Go on an Adventure

One of the metro’s newest attractions is iFly KC, an indoor skydiving facility. The indoor skydiving is a simulation of true freefall conditions in a vertical wind tunnel. The dream of flight becomes a reality! 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. Play point-scoring golf games for anyone from expert golfers to children and enjoy the luxury of indoor play on a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like targets in the ground. Urban Air Overland Park is our favorite indoor trampoline park, with an indoor playground and fun for all ages.

The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Kansas Speedway allows fans to take a ride or get behind the wheel of a 600 hp NASCAR race car on the 1.5-mile tri-oval track at speeds of up to 155 mph. Or watch a NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway, as professional drivers race to the finish line. Then, head to Zip KC in Bonner Springs, where you can take a zip line tour with a mix of hiking and zip lining. For an unforgettable experience, spend the night at Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park and resort hotel with seasonal fun, including a giant gingerbread house for the holiday season.

Test your puzzle solving skills at Breakout KC, an escape room entertainment venue. Players are given one hour to solve puzzles and unravel codes to escape a real life scenario. Then, grab pizza at Minsky’s or farm-to-table food at the Farmhouse in City Market. City Market, the last—or first—stop on the free KC Streetcar, is home to more than 100 vendors on seasonal weekends and is even open in the winter with special weekend events like Whoville Holidays during the Christmas season, where children can visit the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. Visit the Arabia Steamboat Museum and learn about the excavation of the 1850s steamboat and her treasure on display at a 25,000-square-foot museum.