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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Lawrence to Springfield?
The direct drive from Lawrence to Springfield is 196 mi (315 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 37 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Lawrence to Springfield, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Kansas City, Independence, Overland Park, and Kansas City, as well as top places to visit like Holladay Distillery and C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, or the ever-popular Pirtle Winery.
The top cities between Lawrence and Springfield are Kansas City, Independence, Overland Park, and Kansas City. Kansas City is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Lawrence and 3 hours from Springfield.
Located on the border of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City offers a mix of natural beauty and urban attractions. The area is home to the Kansas Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races and features a casino. Wyandotte County Lake Park provides outdoor activities such as trails, playgrounds, and boat rentals. At Kaw Point Park, visitors can take in views of the downtown skyline while learning about its historical significance as the campsite for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804.
Most popular city on this route
5 minutes off the main route, 14% of way to Springfield
Located on the western border of Missouri, Kansas City is famous for its barbecue cuisine as well as its rich jazz history and iconic fountains. The 18th & Vine Jazz District houses both the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Meanwhile, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art boasts an impressive collection of nearly 40,000 works spanning from ancient to contemporary art periods. Additionally, visitors can admire the museum's unusual giant shuttlecocks on display outside its entrance.
Most popular city on this route
5 minutes off the main route, 15% of way to Springfield
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Overland Park, located in Johnson County, Kansas, is the second-most populous city in the state and a key part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. With a population close to 200,000 people, it offers its own distinct attractions for visitors. Situated just across the border from Kansas City, Overland Park is more than just a suburban community and has plenty to offer for exploration and enjoyment.
6% as popular as Kansas City
7 minutes off the main route, 17% of way to Springfield
Independence is a city famous for its historical sites and museums, such as the Truman Library & Museum and the Frontier Trails Museum. These places offer insights into the pioneer era and the life of former U.S. president Harry S. Truman. The Community of Christ Temple also has a visitors center that showcases the area's Mormon heritage.
10% as popular as Kansas City
15 minutes off the main route, 21% of way to Springfield
Best stops along Lawrence to Springfield drive
The top stops along the way from Lawrence to Springfield (with short detours) are National WWI Museum and Memorial, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Fantastic Caverns. Other popular stops include Kauffman Stadium, Children's Mercy Park, and Pirtle Winery.
Pirtle Winery, a family-owned establishment founded in 1978 located in a historic church, is a must-visit attraction in Weston. The winery offers tours and tastings for visitors to indulge in their various dessert wines at reasonable prices. Visitors can try as many wines as they want before taking home their favorite bottle. Pirtle Winery also caters to pet lovers by providing water bowls for dogs who accompany their owners on hikes.
Pirtle is our #1 stop in Weston (usually followed by Green Dirt Farm) after a morning/afternoon of hiking. The staff is always extremely kind and caring. Recently we finished hiking with our dog and came here and they offered us a water bowl for our dog. It is small touches like this that make this place great. You can’t go wrong with a wine slushy when it is hot. Before you leave make sure you grab a bottle to take home- Alhambra would be my suggestion if you like reds!
Brandon Peper — Google review
Pirtle Winery is a delightful discovery in the heart of the US! Crisp, refreshing wine and mead, hard cider, and a beautiful setting for a winery and tasting room. Brandi, the manager, made the experience enjoyable and educational. Yet another hidden gem in the heartland!
Michael Baldrey — Google review
My favorite winery in the area. Always a must stop when I come back to the Kansas City area. The Raspberry Meade is so jammy and delicious. Sabrina is always great to lead a tasting..she’s also quite funny. I always leave with several bottles. Weston is such a charming town. Highly recommend for friends and couples alike.
Jennifer Bixler — Google review
Outstanding! This winery has the customer at heart. A wonderful basket of fresh hot Italian bread, summer sausage apple, and two kinds of cheese and a wine bottle all for under $40 sit outside it’s beautiful the music is great all relaxing. Fun for couples and fun for groups. Try the honey mead. It’s amazing.!
Kimberly Bailey — Google review
Awesome place and people!! I believe her name was Brandi that helped us. She was super awesome. My wife wanted a sweatshirt, but, her size wasn’t on the shelf. She took the time to go look for and find one for us. Will definitely be back.
Tony Dumke — Google review
Connor was our girl, and she was amazing! She was very knowledgeable of the wine and was able to give appropriate recommendations. The basement was a good vibe
Breanna Zeman — Google review
Carrie is amazing! An elderly lady came in needing wine and Carrie came downstairs to help her. We’re here most Sunday fundays and Carrie is always onsite to help. Pirtle is gorgeous inside and out. A must stop in weston. On busy weekends you can park at O’Malley’s and walk across the street. You won’t be disappointed! Mellow red is our fave.
Anne Murphy — Google review
Fun location, good wine. Would give 5 stars if not for the awful customer service we experienced there Saturday. We went to the winery for my best friends birthday, granted it was a large party but she had called ahead of time and made arrangements. There was one lady working there who scolded my best friend’s brother for getting a drink from the cooler that we were told to get drinks from? She went to reach in on the other side as he was and then proceeded to yell at him in front of the whole winery. My friend said to another worker, “I didn’t know we couldn’t get drinks out of there” to which the other worker said “no, you can it’s okay” so I’m not sure where the confusion was on that, but still no reason at all to yell at a paying customer for a miscommunication.
We also ordered the picnic basket and we were cutting the the cheese and apple with knife and cutting board provided and the same lady that scolded my friends brother came up and rudely yelled at us again. “You can’t do that here. You can’t cut that on this table. there’s standing room downstairs.” We were confused and taken aback considering we had let them know ahead of time we would be coming and spent money doing tastings and buying their picnic basket.
Again, great wine and atmosphere but this one worker really ruined our whole experience and we left talking about the rudeness of this woman rather than the great wine. Bummer.
Brittany Zarda — Google review
We had a great time doing a wine tasting! The wines were very good and Shelby was the best. She was super easy to work with and knowledgeable. Very friendly and made us feel at home!! Highly recommend.
Daniel Greenwood — Google review
Shelby B., The lady that helped us was awesome!! She let us try different kinds of wine and she nailed our palettes!!
Jena Workman — Google review
Nice place for dessert wine. You are allowed to try as many as you like and the price of wine is very reasonable. Raspberry mead is my favorite. I bought a couple bottles home and might go back for more.
V C — Google review
Doesn't get much better than Pirtle Winery on a sunny 74 degree day in Weston Missouri. The staff is always helpful and patient helping people take out their favorite wine for the afternoon work for the week. Have a bottle there. Take a bottle to go. The little food trays you can get are pretty cheap for how much food you get and worth every penny. Highly recommend stopping their next time you are in Weston Missouri. Shops are just a couple blocks away. What a Charming little Village! Thank you for the winery. We love coming here every year!
Jeremiah Nichol — Google review
Very nice place to sit out on the sun lit deck or just stay inside and talk with friends. We were greeted by a very friendly staff who made us feel right at home and even gave our dog some yummy doggie snacks. We had frozen wine drinks that were very tayste and totally enjoyed our day!!
Bert Winn — Google review
Great Missouri winery with good wine selection plus mead, canned wine and cider . Very friendly staff and great location with indoor/outdoor seating and live music on weekends. One of our favorites in the KC area and always fun to visit Weston.
Heidi Gordon — Google review
The most crowd pleasing wine! I've been coming here for years and it only gets better. Make it a day not a few hours, lots of patio seating and a really good cheese board to sit and enjoy your wine in the "secrete garden" or the back patio. I bring a bottle of Mellow Red to every event or party I go to. The bottle is always empty and wishing I brought more. Great place to do wine tasting and on Saturdays they always have plenty of people working so rarely is there a wait.
Holladay Distillery, founded in 1856, offers a fascinating journey into the history of American distilling. Located in Weston, Missouri on land charted by Lewis and Clark, the distillery's limestone springs are perfect for bourbon production. As the oldest continuously operating distillery in the country, Holladay Distillery provides tours of its historic buildings and a tasting room for visitors to experience its rich heritage firsthand.
4/29/2023
Enjoyed perfect weather for our distillery visit.
Purchased both a bottle of bourbon & gin. Even though there were many people at the distillery it was easy to find a relaxing space due to the multiple seating areas provided- inside,deck or outside amongst the shade trees. Don't forget to pop into the gift store. Fantastic bourbon, cheers!
Through the Looking Glass — Google review
This is a beautiful distillery, and the liquor was very good. I enjoyed the drinks I got at the bar. I had a whiskey sour and an old fashioned. The staff were all lovely, and very polite. The Irish cream is the best I've ever had. The tour was lovely, however I had a difficult time hearing the tour guide. I liked the tour for the lovely views, but honestly I only caught about half of what she said. I would recommend this distillery. My friend and I had a great time overall.
Melissa Bruner — Google review
We traveled from North Carolina to Weston, MO, to visit the Holladay Distillery this past weekend - definitely worth the trip, and we look forward to returning! We attended the "Masters of Whiskey & The Wild West" event at Holladay Distillery on Friday night, and then did the distillery tour on Saturday with our kids. Both events were fun, well organized, informative, and in a beautiful setting in Weston, MO. Follow the Holladay Distillery on facebook and Instagram for upcoming special events, and listen to the "Holladay Happy Hour" podcast (always fun to hear the latest from the distillery, and make sure you listen to the episode about Five Farms Irish Cream - entertaining & will make you want to find some Five Farms Irish Cream asap!). When you visit the distillery, plan to arrive early (or stay after the tour) & enjoy a drink, play lawn games, and check out the views. We highly recommend visiting Holladay Distillery and the town of Weston - lots to see & do in the area.
We stayed at the Hatchery House in Weston - just 5 minutes away by car. Fabulous bed & breakfast, and was once the home of Ben Holladay, the "Stagecoach King"!
Ben & Christina Holladay — Google review
I go to a lot of distilleries. On a business trip. Tasted some Holladay recently and enjoyed it so came here to see what I might pick up. I didn't enjoy that I drove 40 miles to be told the tasting experience is down town. Have to buy full shots to try anything. I picked a couple but was disappointed. Not worth the trip. Offered tasting options on things not available to buy. Nope.
L Klutzke — Google review
We visited KC on a trip from the UK whilst visiting friends. One thing planned was a trip out to the Bourbon Distillery for a tour. Honestly, I went in dreading as I don't drink alcohol the majority of the time, not a fan of whiskey either....but I came away loving the experience! Our tour guide knew so much, was informative and went at a pace that wasn't rushed, but also not standing around the same place for ages. There's a bar and gift shop on site with a lovely lounge area whilst you wait for your tour to start. We also loved the old truck parked up outside which provided plenty of photo opportunities! I also very much enjoyed their Irish Cream Liquor!
Jake Phillips — Google review
Awesome set up, great guest areas and bar. The Tour was fun and you learn a lot about the process and the history of the area! Got a free drink, to sample the product along the way and 3 free shots. If you want more shots 25 cents each.
Shaun Hyde — Google review
Took part in the bourbon tasting and brunch. Solid day as we spent hours here. Lots of drink choices, brunch was delicious and mixologists from all over KC for us to sample their signature bourbon mixes using Holladay bourbon (naturally). I hope this becomes an annual tradition - haven’t been this relaxed and enjoyed such a time in quite a few years.
Charlie Bourgeois — Google review
Awesome tour! Best old fashioned
Beth Waltemath — Google review
This place is great we had a fun tour guide today at 12pm and the place was cool and the bourbon was good. Went here at 12pm on Friday October 27th 2023 and it was thefirst time I ever went to one of these things and I was amazed at how great it was thank you for taking us on a tour buddy it was really fun and interesting, and I would definetly recommend this to everyone as this was a great experience, the tour guide was a bit funny too :)
Entity 404 — Google review
Pretty cool distillery in a charming small town. No chains and no major brands to see! Great tour and a surprising amount to see and earn for a smaller place. Stick around the end of the tour and befriend the guide and you might get a few extra samples. 😀
Mike Norris (Betapixels) — Google review
Holladay Distillery is a lovely gem out in Weston. I’ve been on their tour multiple times and brought locals and visitors. The tour is historical and engaging. If you go during the week, it’s less crowded and you can hand select which spirits you want to try. Anything additional is 25 cents a shot. On the weekends they have popcorn, hotdogs and cotton candy for the larger crowds. When you tour on the weekend, they hand select which three spirits you will be trying. I genuinely enjoy all of their products. I recommend you try the Irish cream and for those who like their drinks strong, try their triple crown.
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C. W. Parker Carousel Museum
Historical place museum
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Century-old carousels, organs & related exhibits, plus tours & rides, in a large indoor space.
So many fun times, sooo many memories. Every time we go here, it puts a smile on my baby girls face and also mine. This is for sure someplace you need to stop and check out if you are in Leavenworth with so much history of our town and also Carousels in the United States. The volunteers are always so sweet and willing to share their knowledge of the museum.
Justin Metz — Google review
The museum is really cool! They host a children’s shopping event every year at Christmas time with all sorts of activities for kids ages 3-13 (I believe). Then after the kids shop they get to ride on the Carousel. This Carousel is special to us, and our family loves it! Small kids may benefit from an adult joining them because it goes fast!
N Matts0n — Google review
Do have a super clean bathroom with changing table! The museum is so fun and even my two year old thought it was amazing to see all the beautiful horses. It is a blue star program so during the summer the museum was free for our family. But we will be back even past that to ride that beautiful carousel again! It is a great place for rainy weather or if it is to hot! The price to ride is cheap because it is a long ride and way faster then normal carousels so watch out 🤣. You can even get 20 rides for $20 and if you don’t use them all you can bring it back next time. My husband and I loved the history and beauty and the kids loved the fun!!!
Laura Humphrey — Google review
Absolutely fantastic! From the movie, to the exhibits, to the wonderful working carousel, this museum is a delight. It really is a great little piece of American history/Americana. The staff were all very friendly. Plus I think my smile was about a mile wide when I rode the carousel. And it wasn't just fun for nostalgic reasons, it is a very fun carousel.
Joshua Boyle — Google review
super fun! I highly recommend! tickets were only $1.25 a ride!
Declan O'Neill — Google review
Came today had the room reserved for a 3 year old birthday. The kids enjoyed riding the carousel. Very affordable $75 a hr that includes 16 tickets per hr. Good size room with the window view of the carousel. I love that you get 30 minutes before and after your reserved time. Used for setting up and cleaning up. Most places charge you for the set up and clean up time. Will use this venue again. P.S the carousel is fun goes fast even adults can ride.
Shi C — Google review
This was a spontaneous stop for my wife and I so we had no idea what to expect. We were very impressed because we had no idea about this really neat bit of history! I highly suggest stopping here with or without kids!
Paul Fyffe (The Hiking Realtor) — Google review
Super fun! This is one of my favorite places to bring friends who are visiting Leavenworth.
Josh W — Google review
Such a fun place full of quaint history. Comprised of all volunteers, they all enjoyed being there and are knowledgeable! The carousel was a blast to ride, again with onlooking, smiling, volunteers.
Frankie Petty — Google review
Fantastic experience! The heart and soul that is poured into the restoration and preservation of the carousels and the horses is so evident. Jerry was a wonderful guide and the ride at the end of the tour was just the cherry on top!
Anita Marlett (GO the Flamingo) — Google review
A small museum, the tour is now (as a result of the pandemic) a self guided affair with QR codes to tell you more about the carousel animals and a tour sheet that suggests a best route to enjoy the museum. A tour includes a ride on one of the two working carousels. The tickets to ride a very reasonable so if the kids want to go again, let them! The main carousel also has some unique features like a lover's barrel and the horses are more spring-like in their motion. In addition to the two intact Parker Carousels, they have one of the oldest known intact carousels in the United States (not rideable due to is being nearly 200 years old).
Wonderful winery!! I went with my husband several days ago and we had an amazing time. There was a great selection of dry and sweet wines. We also got a pepperoni pizza that was out of this world. It was spacious inside and we had plenty of room for us and also for our baby in his stroller. I would definitely recommend coming here!
Jamie Searcy — Google review
As a wedding photographer, Ladoga Ridge is one of my favorite places I've been to for an engagement photo session. The winery grounds are gorgeous and photogenic, especially the vineyard rows, and the staff there couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating! I'm a photographer, not a wine connoisseur, but I love the wine too and it's incredibly reasonably priced compared to other local wineries I've visited. I've been back several times just to hangout and enjoy the winery.
Marcus Million — Google review
Really great!! Did a quick wine tasting and it was really good. Got a peach wine slushy and it was amazing!
Place is very nice. Definitely will come back!!
Stephanie Smalley — Google review
Galen is an awesome vintner! The facility is amazing, the variety of wines is great. Can’t wait until summer is here so we can spend time visiting outdoors near the vineyard.
Thomas Schmitzer — Google review
This is a nice little winery next to the airport. The grapes were not familiar at all which made the wine interesting and tasty. The people were extremely nice and I was there on a Friday night and there were people in and out the whole time. Very nice and lively place if wineries are your thing.
Christian Dodder — Google review
Beautiful place! Love their wine selection. You can also have wine tasting there. Pretty patio! Live music on some weekends.
Ksenia Stith — Google review
!! Please read !! This place was cute and quaint. The wine selection and slushees were amazing. BBQ and charcuterie board were so good. Our group had fun and we supported our local winery, until it was cut short. We had our 4 month old baby with us sitting at the outside table and we didn’t realize that minors were not allowed. Our fault for not noticing the “signs posted everywhere” . I just wish the approach of the male staff who kicked us out was a little bit nicer. All in all it was our fault as guests we did not notice the signs, but the gentleman that kicked us out could have been a bit kinder. Will return (without children). Would give it four stars but can’t bring myself to do so because of the amazing service we received up until then.
Kristen Zizzo — Google review
Love this winery. 2nd visit. Great tasting and view. Very beautiful place! I love the fire pits and patio overlooking the vineyard ❤️My only suggestion would to have more cheese/meat/cracker selection. More snacks!:) or pre-made boards with jams/olives/nuts etc but then again I’m a cheese fanatic:)
Melissa Madden — Google review
Ladoga Ridge is one of the fanciest venues for a small Missouri winery. I don't know that I've visited any with better and larger indoor seating. Outdoor seating offers a slope overlooking a vineyard, pastures, some homes, and endless woods. The staff was friendly and inviting.
Jeff B — Google review
I came to visit friends in Kansas City and I loved the wine , service and atmosphere 🍷 🌅
Fabulous mall located near the Kansas Speedway and my hotel. Great selection of upscale stores, including Coach and Kate Spade. Very friendly employees and I loved that they had decorated for the holidays. Only negative was that they didn't open until 11 am on a Sunday which I thought was odd during the busy Christmas season. I received excellent service from Kate Spade and Nike too. Can't wait to visit in the future!
Nancy Benzinger — Google review
Nice, large shopping center with plenty of different stores, restaurants, and other things to do in the vicinity. All of the stores have outdoor storefronts which means you're going to spend a lot of time walking outside so dress and plan accordingly. There is plenty of parking and it is easy to find your way around. The stores were not crowded when I visited but I'm sure that varies depending on time, date, and weather. Overall, a good place to get your shopping done.
Jackie Dotson — Google review
The Puma store has some great deals. The Nike store had lots of nice clothes. All kinds of choices for places to eat all in that same area
Daniel Smith — Google review
Very nice place to shop. They have great stores for clothing all in one location. It's also located close to great food, which is right across the street. Great day time activity to go shopping and then run over and grab some food after.
Austin Harrison — Google review
Not your average shopping outlet. Themed for the Legends from Kansas and where exactly they came from in Kansas. Artwork, and actual yellow brick road, and statues throughout the shopping center teaching you history.
Amanda Broseus — Google review
Our experience at the Enchant Christmas event at Legacy Field was over the moon!
My Girls had such a great time! The drinks were a little more expensive then I anticipated, but for the overall experience it was worth it! We had a great time. Highly recommended as a family holiday event.
They have everything you need for a winter evening out! Food, Drinks, snacks, lights, ice skating!
C Williams — Google review
I had the best experience here. When I walked in Sharon was so nice , and right away made my shopping experience welcoming. I was shopping for work dresses /outfits and every outfit I tried on she brought me jewelry and accessories to try with it. I’m 44 and just lost some weight. I’m between a 13 and 16 size which made me think I can’t shop here. I was wrong!!! Sharon had the right sizes for me. And I was at the Legends Outlet for work so Sharon Told me I can special order my size from any Francesca’s . so this was so amazing for me!!!! Great experience.
