Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit can provide a family-friendly vacation, and let you get away from the hustle of Kansas City. You come here to see historic towns, have great shopping, fish, go boating, and slow your world down. Lee's Summit covers a large area, so renting a car or driving here are the easiest ways of getting around and getting out. Lee's Summit is a place you really have to experience. When you're here, you can't help but smile!
From LS's location in the midwest it is probably fall that is the best time. With great weather. Several local festivals. Less crowded stores, restaurants, and attractions. And best of all, there is peace and quiet here on weekdays. Spring and summer are still great times to visit themselves, but avoid winter here if you can. They are cold and snowy.

By plane

• Lee's Summit Municipal Airport, 2751 NE Douglas St, +1 816 969-1186, It serves just private jets. It is being expanded to bring some airlink flights to town.
• Kansas City International, 601 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City. About 40 min north of the city (U.S. 71 is the quickest way to get there), KCI has domestic and international flights.

By train

The town is served by Amtrak with the daily Missouri River Runner, connecting Kansas City with St Louis. is at 220 SW Main St.

By car

• Interstate 70, runs just north of town, it has an exit onto I-470 south into town.
• Interstate 470, from the west and north.
• U.S. Route 40, from east to west (runs parallel with I-70 through most of Missouri).
• U.S. Route 50, from east and west.
• U.S. Route 71, runs north and south just west of town, it does have an exit on MO-150, MO-291, & I-470 to take you into town.
• Missouri State Highway 7, runs north and south east of town. It does jct. with U.S. 50.
• Missouri State Highway 150, runs east and west in south part of town.
• Missouri State Highway 291, south and picks a mile east going north.
• Missouri State Highway 350, connector with Interstates 435 and 470.

Again, the best way to get around is by car. So, the major roads in the city are as follows:
Chipman Rd,
3rd St,
Blue Pkwy,
Oldham Pkwy,
Douglas St,
Colbern Rd,
Ward Rd,
Todd George Rd,
Woods Chapel Rd,
They take you to most places you would visit.

Car rental

• Enterprise, 1025 SW Blue Pkwy, +1 816 736-8222

Taxi service

• LS Taxi, 1605 SE Willow Rd (at the corner of 16th St), +1 816 246-8246, local taxi available for use. Call ahead to schedule your time of pick-up, drop-off, and locations your traveling to.

Bus

• Metro Bus Service Bus #252 (Lee's Summit MetroFlex),
• Metro Bus Service Bus #152 (Lee's Summit/Raytown Express), (same link as above).

Old Time Charm

• Historic Downtown Lee's SummitRoughly bounded by 2nd, Green, 4th, and Douglas Streets. A vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and midwestern flair, Downtown Lee's Summit is a important place to the locals. The original downtown burned down in 1880 and what you now see was constructed and completed by 1889. Two National Historic Districts are in the area. So see what downtown has to offer!

• Historic Train Depot

  address: 220 SE Main St
  After the first two depots burned down, the current structure was built between 1903 and 1905. It now houses the Historical Society Museum which has displays on the railroad.

• Lee's Summit Historical Cemetery

  phone: +1 816 969-7403
  address: 806 SE 3rd St
  The final resting place of Cole, Robert, Jim, & Bursheba (the brother's mother) Younger, several of Quantrell's raiders, and prominent early citizens of the town. The self-guided walking tour is a great way to learn about these people and their role in Lee's Summit history.

• Longview Farm

  phone: +1 816 761-6669
  address: 3361 SW Longview Rd
  Built between 1913 and 1915, it was called the "World's Most Beautiful Farm". 17 of its remaining buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours are available on request.

• St. Paul's Episcopal Church

  phone: +1 816 524-3651
  address: 416 SE Grand
  Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, its famous red doors have welcomed guests and regulars since 1884.

• Harry S. Truman Farm Home National Historic Site

  address: 12301 Blue Ridge Blvd
  Tours from 9:30AM to 4PM. In nearby Grandview (west of US 71), the home is fascinating to learn about for presidential history buffs. The home does have a skunk smell problem inside.

History and museums

• Missouri Town 1855

  phone: +1 816 503-4860
  address: 8010 E Park Rd
  A reconstructed small Missouri village made of 25 buildings dated from 1820 to 1860. The region's finest living history museum, on the shores of Lake Jacomo. Parts of the documentary Bad Blood were shot here.

