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Go Explore Johnson County

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Living history museums are a favorite local attraction, with several historic sites telling the area’s history through reenactments and hands-on education. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Johnson County, KS, brings 1850s farming to life with tours and programs all year, including stagecoach rides, family programs and a working blacksmith shop. On snowy Saturdays, enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides on the property. Shawnee Town 1929 is a slightly more modern village where families explore living history firsthand.

The Johnson County Museum is one of the metro’s best resources for local history. With award-winning long-term exhibits featuring local history, including the beloved 1950s electric house and displays remembering local businesses, as well as changing exhibits, the museum is a great place to spend a day. Little ones love the hands-on play space at KidScape where they can play and imagine they are grown up in a pint-sized village. This is a top pick for visitors who have come to town for an event at the Overland Park Convention Center. Nearby, be sure to spend an evening at Topgolf, an entertainment complex for golf enthusiasts.

Creative destinations are found across the area with culinary classes offered at the Culinary Center of Kansas City and Lenexa Public Market. Pinterest-worthy projects can be made at Board & Brush or Touch of Fun Art Studio. Paint your own masterpiece at Grapes & Paints or Pinot’s Palette. Create family keepsakes at Ceramic Cafe and more paint-your-own pottery and glass fusing shops. Patrons select and paint their own ceramic masterpieces—anything from piggy banks to plates, mugs to picture frames and many holiday pieces, as well. Explore textile arts at Harper’s Quilts or the Studio.  Or, head to Dream Dinners where you can build freezer meals from scratch to enjoy with the family all month long.

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