Emily Berry — Google review
Not sure how to to rate an entire mall, but parking was easy and people were friendly. Quick in and out of stores I needed to visit. Highly recommend.
Kimi T — Google review
Great outdoor shopping mall. Perfect on those slightly overcast (but not rainy) days. Lots of outlets and a decent AMC movie theater. Lots of food options in walking or close driving distance. Plus the Sporting KC soccer and KC Monarchs baseball play close by.
N C — Google review
Very good outlet mall with a lot of choices and good food to eat, bar/restaurants, Dave n Busters. It's an outdoor mall and we walked a lot in the couple hours we were. There was quite a few people there and the place is vibrate with activity. It seems like a good place to take the family.
Chris Chubick — Google review
Nice place to walk with family! A lot of good stores! Clean and not busy!
KubikRubik — Google review
Walked around on a windy & chilly day. Lots of stores. Dress warm as you walk outside to get to each store. I liked the Christmas tree, art, and statues in various areas.
Lee Roberts — Google review
LEGENDS Outlet Mall is a safe shopping facility that will entertain and captivate shoppers and their families all day or longer. Don’t miss the IMAX theater.
Vincent Wright (WrightFlo Enterprises llc) — Google review
Great selection of shops and restaurants. Found great quality and sale prices in the "outlet" stores. Easiest access from the Southwest side by the sports complex. Loo up the map and plan ahead for your parking location.
There are not a lot of restrooms, need better cleaning, and better diaper stations. Need better drinking fountains. There's no obvious first aid station. If you have a heart attack there, they won't get to you quickly because of the limited access, so be careful if you have health issues.
Visible security, low incidence. There is not a lot of shade and candidly limited outside seating.
JAZZ'S Restaurant is a must! Music was awesome, and the food was delicious. Every bit as good as the original.
Do yourself a favor and stay st the attached hotel, take the shopping mall in shifts.
Jon — Google review
Newly renovated building provide plenty of space to puruse many wine and liquor varieties. I'm sure their product inventory will increase to meet the expectations of area drinkers. Nice place!
Glenn Reeves — Google review
You can find everything you need with a fair price. It is cheaper than retail
Mehmet Emin Özmen — Google review
Very clean good location surrounding areas full of food and shops. Very relaxing wasn't very busy which was nice could see everything and browse all day. It'd about 30 mins from downtown was some traffic on the way but overall was worth the drive.
Rustan Porter — Google review
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The home of Sporting Kansas City, Children's Mercy Park is a fantastic stadium with great seating options and engaging fans. Even on cooler evenings, the stadium manages to maintain high attendance levels. Additionally, visitors can easily access the venue and enjoy a variety of food options without having to endure long lines. The town has an exceptional team spirit that adds to the charming atmosphere. Overall, Children's Mercy Park is an A+ stadium experience that surpasses any other stadiums visited in terms of quality and enjoyment.
Great stadium experience! Every seat is a good seat. Excellent fan engagement. We attended on a cool March evening and the stadium was surprisingly 80%+ full.
Easy in and out as well. Good amount of food options and I was impressed how quickly the lines moved; unlike many sports stadiums they seemed to have found a way to hire an efficient, motivated workforce.
Great team spirit in this town. We're not Sporting fans per se but next time we are in town my family will be sure to catch a game.
A+ stadium experience and dare I say the best stadium I've ever experienced.
Brad Kosar — Google review
😁👍 Absolutely a great stadium... 10x better than the new KC Current monstrosity they built... Easy parking ,easy to find out seats... I didn't care to much for the food choices but it was still a great game and day!!! If you haven't been to a Sporting game yet you have too... it was well worth it!!!
J D — Google review
I had the pleasure of visiting Children's Mercy Park, in support of upcoming Runway Review Fashion event on September 24, 2022 🧵 - My friend Christian Michael invited me and the tour, facility, staff and accommodations were amazing. Spacious and Luxurious and home to Sporting KC Soccer ⚽️ Multi-level establishment, suitable for all event needs. Ecstatic to support -JMS
Jovanna Schlossenberg — Google review
A great soccer stadium (football for British 😀) and kids friendly for all ages! I love to come here with family, friends, colleagues or customers from out of town. There are varieties of food and drinks to choose from. I really recommend Taco Truck and Blue Hell drink (with double shot if you like it strong)
Please make sure that you use clear bag/purse to enter the stadium. Regular bag/purse/backpack is not allowed for security purpose. It is better that you just have your phone and wallet to get in. If you need blanket, it is ok to take it in.
Bee Charintorn — Google review
Had a fantastic time watching KC Current kick LAs 🍑! Also part of shattering the record of attendance 10,395 for the female team ❤️ 😍 great venue for the whole family!
Chris Sofokleous — Google review
Just the absolute best most beautiful field. I know I'm biased as a lifelong SKC fan, but it truly is great. It's big enough for all of us fans but small enough that it feels like a giant family. We had a great view everywhere we've sat so truly nab a seat anywhere and enjoy a night of soccer.
Touchthesky (.winddancer13) — Google review
So much fun, field level was awesome! All the food was good...and free...as we're the drinks. Staff was great, players were super nice. Got to meet a couple of them. Johnny Russell was extremely nice and chatted with us for a bit. Great times, even in cold rainy weather.
Jose Mateos — Google review
This was my first time here and came for the USWNT match against Nigeria. It's a nice soccer stadium. Getting in and out of the stadium was a breeze. The seating was as comfortable as expected. The views form the seats were fantastic. The bathrooms were a bit messy. The concessions leaned on the expensive side, and the service was very slow. I did like that all the stands offered the same "value" menu, so it made it a little easier to find a better line if that is what you had in mind to get.
Michael H (Hamp) — Google review
Great experience here. Visited town for a day to see family and happened to be on a day of a Sporting KC game. We got here and had the perfect amount of time to find seats and get drinks before the game started.
[KTSN] Ironman Gaming — Google review
Great experience and beautiful clean stadium! 🏟 The crowd and staff were remarkably friendly! Plenty of different foods throughout! 😋 Burgers 🍔, French fries 🍟, BBQ, beverages of all sorts, and kid's favorites, including ice cream! The "only" roadblocks we ran into were, at one corner of the stadium, you're blocked and have to go all the way around! In addition, the parking just outright "SUCKS!" It's a challenge , and good luck! 👍 It's still a fantastic stadium to watch a soccer ⚽️ game!
RedBullKC — Google review
Great stadium, STL fans should be proud of the home atmosphere they’ve created here.
Stadium is nice. Seats are wide. Audio system is nice. Pyro show is nice. Location is atrocious…how can parking and traffic flow be so bad being in the middle of nowhere?? It’s also very weird to not have traffic control directing traffic and controlling lights and protecting pedestrians that are leaving the stadium.
Paid $34 for three bottles of water on a 95 degree day, that seemed quite excessive. They also make you take the caps off, which resulted in a ton of soda and water being spilt all over the stadium.
Billy Jansen — Google review
Game atmosphere was spectacular! Second half of the game I watched from the balcony on the north side and preferred that compared to my chair. Parking was ridiculous so be prepared to walk a mile as free parking is clear over at the speedway and the closer you park to the stadium the higher the price jumps up. Good family atmosphere!
A D — Google review
Beautiful stadium! We love getting the opportunity to attend a match to watch Sporting KC! There’s a lot of great food and drink options! We love being part of the atmosphere.
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Dani McPeek — Google review
What a fantastic time from the games before kickoff to the food!! Enjoy a wonderful time out at the pitch!!
Chrystina Hill — Google review
Tonight was our first soccer experience and we had a great time
The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway is a popular destination for those looking to try their luck at slot machines and table games. The casino also boasts a variety of dining options, including the highly recommended Turn 2 restaurant where customers rave about the burgers and chicken sandwiches. The onion rings are a must-try item on the menu according to many visitors. Though some machines were closed due to covid restrictions, the casino has a modern and clean atmosphere that attracts many visitors.
Updating my review from a few years ago. Impressed with them. Now, it would have been even better if I had won. We ate at the Cafe they have inside and it was great. Great service and food! My husband had a burger and fries, I had a Turkey sandwich.
K K — Google review
First time here at this casino, spent short time but we won something really enjoyed our time. Wish their buffet opens for service. We'll definitely come back next time will try some food here.
Sammie PYO — Google review
This place is fun but the bartenders are hit or miss.. some have serious trouble making a basic old fashioned. The table maximums are very low and normally the minimum bet at most tables is $15 or more and there are a ton of out of order machines. But they do have the nicest poker room in KC for sure.
Tom Green — Google review
Great view, gaming wasnt impressive, all the good machines were 'saved' with tipped chairs. That shouldn't be allowed.
Jeffrey Kitchens — Google review
If you are there taking in the entertainment at the casino this is a good restaurant. If you are in the area it's alot of walking to take in for a dinner. Good portions, good service very satisfied
Nathan Williams — Google review
This casino is NOT traveler friendly. Specially for RV travelers.
RVs can park 1\4 mile away on a entrance road by the truckers only. Walking to the casino is dark and somewhat scary since you have to walk by the road, then the parking lot.
The casino will tow your RV if parked anywhere else. Definetly they dont want RV travelers.
I've got a bad feeling about the all casino. So I left.
C Tech — Google review
It was OK. None of the restaurants were open and we had to order at the sports bar to get something to eat. The food was good and the beer was cold. Couldn't really do any gambling because they have gotten too greedy and raised the minimum bet till it's out of my range. The slots are so tight you can't win a decent jackpot. I did find a blackjack machine that I could afford to play though.
Stan Dennett — Google review
Forgot to take many photos, but the restroom was great and I took a moment to document that! Nice layout and aesthetic is fantastic. Games just take your money, but the sign up bonus points were great and the food was phenomenal! Would definitely recommend and we'll be back when in the area!
Cassie Carlson — Google review
Had a darn good burger and chicken sandwich at Turn 2 restaurant. But if you even remotely like onion rings, you've gotta get an order while you're there. Heck, we'll go back just for the onion rings. Huge order and crazy, crunchy, good.
The casino was clean, modern, bright, and busy. The beer line was a little long, and $4.50 per bottle, but whatever... There were several machines shut down because of covid, but they looked like old classics that were salvaged from a yard sale, so that was cool. Won a little on a $5 machine that paid for our evening there, so good times!
We shall return!
Scott Valentine — Google review
Rating is so low because more than half their machines did not work
The slot machines they do have are all older, as i didn’t really see anything newer but maybe a few Buffalo machines
High roller selection is not good
Bar prices were decent though
The other casinos are nicer by far but if you have nothing else to do and are close, you can gamble here, but expectations should be low
Kevin in Omaha — Google review
It is a casino. They will take your money. I know that and I go for entertainment with a set budget. They have ramped it up now though. This place just takes and takes and it does it quick. Both tables and slots are cleaning you out without any fun. It is just clean you out and make room for the next summer to sit down. I think I am good with Hollywood for a while.
Clint Davis — Google review
Great location. Easy to get in an out. That is where the good stops. The have NO electric vehicle parking and NO electric vehicle charging at all. They are incredibly cheap with anything. They have ONE bar going 95% of the time so it is very difficult to get a drink. Beautiful venue that could be much nicer.
The Fiber Account — Google review
I really don't like playing here, lose money almost everytime I come. I never get the free promotions that my girlfriend gets even though when I get mail it says I will; but it's a very clean place. The staff is always helpful! Tons of slots to choose from.
Heather — Google review
Worst pay out in all the state , hard to hit any free spins or bonuses , staff just reach over you playing all the time.
Been there many times stopped going as pay is horrible and machines actually going to free spins or bonus is ridiculous the worst. Doesn’t matter what night you go.
However the sports restaurant upstairs and steak house is amazing other then that don’t waste your money…
Anthony Groff — Google review
10 out of 10 in my book... Hollywood Casino is my new favorite... very friendly and professional staff, all the staff I interacted with went above and beyond to make sure that my question was answered to my satisfaction... its feels good when your not made to seem like your bothering them or keeping them from doing their job... plus it was very clean and the service by the beverage staff and bartenders was top notch... My hats off to you, Hollywood, I will definitely be visiting again
Christina FieldTurner — Google review
Most of the time, I have a great time and good experience. I have noticed that the comps are smaller, and the food prices have gone up. It would be nice if more of the slot machines were in working order.
Today, April 17th, for several hours, the kiosk machines and the pay machines were offline. Oh, also, the slot machines wouldn't even take a voucher cash only.
For a while, the pay window only had one employee working until the line backed up about 20 people deep. But over all most days I have a great time and great service.
Chris Bender — Google review
The staff were friendly and very helpful. Helped me learn new games and explained the rules in very clear and understandable terms. The facility was clean and very well maintained.
Lewis — Google review
Stopped in shortly it was busy. I did quick tour was satisfying. Waitresses was friendly. Played few slots won 190$ so not bad hour spent. The dinner on Turn 2 looks awesome it was closed. Bathrooms was very clean also. Sportsbook will be good addition.
Rustan Porter — Google review
Establishment is well kept. There is plenty of space for parking, they even offer a shuttle! The food is fairly affordable. The environment is nice and there are plenty of different types of machines as well as table games. The hotel rooms are also very nice and cozy!
Stacey Flood — Google review
I absolutely LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE HERE! I read the previous reviews that this casino is generous for new members and I tried my luck and I never had so much luck in lots of slots that I've played! 😁😁🤗Thank you Hollywood Casino! Love everyone's vibe here!! Great casino!
go-getter — Google review
1st timer from dallas in town on business. I definitely enjoyed my self and won a lil money while doing so
Mike Taylor — Google review
Enjoyed playing slot machines. A cleaning lady was very nice and friendly. She told me that me and the guy I was with looked so happy together. She hadn't seen a couple laugh and smile so much together before. Had a really good time there.
Tammy Bryant — Google review
Spacious casino but the whole place smells like an ashtray. There is nothing separating smoking from non smoking. 2 of the 3 games i played had a malfunction. No buffet options and existing restaurants have scattered hours. Mixed drinks were around $6-8 but they are very small. By far the worst casino experience I’ve had
Mercedes Patterson — Google review
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777 Hollywood Casino Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66111, USA
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is a fascinating attraction in Kansas City that features an extensive collection of objects salvaged from the sunken steamboat Arabia in 1856. The museum captures the life and history of pioneer Americans during the mid-nineteenth century with exhibits, displays, and presentations on items such as kitchen spices and farm implements.
The museum was extremely well done. The exhibits were nicely displayed and pretty self-explanatory, but there were employees, including Jerry, one of the original excavators, walking around telling stories, and pointing out details the signage didn't tell. That was probably my favorite part. It took us about 2 hours to go through the entire museum. The price is very reasonable, and definitely worth it. Made a great homeschool field trip.
Becca Crow — Google review
It is one of the best museums in Kansas City. The layout is so nicely done. There are videos to explain every step. I love the tons of artifacts found at the archeological site it brings all the history to life. Great museum
Michael Boroczk — Google review
This was fantastic, staff are very informative and very friendly. This was a wonderful experience and can’t wait to watch the next dig live! Great collection can’t believe the quality of the collection of artifacts! Have to stop and see this when you’re in Kansas City! Awesome
Hugo Swanepoel — Google review
Absolutely amazing collection! What a lot of work restoring all the items that went down with the ship. A true glimpse of the past way of life. Met Dave who actually found the ship
He is a wealth of info on all the items and back story as well. Very reasonable admission, don't skip this one! A gem!!
Amiel Dejnozka — Google review
We have been wanting to visit for a few years and finally took the time. What a thrill to dive into the history of the river boats on the Missouri River. The displays are very well done. The one area shows the size of the boat in real time. Awesome! Don't miss it!
Steve Klepfer — Google review
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is one of the more memorable museums I've ever been to. I've been to museums where you could see the technicians working on artifacts behind glass. And I've been to museums where you have docents who talk about artifacts. In this museum you have an opportunity to speak directly to the curators and technicians.
The down-to-earth story behind finding the Arabia steamboat and uncovering it is the stuff of legends. That the team of local people who did this amazing thing turned around and kept all the artifacts together in this museum is remarkable.
It's unheard of to my knowledge anyway. So many artifacts in a variety of conditions that can be not only be examined examined and studied, but also simultaneously appreciated by the public. This place has great historical significance, both for the generation of the steamboat itself and also of the generation that uncovered it.
If you're interested in American history, or steamboats, or a myriad of other cultures that traversed the path from Kansas City to Oregon along the Columbia River, then this museum is a must-see.
Joseph Carpenter — Google review
So cool! We took my 2 year old and 9 month old. The baby could have cared less but liked looking at people but our 2 year old loved the giant water wheel and some of the other bigger things. My husband and I thought it was so interesting what good condition it all was in! They had such a nice little gift shop with some old school toys which felt very appropriate. We didn’t find any changing tables in the community bathrooms for this little area. Maybe they have them and we couldn’t find them…
Laura Humphrey — Google review
Just as amazing now as it was during my 1st visit 20 years ago. Nowhere else have I seen a snapshot of normal life's goods than here. Clothes, china, but especially for me was all the old tools. Axes, shovels, trowels, planes, saws, pocket knives, kegs of nails, and we got to talk directly to a conservator still reclaiming rescued items from the mud! This is a must see!
David Umber — Google review
This is an absolute gem for Kansas City, rich with both local and national historical significance. Not only does this well preserved collection share incredible insight of American frontier life prior to the Civil War, but guests are treated to an incredible story of how 5 average individuals and their families banded together to accomplish the unbelievable. The gift shop is a little hokey, but the real treasures are in the museum beyond.
Bryan Terry — Google review
HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE!!!
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Incredible collection and beautifully explained history of the Arabia.
If you are visiting or are a local, this is a MUST stop experience.
Restrooms available before you enter and during the tour.
Employees are meandering around to explain bits and stations. They were very welcoming.
Gretchen Leigh Willson — Google review
Love the history of this place. It is great for gun and tool collectors too. Many different antebellum makers and maker marks. Henry Disston saws, authentic Russell knives, lots of axe head patterns from around the eastern US.
Darren Webb — Google review
Fascinating museum - the collection of artifacts found in the wreck of the Steamboat Arabia, including the personal story of the team that discovered the wreck. The sheer volume of artifacts is amazing and continues to expand as they restore and preserve items (intact jars of pickles, dishware collections, rubber boots, clothing,...).
The layout is nice as it walks visitors though the modern discovery of the boat and object recovery before displaying and interpreting the artifacts from the boat and its cargo.
My only reason for the 4 stars is the interpretation. Mention was made of Bloody Kansas and one display of guns specifically addressed the violence surrounding the question of if Kansas would be a slave or free state. A portion of a display addressed slaves working on the riverboats. While the men's entertainments aboard were addressed, little time was spent discussing the women aboard, seemingly assuming that they all were women going west to join their husbands? Admittedly, this museum is over 20 years old and our standards of presenting balanced interpretation of thorny historical topics while attempting to represent diverse voices have changed, but I would have liked to see a more nuanced discussion.
A.J. Weinhold — Google review
The museum is pretty cool. There wasnt much of the original steamboat frame or timbers, but the display of all the goods found from that time are nicely cleaned up and displayed. I will say the museum is inside the city market area which made it near impossible to park within 5 blocks of the museum. There is no museum dedicated parking, and its not free.
Jason Clements — Google review
I had seen this story on TV & finally was able to arrange for a visit. The story of how they recovered the Arabia from a corn field is nothing short of amazing. The recovered goods from the wreck is nearly overwhelming in its variety & condition. This is a must-see if you enjoy history. Parking is easy, reasonably priced ($1 per hour) and right there at the museum. Plan for two to three hours.
Ken Hasekamp — Google review
This is probably the only museum I have gone back to several times. I always recommend it to anybody who was going to be in the Kansas City area. It has been renovated since the last time we were there. It is completely fascinating. I highly recommend stopping at each video and watching them. They're not only entertaining but full of information. They include good information to know as you walk through the rest of the museum. Great location as there's a lot of things to see, do, and eat in the area. Highly recommend!
Abigail Lee — Google review
We are a pair of steamboat historians. We thought the presentation of the story of the location and excavation of the wreck was excellent. The collection is certainly impressive, but in particular we enjoyed speaking with a member of the conservation staff (Len W, if memory serves) who generously answered all of our many questions and clearly had a passion for their work.
The main deck steamboat display was very well dine, and the interpretive signage most helpful - not just for us, but also for the general public. While we were there, several locals mentioned that they’ve been there multiple times over the years and keep coming back and also recommend the museum to all their visiting family and friends.
