Go Spend a Day Shopping

Head west to Legends Outlets for a day of shopping and local attractions. The shopping center commemorates local celebrities with banners, statues and artwork. You even can walk the Yellow Brick Road, a tribute to Kansas’ literary fame in The Wizard of Oz. The Lawn is a new green space where visits enjoy outdoor LED screens, live entertainment and a festive atmosphere. Play your favorite arcades and enjoy delicious food at Dave and Buster’s, watch knife skills in action at the Japanese steakhouse STIX or try one of the 130 beers on tap at Yard House. Shop at one of the Legends’ many top merchants or catch a film at the AMC movie theater.

Downtown Lee’s Summit has been awarded the “Great American Main Street Award,” and it’s easy to see why! This shopping district is one of the most vibrant in the area. Start with a discovery of the area’s history at the Lee’s Summit Historical Society Museum, housed in a 1905 train depot in the heart of downtown. The area offers restaurants ranging from upscale to the local diner. Visit shops and boutiques, including bookstores, hobby shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, cooking stores and more. Summit Fair is one of the newest shopping districts in Lee’s Summit with a variety of stores and restaurants for every interest.

Downtown Olathe comes to life every month at Fourth Fridays in the Johnson County Square, 100 W. Park St., next to the Johnson County Courthouse. The eclectic shopping and dining district becomes a community party with live music, entertainment, giveaways and activities for all ages. Favorite local food trucks head out for the event, where you can sample everything from a barbecue sundae to the best walking tacos and waffles in town. Local shops are open late. Kids love the Mad Science demonstrations, balloon artists, face painting and bubble station.