Local Life
In Merriam, we love sharing our gem of a city with visitors. We appreciate that our guests choose our destination to spend their leisure time, but, we also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our locals. The locals are the very best people to ask about Merriam (well, aside from the Visitors Bureau, of course!). From a great restaurant recommendation to what park to visit, the locals know what’s up! Check out this preview of local faces and local places, highlighting a long-time Merriam resident and business – both wonderful ambassadors for our city!
Local Places:K.C. Strings Violin Shop Tell us a little about your business: K.C. Strings officially opened its doors in 1992 to serve the needs of the string community. It grew into a full-service shop with one of the largest selections of instruments in all price ranges within the Midwest. We specialize in having an expert sales staff that is passionate about music along with a repair staff of craftsmen with over 300 years of combined professional experience. What is your favorite Merriam… Restaurant: Chili's Shop: True Auto Parts Recreation: Antioch Park If you were to host friends or family in Merriam for a day, what would your itinerary include? Shopping at IKEA.
What makes Merriam so special? All the benefits of a large town but with a small town feel. Memorable moments at K.C. Strings: We have famous string players stopping in all the time when their bands and orchestras are in town for concerts, like the violinist from the band Kansas, or the string players from the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, who chartered a bus from Symphony Hall to come to K.C. Strings. Something people might not know about K.C. Strings: We have clients across the country and all over the world. Top three words to describe the business climate of Merriam? Inviting, accessible, dependable.
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