Our only disappointment was that neither of the two books published about the ARABIA remain in print nor, we were told, are available used online. But of course this isn’t the fault of the museum, and the videos and displays at the museum do a fine job of telling the story. We were also fortunate to speak with Matt Hawley, son of one of the original project team and now runs marketing for the museum. We hope the museum continues to operate for many years to come and can potentially serve as the seed for the establishment of a national steamboat interpretive center.
Jonathan Tschiggfrie — Google review
I'm so glad we visited! Exhibits walk you thru with photos how they located and excavated the steamboat. My kids were interested the whole time as well! Ages 9 and 12. Highly recommend!
KC Pin — Google review
My mom and I stumbled across this by accident. We are from Washington, MO and we’re in KC for 2 days and were looking for something to do. We were going to the Wizard candy shop and then we’re walking around the mall when we found it. We had to to the museum. Very educational and very exciting to learn something new. Never learn about Arabia steamboat in school. I feel like we should as it is apart of American history. Staff was very friendly and will to answer all questions.
Michelle Hull — Google review
I was really impressed with this museum. I initially didn't expect much, but it is well set out, and the artefacts they have are incredible and vast. We were lucky enough to chat with one of the original "treasure hunters" which was really cool. I would highly recommend a visit. Set aside a good 2 hours to take it all in.
Troy Hudson — Google review
After hearing about the Arabia Steamboat Museum for years, we finally were able to see it for ourselves yesterday on December 28th, 2023. The location was easy to find and there was no wait to get right in and purchase passes. The museum does an excellent job of telling the story of how the discovery of the Arabia came about. What started as a way for a few to find treasure, soon turns into a sharing of a one of a kind discovery for all to enjoy. The artifacts are very well displayed and the museum, unlike many other similar museums, is not crammed packed full of items that soon lose the interest of visitors. I think this museum included the perfect amount of items and by no means felt overwhelming. We spent about 45 minutes to an hour from start to finish but we didn't read every plaque or display.
I would recommend anyone coming to the KC area to stop and visit this one of a kind hidden gem.
LS Tours — Google review
This was very interesting. Maybe I’m enjoying history more now that I’m older. There were short videos in the beginning that talk about the history and who eventually recovered all of the artifacts. A must see if you are in the area.
Really neat little historical spot. The short film was interesting and gave good context for the rest of the tour. The museum was full of cool artifacts that me and my family enjoyed checking out. The house was only a short walk away and was well worth the 3 minute hike. For only 9 dollars I'd say it's well worth your time and cash.
Sylas Regnier — Google review
Very interesting learned alot about the famous/infamous outlaw. If your looking for something to do and love history as well as outlaw stories you'll love it here. Very friendly staff and knowledgeable. Only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because you couldn't go in the farmhouse as suggested by people you could only look through the windows BUT still fun and not very far away
Brittney Montgomery — Google review
The tour started with a 20 minute informative video that gave a great background to who Jesse James and his family was. Then we walked through the museum that was filled with tons of information and great artifacts. Then we walked around the house, outhouse, and slave quarters. Our tour guide Brenda followed us out there and gave an amazing background and was so kind! She knew so much about the site and answered all of our questions with great understanding. Our family of 6 had a great time and recommend this to anyone with a love for history! You can’t go into the home due to past issues with vandalism but the viewing areas give a great view! Special shoutout to every staff person we interacted with- they were all kind and helpful!! Cost is adults are $9, kids are $5.50 and seniors are $8!
Ella Seedorf — Google review
My son has a research paper on a famous Missourian. We chose Jesse James because we might be related somehow distantly and we had already been to one of his hideouts over the summer, meramec caverns. Plus everyone's probably going to do Truman or Mark Twain.
We got so much Hands-On experience! Met so many amazing people. We got bought a book and got to have it signed because it happened to be the 200 year anniversary of the cabin the author was there and Jesse James great-granddaughter!
All the workers were so helpful and loved that my son was doing a research project. They made sure to give him pointers on what to see and who to talk to! We had a blast! So worth the nine bucks!! Zane was actually free (eight and under are free.)
Alysha Trout — Google review
This was very fun and interesting. My uncle was working for the county and was one of the men that went to the Jesse James Farm and bought it from his relatives to make it into the museum that it is today my great great grandmother lived right across the street from Jesse James went to school with him when they were little and took the American flag and made into a shirt for him. She later went to jail for doing it.
jim broomfield — Google review
Very cool to be able to visit where the famous outlaw was born and originally laid to rest (new burial location about 10min from the estate). Museum was very educational and had a lot of the family’s possessions in it.
Crazy Zac — Google review
What a hidden treat! I got my big brother to actually climb down the big rocks to stand on the bridge over Devils gulch. I do say to parents, keep a hold of your wild ones going to the gulch. The town was great and you felt like your family were the only ones visiting. Nice parks, dam, great rocks, camping, secluded.
farsideacres — Google review
Extremely informative video presentation prior to an enjoyable self tour of the museum and the birthplace and childhood home of Frank and Jesse James.
Joseph Fields — Google review
The ladies at the museum we wonderful people and very helpful. It was nice to speak with frank at the house , he even suggested another historical site to go see! I recommend a must stop on a persons bucket list
Trina Linck — Google review
Wish we had more time to really see the short movie . Museum was very educational. Thank you , if we had more time we would have gone Thur Jess James house . We will Return with family. We were on the clock ⏰
Lana — Google review
Stopped on our way home to get out and take a break. This place was a great way to spend some time at and the staff were fantastic. The area is beautiful and they have made excellent walking paths that guide you along the different sites. The museum part has a lot of things in it and was very informative. It’s well worth the stop. We did the self guided tour per our request as we have a special needs son that likes to wander about at his own pace, but the staff appeared to also be giving tours as well and made a point to ask if we had questions about anything while they were with another group of people.
adriane Cunningham — Google review
It was cold and windy the day I stopped. I was passing through the state so I didn't have my choice of days. I appreciated that I could see the house from the parking lot without having to pay.
Will definitely go back in nicer weather and pay to tour the little museum and walk around the house.
I dig little historical places like that.
Melissa Rice — Google review
We almost did not visit here as we arrived early in the morning before the official opening. Please note there no safe place to park nearby if the property gates are locked. We went to see some other things and then realized we were still close by and it was now open. The entry fee is not cheap. However, if you have at least a minimum interest in USA Western History the admission price is well worth it. Do not forget to buy an "authentic" stone from Jesse James' "grave". The museum is much bigger and detailed than the size of the building housing it suggests. The gift shop is very complete and sells many history guidebooks. It was very wet and drizzly day. This did not hinder the staff from giving us a very good tour of the James family farmstead.
We visited May 2023.
Den Usa — Google review
Wonderful, welcoming and knowledgeable staff… the exhibits were interesting and informative. The farmhouse is well preserved and authentic.
G M — Google review
Very interesting self guided tour through the museum. The inside of the home was not open to tour just peer through windows and doors. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Staff is very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions.Nicely stocked souvenir shop in museum building.
RV Hobos — Google review
I waited over 10 years for that museum. It was fantastic. My 9-year-old loved it as much as I did. The movie filled with facts does the icing on the cake. "The old timer" curator was perfect.
Tommy Lee Beck (The Universal Heartthrob) — Google review
Union Station is a beautiful, historic train station in Kansas City that has been refurbished and reopened for a completely new purpose - to provide visitors with an array of restaurants, shops, and attractions. The station also has the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, Science City, Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre, and other attractions.
We visited to see the Auschwitz exhibit. It was one of the best exhibits we’ve been to. The audio guide is top-notch and easy to use, guiding you through the exhibit. While the content is heavy, it is presented thoughtfully.
The artifacts and experience were incredible. Highly recommend if you can get a ticket before the traveling exhibit leaves!
Alex Reiney — Google review
My most favorite place of all in Kansas City!! Love everything about this place, so much stories touched my heart I cried on my first trip heartwarming feeling to see this historic stunning architecture been frozen in time. I’ve been visiting this place three times now and will come back for more. It’s a family-friendly adventure no doubt a truly magnificent place to spend with your families. Can’t wait for more special events to come especially during Xmas. There’s a link connecting this place to Sea life , Lego Land and Crown Center Plaza where you can find stores and various kinds of international cuisines.
Sammie PYO — Google review
Great place to walk around. They have a big, model Railroad setup that is free to visit. A gift shop, restaurant and a science area for kids (cost). Lots of history too. Our toddler enjoyed the visit too.
Joe M. — Google review
Love that they have the Amtrak station here. Like always, I like the 1930 vibe and the restaurants in the building. The souvenirs vending machine has some cool stickers. Lots of displays to remember our history.
AddictedToRaids — Google review
What a wonderful place to visit if your in Kansas. Stunning from the outside in, historic and beautiful. There is so much to see that explains the history of the station. They have a great coffee place, a beautiful restaurant for lunching at and a very stylish restaurant called Pierponts which looks like it has been transported by into a different era. Let's not forget the amazing science part where families are able to explore amd learn.
Joanne Philpott — Google review
We’ve done many trips here over the years and had a membership a number of years ago when our kids were younger.
Our most recent visit was for the Holiday Reflections(during Covid). We had tickets and they did a good job limiting the crowd, for public safety of course.
The setup and arrangements were every wells space so people weren’t on top of each other. Staff were very welcoming.
Tan Nguyen — Google review
This is a great place to visit. I love the architecture of the building and all of the history connected to it. The basement always has an exhibit that you can tour. It was a Mayan exhibit when I went. I love that you can eat at the restaurant, get a drink, or simply just explore.
I included a picture showing the second and third floors. Most people miss this experience but it is worth it. The second and third floors have little museum exhibits all along the halls to teach you about the history of the building and the trains. It's really interesting and the views are amazing. I even captured a picture of the World War I museum across the street.
We visited with my mother-in-law who used a wheelchair and all of these sites are completely accessible. I recommend visiting and perhaps having lunch while you are there. It's fun for all ages.
Gregory Slagle — Google review
Go to the 4 level exhibit on the south side!
It isn't marked well, but obvious once you enter one of the elevators on either of the south corners. It explains the entire history of the station, why it was built where it was, how it was used, and, the downfall and long restoration process. Detailed maps and written explanations were very informative. The only issue was that the middle portion of the third level was inaccessible due to locked doors. It was also strangely neglected. The motion sensing lights and video displays were not being activated by anyone but me on a Sunday afternoon when the main floor was full of people looking around.
Paul F — Google review
The street cars are not running until further notice they are replaced with buses. We specifically went to ride the street car with my two year old bc he loves stuff like that only to see they were gone… we did still see the model trains and stand on the bridge over the trains and that was really cool!
Laura Humphrey — Google review
Awesome example of early 1900’s craftsmanship. Get to the 3rd floor observation deck for a perfect spot to people watch and relax. The old clock has been restored and the WW1 museum is right across from it.
Tony Rudy — Google review
What Kansas City has done with Union Station is beautiful. It's such a wonderful way to preserve this important building and to teach visitors about the important role it played not only in the history of the city, but in American history.
My grandmother was born and raised in Kansas City, and I never came to visit when she was alive. Stepping into Union Station was a way to see a place that she frequented when she was growing up in Kansas City 90 years ago. She traveled by train often.
There's something for everyone in Union Station. I especially enjoyed being able to park there (visiting Union Station is free, but there is a fee to park) and then take the streetcar to other parts of the city to continue exploring.
It was a lovely way to spend a few hours of an afternoon.
Laura Henry — Google review
Awesome place to spend a day.
We visited at Christmas time and that added more beauty because of the lights.
The train exhibition was very nice and interesting to watch. They decorated a hall with lights and had so many events. Kids can easily spend and enjoy a day. They set up a lot of photo frames where you can capture fantastic photos.
Clean and good parking area.
You can experience the "Street Car" which is starting from Union Station
Bageesh M Bose — Google review
Classic Kansas City icon. Always has fun exhibits and activities for the family. We love going to the planetarium and using the link over to crown center. You can park for free in river market then catch the Streetcar over for free too. Admission to Union Station is free but the activities inside are mostly paid attractions. The grand hall is really cool and the hallway back to the link shows photos and stories from the construction and opening of what was once the largest train station in the country and was one of the last built of its size.
Chris Bolek — Google review
Union Station in KC is pretty compared to some others! It has a few restaurants throughout, along with some local shopping for souvenirs or local favorites! A movie theater, Lockout Rooms, Science City (for kids) and more! This visit was for the "special Spider-Man exhibit"..... as you can tell! The exhibit was "okay!" Great camera and light works, nice displays of vintage comic books 📚, and several movie used props! Great for adults, but not much for kids until they get to the retail shop to look around and make purchases! Ehhhh, it was alright, but by the time we ventured thru the rest of Union Station and bought ice cream 🍦 😋, it made it all worthwhile! 😉
RedBullKC — Google review
Had an amazing time going this time of year with all the Christmas decorations!!! It's an absolute must-see if you come to KC. Got coffee at the Parisi Cafe, and the staff is 100% super helpful. Parking is super easy.
Krystle Sharp — Google review
If you love history and or old architecture, what a cool building. You won’t be disappointed in it. We actually went there to go to the Science Center (pretty great), and ended up eating at Harvey’s restaurant (fantastic, highly recommend, Ashley was a great waitress).
thaddeuscook — Google review
I went to see the Christmas lights and train exhibit with my mom and it was AMAZING!!! 5 stars without a doubt. The lights were beautiful and we had a blast. We took a lot of pictures and thought it was incredibly cool. Highly highly highly recommend!!!
Brennan Gray — Google review
Best place to visit if you are in Kansas City . There are a lot of things that you can do and spend your day . We went to the science city with our toddler and he loved every bit of it . It’s a great place to visit .. the Christmas decor was Amazing…
Highly recommended
Nupur Goel — Google review
All aboard the praise train for Union Station in Kansas City! This hub is the ultimate express route to a fantastic time. The architecture is like a well-orchestrated symphony of steel tracks, and the atmosphere is electric with the buzz of passengers.
The staff here are conductors of hospitality, ensuring your journey is smooth and delightful. The exhibits are a first-class ticket to history, offering a scenic route through time. The ambiance is so charming that it's like a cozy train compartment on a cross-country adventure.
Whether you're a locomotive enthusiast or just someone looking for a unique destination, Union Station is the whistle-stop for you. Trust me, it's a one-way ticket to an unforgettable experience – no delays, just pure locomotion joy!
Kirk Provine — Google review
Our visit to the science center was both educational and enjoyable. The diversity of facts, especially the classic display affirming the biological basis of gender, was appreciated. My kids were engaged and learned a lot through interactive exhibits. It’s a testament to the center’s commitment to education. We’re grateful for the enriching experience and the staff’s dedication. A must-visit for curious minds of all ages. Five stars for an unforgettable day of learning and fun.
Sam Anthony — Google review
What a great place to explore!!!! Lots to see and do here! So much history to hear and read about as you walk through. Take some time to stop and have a bite to eat. There are a few places that are really great to sit and relax
If you go downstairs to watch any of the shows make sure you purchase tickets in advance.
Carman Carter — Google review
Really neat! Full of history! Lots to do inside and lots of eating options. I’d want to spend a whole day here. Really cool picture spot and fascinating vibes.
The World War Museum and Memorial is a museum dedicated to the history of World War I. The museum has a large collection of photos, weapons, and more. It is the only public museum in the United States dedicated to WWI.
This is a large museum with wonderful architecture. The rooms are easy to get lost in, in the fun, adventurous way.
The Reflection rooms have a wonderful atmosphere— a soundproof box to let yourself by fully immersed in the music and the stories told.
Enjoy a presentation into the mind of the soldiers on the battle fronts, as you look down to see them trek onward.
Full of real relics of the time, it could make a great school trip or scavenger hunt.
A wonderful place, worth visiting whether you live in Kansas City, or are passing through to elsewhere.
Emma P-4 — Google review
Beautiful memorial. The trip up the tower is totally worth it. It's a tight ride on the way up, with a few extra steps (about 1 flight), but the view is gorgeous. The views of the skyline are almost as good from the base of the tower, too. Would love to go back to go through the museums when we have more time. Love that it is one of the only WW I memorials in the country, and it's right in our back yard.
Bethany Stephenson — Google review
This is a beautiful, yet serene place. It is a great reminder of the sacrifice that the military men and women of our country have continually been willing to do for our freedoms and for the freedoms of others in other countries. It is also a a great reminder of How our country started. And how blessed we are to be in this country and how those in charge of our country used to put God first. I highly recommend all locals and tourists to visit the site. And read the placard‘s that they took the time to put in when it was founded.
This is also a great place to just walk around and burn off some of that great Kansas City food.
Robert Stevens — Google review
A very nice way to honor WWI veterans and to see the city (Kansas City MO) and to see the huge phallic symbol called the Liberty Memorial. Freud would have had a field day! May the city enjoy lots of inspiration. It’s beautiful at night and you can take really breathtaking pics. There doesn’t seem to be a curfew for this area so feel free to enjoy he sights anytime. And go see the museum.
karina k — Google review
This is a great place to visit if you have the time and are interested in learning more about WWI. I went on a school trip here, and we walked around with a guide. But I also enjoyed the fact that you had the choice to have an audio walkthrough or to just walk through without any guide. There's plenty to see and plenty to do, if you ever have time to stop by I would suggest spending some time here! 5/5
PiperSniper — Google review
Nice memorial with paid museum inside. However if you just want to stroll by, you can explore the museum ground for free. From the memorial ground you can see the Kansas City skyline (a very nice view when it is not cloudy). The museum itself is informational and the staff members were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended if you are visiting Kansas City!
Han Setiawan (Han) — Google review
Amazing! Yes, simply Amazing place to get some evening walk with beautiful view of Kansas City and Amazing sunset. This is a historical place and wonderful art work done in the memories of world war I veterans. I believe this is one of the best places to visit in US and I highly recommend to everyone. I didn't get chance to go in but I will do it soon. I can't wait to go up in that monument tower and get a wonderful views from the top.
Gajen Jan — Google review
Visited in May, 2023. Nestled in Kansas City, Missouri, the WW1 Memorial and Museum is a fantastic sightseeing spot to experience. The memorial opened in 1926 and is the United States' official memorial and museum dedicated to World War 1. It rests upon a plateau that overlooks Kansas City. From the top of the memorial you will have amazing views of the surrounding area, including downtown Kansas City. For a small fee, you can go to the top of the tower for more breathtaking views. The tower is over 200 feet tall. If you are able bodied, a short walk away is Union Station and Crown Center. A short distance more is the Power and Light District. Local historic restaurant, Town Topic, is nearby as well. You can easily see all of these places in a few hours or make the area an all-day outing. The WW1 Memorial includes the Liberty Memorial Mall and parks in the surrounding area. When the National Football League held their player draft in 2023 in Kansas City, they included the entire WW1 Memorial and parks as well as Union Station. Over 300,000 people attended that NFL draft and were comfortably accommodated. If you are going to be in KC or are passing through KC, I highly recommend carving out a little bit of time to enjoy this experience.
Greg Slaten — Google review
We only visited the park and grounds since the museum was closed when we drove through Kansas City. It is pretty much a park so it's a good place to stop for a picnic. The tower is of course the centerpiece, worthy enough to visit on its own. The area behind the museum has some nice wall sculptures and fountains. It also offers a good view of the Kansas City skyline, especially with Union Station in the foreground.
Patrick Villacorta — Google review
My husband and I were in Kansas City for a couple of days and went to the National WWI Museum. We honestly didn't know much about this world war so glad we did to learn about it. All of the volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable.
We purchased our tickets online and went right when it opened at 10am. There was an entry for those who had tickets already and we got right in with no wait. Reading the other reviews, we went first to the Memorial Tower, again with no wait. The view of Kansas City was fantastic even on a cloudy day.
We then viewed the exhibit right next to the tower before going back down to the main level. We did rent the headphones which we listened to as we walked through the exhibits. It was very informative as well as the videos that played in the museum.
Definitely worth going to and we learned a lot!
Meansween — Google review
Really great setup for history buffs. There is a lot of focus on all countries involved as opposed to just the USA. Actual objects from world war 1 are on display everywhere. Highly recommend to anyone if in the area. The tickets are not expensive either.
