Whenever I end up in a small town, the first place I want to go is Main Street. Every town has one and some have more life than others. McPherson, Kansas, has a Main Street that will keep you busy, full and entertained for an entire day.

To make sure you have enough energy to complete your Main Street McPherson journey, you must get a good breakfast. Neighbors Café is the place to be. With cinnamon rolls the size of your head and homestyle breakfast offerings, you will not go away hungry. But get there early to get a table!

Make sure your wallet is full, because you will find unique and fun gifts for yourself or others on Main in Mac. The Cake Lady has just about any flavor of homemade muffin mix that you can imagine and a variety of scrumptious Kansas-made food items. Fruits of the Spirit is a fabulous store where you will find jewelry, apparel, candles and custom flower arrangements.

If you go to McPherson and don’t visit the Cook’s Nook, you haven’t really been to McPherson. I heard of this place for years and when I finally went, I saw what all the fuss was about. If you aren’t impressed by their vast array of kitchen gadgets and cookware (impossible if you like to cook, or even eat for that matter), you will definitely be impressed by their staff. The Cook’s Nook ladies are helpful and very knowledgeable, which makes for a fun shopping experience.

Recently renovated to its original glory, the McPherson Opera House will have its grand reopening on Jan. 28. I was lucky enough to get a tour while I was there, and it is strikingly beautiful. Originally built in 1888, it was the center for performing arts in the area. After years of abandonment and disrepair, some passionate McPhersonites rallied to save and restore it. The Opera House will host movies, musicals, bands and comedians in the coming years. The building is sprinkled with work from local artists, and the VAAM Art Gallery next door has even more pottery, paintings, and jewelry by area talent.

Are you exhausted yet? Well, you’ll probably need to eat again, and there are more tasty options. Try Amics for Mediterranean cuisine or The Courtyard and Main Street Deli for soups, salads and sandwiches. I wish you luck if you try to pass up the homemade fudge or pies at Main Street Deli. And if you are beat from walking the street, chill out in a comfy chair with a cup of joe at Java John’s or The Well.

While this is just a peek into what Main Street in McPherson has to offer, I hope you’ll head up there soon and discover more. Share your Mac Town experiences in the comments!

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