The Unique Village In Kansas Where Time Stands Still
By Clarisa|Published April 16, 2018
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Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during their time here in the Sunflower State. As a busy mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, they write whenever there is spare time.
Finding charming small towns in Kansas definitely isn’t hard to do, especially when you can find one by driving in any direction from your current location. That is, unless you already live in one! This town in particular is somewhere special, where the magic of days gone by hasn’t left yet. Today we venture to the southeast corner of Kansas, just to explore this unique village where time seems to stand still for just a little while.
Welcome to the unique village of Galena, Kansas, a small town full of life and timeless wonder.
It's a popular photo spot, but it's definitely not overrated. After all, many Kansans don't even know the road runs through Kansas, much less a town as unique as this one.
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Places like the Galena Mining and Historical Museum are always fun to explore.
Each Kansas town with a historical museum is one piece of our giant puzzle that's intertwined with every town and every road. Wouldn't it be cool to visit them all?
Some great places to eat are also hiding in Galena, like Mi Torito and the Red Onion Cafe. Grabbing the daily special at the Main Street Deli is a must, as well.
The town of Galena was the inspiration for Radiator Springs, the small town that Cars character Lightning McQueen was "trapped" in during the movie. You won't find McQueen here, but his small town buddies have stuck around for photos with the family.
You definitely can't miss this unique village, or the timeless feeling within.
Galena, Kansas is in the southeast corner of Kansas, and the charm of this place is hard to miss. Here’s a map to help you get there, if you need it. Happy trails!
