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Johnson Farms in Belton, MO, is a beautiful agritourism attraction where you can shop the nursery and pick fresh apples in the late summer and veggies and pumpkins in the fall. Also in Belton, visitors love riding aboard the Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad, an excursion train offering a 5-mile, 45-minute round trip ride aboard a 1920s-era passenger coach or open-air excursion car behind a 1950s diesel locomotive through Old Towne Belton on weekends. Throughout the summer they offer theme rides, including hot dog, ice cream and holiday specials. Enjoy lunch at one of the local cafes or restaurants in the historic district.

Enjoy fresh-made cider at Louisburg Cider Mill, where visitors watch as cider is pressed and cider donuts are made. Cedar Cove in Louisburg, KS, is an animal refuge for endangered or rescued big cats, including leopards, cougars, wolves, bobcats, a white tiger, black leopards and caracals. On Saturdays through October, visit Powell Observatory for a public stargazing session through one of the largest telescopes in the region. Every spring Miami County hosts a farm tour (May 8-9), where visitors are invited to tour 14 local farms and agricultural sites. Visit a pecan farm, bison ranch, alpaca farm, Hereford farm, goat farms, wineries and more.

The Overland Park Arboretum is a 300-acre attraction with 13 gardens, including a Monet garden, a whimsical train garden and beautiful trails to explore. This summer, enjoy Picnic on the Promenade and Stems: A Garden Soirée 2021, two events for grown-ups. The gardens are always affordable, but admission is free on Tuesdays. A few miles from the gardens, head to Rye Studio in Stilwell, KS, where you can take a photo with the You Have My Heart art wall. This is just one art wall in the metro; you’ll find directions to many more on KCParent.com.

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