• Battle of Lone Jack Battlefield and Civil War Museum

  phone: +1 816 697-8833
  address: 301 S Bynum Rd, Lone Jack
  A small but important civil war battle took place here in 1862. It remains one of the few National Civil War cemeteries where soldiers who died that day are still buried on the battlefield. Parts of the documentary Bad Blood were shot here.

• Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area

• Lee's Summit Historical Society Museum

  phone: +1 816 525-9440
  address: 220 SE Main St
  Inside the downtown train depot, a small but informative museum about Lee's Summit's history and the importance of the railroad await you.

Lakes

Beaches are open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• Longview Lake

  phone: +1 816 767-0727
  Beach- 111101 Raytown Rd, Marina- 9898 Longview Rd. The most popular of the Lee's Summit public lakes, Longview is located next to the college, Ferd Arbanas golf course, and longview mansion.

• Lake Jacomo

  phone: +1 816 795-8888
  Marina- 7401 West Park Rd, the largest and most beautiful of the lakes (it's nestled in the woods), Lake Jacomo offers up a fisherman's dream. It's in the south end of Fleming Park.

• Blue Springs Lake

  phone: +1 816 795-0822
  Beach- 1500 NE Bowlin Rd, Marina, next to beach. The most popular with power boaters and water skiers, Blue Springs is in Fleming Park, just north of Jacomo.

• Prairie Lea Lake

  phone: +1 816 795-8200
  The smallest of the public lakes has two parks on it, South PL (on Scruggs Rd between Todd George and Blackwell Pkwys) is the larger and North PL (on Colbern Rd opposite Lake Jacomo) is the smaller. They feature picnic areas, boat ramps, and are the quietest public lake parks.

Beauty and nature

• Fleming Park2 miles east of I-470 on Woods Chapel Rd, Fleming is the most stellar of the parks in Lee's Summit. It features Blue Springs Lake, Lake Jacomo, Missouri Town, the Wild Buffalo Reserve, and Jim Bridger Conservation Area.

• Longview Lake Park

  address: 470 exits Raytown Rd
  The main attraction here is Longview Lake which is operated by the US Core of Engineers. It houses "Christmas in the Park" every December.

• Blue and Gray Park

  address: Bucker-Tarsney Rd
  The host of HOAC Boy Scout Camporee every October is renowned for its horse-riding trails and cross country skiing.

• Powell Gardens

  address: 1609 NW US 50, Kingsville
  The region's botanical garden was once a dairy farm and Boy Scout camp. With seasonal displays and hours, the website is the best way to keep up to date with what you want to see.

• Unity VillageTours M-Th 9AM-4PM, F-Su 10AM-1PM. These are self-guided, guided tours must booked in advance by calling +1 816 251-3578. Unity Village is the headquarters of Unity, a religious organization. It features a school, hotel, motel, forested grounds, a nine-hole golf course, a restaurant, Filmore Chapel, and beautiful Mediterranean-style buildings. The majority of it was built in 1889.

• James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

  phone: +1 816 622-0900
  address: 13101 SE Ranson Rd
  Forests, grassland, wetlands, prairie, lakes, fishing, and archery are just a few reasons to visit James Reed.

• Jim Bridger Urban Conservation Area

  phone: +1 816 622-0900
  Great deer hunting and forest hiking make this enjoyable. Near Lake Jacomo.

• Lone Jack Conservation Area

  phone: +1 816 622-0900

• Kemper Outdoor Educational Center

  phone: +1 816 229-8980
  address: 8201 Jasper Bell
  An outdoor paradise with reptiles, rock & fossil displays, nature hikes, wildlife exhibits, and a gift shop. There's a lot to do here.

• Savanhland Educational Park

  address: Pleasant Hill
  Over 200 exotic animals and critters are here for you to learn about. Included: zebras, monkeys, kangaroos, & chimps. Open on the fourth Saturday of each month to the public, noon to 4PM.

• Native Hooved Animal Enclosure

  address: Lake Jacomo
  The big draw being the wild buffalo (bring some carrots to feed them!), but other interesting animals lurk here too, like Elk and Deer. It's near to MO-7 and Lake Jacomo/Missouri Town.

The arts

• Art DetourDowntown gets spruced up changing artists works scattered around. Also at Longview College.