Cliff Roberts — Google review
I visited on a Saturday for my birthday. It was my first time here and not my last. I can't give a totally honest review because I didn't see it all. We ran out of time, so definitely set aside more than 3 or 4 hours to see it all. But I'm also the kind of person that reads every bit of information, so it probably takes less time if you don't. From what I did see, though, it was an amazing museum. The view from the tower is great and the staff were very nice. The staff also know their stuff they seem to actually enjoy the history of it, so they gave great answers to our questions. This museum was really good. I definitely recommend it if you plan ahead. Definitely don't go like an hour or 2 before they close you wouldn't get to see much and if I remember correctly the tower closes at 4:25 but I could be wrong on that. I loved it, and I will definitely be coming back.
Caleb Razvillas — Google review
Must-see. It's expensive, but it's so worth it. Very nice design. Great displays filled with information. Unfortunately the entire outdoor pavilion and tower were closed when I got there. I spent 2.5 hours there but I also tend to read everything. I would guess most people would need at least 1.5 hours to get a reasonable view of everything. One small beef: The mock trench looked like it would be really cool, but it was difficult to see with the small viewing windows.
Michael Miller — Google review
A must-see in Kansas City, the National WW1 Museum and Monument is a beautiful, informative, well-maintained national landmark dedicated to a war that has largely been forgotten about by the American public despite its huge influence in shaping the world we live in today. Anytime someone comes and visits me, I bring them here and all of them have said it's incredible. Tickets are very reasonably priced at $18 per adult or $20 if you buy a combo ticket to go up in the tower (which you should, the view is amazing). While the museum and its associated exhibits cost money and are open from 10-5, the actual memorial and its surrounding grounds are completely free to explore by the public and open at night too. Pro tip: If you have the time, I highly recommend making a second trip to the memorial after sundown as you can treat yourself to the best view of the city skyline while it's all lit up at night
James Ellison — Google review
Absolutely loved going to this museum. We love history, and this was a great stop. I recommend getting there early definitely in the summertime if you plan to go to the tower to see amazing views of the city. They closed down at noon when we went because of the heat. It is within walking distance to the money museum, and Union Station. They have several things to do, and you learn. I could have spent a couple more hours really digging into the history. Super helpful staff! They have a ton of knowledge and want you to enjoy the museum. We bought 3 combo ticket to go up in the tower and an extra exhibit for $25. I would highly recommend the tower to see KC from a great vantage point.
Keisha Caetano — Google review
If you are in Kansas City and have any interest in history, particularly WWI history, then please do yourself a favor and visit this excellent memorial and museum. My only regret is that I should have allotted more time to visit. I had about 2 hours and I wished I would have allotted 3-4 hours. I am more of a WWII history buff but wanted to learn more about the First World War. I was able to find out details I hadn’t heard previously and would have loved to have more time to learn more. I paid for the museum entry and the add on for going up the tower. I would recommend doing both for sure. I visited while in town during the week but would have LOVED to check out the virtual tench experience that they offer only on the weekends. I am sure it would have been fascinating and also very humbling to see what the tench experience would have looked like. We are so far removed that I don’t believe folks appreciate what it was really like to endure such warfare and hardship. The few guides I talked to were very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I highly recommend visiting this museum and memorial if you are in Kansas City. Take time to take it all in and really try to understand the conditions of the world, what people sacrificed, and what led up to the war. It was a time of great technological change as well as unrest between nations not unlike what we have been experiencing for several years ourselves now in our current time. We must not forget our past so we do not make the same mistakes again.
Jon H — Google review
Equally entertaining as it is educational. Fantastic displays/exhibits. Enjoyable for both kids & adults. Take the old elevator ride to the top and enjoy the spectacular view of Kansas City!!!
Carey Rose — Google review
A must-visit in KC. Though I couldn't capture much inside the museum, the experience at the WWI museum was truly exceptional. The museum impressively covers a vast amount of history with a smart layout, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff adds to the visit. Preserving this history is crucial for educating future generations.
*The tower stands as the undeniable centerpiece, deserving of a visit all on its own.
Nixon Caparas — Google review
What a truly remarkable experience. The WW1 museum was just a perfect day to learn about the men and women who fought and died for our freedoms. The museum does a great job explaining those sacrifices. A must do while in Kansas City
Michael Boroczk — Google review
The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City is an absolute gem for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a profound understanding of World War I. The museum's exhibits are incredibly well-curated, offering a comprehensive and emotionally resonant journey through the war's impact. The architecture and design of the memorial are awe-inspiring, providing a fitting tribute to those who served. The view from the tower is breathtaking, offering a unique perspective of Kansas City. The knowledgeable staff and informative displays make this museum a must-visit. It's a powerful and moving experience that leaves a lasting impression. Don't forget to go to the top!
Waruna Thotamune — Google review
Excellent experience. Beautiful facility and high quality displays. Curators were wonderful and pointed out areas of interest. You could spend the day reading everything but displays had key notes to help. The tower was a great experience. Definitely a must see!
Amber — Google review
This place is great. So much great info and a really neat experience. The only world war 1 museum they’ve made!! Charlie is a great guide and full of info so if you run into him, ask him some questions about the war. Hundreds of thousands of amazing artifacts from the war here and really neat and important stories. Only recommended going if you’re interested in the topic tho or you might be bored.
Katie Hergenrother — Google review
The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, offering a deep dive into World War I's impact through well-curated exhibits and awe-inspiring architecture. The view from the tower provides a unique Kansas City perspective, and the knowledgeable staff enhances the visit. It's a moving experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Josh Edwards — Google review
An outstanding experience. Has to be the Best WW1 museum in the USA. Very high quality exhibits. The volunteer staff is amazing and dedicated. Pay the extra $4 for the tower experience, it’s worth it for a great view of Kansas City. If you’re in the KC area, this is a Must see. I highly recommend it.
Mark Kahny Jr — Google review
The National World War I museum is a worthy tribute to the War to End All Wars. I was very impressed by the scale, gravity, and vision of this monument. I visited on a beautiful summer day and went up the tower at night; I recommend the tower at night if the weather is nice.
There are a lot of stairs, and the museum may not interest children much.
Ben Ruddell — Google review
This place is awesome. If you're a history nut like I am, this is a must. If you're looking for places to go in Kansas City this would be one of those places. My endorphins were so high by the time I left here it was Unreal
Shelley Riley — Google review
The museum is split up into three parts, the indoor exhibit, the monument itself, and the upstairs exhibit. We started by getting our tickets downstairs inside, then went up to the upstairs exhibit, we went up the monument tower to the top, then went back down and enjoyed the museum. Plan on the entire experience taking a day. It's a very well designed museum, covering the different sides of the conflict, and why each country was involved in this massive and horrible war.
The Liberty Jail Historic Site in Liberty, MO is a reconstruction of the original Clay County Jail where Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, was imprisoned for five months. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it showcases the LDS Church's impact on the area's social and religious history. The exhibit includes information about how the walls were constructed and offers informative tours conducted by friendly senior missionaries.
This review is not a religious endorsement. The grounds and the facility are very nice along with the staff who are very professional and friendly. What you see is a replica of what is believed the original jail looked like, which is built on the foundation of the original prison. This prison is where Joseph Smith the founder of the Mormon church, Church of Latter-Day Saints, was incarcerated for a few months when the members of the Latter-Day Saints Church were being exterminated (forced to leave by any means) from Missouri. If I understood correctly this is where Joseph Smith was inspired to write the Doctrine and Covenants used as scripture by their church today. You will learn about Mormon history in Missouri. The tours are free to the public, last about an hour, and are well done. Regardless of whether or not you are religious I recommend it for those interested in the history of the region.
Joseph Garten — Google review
Really puts it into perspective the events that transpired here. The missionaries were kind and knowledgeable throughout our tour and I was amazing by all the stories they shared.
Kyle Johnson — Google review
Great historical site of the LDS church. Tour was very informative. Senior missionaries were very kind. Spirit was very strong---so many hardships faced by those early saints.
Hansen1701 — Google review
This was a wonderful place to visit, the jail is indoors and well preserved. The floor and some of the stones on the outside are the only items original to the site.
Melinda C — Google review
This is a very sacred place. I love how they have reconstructed the jail so you can see how the walls were built. The missionaries do a great tour. We loved it. There is even longer parking. But no pull through for rv's.
Rachel Miner — Google review
The missionaries did a great job with the tour. We walked in and they were able to get us instantly into the tour. They remembered our names and were very thoughtful for those in our group that had mobility issues.
Amazing story and the jail was well preserved.
K W — Google review
Beautiful grounds and building. They have done a great job to capture the spirit of Joseph Smith. Our tour guide was wonderful and helped us understand the tensions in the area that led to Joseph Smith being imprisoned. It's amazing what they had to endure in that little jail.
Torben Walters — Google review
We love this historical destination. The missionaries who teach you about the history are very knowledgeable about the history of the area. We all felt a sweet spirit as we visited this site. We learned that they are going to go through a face lift soon with be carpets and decor. We had so much fun and will be back!!!
Peter Black — Google review
Guides will take you on a brief tour that takes about 20 minutes. Good place to visit for those interested in Missouri history or Latter-day Saint history.
Pictures but not video allowed inside the hall where the old jail is preserved.
Parked at a neighboring church, but there is limited parking around the Visitor’s center too.
FR Feickert — Google review
Such a sacred experience, it's amazing to think what these men went through.
Scott Winterton — Google review
So cool! The lighting and audio recordings in the liberty jail room itself make it an awesome immersive experience. The sister missionaries working here are epic too!
Country Club Plaza is a sprawling shopping area that is home to many stores and restaurants. The plaza was built in 1923 in an auto-centric neighborhood with influences of Spanish architecture, such as murals and statues. It is also home to the Rafael Hotel, a vintage chic boutique hotel.
Nice places to visit, shop and dine within walking distance from the Marriot hotel. Perfect for an afternoon walk with the perfect KC fall weather.
Most of the restaurants required a reservation so plan ahead.
Oh we even got to spot Spider-Man (apparently not a rare sight) he was to fast to take a picture.
Laura Valencia — Google review
Nice area with lots of shops to look at. A lot of the shops in my opinion, were on the expensive side or were more geared towards females(clothing), but still enjoyed walking around. The architecture of the buildings was pretty neat.
blonde dude — Google review
The scenery and architecture were beautiful, but it would have been helpful if they had a map available to locate stores and other points of interest. Nevertheless, it was a pleasant walk.
Kerby Lugue — Google review
So fun and enjoyable waking around. I would recommend anytime of year but the lighting ceremony is something to see and experience
It’s very nice but bring $$ The plaza is fun. They keep updating it and making it better. But it is not a cheap area. Bring $$ but worth it.
Tasha Bonilla — Google review
Great place to take a walk on a beautiful day! Much to see and a variety of things to do. After walking a couple of miles and taking a few pictures, it's always nice to stop in at Barnes and Noble's second floor for a snack and iced caramel coffee. 😊
Randall Paul — Google review
Love walking on the Kansas City country club Plaza with my husband and my son, sitting at a sidewalk café, drinking iced coffee, stopping for lunch at a great restaurant. Love the architecture and the walking mall. Great Experience with my family.
Marsha Hill EXP Realtor Wichita, KS (Marsha Hill Realtor) — Google review
Country Club Plaza is Kansas City’s most famous shopping district. On Thanksgiving the Plaza lighting ceremony kicks off the holiday shopping season.
While it’s most beautiful with a bit of snow the lights and the fountains bring an almost fairytale appearance to the Plaza.
This is where you will find the higher end shopping stores and interesting restaurant choices.
Lonnie McDonald — Google review
The Plaza is such a great place around the holidays with the Christmas lights on and the horse drawn carriages out.
W Gregor — Google review
Stores and sidewalks were pretty clean. Lots of pretty cool stores with fancy things. A lot of cops all over the place. Went here for a small outing and there are not enough barbecue restaurants. I really wanted to go to a barbecue restaurant. Lots of odd activities going on. There. Was this guy dressed like Spider-Man but instead of acting like Spider-Man he was just looking into people's cars so that was weird. Lots of people asking for money. Overall a decent place to come visit though.
Alexis Donnelly — Google review
Great variety of stores, Vineyard Vines, KC store (awesome) and a good local Cafe. Most stores you regularly see at home, but fun outdoor walking area with fountains.
Brian Skibby — Google review
Love shopping here ❤️. As well as simply driving or walking through.
There are so many places to shop, eat, or just visit.
Fascinating things, places, and people to learn about. Interesting artwork throughout the Plaza to discover.
My personal favorites stops are IT'S SUGAR for my sweet tooth, and VANS for fun everyone is incredible in VANS. One of these days I'll have more time to make it in to a few more shops to actually shop. Think I just spend too long in my favorite two.
But I WILL make it in to see a Movie, that IS a must.
And perhaps a meal sometime.
NOW I MUST SAY no matter who you are at least one time in your life you really do need to go see the PLAZA LIGHTS.
IT DOESN'T MATTER if you wait until AFTER the HOLIDAY SEASON two go see them, I ALWAYS WAIT, I can't stand crowds. But I do LOVE seeing not only the lights but the Horse Drawn Carriages and the couple of Cinderella Horse Drawn Carriages.
To sum it up DEFINITELY WORTH THE VISIT 😉
Shelley Just Me — Google review
Lots of great shops and fun experience places to eat.
Boy Mom — Google review
Went to the plaza to watch the Christmas lighting ceremony and had a great time. I'm glad to call Kansas City home...such a clean City and a massive presence of First Responders to keep everybody safe and sound!
Ric Smith — Google review
When you're in KC, Missouri, you should definitely check this place out. Loved walking around and seeing the old structures of some of the buildings and especially the statues.
Ella Theresa Henry-Tuani — Google review
Most people’s favorite place in KC area. This amazing shopping center has many restaurants, cafes, and stores. You can find some of the best Italian, Brazilian, Chinese, seafood and more. The area is very beautiful and has many fountains. Kansas City is known as a city of fountains. You’ll know why when you visit this beautiful area. Also, many people enjoy this area because of the beautiful and colorful architecture.
Armita Z — Google review
We stopped in on a weekday afternoon during spring break. It was moderately busy with locals and tourists. We visited several spots which had friendly staff and were well maintained. They have parking lots on most of the blocks and street parking as well. Most of it is handicap accessible although there are some tougher spots. They have bus routes to and from the plaza which makes is nice to not have to drive. Most of the stores are trendier and thus more expensive.
Leah Lambart — Google review
I actually grew up in Kansas City but have not lived there for many years. As a teen and in my early 20's, I spent time on The Plaza, mostly just hanging out.
It is a beautiful place year round but especially in the summer and at Christmas time. It is a shopping area, not in the downtown area, like today's outdoor mall areas. It opened in 1923 so there are many older, historic buildings but is very beautiful. There is lots of shopping and dining experiences to be had. At one time, there was a movie theater but apparently the last movie theater closed in 2019.
On a summer evening, it is nice to stroll around after dining at one of the many restaurants. Shopping is also one of the 'afternoon sports' of The Plaza. One very nice thing in this day and age, there is plenty of free parking, that way you can spend your money on shopping and the restaurants. It can be a nice place to take someone special.
Christmas time is a big deal because of the Christmas lights. There is a lighting ceremony on Thanksgiving evening that tends to draw crowds. This has been going on for over 90 years though this year was my first time going to the actual lighting ceremony. I decided to rent some hotel rooms and invite my family to Thanksgiving dinner on The Plaza, followed by a stroll to the lighting ceremony. Even if one does not go to the lighting ceremony, it is worth it to go down to see the lights some time between Thanksgiving night and the first week of January.
There are several hotels on and around The Plaza area also. It is definitely one of those places that I recommend seeing if you are ever in the Kansas City area for a few days.
Wendell Jones — Google review
Very prerty area with lots of shops and restaurants, seems secure but still got approached by a woman asking for cash, she had a walkie-talkie and I thought that was very odd. One guy is eating on the floor, probably homeless. Also, there are no public bathrooms. This is very strange. The stores do not let customers use the restrooms. They send you to the restaurants. But other than that, it's a very nice place.
Mirella Scandaliato — Google review
Went for a friend's weekend, what a great area. Thankfully the Christmas lights were still on, makes for a beautiful added touch on cool architecture. Nice variety of upscale restaurants and name brand shops, with a mix of local spots to keep it authentic. Quite a few hotels within walking range, our view was pretty great even from 2 blocks away.
Anthony Knowlton — Google review
The Bunnies are out! Go see them before they go, then have lunch on one of the many decks or patios and soak in the sun!
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a renowned institution in Kansas City, housing an impressive art collection that spans 5,000 years. The museum consists of two large buildings, one designed in neoclassical style and the other with modern architecture. It showcases a variety of artworks from different regions and time periods, including ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Etruscan.
I absolutely love this place. Most of the galleries are free to the public and the exhibits that require a fee are very moderately priced. Nelson has one of the most significant art of Asia exhibits in the United States. In fact, many of the specimens here in the Nelson are shown in my Art of East Asia Art History text book for my BFA. This place has a fun little Egyptian art exhibit with a crusty old mummy which I must say is very well preserved and the display is exquisite. The restaurant has high quality foods at relatively affordable prices. You could spend a whole day here if you wanted. The sculpture yard is a good place to have a picnic on a warmer day and overall I’d just highly recommend you check out the Nelson Atkins.
Harvey Flowers — Google review
Incredible and fantastic! Could not recommend more, 10 out 10. We literally just went to the Louvre and I enjoyed it here more. Not crowded, cool and refreshing air-conditioning. Beautiful artwork, wonderfully displayed. I felt like I got to go to a private section of the Louvre. Had I not gone I would have no idea how nice it was, we went across the world to see the thinker, when you had a copy right here, just a few states away!!! The glass maze was fun. Our son enjoyed the scavenger hunt, he puts on the pin he won on each shirt wears each day.
Rebecca Ruiz — Google review
This place is wild! We came for the shuttlecocks and stayed for the mini golf. Spent a little over 90 minutes here and didn't even step foot in the building, had way too much fun in the sculpture garden. Currently have an instillation where you can mini golf your way through the iconic pieces of the sculpture garden, I think we had more fun as three grown adults than the group of kids next to us. Great way to spend an afternoon and spark discussion about the necessary levels of stuffiness surrounding art.
Alyssa Brown — Google review
Spent the afternoon at the new Monet exhibit; was even more impressed by the modern/contemporary art. All museum personnel I interacted with were incredibly friendly & gracious. The museum is on the most incredible grounds. I live in Nashville & did not realize there was a world-class museum just across the Mississippi from me!
blueshi EBG — Google review
A wonderful museum! It’s free to visit (the special exhibitions on the bottom floor are separate tickets that must be paid for, but are worth it).
Plan to spend a whole day here if you want to see most of the exhibits. You will need more than one day to fully experience the whole museum. A must-do in the KC area!
Jaiden S — Google review
This was what made our trip to Kansas City very memorable. The building is classical architecture; the art is top notch, world class. Beautiful! I cannot overstate how gorgeous the entire inside exhibits spaces were, especially the restaurant Rozzelle. Like walking into Rome! Stonewalls, archways, frescoed ceilings, water fountain, columns, and more. This is a must-see. And it free admission...
Marilee Gloe — Google review
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a masterpiece of architectural design, seamlessly blending classical and modern elements to create a visually stunning experience. The neoclassical facade, reminiscent of ancient Greek temples, evokes a sense of grandeur and timelessness, while the sleek, contemporary additions add a dynamic contrast, reflecting the museum's commitment to innovation and creativity. Inside, the expansive galleries are bathed in natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere for visitors to explore the impressive collection of artworks. The thoughtful layout and spaciousness of the museum allow for unhurried contemplation, enhancing the appreciation of each piece. Overall, the architecture of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art not only serves as a fitting backdrop for its world-class collection but also stands as a work of art in its own right, enriching the cultural landscape of Kansas City.
Katie Luthor — Google review
Fantastic museum! The museum was built in the early 1900s, and the architecture inside was so beautiful. They have incorporated pieces into the actual building, and have a wide variety that everyone will enjoy. The cafe was peaceful and beautiful, with decent prices. The grounds surround the museum were great, and the sculpture garden was fun to walk around in.
E — Google review
One of Kansas City's top places to visit! Our biggest museum! Gorgeous inside and out! Never crowded! There is cover parking. The museum is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Open 10am to 5pm rest of the week. Plan a couple hour visit it is a huge place multiple floors and art inside and out! Different exhibitions and programs check their calendar! Handicap accessibility. You can eat and shop here as well! Great place for a picnics too! Great place for pictures!
