Quick Summary: The town of Salina in Kansas is home to its own attractions that help create its own unique community personality. With one-of-a-kind events, an exotic zoo with over 100 endangered and rare species, theatrical performances from the Salina Community Theatre, museums like the Smoky Hill Museum, parks offering numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, sports, and more, visitors and locals alike can find plenty of things to do. There’s also delicious food to be had in abundance in Salina, Kansas, ranging from Hickory Hut Barbecue to Dagney's Ice Cream.


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1. Rolling Hills Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Smoky Hill Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Webster Conference Center

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4. Tony's Pizza Event Center

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5. Salina Community Theatre

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6. Salina Fieldhouse

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7. Hickory Hut Barbecue

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8. Dagney's Ice Cream

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