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Lee’s Summit Visitors Guide
Lee’s Summit, Missouri is a thriving, progressive community located 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of more than 104,000, residents and visitors can enjoy the many attributes of a significant suburb within a major metropolitan area while still experiencing that small town feel. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life amenities, Lee’s Summit is one of the largest cities in Missouri and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America.
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welcome
Cultural Arts Attractions Shopping & Dining 4-5 LocaL attractionS ................................. 6 LocaL accomoDationS ........................... 7 cuLturaL artS.................................... 8-9 content outDoorS 10-11 EvEntS .................................................... 12 tranSportation .................................... 13 rEgionaL attractionS 14-15
Events Outdoors
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shopping & dining
DOWNTOWN LEE’S SUMMIT
Downtown Lee’s Summit, named 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
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SUMMIT FAIR
Summit Fair is an open-air lifestyle center anchored by 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 Crossing, 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.
>> summitwoodsshopping.com
STREETS OF WEST PRYOR
Don’t miss out on the Streets of West Pryor, located at I-470 and Pryor Road, near SummitWoods Crossing. Many new restaurants are open including Shake Shack, Firebirds Woodfired Grill, Roots Seasonal Cuisine, First Watch, and Red Door Woodfired Grill!
The synergy between Summit Fair, SummitWoods Crossing and Streets of West Pryor creates a shopping destination offering something for everyone.
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local attractions
AMP GOLD PERFORMANCE
4 NE Skyline Drive 816.343.8639
>> ampperformancegym.com
ARCADE ALLEY 316 SE Douglas Street 816.272.4246
>> arcadealley.com
DOWNTOWN LEE’S SUMMIT FARMERS MARKET Second & Douglas streets 816.246.6598
>> downtownls.org/market
THE EXIT ROOM 304 SW Market Street 913.302.2827
>> theexitroomkc.com
FRONTIER JUSTICE
800 NE Jones Industrial Drive 816.336.2600
>> frontier-justice.com
LEE’S SUMMIT HISTORY MUSEUM
220 SW Main Street 816.287.4477
>> leessummitmuseum.com
MISSOURI TOWN 1855 8010 E Park Road 816.524.8770
>> makeyourdayhere.com
SKY ZONE 2801 NE McBaine Drive 816.457.0068
>> skyzone.com/leessummit
STONEHAUS FARMS VINEYARD AND WINERY 24607 NE Colbern Road 816.554.8800
>> stonehausfarms.com
SUMMIT ICE
120 NE Chipman Road 816.969.1560
>> summitice.net
SUMMIT WAVES
120 SW Blue Parkway 816.969.1545
>> summitwaves.net
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BEST WESTERN PLUS
4825 NE Lakewood Way 816.795.6400
>> bestwestern.com
COMFORT INN & SUITES
3701 NE Ralph Powell Road 816.554.6688 & 963 SE Oldham Parkway 816.524.8863
>> choicehotels.com
HAMPTON INN 1701 NE Douglas Street 816.347.8600
>> hilton.com
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 1201 NW Innovation Parkway 816.600.2405
>> ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels
QUALITY INN
1020 SE Blue Parkway 816.554.7600
>> choicehotels.com
THE HISTORIC BROWNING GUEST HOUSE
202 SW Third Street 816.226.7405
>> thebrowningls.com
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local aCCOMODATIONS
cultural arts
AR WORKSHOP
Enjoy DIY projects? If so, the AR Workshop is the place for you offering hands-on classes to create home decor in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a girls night out, date night, team building event or private party. Choose from a variety of wood, canvas and yarn projects to compliment every style. Bring snacks and drinks and get ready for some fun!
>> arworkshop.com/leessummit
DOWNTOWN SCULPTURE WALK
T he Downtown Sculpture Walk is an outdoor public art program featuring vibrant and unique works of three-dimensional art. Each spring brings a new sculpture exhibit to downtown Lee’s Summit. Download Otocast, a mobile audio guide to hear audio descriptions of the artwork directly from the artists.
>> cityofls.net/cultural-arts/public-art
FOURTH FRIDAYS ART WALK
Stroll the streets of historic downtown Lee’s Summit and enjoy local artists, music, theatre and more on the fourth Friday of each month, April through August. Fourth Fridays Art Walk are free and open to the public.
>> downtownls.org/fourthfridays
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LEE’S SUMMIT SYMPHONY
Boasting a 70 member full orchestra, the Symphony performs four concerts each year. The 202223 season will feature Macabre, Sounds of the Season, Dvorak’s New World and American Jubilee. >> lssymphony.org
MCC–LONGVIEW CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center is a 1,600-square-foot gallery of dedicated space for 2D, 3D and 4D works of art. The gallery presents annual exhibits from emerging artists throughout the nation. For more information call 816.604.2200.
