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πŸŽ™οΈ Destination Diaries: Lindsborg, Kansas

With Guest: Holly Lofton, Director
Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau

In this episode of Destination Diaries, Dannelle chats with Holly Lofton from the Lindsborg CVB about a destination that proves you don't need international airfare to experience global culture.

Welcome to Lindsborg, Kansas β€” also known as Little Sweden, USA.

This charming community blends heritage, creativity, and joy in a way that feels both rooted and refreshingly alive. From its deep Scandinavian traditions to its thriving arts scene and vibrant downtown, Lindsborg offers travelers an experience that feels intentional β€” not manufactured.

And yes… there's a whole lot of fun woven into the history.


✨ In This Episode, We Explore:

🎨 A Living Arts Community
Lindsborg isn't just proud of its artistic roots β€” it actively lives them. From galleries to working studios, the arts are part of everyday life here, not just a seasonal attraction.

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Swedish Heritage That Shapes the Town
Cultural traditions show up in architecture, festivals, food, and community pride β€” creating an experience that feels authentic rather than themed.

🏘️ A Vibrant Downtown
Walkable, welcoming, and full of personality, Lindsborg's downtown invites you to linger β€” whether you're browsing local shops, enjoying public art, or connecting with locals.

πŸŽ‰ Heritage-Centered Events
Annual celebrations bring history to life through music, crafts, food, and storytelling β€” making Lindsborg feel festive without losing its grounding.


πŸ“ Plan Your Visit

Discover more about Lindsborg and start planning your trip:

πŸ”— Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau
https://www.visitlindsborg.com


🧭 Do You Know Your Travel Theme?

One of the easiest ways to get more out of conversations with destinations is knowing your travel theme.

Are you drawn to:

Heritage?
Arts?
Food traditions?
Festivals?
Small-town culture?

When you know what you're looking for, conversations with destinations like Lindsborg become richer β€” and planning becomes easier.

Instead of asking, "What should I do there?"
You can ask, "What fits my kind of travel?"

Not sure what your travel theme is?

Start here πŸ‘‡
🎧 Find Your Travel Theme
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UuLwkGJNQYKF8c45yM53k?si=92b793ba71764408

Because once you know your theme, every destination becomes easier to connect with.


🎧 Connect with Our Guest

Holly Lofton, Director
Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau
πŸ“© cvbdir@lindsborgcity.org


Host & Producer: Dannelle Gay – The Traveling Cheesehead
Production: Andrew Gay