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Plan your stay in Overland Park and explore top attractions just minutes away, from KC landmarks and museums to sporting events and more.

If you’re looking for a place that puts you minutes from it all, Overland Park is it. Here, you can wake up in the comfort of a city known for its welcoming charm and be exploring world-class museums, cheering at a ballgame, or strolling through a concert venue before lunch.

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Adventures
Nature Escapes
Historic Neighborhoods
Family Fun
Dining
Shopping
Sports

Just 20 minutes away, downtown Kansas City is packed with attractions worth a day trip. Spend the morning wandering the grand halls of Union Station or discovering the latest exhibits at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. At Crown Center, browse unique shops, then head to the American Jazz Museum or Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for an inspiring look at the city’s rich cultural heritage. Families will love the hands-on fun at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and the colorful underwater world of SEA LIFE® Aquarium. And when the thrill-seekers in your crew are ready, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are just up the road with roller coasters, water slides, and summer excitement.

Venture west to Olathe, where the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm brings pioneer history to life. Keep going northwest to Kansas City, Kansas, for the roar of the engines at Kansas Speedway on race nights. About 30 minutes north, Bonner Springs offers its own surprises—catch a live show at the Azura Amphitheater, explore the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame for a dose of Americana, or stop in at Moon Marble Company to watch marbles being made and browse their whimsical collection of toys and games.

In Overland Park, you’re never far from your next discovery, hidden gems in nearby towns, captivating museums, and evenings under the stars with live music.

Nearby Museums

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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Just 20 minutes from Overland Park, the Nelson-Atkins Museum holds more than 42,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of human history. From ancient artifacts to…

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum tells the story of African-Americans' role in the evolution of baseball, dating back as early as the 1800's. The hundreds of…

National World War I Museum and Memorial

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From the moment you step inside the World War I Museum and Liberty Memorial, you are swept into a critical time in our country and world's…

Nearby Adventures

Worlds of Fun + Oceans of Fun

Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun combine thrilling roller coasters and family rides with a full water park featuring slides, wave pools, & lazy rivers.

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Zip KC

Zip KC offers high-speed zipline tours across treetops and bluffs, giving visitors an adventurous way to take in sweeping views of nature.

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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium showcases diverse wildlife and a world-class aquarium in one expansive destination.

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Nearby Historic Neighborhoods

Independence, MO

This historic city is known as the starting point of the Oregon, Santa Fe, and California trails, with deep ties to pioneer life and President Harry…

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18th & Vine

The18th & Vine District is a historic hub of jazz and African American culture, home to the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

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Weston, MO

Weston, Missouri is a historic river town celebrated for its 19th-century architecture, wineries, and ties to early frontier and tobacco trade history.

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Nearby Family Fun

Science City at Union Station

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Step into the world of discovery at Science City, inside Union Station in downtown Kansas City. This award-winning attraction features over 300 hands-on exhibits and activity…

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City

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At Wonderscope we believe in the power of play, we strive to create an environment that is inclusive, equitable and diverse where everyone is welcome. Mission…

Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City

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Fun, interactive, and educational an experience for families with children aged 3-10 that includes a 4-D cinema, building classes, LEGO-themed rides, MINILAND, and a full range…

Kaleidoscope

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Kaleidoscope nourishes the creative spirit. It is a place where children and their families are invited to be creative, have fun, and feel good about their…

Nearby Dining

Joe’s Kansas City Barbeque

This legendary BBQ spot is operated out of a former gas station and is famous for the Z-Man sandwich and award-winning smoked meats.

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City Market

This bustling riverfront district is packed with local dining spots, where casual eats and sit-down restaurants coexist in an open-air market.

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Boulevard Brewing Company

Kansas City’s largest independent brewery is celebrated for its craft beers and pioneering role in the Midwest beer scene.

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Nearby Sports

  • A Kansas City Foodie Getaway
    Overland Park is only a quick two-and-a-half-hour drive from Wichita, but the food and activities made it feel like a true getaway.
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  • Spend A Weekend in Kansas City Like A Local
    Steam lifts with a curtain of haze as we roll onto the I-35 toward Kansas. We’re in the single digit days of August and it’s…
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  • Overland Park’s Guide to Cheering on the Chiefs
    The start of the 2024 NFL Season is here, which means it's officially the best time of the year to visit Overland Park!
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