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Salina Kanvas Project Mural @ the Mill turns the HD Lee Flour Mill into a massive canvas, with a large-scale piece by world-renowned…

343 N Santa Fe Ave

Salina Kanvas Project Mural @ the Mill turns the HD Lee Flour Mill into a massive canvas, with a large-scale piece by world-renowned Australian artist Guido Van Helten that was commissioned to inspire onlookers and spark conversations. Take a minute downtown, let it reset your brain, then text a friend about it.

From the Salina newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Salina Municipal Golf Course, Kansas’ first 24-hole setup, keeps your game sharp with an 18-hole regulation track plus a unique 6-hole…

2500 E Crawford St

Salina Municipal Golf Course, Kansas’ first 24-hole setup, keeps your game sharp with an 18-hole regulation track plus a unique 6-hole short course for quick loops, a spacious range, and a dialed-in short game area. Grab a lesson or hop into a league and make this week’s swings actually count.

From the Salina newsletter, August 6, 2026

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The Alley of Salina

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Whether you’re chasing a new high score or just here for laser tag, arcade bragging rights, and a made-to-order pizza with a micro-brew at…

115 E Ash St

Whether you’re chasing a new high score or just here for laser tag, arcade bragging rights, and a made-to-order pizza with a micro-brew at AJ’s Sports Grill, The Alley of Salina is an easy gather-your-people plan. Bonus if you join a league and make it routine.

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District Eat & Play is the easy win for family night here in Salina. The kids get a full menu of indoor fun while you snag something tasty,…

2259 S 9th St #75 in Central Mall (old Sears

District Eat & Play is the easy win for family night here in Salina. The kids get a full menu of indoor fun while you snag something tasty, then you all keep going with the whole eat, play, repeat rhythm until bedtime arrives on time for once.

From the Salina newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Salina Country Club

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Salina Country Club has been Salina’s low-key escape for 115 years, pairing a championship 18-hole layout set in Audubon-recognized habitat…

2101 E Country Club Rd

Salina Country Club has been Salina’s low-key escape for 115 years, pairing a championship 18-hole layout set in Audubon-recognized habitat with chef-inspired flavors that reward every swing. This week, make a date with the fairways, then linger over dinner like you actually planned self-care.

From the Salina newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Angel Wings Mural

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Whitney Kerr's interactive Angel Wings Mural in downtown Abilene is the quick pick-me-up your feed and Monday deserve. Swing by this week,…

313 N Buckeye Ave (Abilene)

Whitney Kerr's interactive Angel Wings Mural in downtown Abilene is the quick pick-me-up your feed and Monday deserve. Swing by this week, grab a friend, line up the shot, then strut off feeling a little taller... because sometimes you just need feathers to handle Kansas winds.

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Abilene Mural

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Need a little color therapy this week? Abilene Mural delivers a big pop of hometown pride with bright, photo-worthy artwork that nods to…

311 N Broadway St (Abilene)

Need a little color therapy this week? Abilene Mural delivers a big pop of hometown pride with bright, photo-worthy artwork that nods to the area’s history and character. Perfect for a low-effort micro-adventure, a quick drive, a couple pics and a mood boost that lingers.

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