• Lee's Summit SymphonyPerformances are housed at LS High School's PA Center. For tickets visit their website.

• Summit ArtSummit Art is a charitable organization whose mission is to encourage and promote the visual arts, multi-cultural art education and humanities throughout the Lee's Summit and regional surrounding communities.

• All three local high schools, and MCC-Longview, have their own theatre seasons where they perform plays and musicals several times a year.

To keep up to date on public art displays, check out the Lee's Summit Art Council website.

• Paradise Park

  phone: +1 816 246-5224
  address: 1021 NE Colbern Rd
  Mini-golf, bumper cars, go-karts, batting cages, huge game room, foam factory, cafe', edutainment wing; you could spend a whole day here and still not do everything.

• Family Golf Park

  phone: +1 816 228-1550
  address: 1501 NE US 40
  This family-run place features a driving range, a par 3 course, mini-golf, bumper boats, and a game room.

• Tunnel Town & the Pirate Voyage

  phone: +1 816 524-2002
  address: 3751 NE Ralph Powell Rd
  Great for young families, this place features many youthful attractions and a restaurant.

• Laser Mania

  phone: +1 816 554-6264
  address: 1051 SE Century Dr
  A laser tag center. It has a game room and youth activities.

• Eastglen 16 Movie Theater

  phone: +1 816 554-3386
  address: 1451 NE Douglas St
  A 16-screen theater with a fun zone and laser tag on the upper floor.

• Lee's Summit City Parks

Golf

• Fred Arbanas Memorial Golf Course

  phone: +1 816 761-9445
  address: 11100 View High Dr
  The most popular of Lee's Summit's courses is great for newbies and pros. With a championship and par 3 courses plus a driving range all on Longview Lake.

• Shamrock Hills Golf Course

  phone: +1 816 537-6556
  address: 3161 S. MO-291
  A challenging course indeed this one is. Maybe a nice something from the Pro Shop with make you feel better after that 99.

• Eagle's Landing Golf Course

  phone: +1 816 318-0004
  address: 4200 Bong Ave
  A local favorite at the Lee's Summit, Grandview, Belton corner next to US 71.

• Winterstone Golf Course

  phone: +1 816 257-5755
  address: 17101 E Kentucky Rd
  Independence, Built on top of a limestone mine, Winterstone is place for some great peace and quiet. MO-291 North is how you get there.

• Lakewood Oaks Golf Club

  phone: +1 816 373-2505
  address: 651 NE St
  A championship course, great food at the restaurant, and a pro shop greet you here. This is a member-only course so check the website for information if you interested.

Winery

• Stonehaus Farms Vineyard and Winery

  phone: +1 816 554-8800
  address: 24607 NE Colbern Rd
  10 award-winning wines greet you here. Tours, tasting, and panoramic views of the vineyard make this a must see.

Events and festivals

• Friday Night Music in the Park

  phone: +1 816 246-6598
  May–August.

• Third Thursdays on ThirdMonthly.

