What’s your type?

No matter your travel personality, there’s room for you in Merriam. If you prefer a solo visit with rest, relaxation, and nature, we’ve got it. Maybe you crave packing your itinerary full of family fun – we’ve got that, too! Check out our travel types below to discover how you fit right in!

Fresh Air Finder

If outdoor exploration is your vibe and fresh air is your friend, you’ll love Merriam’s lineup of options to explore. Recharge and renew in the great outdoors as you take in the beauty of a brisk walk along the 4-mile paved Turkey Creek Streamway Trail. Appreciate delicate winged creatures at the newly renovated butterfly garden. Visit any one (or all) of Merriam’s 10 parks. Sit outside under the twinkle lights of the Merriam Community Center with a great book and cup of coffee. Breathe it all in because Merriam offers plenty of fresh air finds!

History Hunter

As a world explorer, you search for historic happenings. You strive to understand the history and culture of others. During your travels, you often seek the freedom to observe and learn at your own pace and revel in the remnants of the past. A peek into Merriam’s history is full of notable markers and sites, including the Shawnee Friends Mission Historic Marker, Merriam Historic Plaza, the Merriam History Tour on Otocast, the Campbell House, the former Walker School, and more.

Learn more at exploremerriam.com/History.