Leisure and Travel Blog

Whether the Autumn season has you craving craft beers and burnt ends or pumpkin patches and pony rides, KC | OP’s Fall festival lineup truly has an unforgettable event for everyone.

Summer is right around the corner - time to celebrate the warmth, the outdoors and the culture! We've rounded up top cultural events from the region for you to celebrate all summer long.

This true Japanese cultural event brings industry experts, voice actors, musicians, artists and more to the largest cosplay event in the region. For three days, attendees immerse themselves in the culture with panels about the language to cultural festivals and saké tastings to, of course, cosplay! We've rounded up Instagram photos from this past weekend to showcase the best of Naka-Kon 2017:  

This Spring Break, immerse yourself in the area's rich art and culture scene! Here are five destinations to add to your must-do list:

 

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Perched on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, the towering Liberty Memorial has stood for decades in memory of World War I. With the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial , Kansas City is home to an internationally renowned museum and memorial that includes a comprehensive

Part small town main street, part Park Avenue, Park Place offers a compelling mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment. In the middle of it all is Barkley Square, a community green space that hosts activities and performances year-round, including Johnson County's only outdoor skating rink,

Downtown Overland Park is an eclectic shopping district full of personality, multi-cultural restaurants, and locally-owned shops. Get your taste buds ready and your curiosity heightened as you explore Santa Fe Drive. Let's take a closer look at what awaits you in Downtown Overland Park:

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The American Girl store inside Oak Park Mall is a little girl's dream! From the moment she walks in, she's surrounded by the iconic dolls: The Girl of the Year, BeForever, Truly Me, WellieWishers and many more.

One of the best features in the store is the doll hair salon. She can pamper her doll

More than a shopping district, Prairiefire is an immersive experience that combines retail, restaurants and cultural attractions in one can't-miss destination.

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Love the outdoors? Don't miss a chance to explore REI Overland Park, a clothing, accessories and equipment mecca for campers,

A super-regional shopping destination, Oak Park Mall features 185 stores, including favorites such as Barnes and Noble, Nordstrom, Dillards, Eddie Bauer, Banana Republic and more.