Six-Stop Tour: Kansas City, Kansas

May 25, 2023

10:00 a.m.

Experience summer classics at these local attractions.

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1

Summer Shopping

1843 Village West Parkway, City of Kansas City, Kansas
913.788.3700

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Legends Outlets is a favorite local shopping destination. With more than 75 stores, many delicious dining options, a movie theater and the shopping center’s Lawn, an outdoor gathering space with yard games, picnic tables and a huge 40-foot TV screen for movie nights and watch parties, this is the place to be in the summer in KCK.
2

Catch a Ballgame

1800 Village West Pkwy., Kansas City, Kansas
913.328.5618

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Cheer for the Kansas City Monarchs at Legends Field as you watch a local baseball game (part of the American Association of Baseball). In 2022, the team celebrated winning back-to-back division championships. Every Sunday home game is Family Fun Day with pregame entertainment, carnival games and more.
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Drive-In Movie

1051 Merriam Ln, Kansas City, Kansas 66103
913.262.0392

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Enjoy a summer classic—catch a movie at Boulevard Drive-In Theatre. One of the few drive-in theaters remaining in the region, the Boulevard was the first drive-in theater in the world to install digital sound and 4K resolution digital projection. The theater shows double-features throughout the summer for $15/person; children 11 and under are FREE.
4

Go Fishing

11th & State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas 66101
913.573.8327

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The prettiest lake in Wyandotte County is Big Eleven Lake. The 3.8-acre manmade fishing lake is skirted by picnic tables and an amphitheater with electrical outlets. It is a great place for family outings and celebrations. Big Eleven Lake is located between State Avenue and Washington Boulevard on N. 11th Street. Park closes at 10:00 p.m.
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Legacy Trail

Kansas City, Kansas

Explore KCK’s vibrant cultures on the KCK Legacy Trail. The trail features multiple journeys for visitors to learn about the different local ethnic groups, including Latino, Eastern European, Black Heritage, Indigenous Peoples and Modern Immigrants. Discover the people, stories and legacies of Kansas City, Kansas. For info and a map: VisitKansasCityKS.com/legacy-trail.
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Museum Tours

720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas
913.371.3264

The Strawberry Hill Museum tells the story of the region’s ethnic heritage. This Queen Anne-style 1887 home tells the story of immigrants from Eastern Europe. On weekends, take tours of the museum and learn about the original citizens of KCK. You may also make reservations for the tea room.