Tabi — Google review
This is a truly amazing museum with so much to see both inside and outside. Admission is free but you should still book online prior to your visit. They have a parking garage that is reasonably priced at $14. You should plan on at least 3 hours if you want to walk the entire museum.
Nathan Sims — Google review
This museum has some of the most stunning architecture you could ever believe. It felt like I was in Europe for a brief moment. The workers were relaxed and kind and there is so much for you to see everywhere! Definitely recommend going out back to see the greenery or sit on a bench near the fountain.
Denedjah Peak — Google review
A world class museum with exhibits from every era and culture. We spent four hours and could have easily spent 4 more. Free general admission, spotless facilities and a spectacular restaurant along with a gift shop make for a great inside experience. Outside, the lovely grounds and sculpture garden are well worth the stroll.
Cris Kelley — Google review
Great place to visit when in Kansas city. It’s free but if you register online before coming over it’s much easier to sign in. It has a small restaurant so that you can enjoy your food in the museum vibe. Check the working days as they are not open every day. Consider a min 2 hours, better if you can spend more time here.
Golnaz Abkenari — Google review
This is a FREE museum! It’s very clean, quite & full of art! It’s huge, so there is plenty to enjoy. They have a wide variety of art on display from classic paintings & ancient Egypt, to modern art & minimalism. Would recommend if you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day. **NOTE: if you bring a backpack they will make you take it off your back when looking at the art & outside food & drinks are not allowed**
Leanna Pietra — Google review
Great museum, I had a lot of fun with my son. I was grateful the entrance fee was free and found free parking nearby.
It was a great experience and educational. We went on a Monday (no school) and it wasn’t packed. I took lots of pictures and was amazed how art has changed over the centuries.
The flow was somewhat logical although not chronological if you’re not careful. There are paintings, sculptures, and stonework.
Be sure to download the app Smartify, since you can take a picture of artwork and it will give additional details as you go around.
I’m thankful that there seems to be appropriate seating conveniently placed around if you need to get off your feet.
I’ll definitely be back.
Lewis Meyer — Google review
Had a great afternoon exploring the gallery. The person at the front was very helpful when she learned it was our first time there. She showed us the map, and walked us through the exhibits that are there. It's fascinating to see all of the art and items on display, and even though I'm not very well versed, I found it to be very exciting to see everything. Spent about 2.5 hours there, but easily could have been there longer. My 15 year old son had a great time too.
Ben Herdlicka — Google review
Better than I ever imagined. We enjoyed every hour of our walk through the museum. There was a lot to see. The history, techniques, and talent were simply amazing. This is a perfect place to go on a hot day. Park in the cool underground parking lot (14.00) and enjoy the perfect indoor climate while enjoying the beautiful art.
Jim B — Google review
Nelson-Atkins Museum is such a hidden gem and probably one of the top museums on the country! The collection is phenomenal, especially the Asian art that’s collected from specific periods that’s hard to obtain. On top of it all, it’s free to visit! Really love the exterior and the shuttlecocks and the sculpture garden. I’ll recommend spending a whole day here and grabbing lunch at Rozzelle. Use the map to plan out which sections are the most important to you and check them out first before they get crowded and then you can cover the rest. There is also a nice coffee shop in the museum. The staff is nice and helpful. Parking is $14 for the whole day and it’s covered and cool. Make sure to get a reservation beforehand to make entry easy and seamless.
Sam Pattnaik — Google review
I was really surprised by the museum. I've been to many large museums, and just always assumed Missouri wouldn't have a great one. Was I wrong lol. This place was amazing, there are a lot of great exhibits and works of art to see here. Not only that, you can visit for free! I spent a good 3.5 hours just looking around, I will certainly be coming back and donating.
I would like to see more historical items, there seems to be an abundance of paintings, which are nice, but it seems to outweigh the amount of historical objects they have by a lot.
Andy Xufuris — Google review
This place is absolutely amazing. It's huge and has 3 floors full of art. Parking in the garage is free for 30 minutes, and $14 after that. Entrance to the museum is free but you need to check in at the desk and get a wrist band. There are so many great things to look at in there, and i feel like you'd need more than 6 hours to really see and appreciate everything. The museum staff is amazing, and everyone seems passionate about their job. I love this place.
Dani Drugan — Google review
One of the most beautiful art museums we’ve ever been to. Lots of variety in new and old sculptures and paintings! The workers were also super friendly with guiding us around and even game us a voucher to visit the temporary exhibits!
Jade — Google review
100% worth the stop whether you have an hour or all day. Easily could spend a day exploring this museum. I wish I had more time and will be coming back to catch more of the exhibits. Excellent help around to point you in the right direction as well.
All the exhibits I did get to see were so amazingly presented and had information easily presented along side each piece.
Paden Barnard — Google review
What a magical place for all ages and art lovers of all types and perspectives. Art through the ages presented in thoughtful and engaging ways. Parking is extra if you are not a member, but admission is free. Mostly helpful staff, some are better than others, but overall very helpful. You could spend days there and not see everything. Free coat check is a bonus and a terrific restaurant as well. Can’t wait to go back.
Cami Ward — Google review
Kansas City · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
I heard about the special collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art long time ago from books, it has about 35,000 collections. Although the number is much less than well known museums such as the Metopolitan Museum of Art in New York, but there are some top-notch collections in many categories. Although it is located in the central agricultural area, the museum has a unique collection and a broad vision, thanks to the five curators who are good at grasping historical opportunities. The first, third and fifth are experts in Western art history, and the second and fourth are experts in Chinese and Eastern art history. The most important collection of the museum is European and Chinese art, followed by Japanese art. My ability to appreciate art is very limited, so I can only take a quick look and watch the excitement.
The scenery outside the museum is beautiful, making it a popular place for portrait and wedding photography. Admission is free, and the collections in the museum are all authentic. It is a bit surprising that it is so generous, especially when I saw many well known art works later, I appreciate the sincerity of the museum. The European section has many great impressionist works by Van Gogh, Monet, Gauguin and others; the Chinese section has many extremely precious stone carvings from the Northern Wei Dynasty and Longmen Grottoes, the last one is the Northern Wei Dynasty's "Queen Worshiping Buddha", which comes from Longmen Grottoes, the folds of the clothes are flowing and exquisite. There are also Yuan blue and white porcelain and Ming and Qing porcelain, which are all priceless treasures; the collection in the Japanese section are also very interesting. After digesting and absorbing outside cultures, the Japanese have taken a different approach to religions and arts. Compared with the elegance of Chinese literati, Japanese art is full of folk customs, and the understanding of music, chess, calligraphy and painting is also quite different.
Two and a half hours passed in a flash. I was the last one to get out when the museum closed, and I felt very fulfilled.
Zemin Hu (old skool boy) — Google review
Beautiful experience at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Attended Native American cultural festival on Sunday, March 3, 2024. We were able to introduce our 10 year old to the wonderful art collection of the museum. For the festival, there was a shuttle from UMKC to ease crowds. Was a great day! Highly recommend for KC residents and those from out of town.
Debbie Bishop — Google review
The exhibits here are very interesting and educational. We need at least half a day to look at all the exhibits in detail. Though the museum is free, there is a fee of $14 for the parking garage. The first 30 minutes are free. It’s next to impossible to get street parking.
Divya Darshni — Google review
Since first visiting back in Spring 2019, some of the exhibits in the Bloch building have changed to keep the museum interesting. The museum had a wide variety of artwork to look at including contemporary, African, Native American, Japanese, Chinese, Southeast Asian, French, German, Old American, and Greek.
Travis Truong — Google review
This is a lovely art museum filled with works by many of the greatest European artists, with an especially good collection of romantic and impressionist paintings. I was shocked at how strong the collection was - for instance, I would rank Nelson-Atkins well ahead of the Guggenheim in New York, and entrance is free here. The grounds are gorgeous as well, and the inclusion of the sculpture park makes this a must see for anyone near the area.
The zoo is a large, state-of-the-art facility that is home to many different kinds of animals. It has five themed areas, each with its own set of animals. The Polar Bear Plunge is especially popular among children, as it's home to Nakita the polar bear.
Kansas City Zoo is pretty incredible. The sheer size of the zoo makes for a great time that can last for hours. The layout is done very well and the ability to travel either on foot or with the tram or sky ride is very convenient. The exhibits are spacious and always seem to have great enrichment for the animals to enjoy. You can tell that Kansas City Zoo truly cares about the wildlife they take care of. The staff and docents are very knowledgeable and helpful and the merchandise is very fun and unique. I can’t say enough great things about this zoo!
Michael Montgomery — Google review
We had an amazing time! Since we went on Sunday, not everything was open, but that’s okay!
The Staff was all so friendly and informative! That was very appreciated! The Train and Tram operators we very crowd pleasing. I am in a wheelchair and they had the ramp down, ready for me to load up, as soon as they send me headed that way!
My biggest complaint, as is with most places like this, the price of a bottle of Water was well over $3 for a 20 oz bottle. There were 19 of us in total, 7 being kids. More affordable would have been nice. There were stations to fill the bottles, but the water was lukewarm, at best.
The giant Flowers, and other crafted statues made things look so fun! We, of course, loved all the animals and how clean their habitats were.
We’re already planning our trip for after Labor Day next year to be able to go to the new aquarium.
Abby John — Google review
I always love going to the zoo! It is really cool to me that they have some enclosures set up with natural trees and lots of open space for the animals. The kangaroos being out of an enclosure is also really nice too! I just think there are some places that could use updating and the polar bear definitely needs the changes to come first, that polar bear never looks happy and I really hope something is done to make it better for that animal. Overall, hope to be back soon! Thank you for a great experience at the KC zoo!
Traveling Triceratop — Google review
This weekend, I went to the Zoo to see the wildly anticipated new Aquarium. I made my reservation online, which was very easy to do. It is very nice that the aquarium ticket is included with your zoo ticket since, as of right now, the aquarium has reservations. You have to show up at your time of the reservation, but you can enter the zoo at any time of the day of your ticket; the aquarium is a good size, they have a description of what to look for, and they have staff answering questions along the way, they have bathrooms (all genders and a family one ) inside the aquarium and a little store before exiting the aquarium, definitely worth it, super fun for kids a new activity to enjoy with the family.
Andrea G — Google review
I always love coming here. It’s great to walk around, the exhibits are great, the staff is super helpful, and it’s nice and open.
The new aquarium is also beautiful!!! So many cool fish to see and I LOVED the jellyfish exhibit. There were multiple types of jellyfish to stop and admire and watch. Very cool place that I am so excited to come and see again and again.
Julia Rhys — Google review
Thank you for sharing the animals with us! We went the first week of December and had a blast! Lots of stations were closed but we came to see animals and we were not disappointed!! Be sure to bring quarters for souvenir penny making and for food to feed the goats and camels 🐫 We also came back next evening for GloWild and enjoyed that just as much! Dress with warm layers! Like all zoos, there is a ton of walking between exhibits. We loved the Aquarium touch tanks!! A++ experience for our family!
Christine K — Google review
We absolutely LOVE going to this Zoo. It is HUGE. You'll have to make several trips to experience everything! We got to see the Tigers eat and seals do tricks. The new aquarium blew us away! It is such a neat experience. We highly recommend going! They offer free tickets throughout the year for Jackson County residents.
Angel Weir — Google review
The place was great! The workers were nice, the exhibits for the animals were amazing. The paths and maps were easy to understand and there were so many animals to see and so many things to do! It's very family friendly as well. Overall a great place, if you've ever got time, I suggest spending some time there! 5/5
PiperSniper — Google review
The zoo was great. We learned the best time to visit is when they open or when they close. The animals are more active during those times. They like to nap during the day.
There was beautiful landscaping, beautiful lake, and flowers that smelled amazing. Lots of picnic areas. Great family outing. We also thought it was a great place for a date.
Tamala Lyons — Google review
This was my first time here and I spent 3.5 hours visiting on a Friday. There are many enjoyable attractions for the whole family. The zoo is large so I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes, lightweight clothing and to bring a water bottle. There are water fountains where you can refill your bottles which is great. Misting stations allow you to walk through water mist to cool down, important since there's a lot of hot concrete and a lot of walking involved. If you're a KC resident, the zoo sends out free admission coupons a few times a year. I highly recommend visiting!
Christopher Graves — Google review
Large zoo with some animals I've never seen at other zoos across the country. Plenty to see that you could spend a full day here. It was pretty incredible seeing a polar bear appear content on a hot day. Definitely worth visiting at least once.
Ricki Marie Sidorov — Google review
Pack some water if you plan to take the hike down to Africa, if you do it will be worth it! There are a lot of ways to take shortcuts through the zoo: trains, boats, a tram, the sky safari and the carousel... although that last one just took me in a circle.
The zoo is absolutely fantastic and I can't wait for the aquarium to be opened. We were able to see most every animal while we were there and got some great photos.
Tim Reneau — Google review
I've been to many zoos through the years, but this one is always in my top 3. The exhibits are up close and personal, the staff is always friendly, and the zoo is clean and well-kept. There are lots of opportunities to interact with the animals, and the animals always seem happy, entertained, and well-cared for. My son loves the "endangered level" scale on the signs, and was super excited to see an animal that is extinct in the wild. Lots of baby animals too.
Morris A — Google review
Penguin March Sat/Sun at 11am through February! One of the single greatest things at a zoo I’ve ever seen. Live, out of cage, walk right up to you, and almost shake your hand!! If you like interactive such as the stingray petting pool, the penguin March is by far as unique and much more surprising! The polar bears are active in winter, and the aquarium is delightfully well stocked with swimming things! Friendly personalities and great zoo-tenders (people tending the animals not chicken bites lol) I like how convenient everything is in this zoo. What an amazing birding experience along with all the rest. Would make this a stop while in KC.
MtZ Reviewz — Google review
It was a warm January day so we decided to try the zoo. Best zoo trip to date! We got front row parking and no lines! I actually got to touch a stingray for the first time because there was no line! The new aquarium was great my kids really enjoyed it.
Leann Schleicher — Google review
Sought out some photography inspiration at the zoo, and it didn't disappoint! It has plenty of signage and maps posted to direct you. Very child friendly with activities and areas dedicated specifically for them. If you purchase your tickets online, you'll save some money. $25 at the door, but online, 3 days in advance, they are $20. The new aquarium is lovely, and there is no additional charge to enter. Staff was friendly as well.
Ariadne Flores — Google review
Beautiful exhibits. Nice clean zoo. Spread out and not congested at this time. Grand kids enjoyed the day, great for young children and Parents as well. Will be back soon to view the exhibits again. Well worth the trip.
Craig Martin — Google review
What a fun zoo! We stopped here on a whim on a Wednesday morning after a concert the previous day, because we figured it would be fairly empty during the middle of the week. Ended up being a great idea, as it wasn't crowded at all, and we even got a couple small tours to ourselves from the friendly and knowledgeable employees.
Tons of great animal exhibits, including gorillas, tigers, elephants, and even polar bears. Probably nearly a thousand different animals, if I had to guess. We thought we'd only spend a few hours there, and almost stayed until closing time, as there was so much to see. It's not so big that it's overwhelming, but plenty large enough to get a lot of walking in, and see a ton of exhibits. What amazed me is even though it was a very hot day (in the 90's), almost every animal was active and easy to observe from the viewing areas.
Had a great time, and the zoo was very clean as well. Keep up the great work!
Eric — Google review
What a fun zoo! A family member told me they'd visited prior and didn't see everything with the time they'd given themselves because there is so much. They suggested I visit earlier in the day and I am so glad I listened. This is definitely a zoo to spend the whole day at! I was impressed with how clean it was despite how many guests were visiting. There were some exhibits with a sign that mentioned some animals might not be in view but we were actually able to see everything (with the exception of the few that were off exhibit). There is a great variety of species and some cool experiences like the stingray touch area and aviaries. We got the unlimited ride passes and it was worth the money. My daughter got to enjoy the carousel and transport rides several times. While there were a lot other guests visiting, we never had to wait in line for rides or transportation. We did spend a good amount of time waiting for Dippin' Dots and to enter the stingray building though.
*Be prepared to walk for parking. It fills up fast!
Maryann Barbon — Google review
Very cool zoo with lots to see, with a huge aquarium/sea exhibit coming on 09/01/23 that cost hundreds of millions. Very excited to see that. Only complaint is the lake of drinking stations or vending machines. Also the ferry ride to get to one side of the park to the other closed down wile we were on the far side, and it was still running. We spent about 30 minutes lost with no help as there are lack of signs.
Suggestion: paint sidewalks to where you need to leave the place.
Mitch Thurber — Google review
It’s a good zoo. It has a train with a really fun tunnel, along with a carousel (but it doesn’t play any music which we felt was weird), both are three dollars a ride with 2 and under free with an adult who needs a ticket. They do have family bathrooms so that both mom or dad can change babies. It was HOT at 98 degrees the day we went and the hard part was not having much shade at all on the walking paths. Other zoos we have been to do such a good job with that and I really felt like this is what the zoo was missing. Thankfully they do have a lot of indoor things like stingrays and tropical and penguins to help cool off. I did see one water bottle fill up place I would guess there are more…. But I wanted one and hoped it would show itself and I never found it.
Laura Humphrey — Google review
Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is pretty good. Today was our 3rd ever visit. The zoo is very well laid out. It is clean. The animals seem very well cared for. You can spend all day and have a great time. This was our 1st visit to the new aquarium. It was nice. Honestly, much smaller than we expected it to be. Really nice enclosures that were unique to other aquariums.
Here's the downside. You really have to go on a weekday, early, during the school year if you want to avoid the crowds. We went today, a Sunday in the afternoon and it was mayhem. People are pretty rude and will just cut in front of you. The aquarium is packed even though it's by reservation only. It's just overall not fun if you go on a weekend or afternoon.
My wife and I don't have children and we have been able to go during the week during school hours, and it's so much more enjoyable. You can freely walk the zoo without being trampled by strollers, children and their inattentive parents.
Overall, it's a great zoo. You just have to know what you're in for or, go during optimal hours.
Patrick Elliott — Google review
It was fun. I really enjoyed seeing all the animals. I and my wife went on a weekday so it would be less crowded. Also, if you're not a fan of other people's kids, you'll be disappointed. A lot of those kids acted wilder than the animals.
jofrade1 — Google review
It was fun, there's an area that the kangaroos can just wonder around you. There was quiet a bit open which I was surprised since it was Dec 8, so that was nice. I was upset they didn't have any souvenir cups. We stayed for the lights, that was lots of fun. The food we got at the one restaurant was actually good food so that was nice. The train was having some issues so that was disappointing that we only got to ride it once an we bought the unlimited wrist band. Nothing we can do about that. The sky safari was fun.
Cindy wheeler — Google review
It was cooler, but still got to see a good amount of animals. Of course, I could spend all day in the aquarium. Just fascinating.
I do have a few things to point out though...... While they have improved the tiger exhibit from yesteryear, it is still not acceptable... Please help me get this out. If they can provide the lions such a large inclusive, they can do the same for the poor tigers. They still have so much land. While I love the aquarium, they should have focused on being the tiger exhibit and the Jaguar exhibit as well. Fix what you got before adding others. Just saying.
misty smith — Google review
Wednesday weather was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the zoo and aquarium in Kansas City. I've enjoyed Kansas City for over fifty decades as a resident and I haven't been to the zoo in twenty-five years when I was a young mother. Our zoo and new aquarium are worth the visit and it may take an individual over eight or nine hours to see everything. My niece and I were here for three hours in the nice afternoon warm weather. We got to see maybe about a third of the zoo on the front and aquarium side. I will definitely be back to see more in the near future!
KJ Verdusco — Google review
This zoo is Huge!
So many amazing critters to see and experience. They have trains, a sky tram, and you can even rent animal scooters to make your way around this behemoth area.
The sky tram is super fun! The animal scooters are also extremely fun, but at 35¢ a mile, it can get rather expensive.
There are multiple "wings" of different parts of the world. Immerse yourself in Australia, Africa, and don't forget the new aquarium!
Seriously, prepare yourself to be walking all day long if you want to see everything. My family and I spent three hours just in Africa! There are plenty of restaurants and snack stations along the way. A nice kids area right next to the area where you can feed and pet goats!
This zoo can get extremely busy, more so on holidays such as Spring Break, or on the weekends. I recommend buying your tickets ahead of time. If you think your family wants to do the tram or trains, you can buy a pass "package" along with your tickets so you don't have to wait in the long lines.
Definitely going to get your steps in if you visit this zoo, and I recommend you do.
