Author: Madisyn Ehrlich
Brewing Local Flavor A Closer Look at Salina’s Local Coffee Scene Salina, Kansas, is home to a growing community of locally owned coffee shops. All reflecting the city’s charm, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. These independent cafés not only provide quality coffee but also serve as gathering spaces for residents and visitors alike. From cozy, tucked-away […]
Boom! Salina takes place over the weekend The 4th official Boom! Salina recently took place from October 3rd-5th in downtown Salina. Four muralists and artists from all around the world attended the event, where they created large-scale artwork on several buildings all throughout downtown Salina. The event was organized by the Salina Kanvas Project, which […]
Pilates Studio Revitalizes Salina’s Wellness Scene What is Era Pilates and Fitness? Era Pilates and Fitness is a new fitness studio that recently opened in downtown Salina. At 109 S Santa Fe Ave, which previously was home to The Bath Pub. It was founded by Kristal Venters, a lifelong dancer and certified Pilates instructor. Venters […]
What is Boom! Salina- Street Art and Mural Festival Boom! Salina is an annual public art event held in downtown Salina, where world-class muralists and artists are invited (by invitation) to create large-scale artworks on buildings all throughout downtown Salina. The event is organized by the Salina Kanvas Project that began in 2019. Not only […]
The Toy Store Familia Toys is a locally owned toy store located in the heart of downtown Salina at 143 S. Santa Fe, Suite 100. The toy store was established by Salina natives Eric and Yesica Swenson. When the store first opened, the Swenson’s goal was to “offer a high‑quality, family‑focused play experience that aims […]
The Bakery Seraphim Bread is a locally owned artisan bakery and sandwich shop that is located in the heart of downtown Salina at 145 S. Santa Fe Ave. The bakery was established by Salina native Tyler Gallagher in 2017, and was originally located on n 228C S. Santa Fe, in Spilman Plaza. When the bakery […]
The Market Prairieland Market is a local non-profit-community-oriented grocery store in Salina, Kansas that opened in October of 2024. The store is entrenched in local, organic, and healthy food access. Prairieland Market was originally founded in 1978 as a small buyers’ club on Walnut St, and has progressively changed over the years into its current […]
Over the past few years, downtown Salina has gone through an astonishing transformation. Blending historic features, fine art, and new modern-day services that cater to both the Salina community and visitors. With these new upgrades, downtown Salina has seen a tremendous growth of small businesses of all sorts, including shopping, art, and dining. One of […]
Gourmet Eats is a locally owned restaurant in Salina that offers a distinctive rotating menu that is located on 115 N Ohio St. Previously known as Gourmet To Go, Gourmet Eats was located on 510 S. Broadway Blvd, but was able to move into a bigger space in early 2020. Gourmet Eats is open Monday-Friday […]
There are many fun activities and things to do in downtown Salina. One of the activities that many people don’t think about is the Sculpture Tour Salina. The unique experience that the Sculpture Tour Salina offers is a self-guided outdoor walking tour that takes you to the different sculptures that are located all around downtown […]
