Lee's Summit Visitors Guide

2021 LEE’S SUMMIT VISITORS GUIDE

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Welcome to Your ideal place to stay and play in the Kansas City area

Looking for something fun and exciting to make memories that last a lifetime? The opportunity lies closer than you might think.

In Lee’s Summit, you’ll find charming boutiques and restaurants, the rhythm of music and arts and, of course, curiosity of the history buried in the bricks downtown.

With so much to discover, we invite you to create your own adventure and experience the attractions and enthusiasm that make Lee’s Summit such a vibrant place to be.

Yours Truly, Lee’s Summit Visitors Council 220 SE Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816.524.2424 | LStourism.com

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Must see

Attractions With dozens of enticing attractions, not to mention special events, Lee’s Summit sure knows how to entertain. Whether you’re reconnecting with childhood friends or bringing your family for a new experience, you will find plenty to do in Lee’s Summit.

B&B THEATRES - LEE’S SUMMIT 16 1451 NE Douglas St. 816.554.3386 >> bbtheatres.com

THE EXIT ROOM 304 SW Market Street 816.434.5808 >> theexitroomkc.com FRONTIER JUSTICE 800 NE Jones Industrial Dr. 816.336.2600 >> frontier-justice.com LEE’S SUMMIT HISTORICAL CEMETERY 806 SE 3rd St. 816.969.7403 >> cityofls.net

Frontier Justice

B&B THEATRES - LEE’S SUMMIT NEW LONGVIEW 7 3241 SW Fascination Dr. 816.272.1575 >> bbtheatres.com DOWNTOWN LEE’S SUMMIT FARMERS MARKET Corner of 2nd & Douglas St. 816.246.6598 >> downtownls.org/market 4 • Lee’s Summit Visitors Guide

LEE’S SUMMIT HISTORY MUSEUM 220 SW Main St. 816.287.4477 >> leessummithistory.net LONE JACK BATTLEFIELD MUSEUM 301 S Bynum Rd, Lone Jack 816.287.4477 >> leessummithistory.net LONGVIEW MANSION 1200 SW Longview Park Dr. 816.761.6669 >> longviewmansion.com MISSOURI TOWN 1855 8010 E Park Road 816.229.8980 >> makeyourdayhere.com

Powell Gardens

POWELL GARDENS, KANSAS CITY’S BOTANICAL GARDEN 1609 N W U.S. Hwy 50 816.697.2600 >> powellgardens.org STONEHAUS FARMS VINEYARD AND WINERY 24607 NE Colbern Road 816.554.8800 >> stonehausfarms.com SKY ZONE 2801 NE McBaine Dr. 816.457.0068 >> skyzone.com

SUMMIT LANES 803 SW Oldham Pkwy 816.524.3322 >> summitlanes.com A THYME FOR EVERYTHING 229B SE Main St. 816.554.3755 >> athymeforeverything.com UNITY VILLAGE 1901 NW BLUE PARKWAY 816.251.3511 >> unityvillage.org

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Nearby

Attractions Located less than 20 miles from downtown Kansas City, Lee’s Summit is just a hop, skip and a jump from many toprated area attractions. We offer easy access to the Royals, Chiefs, Kansas City Zoo, Starlight Theatre and all major Kansas City metro highways.

ARROWHEAD STADIUM 1 Arrowhead Dr., Kansas City >> chiefs.com

KANSAS CITY ZOO 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City >> kansascityzoo.org

CABLE DAHMER ARENA 19100 E Valley View Pkwy, Indep. >> cabledahmerarena.com

KAUFFMAN STADIUM 1 Royal Way, Kansas City >> mlb.com/royals

FAULKNER’S RANCH 10600 Raytown Rd., Kansas City >> faulknersranch.com

MAIN EVENT 4600 S Cochise Ct., Indep. >> mainevent.com STARLIGHT THEATRE 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City >> kcstarlight.com

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AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE TOP-QUALITY OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR LIFE. • Undergraduate degree completion • Summer camps and workshops • Graduate degrees • Professional development • Certificate programs The Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) program is also housed at our facility. The nationally recognized program reduces time and cost to graduation and provides Kansas City businesses with skilled workers in growing technology fields.

Customized Corporate Curriculum UCM’s Extended Studies’ Professional Education will design and deliver custom learning solutions for teams, departments and organizations to help you meet existing and emerging needs. Programs can be offered at our state-of-the-art facility or at your organization.

