'A hole in the ground' and other quirky curiosities mean money and pride for small Kansas towns | KCUR 89.3

For small towns with dwindling populations and shrinking tax bases, luring travelers to stop and spend a few dollars is a matter of community survival. Some turn to quirky roadside tourist attractions. And the community pride these offbeat sites generate can be just as valuable as the money they bring in.

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