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.

There’s still time to partake in one final adventure before summer ends! Go out with a bang and create unforgettable family-friendly memories in KC | OP.

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 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

From homemade pies to Swiss chocolate to one-of-a-kind ice cream flavors, here are 5 sweet spots you need to make on your next visit to Overland Park.

 

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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

We've rounded up the best barbecue joints in town! So, work up your appetite and get ready to join the the great local debate - about which is the best sauce and who has the best ribs, burnt ends and sides. And be prepared to get messy. If your fingers aren't covered in sauce by the end of your meal, you haven't mastered the art of the 'cue.