Ash — Google review
It's a decent zoo, not too big nor too small. This means if you get there in 1st hour of the day, you can visit the entire zoo on foot.
I prefer to visit it at around 10 am , as the kids can have plenty of time to observe, take rest/snack break in a while, and see the entire zoo with much rush.
There is a Choo Choo train, a sky car, and a couple of more fun rides... if you are spending the entire day with kids and family,I feel that it's a better deal to take a combo ride package for 9- 12 dollars (I might be confused about the exact amount). As the package provides unlimited access to these rides and kids love doing it multiple times....
Avoid a visit after 2-3 pm , because you won't get sufficient time to see all the attractions.
My favorites were tiger, gorilla, lions, sting ray tank, penguins, etc
There are lots of beautiful places for sightseeing and relaxing.
bipashwi uprety — Google review
Awesome animals! Food and drink too expensive. Tram ride to Africa is a scam, total waste of hard earned money. You don't see animals along the way like you'd expect. Very nice train ride and the conductor was interesting and entertaining. Skylift is totally different and fun, but the description says your feet are dangling over the animals, leading you to believe you're fairly close and you'll see alot.... Well, we saw geese, a heron, three ostrich, a few zebras and a bunch of Oryx, not that many and not close. Disappointed there. Twenty minutes to sit on the lift while they repaired the ride also. Boat cruise was still closed for the season. The free roaming kangaroos were amazing! Aquarium is really nice, the sharks would come so close to the glass. In our experience, they don't usually get that close. Penguin exhibit was the best we've seen. Lots of fun stuff for the little ones if you're lucky enough to have some!
Kristin Hagedorn — Google review
The last two years our family has purchased the year membership and loved it! Affordable for our large family, able to visit any time we want, and get discounts throughout the park. We love the new aquarium that was added and all the exhibits. We plan to purchase the membership for years to come!
*Note: adults, stop banging on the glass or whistling at animals like they are domestic creatures. It is upsetting for those that actually care about the animal's welfare! It's one thing for a young child who doesn't know any better, but adults? Come on now!
Garrett Wheeler — Google review
Fun to walk around and the sky safari is nice too, my only complaint is the PRICES. At the new aquarium the price of an average sized snow globe was 43 DOLLARS. 2 small meals cost 33 dollars, and normal snow cone is 6 dollars. Everything is extremely expensive aside from the rides.
Darth Ferret — Google review
First time back this year and went to see the new aquarium, and wow, they did an amazing job on it!!! The zoo has really come a long way since I was a kid to see all the improvements to it and added extra stuff. Not as much walking to see stuff now it's as you walk. You see something dang near every corner. Really did enjoy the new aquarium, and almost all of the animals were out today. It would for sure be something if you happen to drop into the city to go to. There are tons of areas to see animals and not just one spot and overcrowded. We got the yearly membership and going 2 times pays for the basic as a Jackson County resident, so it is well worth it.
Krystle Sharp — Google review
So much walking. Lol! Great zoo, many animals in hiding but was expected because it was quite chilly. We saw a lot that we loved. Our Lil guy was super happy seeing the sea turtle and the larger turtles inside. They have a pretty nice aquarium for a zoo, very neat! Polar bear was active and cool. Other than walking 15k steps, was a great day!
I came here the other day with friends and it was really interesting and informative! It gives a complete history of the Hall of Waters when it was a health and wellness spa and with lots of information to read, and also the spa area you can explore and check out which looks pretty awesome! The place is also a perfect example of Art Deco style with really cool Mayan influences!The only negative thing I can say is that you can’t actually try or see any of the waters because the springs have been shut off for now! That was very disappointing because I would love to be able to try these “healing” waters!!
Todd Conis — Google review
Not a lot to see, I think they've shut part of it to the public due to safety concerns, but still a fascinating place! History and architecture on beautiful display. It's a great 20 minute stop when you're in town!
Caroline Bishop — Google review
The building was long ago converted into city hall and while the structure is still there, you have no access to the real historic portions, including the pool and the large water bar (the cool-looking room in the photos), which has been mothballed and is falling into disrepair. You can see it in it's dilapidated condition from the second floor balcony.
The city hall workers seem put out by guests in the building (so sorry we went out of our way to visit), there is no signage leading you to a small, sad museum on the second floor, and the city doesn't seem to care about the history that made it a destination many decades ago.
Maybe worth stopping by if you're that interested in history and are already planning a trip through town, but otherwise don't bother.
Brad Beggs — Google review
Beautiful place, and very intriguing history. I wish the whole building was open to the public and the springs were still accessible.
Sapphire Groves — Google review
The Hall of Waters sits in the heart of the downtown of Excelsior Springs. A WPA Project, cost for the building at the time was the most expensive in the country, at one million dollars. The building now acts as the City Hall and also houses the community’s visitors center. The community is currently in the process of trying to save the building and restore the space economically through tourism and business. It has been recognized by the National Trust as a space needed to be saved.
Courtney Cole — Google review
Fantastic art deco building with Mayan style. The museum is great and fun . The downtown area in this small town is charming .
Wade Esser — Google review
Such a cool building full of history. Go check out the museum. If you want to see more of it though go during the week. Some of it is closed on the weekends.
Amy West — Google review
Amazing, very cool place I suggest you go there
XxEmerald_FirexX — Google review
Very interesting history and architecture. But, if you expect to see actual water in the Hall of Waters, you're going to be a bit disappointed. This might change in the future. Seems like they were interested in restarting some of the wells, but right now, all they have is the architecture and the history panels.
Andrew Zumwalt — Google review
The Hall of Waters is loaded with retrospective photographs and dioramas. I found the staff person helpful and well-informed. This place has lots of history to learn, also. They’re trying to bring back actual mineral water sales, too. I support!
Frank Elliott — Google review
If you like Art Deco and water go here. What an incredible specimen. Really, really wish I could see this place in its heyday. Wowzers.
Bill Kusmit — Google review
Such a historic and beautiful building. We came last weekend for The Fly over BBQ Contest and saw an amazing band "The Backroad Navigators" that Friday, on the steps of the Hall of Waters. Despite the warm weather, the staff and events were wonderful !
Ruthie Becker — Google review
Really cool place to visit. Seems like bit of a missed opportunity, they should have some water features to simulate what it was like in the old times. The empty pool is just sad.
Jeremy B — Google review
Such amazing history here. I'm glad to see it has been preserved for others to see. Take your time and read up. Lots of info to learn and see here.
Matt McDonald — Google review
The Hall of Waters is significantly geologically, commercially and medically as the site of the first spring water discovered in 1880, the Siloam Spring. At that time, it was the only natural supply of ferro-manganese mineral water in the United States and one of only five known worldwide. Truly such a beautiful site to see, if you are near you need to see this beautiful building, and definitely bring the kids for a decent history tour and little museum experience that will definitely make a memory that will last even though it’s a small 15 minute experience.
Dudes2you — Google review
Lived in Excelsior Springs all my life used to go swimming to the hall of waters still going there every once in awhile but the swimming pool is closed nice historic place
Jim Davis — Google review
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201 E Broadway Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, USA
Home of the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball, Kauffman Stadium is a massive and popular stadium with great seats to watch a game. It also has a great Kids Area, interactive features, and an impressive video board. If youre lucky enough to catch a game or concert here, its definitely one of the most captivating experiences of your life.
Beautiful ballpark. We loved the fountains and museum. We were visiting from NC and everyone was very friendly. The staff told us to go see guest services and get a first time visitors certificate. The kids really enjoyed that. Food was great. I think we tried everything in the ballpark. Parking was easy and simple to navigate. Overall we had a great time and would suggest checking out Kauffman Stadium.
Hayden Dad — Google review
Fantastic experience here. Great food options, friendly fan base, comfortable seating. I came from San Diego to see Padres play Royals on Friday and Saturday nights. No complaints. Stayed at the Best Western across the street so it was a short walk to the park. When I first saw the screen I thought it was odd because it was tall rather than wide I got use to that quick. It had fantastic resolution. The video team kept me entertainment. The found myself mesmerized by the fountains several time between innings. What a great feature they are. It was definitely worth the trip to see this stadium.
Mark R — Google review
We love our Royals! No matter the “weather”, we will always be happy to cheer them on. While we’ve been to The K many times, we never tried out the mini golf in the kids area before. It is a neat little course! We always like walking through the hall of fame, seeing the fountains, and of course watching a baseball game. There isn’t a bag seat in the stadium.
Dani McPeek — Google review
Took my boys to their first baseball game, and they loved it. And what a game it was. It was a hitting fest.. they l the only downfall.. they tried so hard to get a ball from the pitching box.. but the other kids that were there would push and shove... they waited and waited to only be let down.. I raised my boys to be respectful other than that it was fun...
Union Brothers Tree Care LLC. — Google review
I love ballparks and Kauffman stadium ranks up there as one of the best. I hear they are thinking about moving this place to downtown. I think that shouldn't do it. How about redeveloping the area around the stadium? There is literally nothing there. Put in a light rail, hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. Make it a destination!
james scherz — Google review
With a little planning you can park and enter very close to your seats with minimal walking. They have golf carts going through the parking lot if you need a ride. Outside food is allowed. If you sign the sober driver form in guest services they'll give you a free drink ticket. It can be a trick to find the vendor that excepts them though. The ushers can be a bit demanding to see tickets at times, but do a great job of keeping it a safe family friendly environment.
the shoe — Google review
Best ballpark I've ever been to. No reason to tear it down. The K is spectacular. I have had so much fun with family and friends here. The K is...OK!
Paul Eide — Google review
A great stadium. They don’t build them like this anymore. You can still get close to the plate for a decent price, as well as have some player interaction.
There’s a free museum in the outfield, as well as a play area for kids.
The water features are pretty cool as well. New stadiums would have packed this area with things no one asked for in an effort to make more money, but the Royals stadium has retained its charm by not selling out.
This is truly a memorable stadium and not one to be missed.
It’s truly a family friendly stadium and a fan friendly stadium.
Ron Holden — Google review
We had fun at our first game at the K! The tailgating atmosphere before the game was great. The seats were a good view, even from the nosebleeds. Traffic control leaving the K needs improvement though. It was over an hour before we got out of the stadium sitting dead stopped in the parking lot.
Erica Campbell — Google review
Layout of the stadium is great. Parking is super easy. Food was not so great. Eat before you go, or bring something in.
Burke Allen — Google review
An experience in itself. Not only can you catch the Kansas city Royals throwing it down on the field but the stadium is just as enjoyable. From mini putt, a miniature baseball field, historic/hall of fame walk through, and outdoor game area this place leaves nothing out. So many avenues to explore in this stadium it seems like a small town filled with excitement. Lots of fun for a family outing and not a bad seat in the house. This place exudes Kansas city and everything it stands for.
Chris Stone — Google review
We were guests of dear friends at the stadium for dinner at the Crown Club and opportunity to see a game this past week.
We had a GREAT time! Food was excellent, service was top notch, and everyone had a wonderful experience. Had a bit of rain delay, however, that gave us a chance to catch up and visit. Go Royals!
Chris Rankin — Google review
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PARK!! I have visited four other MLB parks and this park is by far the number 1 park as far as having the best views when your seats are by the dugouts. It just has an overall more friendly environment and friendly atmosphere. I am an extrovert and more so when I have a few cold ones and everyone loves to interact and talk smack!! The employees are the best and everyone is so accommodating and friendly!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Margaret ?Marty? Martin — Google review
Loved this stadium, huge screen, fountains, hall of fame museum, kids play zone! They allowed us to bring unsealed water or sports drink, and 1 gallon ziplog bag of food each. That was cool. Got in quick and no hassle. The stadium has nice air flow, and bathroom lines are not long.
Daniela Arroyo — Google review
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Kauffman Stadium. The location is great, easy to get in and out of, the facilities are clean and well-kept, and the field is in excellent condition. The local fans that we sat next to we’re very friendly. The food options were also good. Really nice that you can get refillable. Soft drinks here. There is a really good vibe and atmosphere at Kauffman. It really is a shame that they are looking to replace this stadium.
AP Wilcox — Google review
Pretty cool stadium. Was in town because the Cardinals were playing the Royals. First time at Kauffman. Sight lines were good. Beautiful stadium. I'm sad that there are already plans to replace it. I guess I can understand though. There is literally nothing around the stadium except the parking lot.
Gregory Yeh — Google review
It's not in a neighborhood. It's surrounded by concrete but still the stadium itself a classic design. Nice clean concourses. Tons of food and drink choices along with great staff. The team really, really stinks this year but, they won today! I love all the stuff they've put into the outfield. It reminds me a small town street.
Gunnar Larson — Google review
It’s the K! 10 stars, please!
Look, this is the finest place to watch baseball in the world. Sorry, Wrigley… there’s no “obstructed views” at our K.
The food is fun, represents KC well, and there are nearly infinite options.
The staff? They will always go above and beyond for nice fans who visit our park.
And, depending upon how the team is doing, you can have a jam packed stadium full of raging Royals fans…, or you might have a quiet night out to watch some ball.
I recommend you visit!
Jeff Hauck — Google review
Fun ballpark, lots to do and see even if baseball isn't your thing. The staff was friendly and prices were fair. Overall, some updates could be made but, they don't detract from the experience.
Scott Reese — Google review
This feels more like a minor league stadium versus a major league stadium when you compare the stadium to other MLB stadiums. Yes, this is a family fun atmosphere and the Royals HOF is cool, however a major face lift or new stadium is desperately needed.
David Ryan — Google review
Still a great venue. Love the food and drinks choices. Decent wait time for restrooms. Good ushers and support staff.
Fran Keal — Google review
Great place for family outings. Has been one of mine since childhood. I have many wonderful memories in this stadium and I'm hoping to provide the same for my own children.
Lauren Wigal — Google review
Had a great time watching the Royals spank those insolent Yankees. The food at the stadium is incredible and a real steal for the price. The crowd is great and the folks I sat next to were very friendly and welcoming. Thank you Cowarts for making my first Royals game so fun.
Ambar B Capoor — Google review
Really cool experience at this ballpark. Very open and airy, with plenty of sunlight. The fans are into the games here, making for an exciting ambiance. The Hall of Fame walk through in the outfield is very cool. And there are many other games for the kids, including batting cages and mini golf. Traffic was a bit difficult after the game, but that’s our only complaint.
Chris Schweighart — Google review
I hadn't been to a Royals game in nearly 20 years. The facility was amazing. Hard to believe they think they need a new ballpark.
Really enjoyed the time learning about collecting tree sap to make syrup. The nature exhibits were great to see also.
Tony Weldy — Google review
Recently we visited the 40th anniversary and they had a free conservation carnival. It seemed to be organized well and lots to do for the whole family. Great food from local food trucks were on site, along with smokey the bear! Lots of information booths and games. As for burr oaks on a normal day. The trails are always well kept and very beautiful local scenery.
clownmouth — Google review
A really beautiful nature area in Blue Springs. It’s very close to I-435 so it’s easy to get here. We did the Bethany Falls loop trail and it was amazing. Lots of beautiful rock formations, a creek, valley, trees, wildlife and even a prairie that is accessible from this trail and leads to another trail. This particular trail (Bethany Falls) is not super short but also only took us maybe an hour, it was really a perfect distance and didn’t have much up and down so it’s easy to do. I forgot the mileage but it’s a moderately simple trail to follow and anybody can do it. We saw young children on the trail with their grandma so if they can do it, you can do it. I don’t own dogs but if you do, keep them at home for this one. Not sure about the rest of the park but the Bethany falls area does not allow dogs on the trail. There is many other trails in this park so if you have animals check those ones out if you want to bring a pet. Their website may have information about that I’m not sure. Final thoughts— one of the best nature spots I’ve been to in the Kansas City metro. It was clean, well marked, had information placards, benches etc. If you are looking for a beautiful and unique area to visit near KC this would be it! Oh and we didn’t see a waterfall but it was beautiful nonetheless and should be considered if you like the outdoors. Maybe there is a waterfall somewhere but I like rock formations better anyways and this definitely provided lots of those. Have fun, leave no trace and get outside and enjoy this place.
Nick Walters — Google review
Great place for a walk in nature. You can use the trails even when the building is closed, provided the gates are open. I really appreciate a natural area being designated for conservation, free from (most) human intervention.
Rachel Dickensheets — Google review
Hikes the Bethany Falls trail but didn't go all the way to the falls due to heat. Will definitely hike this trial again. Beautifully tree lined with these incredible rock forms.
Stevie Phillips — Google review
Moved near the Burr Oak Woods a two weeks ago and I feel so blessed to have such an amazing piece of preserved nature in my back yard. Great walking/running trails with a decent variety of lengths with fantastic views and fun informational plaques about the area along the trails! Keep your eyes peeled when walking through the trails because you will see some of the cutest and coolest animals.
Chayce Curtis — Google review
I am grateful this slice of heaven is free. My safe place.
Valarie Morris — Google review
I live very close to this Conversation Center. The area is keep really nice and there are several hiking trails to enjoy. A must see. I ride my bike on the roads but it is foot traffic only on the trails. There is also Pink Hill Park next door which has the Blues Springs BMX track. That park also has baseball field and soccer fields along with tennis courts.
jayson hatcher — Google review
I walked two of the trails there and they were so pleasant. Nice little ponds in between the walk. They have restroom facilities at each entrance, from what I saw. Got to see a deer, bunch of squirrels, and some kind of bird walking the trail with us. Lol
Jessica Brown — Google review
Very clean park good trails, lots of things to explore.
Michael Dade — Google review
I almost did not visit here because Google Maps says it's closed. You can walk most of the trails, though the close the gates at 8pm. Super fun, beautiful, and very easy trails to follow. There are little "adventure" trails from the marked trails, though I would only explore those with a friend or two. I used the AllTrails app to navigate and it was pretty much on! Some trails are dirt and grass, and others are paved or gravel. You can pick your own hike, or adjust on the fly. It's another gem of a trail area for eastern Jackson county! I would definitely recommend if you enjoy trails.
Tangy Gleets — Google review
Truly a place for all ages - entertaining and educational! The trails are all maintained well and used regularly. We even got a free redbud seedling today for Arbor Day!
Bekki Currier — Google review
Beautiful place for walking/hiking! I was very happy to see 8 deer yesterday evening, and a nice sunset!!
Dan Chu — Google review
The fact that this incredible place is FREE for all to access is truly a blessing. An incredible getaway right in the KC metro. My kids and I love making memories here.
Chad Vaughn — Google review
Beautiful area with great additions and great hiking. Very well up kept
Robert Stevens — Google review
What a lovely space! Had never been to Burr Oak before, but I will be going back soon. Was very disappointed in the plant sale as many of the items were sold out by the time I arrived, & we arrived at 1215! My Sisters & Mom got there at 12 ~ event was advertised to open at 1230 ~ & said the people were already grabbing up everything in sight. Just disappointing about the sake, not the place itself!
Aislinn Firehawk — Google review
So fun and educational. My 9 year old LOVED it!
Dean'na Wantz — Google review
I love jogging here! If you take the entire trail there is one way which is less challenging but the way back for me has some pretty challenging elements if you're jogging. It's the perfect trail!
Deona Wilson — Google review
Been here literally hundreds of times over the last 30 plus yrs. I love coming here! Great place to bring kiddos for nature classes, field trips or any time they are open. The nature center has big fish tank, snakes, frogs,turtles and tons of taxidermy animals and activities for the kids. There is a tree house with a slide. There is also an outside play ground behind the nature center. We love all the trails! The best trail for kids 3 and under is behind the nature center. The prettiest trail and my favorite is Bethany Falls Trail. There are a few more. There is a pine grove right past the entrance on the right. It is the so beautiful. Great place for pictures. They are requiring permits after July for photography anywhere in the park. You definitely want to wear bug spray and bring a water. They do have bathrooms by the entrance of the trails and at the nature center. You can pack a picnic this is a great place to have a family picnic. This would be great place for a picnic date too. There is poison ivy all over this place if you go off trails. They do lock the gates at dusk. There are no bike trails. They do not allow dogs either unless they are a service animal. They also do not allow you to fish the ponds here.
We visited on Mother's Day and even though they were busy, the entire staff was kind and gracious and handled it very well. Brelann was so nice and funny, along with another lady inside and her husband outside (I didn't catch their names). I really like all of their wines. Their grounds are beautiful and it's kid friendly with the swing and tree to climb, very relaxing. We also look forward to their pizza!
