00- 4:00
 
 

*THE COUNTRY CREAMERY  Southside, Highway 160                                  620.896.2761

Diners, Ice cream, sandwiches, salad bar, Southwest cuisine.  Closed Mondays.
 
 

*D’MARIO’S  West Highway 160, Pizza, drinks, sandwiches, salads         260.896.2414

11:00AM - 9:00 PM daily, Fri-Sat 11:00AM - 10:00PM.    Party room by reservation . 
 
 

*JO’S PLACE Highway 160  Famous traditional breakfasts, homecook   620.896.2943

Lunch specials, Truck parking. Daily 6:00-8:00  Closed Tuesday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00.

KINGMAN

RANCH HOUSE 1122 E. Highway 54  Home cooking, salad bar.                 620.532.3733

Community gathering place for homey atmosphere.  Daily specials, ample parking  Open daily.

FOULKS FURNITURE 210 N. Main      Fine Carpet and  furniture                  620.532.2481 Alltel.   Paint, home decorating. 

 

KIOWA

KIOWA GENERAL STORE   Housewares, clothing, bric-a-brac, linens        620.825.4430 

Staffed by volunteers, proceeds benefit charitable projects  Open Monday - Saturday

 

MEDICINE LODGE

THE LIGHT HOUSE  212 S. Main “The Father’s House of Worship”  620.896.3428   Fellowship, Thrift Store, Food Bank  12:30PM-4:00PM Mon thru Fri, 10:30AM - ? Sat.
 
 

OXFORD

OLD OXFORD MILL Fine dining in historic Oxford Mill Thu.-Sun.                 620.455.3456
 
 

PRATT

*RICK’S CAFE  20005 West  Highway 54, next door to the Everygreen Motel

Established family restaurant serves home style food & lunch buffet seven days, 6AM-9PM

 

SAWYER

RANCHER’S CAFE  “Come on over to the ranch”  Catering, Specials         620.594.2206

Specializing in homemade everything. Tues-Th 6 AM-2PM, Sat 6AM-8PM, Sun 6AM-2PM
 
 

WELLINGTON

ANGELIA’S  305 S. Washington  Italian food, steaks, seafood                    620.399.8825

 Try the cheesecake for a treat. Mon-Thu 5:00 - 8:00, Friday & Sat., all night,  Sunday 5:00 - 2:00 
 
 

PENNY’s DINER   1104 E. 16th, nostalgic atmosphere in real diner           620.326.6700
 
 

WILMORE

THE RANCH HOUSE CAFE Authentic home cooking.  Sunday  buffet          620.738.4386

Nestled in hills of Comanche Co.; Stan Herd mural on grain elevator.  Seven days breakfast/lunch.
 
 

WICHITA

HATMAN JACK’S WICHITA HAT WORKS 601 W Douglas 

 

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