Lee's Summit, MO Road Trips

Lee's Summit can provide a family-friendly vacation, and let you get away from the hustle of Kansas City. It encompasses history, shopping, fishing and boating recreation, and relaxation. With great weather; several local festivals; and less crowded stores, restaurants, and attractions, Lee's Summit is a place to visit in the Kansas City metro area. Fall spring and summer are fine times to visit, but avoid the cold and snowy winter here if you can.

1 Historic Downtown Lee's Summit. Roughly bounded by 2nd, Green, 4th, and Douglas Streets. A vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and midwestern flair, Downtown Lee's Summit is an important place to the locals. The original downtown burned down in 1880 and what you now see was constructed and completed by 1889. Two National Historic Districts are in the area. So see what downtown has to offer! 2 Lee's Summit Historical Cemetery, 806 SE 3rd St, ☏ +1 816 969-7403. The final resting place of Cole, Robert, Jim, & Bursheba (the brother's mother) Younger, several of Quantrell's raiders, and prominent early citizens of the town. The self-guided walking tour is a great way to learn about these people and their role in Lee's Summit history. 3 Longview Farm, 3361 SW Longview Rd, ☏ +1 816 761-6669. Built between 1913 and 1915, it was called the "World's Most Beautiful Farm". 17 of its remaining buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours are available on request. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 416 SE Grand, ☏ +1 816 524-3651. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, its famous red doors have welcomed guests and regulars since 1884. 4 Harry S. Truman Farm Home National Historic Site, 12301 Blue Ridge Blvd. Tours from 9:30AM to 4PM. In nearby Grandview (west of US 71), the home is fascinating to learn about for presidential history buffs. The home does have a skunk smell problem inside. 5 Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E Park Rd, ☏ +1 816 503-4860. A reconstructed small Missouri village made of 25 buildings dated from 1820 to 1860.

Family Golf Park, 1501 NE US 40 (1 mile east of I-470), ☏ +1 816 228-1550. This family-run place features a driving range, a par 3 course, mini-golf, bumper boats, and a game room. Tunnel Town & the Pirate Voyage, 3751 NE Ralph Powell Rd, ☏ +1 816 524-2002. Great for young families, this place features many youthful attractions and a restaurant. Laser Mania, 1051 SE Century Dr, ☏ +1 816 554-6264. A laser tag center. It has a game room and youth activities. Eastglen 16 Movie Theater, 1451 NE Douglas St, ☏ +1 816 554-3386. A 16-screen theater with a fun zone and laser tag on the upper floor. Lee's Summit City Parks. With nearly thirty beautiful and family friendly parks to choose from, it's hard to pick. But the most popular are: Legacy, Harris, Lowenstein, and Pottberg. Plus don't forget the Greenway Trails. Fred Arbanas Memorial Golf Course, 11100 View High Dr, ☏ +1 816 761-9445. The most popular of Lee's Summit's courses is great for newbies and pros. With a championship and par 3 courses plus a driving range all on Longview Lake. Shamrock Hills Golf Course, 3161 S. MO-291, ☏ +1 816 537-6556. A challenging course indeed this one is. Maybe a nice something from the Pro Shop with make you feel better after that 99. Eagle's Landing Golf Course, 4200 Bong Ave, ☏ +1 816 318-0004. A local favorite at the Lee's Summit, Grandview, Belton corner next to US 71. Winterstone Golf Course, 17101 E Kentucky Rd, ☏ +1 816 257-5755. Independence, Built on top of a limestone mine, Winterstone is a place for some great peace and quiet.

All Lee's Summit bars and restaurants are completely non-smoking. The Filling Station Bar-B-Q, 333 SE Douglas St, ☏ +1 816 347-0794. Jumpin' Catfish, 834 SW Blue Pkwy, ☏ +1 816 554-3474. Neighborhood Cafe, 104 Se 3rd St, ☏ +1 816-524-4545. Jose Pepper's, 1667 NE Douglas St, ☏ +1 816-246-9555. Habanero's Mexican Restaurant, 1008 SE Blue Pkwy, ☏ +1 816 554-1008. Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile, 227 SE Main St, ☏ +1 816 525-4545. Five Guys, 614 NE 291 Highway, ☏ +1 816 525-2582. 54th Street Bar & Grill, 815 3rd St, ☏ +1 816 524-5488. Houlihans, 625 NW Murray Rd, ☏ +1 816 525-5607. Siki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 601 NW Blue Pkwy, ☏ +1 816 525-4877.

Side Pockets, 224 N. Oldham Pkwy, ☏ +1 816 524-2400.

1 Best Western Plus Lee's Summit Hotel & Suites, 4825 N.E. Lakewood Way, ☏ +1 816 795-6400. 2 Hampton Inn, 1751 N.E. Douglas St, ☏ +1 816 347-8600. 3 Comfort Inn, 963 SE Oldham Pkwy, ☏ +1 816-287-8267. 4 Comfort Inn & Suites, 3701 N.E. Ralph Powell Rd, ☏ +1 816 554-6688. 5 Super 8 Motel, 607 SE Oldham Pkwy, ☏ +1 816-524-8181. 6 Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 1301 N.E. Windsor Dr, ☏ +1 816 524-7572. 7 Unity Hotel & Conference Center, 1901 N.W. Blue Pkwy, ☏ +1 816 251-3530. Longview Lake Campground. Jacomo Campground. Blue Springs Campground. James A. Reed Campground. Youth groups only. Blue and Gray Campground. Youth groups only.

Lee's Summit Municipal Airport, 2751 NE Douglas St, +1 816 969-1186, It serves just private jets. It is being expanded to bring some Air Link flights to town. Kansas City International, 601 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City. About 40 min north of the city (U.S. 71 is the quickest way to get there), KCI has domestic and international flights. The town is served by Amtrak with the daily Missouri River Runner, connecting Kansas City with St Louis. 1 Lee's Summit station is at 220 SW Main St. Interstate 70, runs just north of town, it has an exit onto I-470 south into town. Interstate 470, from the west and north. U.S. Route 40, from east to west (runs parallel with I-70 through most of Missouri). U.S. Route 50, from east and west. U.S. Route 71, runs north and south just west of town, it does have an exit on MO-150, MO-291, & I-470 to take you into town. Missouri State Highway 7, runs north and south east of town. It does jct. with U.S. 50. Missouri State Highway 150, runs east and west in south part of town. Missouri State Highway 291, south and picks a mile east going north. Missouri State Highway 350, connector with Interstates 435 and 470.

Again, the best way to get around is by car. So, the major roads in the city are as follows: Chipman Rd, 3rd St, Blue Pkwy, Oldham Pkwy, Douglas St, Colbern Rd, Ward Rd, Todd George Rd, Woods Chapel Rd, They take you to most places you would visit. Enterprise, 1025 SW Blue Pkwy, +1 816-246-8185 Metro Bus Service Bus 550 (Lee's Summit Express), [1]

Lee's Summit is one of the safest cities in America, which is a big reason it was ranked the 27th Best Place to Live by CNN/Money Magazine. If you need assistance though call: Fire Department, Non-Emergency - +1 816 969-7407, [2] Police, Non-Emergency - +1 816 969-1700, [3] Emergency, 911