Definitely the weirdest and quirkiest place I have been to in all my travels. Certainly very unique…read moreand I was not expecting to see The Main Dude in a state of decomposition in the backyard mausoleum. Yes, the embalmed body of the guy who built the Garden of Eden is on display in a glass-topped coffin. The entire place is bizarre and is built out of concrete. And the construction did not begin till the artist - an eccentric civil war vet with WILD political and religious ideas - was well into his 60s. The guided tour is nice and gives a good history about the place and the artist. Recommend visiting if you are in the Lucas/Wilson area. Weird. Delightfully weird.

My wife and I decided to take a different route home from Colorado to Texas and ended up cutting…read morethrough Kansas. On the way, we saw a sign for Garden of Eden as we travelled on I-70. We are so happy we took the time to go off the beaten path to see this place! Unfortunately, it had closed an hour or so prior by the time we arrived, so we could only read the signs outside and observe the exterior art. We really would have loved to see the inside. This is definitely a hidden gem and something out of the norm!

I got lots of cute earrings and a little housewarming gift for my friends new home. Staff was very…read morefriendly and helpful. The prices were great. Earrings ranged from $5-12.

What an amazing shop we stumbled across! Intended to peek in but spent almost 2 hrs here. So much…read moreto see! Tons of handmade artisan local items. Tons of vintage & clothes, jewelry, gifts accessories! Great prices too! Great place to find a unique handmade and affordable gift or special unique piece for your outfit. Really nice people. We accidentally stayed way past closing & they never mentioned it. Now that's impressive service. Highly recommend you stop by! You won't regret it.

Great little shop lot of home decor but wife liked the clothes some that she has not found anywhere…read moreelse cost me but was worth it

This store is a must see in Salina. Great home decor and gift items. I lived in Wichita and have…read moresince moved out of state but have to visit this store every time I am back. I have never seen a more affordable decor shop and the level of help you receive from Jim and his staff is unmatched. They are never pushy, and they don't need to be, as I already want to buy everything they have in stock. A Kansas gem!

Such a friendly place to shop for gifts or get some quiet time! They have amazing coffee, too!read more

Always good coffee and great people...if they would just update their non-working Hotmail URL! Oh,…read moreand their website says they have "stationary" to write on...

I love the Midland Mercantile. I had a coupon from the Midland Railroad hotel. Once I found the…read moreMercantile, I did plenty of shopping. This store has everything! You know the World's largest hand painted Czech egg? The same artist paints goose eggs that are replicas. (I bought one). What a cool store. I can't begin to describe everything inside. So I'll start listing stuff: handbags, hand painted goose eggs, one of a kind baby items, Knick knacks, Kansas travel guide, Kansas tshirts, socks, weird things I don't even know what are, dog toys, sweaters. And the store is knowledgeable of the town and surrounding area. Go check it out if you're in Wilson, KS.

Great craftsmanship and crafts. Friendly gold also. All sorts of Swedish things to buy.read more

The most delightful stop on a rainy day as we headed toward McPherson, Kansas. I learned that my…read moregreat-grandfather was from Lindsborg only after booking a stay in this friendly town. It was too short a stay, so make sure you take several days to explore the area. This adorable shop was open around Memorial Day weekend. We could have easily spent more than an hour perusing and chatting. Unlike shops in Southern California, this Kansas gem of a shop doesn't rush you out the door. The employees there made you feel as though you belong, conversing with us and providing information on the methods they use to create works of art.

Great selection of products, very friendly team who works there! Always a stop on our way from…read moreColorado to Kansas for stocking stuffers, fun gifts, etc.!

I waited outside the door for a few minutes before they opened at 10. When the door was unlocked,…read moreemployee did not open door, did not say hi, did not welcome me or even say a word to me. VERY rude and unprofessional. I browsed the store and found items I like and took photos so I could search for them online. I refuse to spend money at a store where employees are so rude. What's the point of shopping local?

Exceptional Service! Couldn't be happier with my experience - the ladies were wonderful and…read morehelpful, reasonable delivery and even some special assistance. I will certainly do business with them again. SO MUCH better than taking your chances with online companies that would rip you off!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Florists…read more- Gift Shops - Funeral Supplies & Services

Russell Specialty Books came in and saved the day. Long story short, I thought I had a signed…read moreedition of Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods on its way to me, only to find that a large retail bookseller who shall not be named could not find my pre-order. By the time I realized it, everyone locally was sold out. Russell Specialty books had it available, and unlike all the resellers online, they offered it for a wonderful price! The order was prompt, packaged well, and I'm so excited to add this book to my collection. And--you are so right--it's not hoarding if it's books.

From the owner: Small town, big bookstore! Four floors to explore, with the main floor of new books and gifts,…read moresecond floor is used books and event seating, top floor is the Artisan Attic with booths featuring local artists and crafters. Basement is the World of Fantasy Gaming, open whenever games are in session. We usually have at least one dog with us, either our beagles or our little havanese. Be sure to say hello to them when you come.

Really delicious espresso drinks, tons of great decor & great ambiance. This is what keeps a small…read moretown thriving. I go here twice a day when I visit cuz the coffee is so good! Plenty of seating & parking. Tons of small biz crafts & artisan gifts for any occasion!

Not as interesting as other years. We visit this town frequently and the uniqueness of items has…read morereally changed. Not our taste, appears to have mostly made in China things from general market vendors. It used to be such an individualistic adventure.