March

• Spring Open House

  phone: +1 816 246-6598

• Raspberry Meadows Craft Show

  phone: +1 816 347-2999

• St. Patrick's Day Parade

  phone: +1 816 246-6598

• Annual Woodcarver's Show

  phone: +1 816 347-2999

April

• Opening of Longview, Blue Springs, and Jacomo Campgrounds

  phone: +1 816 503-4805

May

• Beach Season Opening

  phone: +1 816 503-4877

• Sheep Shearing

  phone: +1 816 503-4860

June

• Children's Day Missouri Town 1855

  phone: +1 816 503-4860

• Open Sail Day

  phone: +1 816 942-2301

• Downtown Days

• Freedom Fest

  phone: +1 816 969-1500

• Lake Fest

  phone: +1 816 503-4876

• Tour de Lakes Bike Ride

• Booms and Blooms Festival

  phone: +1 816 697-2600

July

• Leagacy Blast Fireworks

  phone: +1 816 969-1500

• Independence Day Missouri Town 1855

  phone: +1 816 503-4860

• Christmas in July Craft Show

  phone: +1 816 246-8434

• Jamaican Jam

  phone: +1 816 969-1500

• Strotherfest

  phone: +1 816 537-4322

August

• Summit Fest

  phone: +1 816 969-1500

• Fall Open House

  phone: +1 816 246-6598

• Longview Horse Park Association Annual Benefit Horse Show

  phone: +1 816 537-6855

September

• Pioneer Spirit Country Antique Show

  phone: +1 816 347-2999

• Missouri Town 1855 Music Festival

  phone: +1 816 503-4860

• Oktoberfest

  phone: +1 816 524-2424

October

• Longview Art and World Music Festival, Summit Art

• Annual Missouri Town 1855 Festival of Arts, Crafts, & Music

  phone: +1 816 503-4860

• Kick It Up! Chilifest

  phone: +1 816 272-5565

• Oktoberfest Craft Show

  phone: +1 816 347-2999

• Holiday Open House Sneak Peak

  phone: +1 816 246-6598

• Spirits from the Past Missouri Town 1855

  phone: +1 816 503-4860 (reservations only)

• Halloween Parade

  phone: +1 816 246-6598

November

• Fall Harvest Craft Show

  phone: +1 816 224-9967

• Traditional Holiday Open House

  phone: +1 816 246-6598

• Mayor's Tree Lighting

  phone: +1 816 246-6598

• Christmas in the Park

  phone: +1 816 503-4830

• Craft Patch Craft Show

  phone: +1 816 525-2917

December

• Christmas in the Park

  phone: +1 816 503-4800

• Winterfest

  phone: +1 816 969-1500

• Missouri Town 1855 Christmas Celebration

  phone: +1 816 503-4860

• Windows on the Past Missouri Town 1855

  phone: +1 816 503-4860 (reservations only)

• Longview Community College

  phone: +1 816 672-2050
  address: 500 SW Longview Rd
  The first U.S. Community College to win Time Magazine's "College of the Year" Award, Longview (located on Longview farm and lake) has a wide variety of classes & programs. It houses a new performing arts center and the Frank White Jr. Baseball Complex.
• University of Central Missouri-Summit Campus , NE Corner of Chipman Rd & Blue Pkwy, This award-winning school's first campus outside of Warrensburg, Summit Center offers flexible city hours in a state-of-the-art facility.

• Baker University-Lee's Summit

  phone: +1 816 347-0559
  address: 1278 NE Windsor Dr.
• Unity Institute, at Unity Village, With several classes to promote your understanding within, the Unity Institute is a peaceful to sit and study an afternoon away.

• Summit FairSE corner of US 50 and I-470,

• Bass Pro Shops

  phone: +1 816 795-4300
  address: 18001 Bass Pro Dr

• Cockrell Mercantile Company

  phone: +1 816 697-1923
  address: 30003 East Old US 50 Hwy
  With 6 stores in one, this place is more of a village. You can shop for foods, garden goods, kitchen ware, bakeware, party goods, and home decor. Don't forget your cup of coffee. An old-fashioned country store that's 115 years old.

• Downtown Lee's SummitRoughly bounded by 2nd, Green, 4th, & Douglas St. This is the most popular shopping district in LS. A little bit of new and old mix together to make the perfect midwestern commerce center.

• SummitWoods CrossingNW corner of Chipman Rd & US 50, The newest urban shopping center to grace LS is SummitWoods. You can't miss it on your way in, it's right where I-470 & US 50 junction.

• Independence Center Mall

  address: SE corner of 39 St & I-70, Independence
  With over 130 specialty & department stores, it is the largest shopping center in the region.

• New Longview

  address: SE corner of Longview Rd & View High Dr.
  A great neighborhood shopping area.

• 150 HwyUp & coming with new development everywhere, 150 Hwy in south LS is getting busy and will have many local & national stores and restaurants on it.

• 291 NorthLocal and national restaurants and stores.

• I-470 and Douglas St.With a movie theater, restaurants, and several business.

• Lee's Summit Farmer's Market

  address: 2nd & Douglas St.
  Every Wednesday & Saturday from 7AM to sell out, Every Mid-April thru November, the LS Farmer's Market sponsors locally grown fruits and vegetables.

• Greenwood

  address: SE of city core on MO-150
  An antique lovers' dream is shopping Greenwood with 5 in a single block.

• Brooke Corbin

  address: 615 SW 2nd St

All Lee's Summit bars and restaurants are completely non-smoking.

Hometown (budget)

• Pappi's Pizza & Pub

  phone: +1 816 524-2100
  address: 405 NW Blue Pkwy
  A local favorite.