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Shopping &

Dining

Lee’s Summit is a dream for the most passionate shopper and we set the table to satisfy any palate! Spend your day with us and discover our everyday life, from quaint coffee shops, local retails shops, mouthwatering barbecue or name brand national retailers, you’ll find it all in Lee’s Summit without the traffic and hectic crowds.

DOWNTOWN LEE’S SUMMIT Downtown Lee’s Summit, a Great American Main Street and America’s Great Neighborhood, boasts locally-owned specialty shops and an eclectic array of casual and fine dining on the historic bricks of the central business district. Downtown is a must for those looking for shopping, entertainment and historic character. From boutique clothing and accessories, to home furnishings and specialty items, you’re sure to find a new treasure. >> downtownLS.org SUMMIT FAIR Summit Fair is an open-air lifestyle center anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods, featuring children’s stores, men’s and women’s fashion, casual eateries, sit-down restaurants and specialty retailers. >> summitfairshopping.com SUMMITWOODS CROSSING SummitWoods, a 750,000-square-foot power center, is one of the largest in the region. Shop national stores such as Lowe’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Best Buy and Target, or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. The synergy between Summit Fair and SummitWoods, divided by 50 Highway, creates a shopping destination offering something for everyone. >> summitwoodsshopping.com.

THE STREETS OF WEST PRYOR Brand new to Lee’s Summit is The Streets of West Pryor, a 70-acre mixed-use development located conveniently at I-470 and Pryor Road.

While still in early stages, some retail space and restuarants are already open with more planned in 2021-2022! Be sure to check it out!

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Ahadu Coffee 1531 NE Douglas St.

Diametric Brewing Company 949 NE Columbus

Caribou 920 NE Lansford Rd.

Fringe Beerworks 224 DE Douglas St.

Gusto! Coffee 3390 SW Fascination Dr. Hand in Glove 6 SW 3rd St. The Lottie Coffee 9502 Main Entrance Dr. Love, Coffee 813 SW Lemans Lane Poppy’s Ice Cream & Coffee House 307 SE Douglas St. Post Coffee Co. 200 NE Chipman Rd. Starbucks 1130 NE Douglas St. 125 SE Rte. 291 1702 NW Chipman Rd. Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile 227 SE Main St.

The Goat Brewing Co. 817 NE Rice Road Grains & Taps Brewery & Taproom 10 SW 3rd St. Martin City Brewery 354 SW Blue Parkway Smoke Brewing Co. 209 SE Main St. Wally’s Grill & Drafthouse 837 SW Lemans Lane

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Outdoor Fun LEE’S SUMMIT PARKS & RECREATION With four lakes, an extensive parks system, golf courses and an assortment of other recreational facilities, Lee’s Summit provides a vast collection of activities to plan your next outdoor adventure!

Visit their website for a full list of parks and attractions. >> cityofls.net/parks JACKSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Get out and explore nature of all kinds in the Lee’s Summit area.

From numerous lakes and beaches, to campgrounds and historic sites there are adverntures around every corner! Visit the Jackson County Parks and Recreation website for information on rentals and all they have to offer. >> makeyourdayhere.com JAMES A. REED MEMORIAL WILDLIFE AREA The James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area is located in Jackson County, south of Highway 50, near Lee’s Summit. The wildlife area features woodlands, walking trails, numerous small ponds, and native grass plantings that are managed to provide year-round food for wildlife as well as a great nature escape for residents and visitors. >> nature.mdc.mo.gov

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Native Hooved Animal Enclosure

Lee’s Summit’s Premiere Waterpark!

Wave Pool • Slides • Action River Water Playground • And More!

Open May 29 - August 24 Go to SummitWaves.net or scan the QR Code with your phone for more information.

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Arts + Culture Embrace your creativity and enjoy an array of live performances, artist exhibits and so much more right here in Lee’s Summit.

AR WORKSHOP We are a boutique DIY workshop offering hands on classes to create home decor in a relaxed atmosphere, hosting private parties, corporate team buildings, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or come solo. Offering a variety of wood, canvas, and yarn projects to compliment every style. Bring your snacks and drinks and get ready for some fun! >> arworkshop.com/leessummit FOURTH FRIDAYS ART WALKS Stroll the streets of historic Downtown Lee’s Summit and enjoy local artists, music, theater and more on the fourth Friday of each month, April through August. Fourth Fridays Art Walks are free and open to the public. >> downtownLS.org/fourthfridays LEE’S SUMMIT CULTURAL ARTS The Cultural Arts Division exists to build community with a drive towards economic vitality and cultural vibrancy, ensuring that the arts and creative industries have a voice in making our community a great place to live, work and play. With an emphasis on public art, the Cultural Arts Division along with the Lee’s Summit Arts Council features artists in an exhibit at City Hall and a Downtown Scuplutre Walk. >> cityofls.net/cultural-arts

