May 23 is Lucky Penny Day (who knew?). One of the most affordable souvenirs, “smashed pennies,” are fun collectibles and may be saved in penny albums available at many gift shops. These local attractions have penny presses:
- C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, 320 S Esplanade St., Leavenworth, KS, 913.682.1331
- Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead,13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS, 913.897.2360
- LEGOLand Discovery Center, 2475 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.471.4386
- Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO, 816.513.5800
- National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence, MO, 816.325.7575
- National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, 100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, MO, 816.888.8100
- Science City at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO, 816.460.2020
- Sea Life Kansas City, 2475 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.471.4386
- Steamboat Arabia Museum, 400 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.471.1856