• McKeever's Sports Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 816 246-6999
  address: 320 SW Blue Pkwy

• Dixon's "Famous" Chili

  phone: +1 816 554-0019
  address: 209 SE 291 N

• The Filling Station Bar-B-Q

  phone: +1 816 347-0794
  address: 333 SE Douglas St

• Jumpin' Catfish

  phone: +1 816 554-3474
  address: 834 SW Blue Pkwy

• Neighbor's Cafe

  phone: +1 816 524-1069
  address: 104 Se 3rd St

• The Peanut

  phone: +1 816 524-9966
  address: 219 SE Main St

• JP Coffee

  phone: +1 816 767-1100
  address: 3390 SW Fascination Dr

• Calipetro's

  phone: +1 816 246-8665
  address: 1196 NE Douglas St

• Paddy O'Quigley's Pub and GrilleNorth LS, 700 NE Woods Chapel Rd, +1 816 373-5888, South LS, 291 & 150 Hwy, +1 816 875-2325.

• Forbe's Woodfire Grill

  address: 221 SE 291 Highway

• Jose Pepper's

  phone: +1 816 246-9555
  address: 1667 NE Douglas St

• Habanero's Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 816 554-1008
  address: 1008 SE Blue Pkwy

• Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile

  phone: +1 816 525-4545
  address: 227 SE Main St

• Ward 150 Bistro Pizzeria

  phone: +1 816 623-3533
  address: 837 SW Lemans Dr

• Tequila Harry's

  phone: +1 816 554-3636
  address: 410 SE MO-291

• Jerry's Bait Shop

  phone: +1 816 525-1871
  address: 302 SW Main St

• Five Guys

  phone: +1 816 525-2582
  address: 614 NE 291 Highway

Mid-range

• Garozzo's Ristorante

  phone: +1 816 554-2800
  address: 1547 NE Rice Rd

• Summit Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q

  phone: +1 816 246-4434
  address: 1012 SE Blue Pkwy

• Ciao! Bella Ristroante

  phone: +1 816 554-2442
  address: 235 SE Main St

• 54th Street Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 816 524-5488
  address: 815 3rd St

• Houlihans

  phone: +1 816 525-5607
  address: 625 NW Murray Rd

• Maxwell's Downtown Grill

  phone: +1 816 347-9177
  address: 301 SE Douglas St

• R. A. Long's Sawmill Restaurant

  phone: +1 816 966-2996
  address: 3365 SW Fascination Dr

• Siki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

  phone: +1 816 525-4877
  address: 601 NW Blue Pkwy

• Peach Tree Restaurant

  phone: +1 816 554-8733
  address: 1671 NW Chipman Rd

Splurge

• Marina Grog and Galley

  phone: +1 816 578-5511
  22 A Street, at Lake Lotawana (a private community).

Nightlife

• Maxwell's Bar

  phone: +1 816 347-9177
  address: 301 SE Douglas St
  In back of Maxwell's.

• Catch 22

  address: 9502 Colbern Rd

• Eddie's Lounge

  phone: +1 816 537-4148
  address: 3512 SW Market St

• Do Drop Inn

  phone: +1 816 525-7806
  address: 22 SW 3rd St

• 3rd Street Pub Inc.

  phone: +1 816 246-0123
  address: 17 SW 3rd St

• The Alley Cat

  phone: +1 816 347-0818
  address: 321 SE Main St

• Logon's Bar

  phone: +1 816 525-9370
  address: 807 SW Oldham Pkwy

• Big Cedar Brewery

  phone: +1 816 524-2739

• Side Pockets

  phone: +1 816 524-2400
  address: 224 N. Oldham Pkwy

• Jerry's Bait Shop

  phone: +1 816 525-1871
  address: 302 SW Main St

Hotels and motels

• Quality Inn and Suites

  phone: +1 816 795-6400
  address: 4825 N.E. Lakewood Way

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 816 347-8600
  address: 1751 N.E. Douglas St

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 816 524-8181
  address: 963 SE Oldham Pkwy

• Comfort Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 816 554-6688
  address: 3701 N.E. Ralph Powell Rd

• Super 8 Motel

  phone: +1 816 524-8863
  address: 607 SE Oldham Pkwy

• Fairfield Inn by Marriott

  phone: +1 816 524-7572
  address: 1301 N.E. Windsor Dr

• Unity Village Hotel & Conference Center

  phone: +1 816 251-3530
  address: 1901 N.W. Blue Pkwy

• America's Best Value Inn and Suites

  phone: +1 816 554-7600
  address: 1020 S.E. Blue Pkwy

Nearby

• Hilton Garden Inn & Hartman Conference Center

  phone: +1 816 350-3000
  address: 19677 E Jackson Dr
  Independence.