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LEE’S SUMMIT SYMPHONY The Symphony performs concerts each year and also provides youth education through partnerships with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and MCC-Longview. Under music director Russ Berlin, more than 70 talented musicians with a passion for sharing their music with Lee’s Summit and the surrounding communities give hundreds of hours of their time to the Symphony each season. Lee’s Summit is only one of 800 communities nationwide boasting a community symphony. >> lssymphony.org MCC–LONGVIEW CULTURAL ARTS CENTER MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center is a visual art and entertainment venue. The center is host to public community concerts, theatre, meetings and professional art exhibits. It’s also used for activities such as the Longview Literary Festival, community and student art exhibits and academic theater/music performances. For more information and scheduled events, call 816.604.2200.

POTTER’S HAVEN ART STUDIO Come paint some pottery and express your own creativity. Choose from a variety of ready-to-paint items to create your own one-of-akind works of art that will be fired in the kiln and ready for pick-up at a later date. For those younger artists, Potter’s Haven also offers smaller pieces that can be painted with acrylic paints and taken home the same day. Walk-ins are always welcome! >> pottershavenartstudio.com SUMMIT THEATRE GROUP Summit Theatre Group was founded in 2011 by a diverse group of Lee’s Summit citizens who joined together to bring live community theatre back to our city after a 10-year hiatus. After having completed several successful seasons, the group continues to provide unique and original theatre experiences to audiences and participants alike. >> summittheatre.org

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Transportation & Accommodations Feel Right at Home in Lee’s Summit. Individuals and businesses looking for the emotional comfort that comes from a balanced living environment, Lee’s Summit offers the right balance between work time, family time and time for yourself.

AMTRAK Amtrak serves Lee’s Summit daily. Ticket information and pricing are available by calling 1.800.USA.RAIL, 816.421.3622, or through their website at amtrak.com. To purchase tickets you may go to the Amtrak station in Kansas City, 2200 Main Street, or you may purchase a ticket once on board. Reservations are required.

NEED A RIDE? Contact RideKC or OATS Transit for bus service between downtown Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, as well as demand response trips within Lee’s Summit. For more information about RideKC visit ridekc.org or call 816.221.0660, and for OATS Transit visit OATStransit.org or call 816.380.7433. RideKC Transit: #550.

ACCESS TO MAJOR HIGHWAYS Lee’s Summit provides convenient accessibility to multiple major highways to surrounding cities and communities for quick transit.

LEE’S SUMMIT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT The Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport is currently owned and operated by the City of Lee’s Summit. It has two runways – one 5,501’ by 100’ and the other 4,000’ by 75’. The airport has 22 buildings and has many tie-down spots housing approximately 156 aircraft. Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport provides fast, friendly service and easy access to all destinations in the Kansas City area. >> lsairport.net – 816.969.1800 LStourism.com • 17

Where to Stay AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN & SUITES (63 rooms) 1020 SE Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816.554.7600 >> redlion.com BEST WESTERN PLUS (72 rooms) 4825 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816.795.6400 >> bestwestern.com B & B ON MADISON (3 rooms) 200 SW Madison Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816.246.6832 >> bandbonmadison.com COMFORT INN (65 rooms) 963 SE Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 816.524.8863 >> choicehotels.com COMFORT INN & SUITES (76 rooms) 3701 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816.554.6688 >> choicehotels.com DRURY INN & SUITES (180 rooms) 20300 E 42nd Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 816.795.9393 >> druryhotels.com FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES (54 rooms) 1301 NE Windsor Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816.524.7572 >> marriott.com HAMPTON INN (109 rooms) 1751 NE Douglas Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816.347.8600 >> hamptoninn3.hilton.com THE HISTORIC BROWNING INN (4 rooms) 202 SW 3rd Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 785.215.9717 >> thebrowningls.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES (90 rooms) 1201 NW Innovation Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 816.600.2405 >> ihg.com STONEY CREEK HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER (167 rooms) 18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055 816.908.9600 >> stoneycreekhotels.com SUPER 8 HOTEL (50 rooms) 607 SE Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 816.524.8181 >> wyndhamhotels.com UNITY HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER (50 rooms) 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065 816.251.3511 >> unityvillage.org 18 • Lee’s Summit Visitors Guide

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