Keli Hess — Google review
Very small and quiet place to sit outside under a walnut tree and enjoy a bottle of wine or two.
Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the day.
My only complaint is the porta-potty.
Christopher Edenfield — Google review
Wonderful evening at the winery with my wife. Owner and staff were very friendly as usual. The Farm Fusion food on the weekends is out of this world. Would highly recommend for great wine & food in the country.
Marc Matthews — Google review
Visiting Nighthawk in person is going to be the best part of your day. Having never been, I was impressed from the moment I turned down the drive. You can tell there's a lot of love that goes into every aspect of Nighthawk from the grounds to the impressively knowledgeable staff. The atmosphere is laid-back and the whole experience feels like you're hanging out with friends. It's a perfect execution of upscale & warm. The sangria was a huge hit as we all enjoyed the wood fireplace in the wine room. In summary, Nighthawk is why being a grown up is awesome, even if you don't feel like one - you're in good company.
Taylor Hunt — Google review
This place definitely has atmosphere and a wonderful setting going for it. However, the wines are suspect. I tried one red that I thought I would enjoy, but it was slightly fizzy. It even had a soda-pop-like carbonated ring around the surface where it touched the glass. But after choosing a second option, I discovered that it had the same slight carbonation. These were wines that should have been "bubbly".
I would return, though. Even though three of the four of us poured out our remaining wine so that we could move on, the wines aren't terrible. And the setting and landscaping just might be worth it.
Jeff B — Google review
Classy upscale winery, with a nice country flair. Enjoyed the musician playing the harp! Nice wines and charcuterie board! Landscaping and plantings were very nice too. This was our first winery experience in Kansas, and it was wonderful! Recommend!
Mark Shanks — Google review
Very friendly and beautiful winery! It’s quite relaxing sitting on the patio, looking out at the vines and surrounding countryside. Wines are diverse, from sweet to dry, blends of MO grapes. Staff is absolutely excellent! Also nearby other wineries so if you have it in you, you can visit others closeby, or stay here the entire time. Seasonally have wood-fired pizza! Strongly recommend!
M M — Google review
My husband and I stumbled on this place totally by accident, but we are so thankful we did! The vineyard is adorable, the wine is great, and the atmosphere was perfect! Sit at a cute table in the grass, covered by trees, surrounded by beautiful plants, with a harpist playing! WOW- so peaceful. Then walk on over to Gigi's cafe for some awesome pizza while you sip your wine and relax. Cannot wait to go back! Also- totally stealing the cutest way to keep your wine chilled on a hot summer day-
Jess Len — Google review
A serene setting that rejuvenates your soul…The owners, Don and Cathy, Brelann, and Gail are genuinely kind and make you feel like family. We always enjoy our special wine, but they are continuously developing more delightful tastes. We give them an A+.
Judy Miller Chappell — Google review
Wow! What a great venue, beautiful grounds and establishment. Gale served us for our tasting and she was knowledgeable and we could tell she was invested in the owners product and desire to provide her customers great wines, just was awesome! They had a wide array of wine from dry to sweet and the place and experience was just so lovely. Definitely worth a stop!
Morgan DeMars — Google review
We love ❤️ The Nighthawk! There’s nothing more fun and relaxing than sitting in the sunshine and enjoying wine or sangria, charcuterie board or pizza. The live music is always beautiful too! Don & Kathy know how to make us happy! Get out there and experience The Nighthawk!
Regional centers featuring dealers offering an array of antiques, collectibles & repurposed goods.
This is the best antique mall to shop. People all over the country travel here to shop. I happen to be a dealer and have two large booths there full of vintage unique items, 100 year old live edge walnut charcuterie boards and furniture. Check out my Nebraska 73 and Florida7 vintage booths
Beverly Brown — Google review
Today I got in the car and I ventured to the BRASS ARMADILLO. (This review is actually edited and I first visited while on vacation a week ago) I think I had been there before but I don’t remember the place being so big! So maybe I hadn’t been there before. Anyhow, WOW! Halfway through I was getting tired but there was so much to see! The memorabilia is amazing! I especially loved the lamps, quilts, linens, and antiques. AND, I even saw a VIETNAM training torpedo with a propeller! Again, WOW! The thing was taller than me! As I was coming to the last aisles of this wonderful adventure, OMG, 😳 the ANTIQUE FURNITURE! I found the nicest antique oak two drawer lowboy dresser that was beautifully refinished and was only $135! I was not leaving there without it! As I wandered to the front of the store to get assistance with the furniture, I remembered I drove my VW Beetle Bug, LOL 😆, (I thought to myself how am I going to pull this trick out of my hat) I asked the young man if I could borrow a tape measure and between he and myself we “got it done” (got the dresser loaded into the Bug) and another man helped also. The dresser fit into the car like a glove! I’m so pleased with my purchase and I had a great visit at the Antique Mall in Grain Valley. If you’re passing through Kansas City make sure to stop and check this place out, and hey, don’t be driving a Volkswagen Beetle Bug! LOL 😆 Oh, and to put the icing on the cake, 🎂 there is a booth that sells “DIXIE BELLE” paints! Oh Yeah! 👍 Take exit 24 from I-70 (Grain Valley) and have a great time!! Welcome to Kansas City 🏙️ too!
Shelly Casey — Google review
The Brass Armadillo is a well established antique mall just east of Blue Springs Missouri that haw been serving midwest collectors since 1992. The mall offers convenient hours from 9 to 9 seven days a week with ample parking. While visible from highway I 70 you must exit the highway before you get there , the last blue springs exit or Grain valley exit just past, east of the mall. Check your map before you go to avoid any confusion. Everyone is very professional and helpful. I didn't have to wait long for someone with a key to open a case or to check out and pay for my items even though they were very busy Bezza the labor day holiday. Make sure you have a least an hour as this mall is huge! I imagine most people need 2 hours. I actually prefer smaller antique malls but I do drop in here occasionally. Worth the stop.
Bob Anthony — Google review
Perfection at its finest. Loved the amount of vintage Soda advertising. I’ve been to the one in Des Moines but this one! In Kansas City is superior. I’ll make it to the other ones eventually.
Khadijah Daniels — Google review
Love this place. We do this as an almost all day affair, every time. We love to walk the entire building. Always interesting and unique items for everyone. Vending machines with tables and chairs if you need a break. Always great staff around for questions or to lovingly wrap your finds for travel home. That jar of buttons came home with me, along with many other interesting pieces over time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jennifer Clark — Google review
I've traveled the entire country as a commercial driver, and this BY FAR THE BEST antique store I've been too. The prices are very very reasonable. Somethings you can't believe their selling that cheap. If it was made back in the day, you'll find it here. It is a huge place. Planned to stop for 30 minutes, Turned into 3 hours. They have rewards and different specials everyday. I can't wait to go back.
Malaia — Google review
It was a great experience I was going to go to my usual coin store to find out they were closed so I realized brass armadillo might have some so I went here. I got everything I wanted, the only inconvenience was that the guy helping me seemed like a drug addict but besides that 4/5
Michael Stalinski — Google review
Place is amazing and huge! Down the street fr.lots of restaurants. You will work up an appetite! Found so many cool things!
Robbie Wolfe — Google review
Brass Armadillo is a gold standard for us when we want to do some antique shopping! We always find treasures and it just makes my hubby and I so happy to walk the aisles and see what’s new or what we can’t leave without. If you’re a first timer, be sure to allow yourself plenty of time. This is not a place to pop in and out of.
Dani McPeek — Google review
Love it! So much to see. Found some Murano made animals last time I was there!
Tina — Google review
Large mall with great customer service. I am a dealer and I found some good deals.
Andrea Wheat — Google review
Warmed up on a snowy day browsing this wonderful and HUGE antique mall! Greeted when we walked in with a warm beverage and a locker to store our bulky winter coats in while we shopped! Barely scratched the surface in our quick 90 minute visit! We will be back when we visit KC again!
Tami Lakey — Google review
I love coming here. I have a case and sell coins here but I love shopping here even more. I grew up coming here every weekend and still do it to this day. Bring your pups they love to say hi to everyone
Chris W — Google review
Wow, just wow. So many cool and beautiful items. My daughter and I were here for two hours and didn't even make it through half the store because there was always something cool to stop and admire. It definitely made me nostalgic because I saw many things my late grandparents had and I remember from holidays and visits in their home.
Kara Lin — Google review
An amazing place to shop vendors booths. Aisles and aisles...prepare yourself for the experience. You could literally spend the entire day shopping. There is something for everyone. Highly recommend a visit!
We had passed by the signs for Red Fox Winery many times and were curious, but not sure if it would be worth a stop. It is definitely worth a stop!! First, the setting is gorgeous with the vineyards and the open feeling. The family who owns/runs the vineyards and winery are delightful - kind, accommodating, and honest about what they can do. The food is so delicious and we all found wines we enjoyed. I would love to go back and just spend an afternoon on the patio with some good wine and appetizers -- the Brooklyn Bread is as good as it's history!
Diane McKinney — Google review
I stopped in with a friend today, a Saturday afternoon. We waited about 5 minutes to be seated. We could see a large group of maybe 20 people being attended to. My friend popped off to use the rest room while I continued to wait to be seated. After another 10 minutes we left without ever even being greeted. There were at least 2 staff members attending the large group, however
neither of them even acknowledged that we were waiting. I've tried Red Fox wine at other events and we were excited to do a little more sampling on this gorgeous Saturday, however, we ended up leaving. I won't be recommending this winery to anyone, even though they make a tasty wine.
Diana Keller — Google review
Very nice place for wine and dinner. The chef/owner came out to greet us on how everything was. The waitress and staff were very attentive, place was nicely decorated and very clean. The spinach and artichoke dip was the best and the blackberry wine was just right for the setting. We will be back. A little drive from the city but worth it.
Sincerely
The Greens
Harvey Green — Google review
This beautiful winery is 100% worth the stop! We have passed by it for 11 years now and I always wanted to stop. Well we finally did. The owners are so true, genuine, and make you feel at home! The wine is amazing and the food is unbelievable! Family owned and had the best service I could ever imagine!
Jessica Bailey — Google review
My friends and I have come here several times. We came Saturday at 1pm. There were two people at the bar. No one else was there. The sign said wait to be seated. We waited "several minutes" before we seated ourselves. There were 5 of us. The lady that came to our table I believe was one of the owners. She was EXTREMELY rude to us. She said multiple times that we needed a reservation. Never have we had one in the past. She seemed very irritated that she was waiting on us. At the end of our lunch she did not give us a receipt, so we went up to pay individually and again she was rude. AND gave herself a 20 percent tip on our bills without asking us!!!! We usually buy several bottles of wine before leaving. Not this time and there will not be a next time. Extremely disappointed particularly from a small business
Candace Symons — Google review
Went with two friends to do a wine tasting. We were very rudely told there was no way that could happen as we didn’t have reservations. The website says reservations are suggested for parties of more than 5 - there were only 3 of us. We left and went to a different winery. We’ll never return or purchase their wine
Kristin Brummit — Google review
If zero stars were an option that’s what Red Fox Winery would recieve from me. I thought the poor service, food, wine, and atmosphere was a one time thing and they were recovering from the nationwide pandemic. However, after three attempts of letting Red Fox Winery redeem my previous bad experiences I now feel compelled to share that this is sadly a place you want to mark off your list whether you’ve been there or not. If you do decide to go…go because you truly have to mark them off your list (wine clue/trail members) be forewarned….do not expect to have a pleasant experience to any degree. The food is decent especially after the hour and a half it takes you to get whatever you’ve ordered.
Red Fox, please look at how you run your business and at least ensure your patrons have a decent waiting experience with as long as it takes to get service.
Jessica Jacobs — Google review
Very nice! Just a beautiful stop all the way around! The spinach artichoke dip was amazing! The lasagna was truly amazing. We enjoyed our bottles of wine. This place is for sure one you could take a date out too! Thank you what a wonderful place! We will be back Thank you to the owners!!!
Laura Rilinger — Google review
Sitting outside on the Red Fox patio is very calming. The winery has a large, covered outdoor space that looks out at its scenic vineyard and garden. It’s a nice place to relax and watch the sun set.
I really enjoyed Red Fox’s sangria which was filled with apples and grapes. My husband and I also took home a bottle of their Vignoles, and we were pleasantly surprised at how much we liked it.
The winery’s Moussaka is serious Greek comfort food. I’d definitely recommend it. The dish was filled with eggplant, potatoes and a rich tomato meat sauce.
My husband ordered ribs and wasn’t a huge fan. He loves barbecue, but thought his meal was a little dry. However, he liked Red Fox enough that he’d like to go back and try the Chicken Souvlaki.
As for service, our waitress was friendly but was covering a lot of tables, so it felt somewhat slow. There was also an offensive smell when she came to the table. We noticed the same smell around the restrooms, but it wasn’t noticeable anywhere else indoors.
The inside of the restaurant is spacious and the design is well thought out. There are different types of seating areas to choose from and there are game stations.
Overall, the scenery and patio won us over.
Elizabeth Pepperdine — Google review
The food is amazing, very cool place and if you are lucky to stay talking to Nick, the owner, you are in for a treat! We had a great evening and for sure we will go back!
eugenia vida — Google review
The facility beautiful with vineyards all around. We had Sangria which was delicious. We ate lunch there and the food was amazing! The owner was so friendly and took time to answer all of our questions. I highly recommend stopping there for a delightful experience.
Bette Lopez — Google review
Excellent food, staff and owners. Perfect place for a get together, small reunion or wedding. Very relaxing.
The day I was there the breezes on the outside seating area was AMAZING.
C j Major — Google review
Very nice selection of food and great wines. It's not a place to go if you're in a hurry. Set back and enjoy!
A creek meanders through this wooded park offering camping, hiking, riding, fishing & boating.
I volunteer here hiking the trails and checking for trees down and doing trail maintenance. This park is awesome. Very friendly staff and twenty miles of trails. I love this place!
Tom Bruetsch — Google review
Great park. Lots of land. A lot of things to do at this park. It is really good to walk through, drive through or just enjoy the view. They have a lake to do some fishing. Maybe you like to take a long hike.
Ron Neitch — Google review
Gorgeous park with multiple trail loops. We walked about 4 miles that day. Not all trails are evenly pitched and there's lot of roots thru some so I would recommend chest carriers for little littles, not a stroller. Wildlife was all around and the trails were all pretty decently marked.
Sarai — Google review
Surprising camping experience for scouts. The special use area was large, in great shape, well manicured. We also had access to they kayaks which we rented for the day Saturday, and the wondering Naturist instructed our scouts on local flora and fauna as to what grew, was edible, and how to prepare it..
Kenneth Van Booven — Google review
Nice park with walking trails and lots of woods as well as improvements in facilities. Clear Lake needs water management for excessive hydrilla but otherwise has decent panfishing and some bass and catfish too.
Don Baldridge — Google review
Not where we intended to stay originally, but they were pretty much the only place open before the spring season and offered plenty of fishing and hiking. Since it was during the off season we didn't expect much, however they still had a restroom in the form of a permanent outhouse and up the road is Casey's, McDonalds, and dollar general. Sinclair's has fire wood if needed during the off season. At the Clearfork Trail fishing area they have flushing toilets up the hill, as well. During the regular camping season there are showers, bathrooms, and running water. There are plenty of spaces with and without electricity and even spots where a family can park multiple cars and hook up more electricity for a cheaper price (double camping spaces essentially). It was a happy surprise, for sure 😃!
Aaron Mizell — Google review
Beautiful with lots of trees. Spaces have plenty of room, and there are great trails to hike. Just wish they had water hook ups at each site.
Marlene Abbey — Google review
Great park, good size campsites, and hiking or kayaking are available around a small pond! Have been quite a few times now and enjoyed every time! We use a tent and not an RV, but be aware there are a ton of RV's and the cacophony of AC units running can be a distraction from the quiet of camping.
Ice and wood are available for purchase and all of other people have been considerate and polite. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get out for a couple of days of easy camping!
George Hipp Jr. — Google review
The camping areas were well-maintained except for the rowdy raccoons. Somebody actually complained of a left a banana out and it disappeared. Lol.
Campsites were pretty level and they weren't squished in. People were pretty quiet it was very shaded. Bathrooms we clean and stocked with toilet paper and soap throughout the day.
there are several very nice hiking trails of various types. Most are 1-2 miles except for one 7 mile one. They have small lakes for fishing one of the lakes great for kayaking or small electric motor boats.
We'll be back.
Deana Hill — Google review
This place has tons of fishing locations, biking/hiking trails, camping locations, lakes, and a lot of wild life to see! hiking trails range from 1.5 to 5.5 miles from what i saw there. This place is great to bring your family for fishing or the playgrounds. Dog owners can also have their dogs however they must be leashed. I would also recommend bug spray and a bag of supplies if you are hiking the longer trails around the park.
bobby — Google review
I Camped overnight at Knob Noster State Park. The experience was a great I was able to get in to a not so crowded back end set of camp sites where we set up a cozy spot and had a decent fire, woke up in the morning to some grazing deer with fresh morning dew at a comfortable 60 degrees the morning was fantastic. I saw the deer on the way to the bath house where I was able to shower which is always a nice luxury when tent camping. The showers where spacious and the water was hot with a fairly clean bath house minus some dust build up very clean for a camp ground bath house. We Checked out and hit the road after the showers looking forward in returning to Knob Noster. There is a raccoon bandit. You've been warned.
Brent Newcomer — Google review
Spent an afternoon checking out the park for future hiking. Looks like some great trails, great scenery, several lakes, and a variety of things to do for the whole family. I took a couple maps with me so I can start planning my spring trip back. Can't wait!
Venus Auxier — Google review
Good campsites, great place to walk and see local fauna. The bathhouses are clean, and the sunsets are picturesque, making this state park a great place to stop.
This is a must stop if you are on your way to Kansas City from Springfield or if you are on your way from Kansas City down to Branson or Springfield area. While they do not have the free samples that they used to have in the past, it is still an exceptional place with awesome cheese. It has really clean restrooms as well and it is a very comforting environment.
D Bebber — Google review
No samples. No very friendly or helpful. The cheese I was told is a must have so I bought all most $100 worth. Fingers crossed it as good as they say it is. Because the experience at the place was not anything like I told it was going to be and we had drove way out of the way to be able to stop and get cheese for our friends who told us about it, and for myself. Parking was good. It was an easy turn off from the freeway which was also good.
Serena Becker — Google review
I love this place. We stop every time we go to Missouri. Their cheese is da bomb
Our haul from Thursdays pass-by.
Will see what we pick up on our return trip home 😋
Julie Flynn — Google review
Fun place to stop that has taken a hit from my perspective since the outbreak of COVID-19 as you are no longer able to sample their many varieties of cheese. Lots of food items and gifts inside. Still a great place to visit on 13 HWY.
Kaleb Huffman — Google review
This was the second time in my life I have been to Osceola cheese company and most likely will be the last. It had been quite some time since I was last there. They claim to have 275 types of cheeses. Unfortunately many of those are merely some combinations of herbs and not unique cheeses. So, for example, you might have one type of cheese that featured garlic flavor, garlic and onion flavor, garlic and herb flavor, onion flavor, and so forth. I thought the prices were pretty high on the cheese. They had some cheese that was labeled as aged 10 months. And that was $25 a pound. If that is typical then I have some cheese in my refrigerator that should be worth a fortune by now. I bought some cheese curds and was disappointed in them because they were wet. It appears that it was plain cheese curds to which some herbs had been dumped on them. The result was fairly slimy. No samples were available of any of the cheese. They didn't offer anything that couldn't be found in a good grocery store. It also appears that none of the cheese is actually made there.
Myron Jackson — Google review
If cheese and obscure snacks is your thing...then this is your stop. Endless options for cheese, meat snacks, chips, jams....you name it. Great little stop in between KC and Branson to take a bio break or grab a snack.
Steven Camacho — Google review
Osceola cheese is a must stop if you find yourself near Osceola. They have a huge variety of cheese. Everything from chocolate cheese fudge to jalapeño bacon smoked cheddar to cracked peppercorn ranch curds. The curds are my personal favorite - they have several different flavors and are always squeaky. Currently, samples are not available. While this does make it hard to know which cheese to get, it’s necessary to maintain a safe environment during the pandemic.
In addition to cheese, they also have a great selection of sweet and salty snacks. Beef sticks, candy, pretzels, chips, nuts and puff corn are a few examples of what they offer.
