Summer Fun for Teens in KC

May 10, 2013

7:18 a.m.

Summer vacation is just around the corner. It is the perfect time for lemonade, swimming, hiking, and- (you know this will come sooner or later) lounging around your television, bored out of your mind. Are you searching for something fresh and exciting to do this coming summer? Look no further! Below are some family-friendly attractions to be found in Kansas City.

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National World War One Museum at Liberty Memorial

The WWI Museum is a wonderful place to explore. It has many interesting artifacts from the Great War. Current exhibits include tanks, U-boats, and guns.

http://www.theworldwar.org

Kauffman Center

The Kauffman Center is the perfect place to enjoy symphonies, plays, and the like. They have an exciting schedule of upcoming advents, which you can find on their website.

http://www.kauffmancenter.org/

Paradise Park

Rock climbing walls, batting cages, Go-Karts, and miniature golf--this place has it all! Paradise Park’s facility is also very clean and has a nice café inside the building.

http://www.paradise-park.com/

Christian Youth Theatre’s Teen Summer Camps

Christian Youth Theatre offers thrilling summer camps for children ages 5-19. Teen summer camps at CYT include: “The Hobbit”, “Avengers”, “Hairspray”, and several more.

http://www.cytkc.org

Burr Oak Woods

From towering boulders and lonely prairies to serene forests and lakes, Burr Oak Woods is one of the cleanest, prettiest, and most exciting nature reserves in Jackson County.

http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/kansas-city/burr-oak-woods-nature-center

Did one of these attractions catch your eye? I hope so.

My list is just to get you started--there are so many amazing things to do in Kansas City! For even more great places to visit, pick up a copy of “KC Going Places”.

Anny Hiestand, Teen Blogger