• Comfort Suites

  phone: +1 816 373-9880
  address: 19751 E Valley View Pkwy
  Independence.

• Staybridge Suites

  phone: +1 816 994-2700
  address: 19400 E 39th Place South
  Independence.

Campgrounds

• Longview Lake Campground

• Jacomo Campground

• Blue Springs Campground

• James A. Reed CampgroundYouth groups only.

• Blue and Gray CampgroundYouth groups only.

• Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce
• Missouri Division of Tourism

Lee's Summit is one of the safest cities in America, which is a big reason it was ranked the 27th Best Place to Live by CNN/Money Magazine. If you need assistance though call:

• Fire Department, Non-Emergency - +1 816 969-7407,
• Police, Non-Emergency - +1 816 969-1700,
• Emergency, 911

Hospitals

• TMC Lakewood, 7900 Lee's Summit Rd, +1 816 404-7000,

• Lee's Summit Medical Center

  phone: +1 816 282-5000
  address: 2100 NE Blue Pkwy

• St. Luke's East - Lee's Summit

  phone: +1 816 347-5000
  address: 100 NE St.
  Luke's Blvd,

Close by

• Belton, US 71 South of LS, A city with its own vital downtown strip, Belton also features a historic rail and city museum.
• Blue Springs, MO-7 or I-70 East of LS, The big things in Blue Springs are forests. The main features being Burr Oak Woods State Forest and Landahl Park , both of which are well worth visiting.
• Harrisonville , MO-291 South of LS, The old courthouse square and an 1835 log cabin are the big stars of Cass County's seat. Recommended to enjoy.
• Independence, I-470 North of LS, Hometown of the westward expansion and former President Truman, Independence is a must see! Several attractions about the 3 "great trails" and Truman are here, as well as Mormon historic sites. Plus it's the county seat of Jackson so the Courthouse Square is a great place to start.
• Liberty, I-470/MO-291 North of LS, The county seat of Clay County is talked about worldwide for being the site of the first daylight bank robbery, by the James-Younger Gang in 1866, but it's famous William Jewell Collage and 3 local museums make it an interesting place to visit. A must see is Historic Downtown Liberty , you have to visit it!
• Lone Jack, US 50 or MO-150 East of LS, Home to the Battle of Lone Jack and Bynum Winery, Lone Jack is the perfect sleepy small town to visit.
• Martin City, MO-150 & Holmes Rd West of LS, Some of the best restaurants in the area are in Martin City like, Jess & Jim's, RC's Chicken, and Jack Stack's Barbeque. Plus you can shop till you drop for everything you can dream about. Let's not forget the baseball and golf academy's too!
• Pleasant Hill, MO-7 South of LS, A gorgeous downtown museum and rail station, a city lake and golf course, plus it's home to the Cass County Fair. Pleasant Hill is worth a day.
• Warrensburg, US 50 East of LS, The county seat of Johnson County is also home to the main campus of University of Central Missouri, which wonderful to tour. It also houses two public golf courses and is near Knob Noster State Park, Whiteman Air Force Base, and two wineries & .

Further away

• Fort Osage National Historic Landmark , about 45 minutes away from the city center, A national treasure. This reconstructed outpost from 1803 was hand-selected by William Clark. In Sibley and on the mighty Missouri River.
• Lexington, a little less than an hour away from the city center. The best to learn about Missouri's impact in the Civil War within an hour's drive is Lexington. You have to visit Battle of Lexington State Historic Site. One of most fascinating of Missouri's state park's. Lexington also has the oldest continually used county courthouse west of the Mississippi. A stray cannonball is still lodged in it from the Civil War.
• Kearney, about 45 mins away from the city center, The birthplace of America's most famous outlaw Jesse James and Kearney Historic Museum are the big draws here. This picture-perfect small town in Western Missouri is waiting to be explored.