POTTER’S HAVEN ART STUDIO
Paint some pottery and express your own creativity. Choose from a variety of ready-to-paint items to create your own one-of-a-kind works of art that will be fired in the kiln. For younger artists, Potter’s Haven offers smaller
pieces that can be painted with acrylic paints. Walk-ins welcome!
>> pottershavenartstudio.com
SUMMIT THEATRE GROUP
Summit Theatre Group performs a variety of live theatre productions such as a ”Wonderland Cabaret”, “BrightStar”and “TheLittleMermaid” that encompass plays, small and large musicals, holiday shows and more!
>> summittheatre.org
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LONGVIEW LAKE 9898 Longview Road 816.966.0131 >> makeyourdayhere.com
LAKE JACOMO 7401 W Park Road 816.795.8888 >> makeyourdayhere.com
BLUE SPRINGS LAKE 1700 NE Bowlin Road 816.272.4246 >> makeyourdayhere.com
PRAIRIE LEE LAKE 21600 NE Scruggs Road >> makeyourdayhere.com
ROCK ISLAND TRAIL >> bikerockisland.com
SHAMROCK HILLS GOLF COURSE 3161 S State Route 291 816.537.6556 >> shamrockhills.com
UNITY VILLAGE GOLF COURSE AND NATURE TRAILS 816.251.3511 >> unityvillage.org
FRED ARBANAS GOLF COURSE 11100 View High Drive 816.761.9445 >> makeyourdayhere.com
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LEE’S SUMMIT PARKS & RECREATION
With four lakes, 31 parks, an assortment of recreational facilities and an extensive trail system, Lee’s Summit is a paradise for the active outdoor lover.
Check out the vast collection of activities to plan your next outdoor adventure!
>> lsparks.net
JACKSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Get out and explore nature of all kinds in the Lee’s Summit area. From numerous lakes and beaches to camp grounds and historic sites, there are adventures around every corner!
>> makeyourdayhere.com
JAMES A. REED MEMORIAL WILDLIFE AREA
The James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area is located in Jackson County, south of Highway 50 in 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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BOOS, BARKS & BADGES
Downtown Lee’s Summit 816.246.6598 >> downtownls.org
DOWNTOWN DAYS Downtown Lee’s Summit 816.246.6598
EMERALD ISLE PARADE Downtown Lee’s Summit 816.246.6598
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>> downtownls.org
>> downtownls.org
FLIGHTS OF FANCY 500 SW Longview Road 816.604.2207 >> kitefest.mcckc.edu
MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING Downtown Lee’s Summit 816.246.6598 >> downtownls.org NIGHT FLIGHT 5K 897 NE Bluestem Drive 816.969.1500 >> lsparks.net
OKTOBERFEST Downtown Lee’s Summit 816.524.2424 >> lsoktoberfest.com TOUR de LAKES 316 SE Douglas Street 816.272.4246 >> tourdelakes.org
transportation 13 LEE’S SUMMIT AIRPORT 2751 NE Douglas Street 816.969.1186 >> lsairport.net • 13 miles from Arrowhead & Kauffman stadiums • 20 miles from Kansas City • 5,501 foot runway • Concierge service AMTRAK The Missouri River Runner 816.969.1186 >> amtrak.com • Coaches and business class • Cafe service • Wi-Fi • Reservations required for bikes
regional attractions
Lee’sSummitisjustahop,skipandajumpfrommanytop-ratedareaattractions. There’seasyaccesstotheRoyals,Chiefs,KansasCityZoo,StarlightTheatreandall majorKansasCitymetrohighways.
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ARROWHEAD STADIUM 1 Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City >> chiefs.com CABLE DAHMER ARENA 19100 E Valley View Parkway, Independence >> cabledahmerarena.com FAULKNER’S RANCH 10600 Raytown Road, Kansas City >> faulknersranch.com KANSAS CITY ZOO 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City >> kansascityzoo.org KAUFFMAN STADIUM 1 Royal Way, Kansas City >> mlb.com/royals MAIN EVENT 4600 S Cochise Court, Independence >> mainevent.com POWELL GARDENS, KANSAS CITY’S BOTANICAL GARDEN 1609 NW U.S. Hwy 50 816.697.2600 >> powellgardens.org STARLIGHT THEATRE 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City >> kcstarlight.com 15 MISSOURI MISSOURI Lee’s Summit KANSAS KANSAS I-435 I-35 I-35 !-635 I-435 I-435 I-70 I-70 I-70 71 HWY I-49 I-470 291 HWY 50 HWY Kansas City Lee’s Summit is located less than 16 miles from downtown Kansas City!
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