They have 4 restrooms - 2 men and 2 women and they are usually clean. The only downside is it is always crowded. However, they do have ample registers and friendly staff to check you out once you’ve made your cheese and snack selections.
Susana Branum — Google review
Large selection of gourmet cheeses. Many varieties. Cured jerky and summer sausage. Kids candy curiosities. Fountain drinks. Sauces and rubs. Good stop.
The Boss Babe — Google review
Cheese, cheese and more cheese. But a lot more. My favorite was the wine, bourbon, and moonshine tasting.
Get pictures of their mascot out front.
We picked up the fried green tomatoes seasoning and it was amazing.
mark Chamberlin — Google review
Love looking at all the different sauces , flavors, and the shop attached.
Always clean bathrooms.
Disappointed, there aren't any free samples like in years past - that darn COVID ruined a lot of those kinds of things we always used to enjoy.
We did buy a small samplier package, and it was pretty good.
We look forward to stopping here for a small break and buying snacks for our road trips. 😎
JF F — Google review
Fun place with a great selection of cheese and snacks. Everything was super fresh and prices weee fair. Parking was good and restrooms were clean. Lots of tasty samples to try before you buy. Can get busy since it’s a popular destination and the best stop for miles. Highly recommend you check it out especially if your a cheese lover.
Brent West — Google review
Lots of cheese! I only saw cow and goat milk cheese, and no mixed cheeses, which was disappointing, but there were a good amount of them! Both sweet and savory, cheese curds and blocks, jams, cured meats, etc. Prices were okay for a specialty cheese store, and low fat and low sodium were both clearly marked (though I only noticed one of the latter). Everything from cheddar to limburger. They had two bathrooms for men and two for women. Not sure why they're marked at all, since they're single occupant. The whole place was clean and tidy, with clear prices. I haven't actually tried my cheese yet, since there were no samples. Also sad, but here we are. I'll update when I try my cheese!
Elle Oswald — Google review
A great place to stop for SNACKS!
Huge selection of cheeses, summer sausage, dips and spreads, crackers, and now even a separate gift shop.
Lots of goodies for the entire family... be sure to stop and check it out!
J. Stober — Google review
This place has awesome cheese 🧀. There are excellent varieties to choose from. They also have some interesting gifts 🎁.
JoAnn Freeman — Google review
If you like cheese this is your store . They got all kinds of cheese and meat sticks jams. jelly .honey. sorghum if your in the area it worth the time to stop by..
Steve C — Google review
No samplers but the selections are unbelievable. Today, they had a free wine tasting.. I really like their sharp cheddar some aged 12 years and their Jalapeño and Hanannaro cheeses... Awesome...
Large lake created when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Truman Dam in 1979.
Awesome place to visit. Lots of things to do here. Nature walks, picnic areas, store seeing and you can't come here and not take advantage of the awesome fishing opportunities here. Lots of blues and loaded with crappie.
Humberto Carrasco — Google review
So much to see & do. Fanstastic fishing! Small town super friendly people. Antique & flea stores.. great dinning in Warsaw. Check out the Landing restaurant, their deck, craft beers & good wine selection. Walk Drake Harbors paths.. or fish a floating dock. Check out the swinging bridge on Hwy 7 at the Dam restaurant. Give yourself plenty of time to see all Truman's has to offer
Deborah Hays — Google review
October 2022 Fall Color is here!! October 20, 2021: Just spent a couple of days fishing. Caught a few white bass . The Fall color is starting to emerge. Original post: We really like Truman Lake. The lake is muddier than Table Rock, Stockton, or Pomme de Terre, which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. We currently have a camper and boat on permanent sights at Truman. We enjoy the great fishing and beautiful scenery. Truman is a better lake for fishing, rather than skiing and tubing, but you will see all happening during the summer. The views of the bluffs from the lake is absolutely beautiful. Be on the lookout for Eagles in the trees near the water. They are abundant. In Fall, the leaves turning colors is worth the gas and boat ride around the lake. MUCH prettier than from the highways! While there, be sure to check out the Truman Visitors Center. Great history and views there also.
Flower Girl — Google review
Awesome area for Huge crappie
Chase Weathersend — Google review
Beautiful and Historical. Bring your walking shoes. Plenty of places to walk around and see the dam from different areas. If your driving by on 65, you should stop and look. You will enjoy it.
Bathsheba Love — Google review
Even though we were there when lake levels set an all time high, the fishing below the dam was fun and productive. Will be back to fish for the big cats.
Doc & Bre On Yonder Roads — Google review
Let's start with our stay, TERRIBLE!! Our room was filled with flies. My husband was up killing them the entire time we were in the room. We went to lay down to go to sleep and the bed was not comfortable at all. We were scheduled to stay for 3 days and they charged my credit card right away but ended up having to go home on the 2nd day. We could not get a refund for our 3rd day. Will never stay again
A W — Google review
I always enjoy going to Trumans lake and the dam is certainly a side seat it’s pretty cool too.
Michael Palmatory — Google review
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The boat launch and the docks are in great shape , I appreciate the maintenance being done . The parking areas are clean and the out buildings are well kept.
Michael Romero — Google review
Drove around just a bit of the lake this evening to see if any of the fall colors were here here yet. Unfortunately it will be another week or two for really good color in the trees but that just gives me another good reason to take another drive soon.
Cheryl Badder-Simmons — Google review
Beautiful lake. Not so full and popular as some of the other lakes in southern Missouri.
Jeremy Miller — Google review
How can anyone not give a 5-star review on this place? It's gorgeous. The lake is clean and clear. The fishing is very good. Everyone at the State Park Marina was very friendly. Will definitely visit again.
Michelle Donham — Google review
The water is perfect. Clean and clear and refreshing. The restaurant and rooms are above average. We will be back soon.
Lana Hill — Google review
The public boats ramps which we have used to put in from had nice padded bumpers, as well as, public vault toilets. The lake is beautiful and clean, and there's plenty of room to spread out away from other boaters.
Amanda H — Google review
Love this lake. Best lake around. Even on the craziest weekends you don't meet many boat except at marina entrance.
Jenn Williams — Google review
Fantastic lake. Great family fun. Swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking. We had a great vacation here.
Mike Avery — Google review
One of my favorite places to visit in Missouri!! The water is clean and nearly crystal clear!! This place also has lots of beautiful geodes to observe!!
Kristin Mitchell — Google review
Great lake to camp, fish and ski . Beautiful area.
Michelle Riker — Google review
A great place to enjoy a week or weekend on the water. If you know this lake then you know about the sailing. If not, you need to learn about it. One of the premier sailing lakes in the country. It's small enough to not worry about large waves and big enough to not worry about navigating a tight waterway. There seems to be a generous amount of wind to keep your sails full as well. It's more secluded and that been great to keep the large boat traffic to a minimum and honestly, sailboats are probably the biggest boat on the water most of the time.
Richard McClelland — Google review
Camped here during the off season. It's still beautiful at that time of year. The camp hosts are helpful and happy. All in all, great visit, will come back
Charlotte Mcmannama — Google review
My intent was to add some photos to my night albums and found the south west area of Stockton Lake to be a great destination. This was the area with the least sky light according to the map I use. There were several scenic areas close to bridges and also ample shore areas to hike around and get various angles for sky and lake pictures. There are wide open lake areas as well as interesting growth around the edges. Deadwood and vegetation make great customers for photographing since they are well disciplined and never complain about long poses. Haha These props of nature and the location near the shorelines also accommodate photo ops without too much travel. It did start to get a little chilly so I appreciated this. :) I would like to return during the day to just enjoy that area I was in and the rest of the lake. It looks like I only saw a small portion. I didn’t get a chance to tour the facilities such as restrooms and any visitor center so I’m not sure how that rates in comparison to other lakes. Once again, this trip was for night photography but next time I’m sure I’ll run into a need for lake services.
Al Risden — Google review
Great fishing spots I love to catch crappie and love to eat it too. So peaceful at the lake . Camping areas Seen Bald eagles before there.Nice place to fish camping.Go check it out
Cathy Slinger — Google review
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I'll never travel to Springfield without this trip planner again
Lakeside park offering fishing & boating, plus swimming beaches, hiking trails & over 250 campsites.
We had our church camp here, and it was a great experience! The campsites were very well-placed, and there were lots of trees perfect for hanging hammocks. Also really great sunset views, and a cliff jump not too far away from our campsite. Also, the loop around the whole camp area was great for young children to ride bikes around. There is a fire pit and picnic table at each campsite, and the bathrooms are reasonably close (we stayed in Pittsburgh)
Jackie Hynes — Google review
A nice lake to fish,boat, horseback or camp ,or just to relax not to busy till summer
Stevie Mckenzie — Google review
The campground was great! We stayed in the Pittsburg side but will stay on the hermitage side next time for better views of the lake.
Staff was kind and very helpful. Took one star off because the only laundry and bathroom/shower facilities were quite far from the site. They should have one per loop at least.
There were tons of fireflies everywhere, the little beach on the hermitage side was beautiful and very peaceful. A lot of wildlife too!
Deer, raccoons, armadillos, birds, and more bugs than anyone could want.
There’s a nicely stocked grocery store not too far away, as well as gas stations and pubs.
Would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Maria Camila Galvis — Google review
Beautiful campground! love it!
Yurts are clean and cozy! Clean bathrooms and even laundry room available.
Melva Townsend — Google review
Great place to fish clean bathroom handi capable
steve winters — Google review
Pomme de Terre state park is just a 2.5 hour drive from Kansas City. There is a trail head right by the campsite that takes you on an easy 2-mile hike around the lake. However, if hiking is one of your favorite activities, Pomme de Terre might not be the best place to visit. The trail was in need of some maintenance, but still very nice to get out and take in nature.
The lake is usually fairly clean. In the Spring of 2021, there was an algae issue. However, the park did a great job of posting warnings about water quality.
The bathrooms are clean and the park rangers are very friendly and helpful. The park is basic, but my nieces and nephews enjoyed it. We had a beautiful view of the lake from our campsite. Getting down to the water was a little difficult. There are sites that have easier lake access.
Many of the campsites are beautifully shaded. The ones that aren’t had little shelters above the picnic tables; which was nice. The raccoons are cute, but out away your food and trash every night. They are brave and will attempt to raid your campsite while you’re enjoying the fire.
We visit Pomme de Terre every year and plan to keep coming.
Susana Branum — Google review
If you have a big camper, it is tricky to maneuver due to all the tall pines that line the water and electric sites and road to access the sites. But if you like rustic views and easy access to the lake, you can't beat it!
Jennifer Johnston — Google review
This review is for the PITTSBURGH park at Pomme De Terre.
I wish I could say great things but unfortunately this experience was one of my least favorite camping spots to date.
1. Not very level campsites. Out of five spots reserved, only one was very level. The rest of our campers had a really tough time getting their campers to level out.
2. Not well kept. The spots are overgrown and it doesn’t seem like they mow or trim very often. None of our campers used their picnic table/canopy spots because they were riddled with webs big enough to hold a fly-swatter. Lol.
3. No privacy. The park staff drives by all of the sites about every 15 minutes. They don’t just drive by either, they go by as slow as humanly possible and stare at each spot and the occupants. We thought maybe it was just us but we spoke with several other campers the next day and they all said the same thing happened to them. There was an older lady and man that drove around in a white truck and stopped at my friends’ spot several times during our stay. They told them don’t hang clothesline’s one time that they stopped. They told them don’t park on the grass another time they stopped. They told them no golf carts another time they stopped.
4. Never any help. It seemed like they have 100 people working here when they are driving by your spots every 15 minutes but the moment you go up to the main booth, there is never anyone there to help.
5. Bathrooms are not well kept. Of course you’re in the middle of the woods and there will be bugs but there were wasps and mosquitoes everywhere in the shower house.
Out of all of the state parks we’ve stayed at, this was our least favorite.
Kris Hand — Google review
This place is absolutely magical. There’s really no other words to describe it and pet friendly.
Susan Sneed — Google review
Stopped at the Dock and cleaned fish after my guide trip on Pomme fishonguideservice77com . Very nice people . Will be back soon.
This is a very beautiful park with tons to do. Walking trails, multiple playgrounds, a nice lake with tons of geese and swans. There are also beautiful peacocks here too. A very amazing park to spend time at.
Marvin Parnell — Google review
This is a beautiful place to bring your family or just take a stroll! The grounds are well kept and there isn't a lot of bugs to keep you from strolling peacefully throughout the park. I always make it a stopping point whenever I'm in town!
Laurie Johnson — Google review
I have been coming here since I was a kid. It is amazing to be able to take my kids here as well! My favorite part is that the equipment is kept in good repair. I have rarely seen equipment that looked like it needed to be replaced. And the walking trails are great too! I have had many picnics and b-day parties here with family and will continue to as long as we are able!
Daron Barrymore — Google review
Always a good time. I sadly am not excited about all the dogs. And its not because they do not belong. It just brings me soo much anxiety. My son is afraid of them. He's Autistic and panic bolts when he sees them. So it's not a park that I can let my sitting guard get me. 🙃 But majority of the park goers have their dogs leashed. Which helps so much. Thank you. ❤️
Valerie Williams — Google review
Always a pleasant visit! The park is very well maintained and the walking trail that goes around is set up so that you are not in the way of traffic driving through. Beautiful, peaceful place to enjoy nature.
Lora Hendrick — Google review
This park is beautiful, large, and my kid loved it!!!
Angela Winward — Google review
This park offers a very peaceful and beautiful atmosphere to enjoy your day. We love to walk the trails and watch all of the ducks, swans, and geese at the pond. There are some beautiful peacocks wandering around, too! There are tons of little creekbeds to explore, and several pkayground areas scattered throughout. We loved visiting!
Kristina — Google review
Dunnegan Memorial Park is so beautiful and peaceful. There’s playgrounds throughout the park. The ducks are always ready for treats and sometimes they will eat right out of your hands. The walking trail is just perfect. Love this place!
Dana Thornhill — Google review
Beautiful park even before the spring has a chance to green it up. We will be back to visit again later in the year. Got to see the beautiful swans as well as the stunning Peacock! 65 degrees and sunny! It's day 4 out of 82 days of adventure for my mom who turns 82 on May 21st (day 82)!
Shari Hoffman — Google review
There’s a trail That goes around The property. A frisbee golf course. Multiple playgrounds. Public restrooms. Lots of picnic tables. A pond and a creek. Around the park they have small grills. They have lots of benches too.
M Rice — Google review
For a town the size of Bolivar, it is an unbelievably wonderful park. I would say it's a much larger park, than I've seen in any other town that is comparable in size to Bolivar. It's almost like a shrunk down, miniature version, of Central Park. There is a very nice walking trail, a great many picnic areas, as well as 3 different shelter houses, one of which looks like a giant native stone gazebo, plenty of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and several swans, peacocks that roam freely about the grounds, lots of trees, which leaves the area with a pseudo-rugged feel, and a VERY large pond.
Steven Culp — Google review
We love this park, but I will say if you have kids like I do watch them. Because there have been some things that I and my fiance have noticed that are not okay with me.
Watch your kids very very close.
You absolutely must stop here while on Route 66. Such a cute little stop with the old garage from the 1920s, the original office, and a reasonably priced gift shop. The owner is beyond friendly and will answer any questions related to the route. Bring cash if you can.
Jess Moser — Google review
A must stop whole traveling Route 66! George and Barbara are great hosts and have a wonderful property on 66.
Lee Lundberg — Google review
Must see for Route 66 enthusiasts. Owners very friendly. Gift shop ( bring cash)
David Matthews — Google review
One of the best attractions on route 66. George is such a lovely man, he offers you other nice attractions as a suggestion. His little 66 museum is very beautiful, you can find many, many nice objects and cars. Here you can also find a small shop with many souvenirs.
We felt the real old route 66 feeling by visiting his place.
Alexandra Mitrasca — Google review
Kewl spot... Stopped while riding my motorcycle cross country.. Met Gary and had a nice break from the road...
Paul Mays — Google review
Barb and George are fantastic ambassadors for Route 66. This last trip was our third time visiting and it’s always a neat experience!
Joe Sannutti — Google review
Another beautifully restored service station on Route 66. This one stands out in the fact that the entire property is part of the experience. If you stop, most definitely check out the shop/garage to the right of the gas station. It's a museum of its own.
Jeremy Schindorff — Google review
Almost no Route 66 book talks about this place. However one of the best places on Route 66. Great owner, who gave my son a gift. You can not miss this place
Kerem Koç — Google review
Of all of the Route 66 fuel stations we visited in KS and MO on 21-22 August 2023, this station in Ash Grove, MO is by far the most complete, comprehensive, and expansive. Originally named the "Gay Parita," this Sinclair Station has four buildings filled with nostalgia, cars, and even an outdoor covered cafe/bar with multiple menu items (as well as a nice little Gift Shop). The owners are very friendly (and even apologised when we arrived during the food restocking). There is a massive Route 66 painted emblem on the road in front of the location.
Unlike other locations that we visited on Route 66, you could easily spend over an hour walking around this location and looking at everything.
Thomas Hornik — Google review
A great Route 66 stop, lovely to meet George and to gain a bit of knowledge into the history of the place. Don't forget to pick up a few ducks!
Darren Edmonds — Google review
ABSOLUTELY A MUST-STOP! We decided to venture, just a little, off HWY 44 & we were so glad we did. There’s so much to see here as it’s filled with tons of Route 66 & other memorabilia. George, the guide and caretaker of this iconic landmark, is one of the most friendly, welcoming people you will ever meet. Go enjoy this hidden treasure! You won’t be sorry!
Charity Miller — Google review
Back in the early 2003 time frame we could still stop at the old log cabin gas station location; County hwy. 266 and hwy. 96. Only the paved entrance still exits now. About one mile east from Gay Parita Mo. and the Sinclair station. Good memories.
Fantastic caverns is a vast and beautiful underground cave that was discovered by John Knox in 1862. Today, visitors can enjoy a guided tour in a Jeep-drawn tram through the cave, which is located just northwest of Springfield. The cave has a fragile backdrop of ancient features and only allows for controlled tours through the fascinating underground landscape.
Being disabled on an electric scooter, this place was VERY accessible, & the staff very friendly & helpful. Loved the jeep tour! Nice visitor center with many interesting things to look at. The grounds are well kept and beautifully serene. We were passing by, & couldn't resist stopping in because of the jeep tour since I miss out on caving. Lovely way to pass an HR or 2!
Kim Filkins — Google review
I found this place just by going on Google Maps and looking for things to do in Springfield this past weekend. I'm SO glad I found this location tucked away where it was. I had an absolute blast here! The tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and able to answer a very wide margin of questions! The tour lasted about an hour overall, but what you learn and see is worth all the time spent there. The cavern is very warm as well, especially during the months like March here in Missouri. The employees were extremely nice and pleasant to talk to. I loved every moment of being in the cavern. They have a lot of souvenirs that you can purchase and while I was there the majority of the items were 50% off! I would definitely recommend everyone there for a nice guided tour through an amazing cavern!
Jay — Google review
This was a nice activity that did not cost our family of four a hundred dollars. Our son actually could enter for free (5 and under). The tour is pleasant and worth a trip once. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. Google maps takes you right there otherwise it would be hard to find. It is in the middle of nothing but farm land and limited signage.
John Hartmann — Google review
Very interesting cave and the tour guides were great. I wish the experience had been a little longer, and that the signage once we were closer was better.
After seeing what felt like hundreds of signs on the interstate, once we were close and trying to get there the signs stopped and we almost didn't go because it felt like we had gotten totally lost -- and then the cave was there.
Overall I'm glad we found our way and got to see it as the formations were really interesting and beautiful.
Morgan Perry — Google review
Such a fun tour—you sit the whole time and they drive you around the caves. They give you science and history, demonstrations about the original discovery and exploration to the secret speak easy during prohibition.
There is a trail you can walk down after to enjoy the wooded bluff. Very peaceful!
Lauren Milam — Google review
Awesome experience for the family. Worth the stop. Had to wait a little after buying the tickets but the visitor’s center has a large gift shop, antiques and other historical artifacts from the caves past on display to entertain you for a bit. The tour is a little over an hour. The tour isn’t rushed. The propane powered Jeep takes stops along its route in the cave to let the tour guide share great insight into the caves history and features. Watch your head as in some parts of the cave you will have to duck. The cave truly is fantastic!
Joel Hernandez — Google review
Definitely stop here if you’re in the area or live in Springfield and haven’t been here yet. Their jeeps drive you through the cave and your tour guide will make several stops to tell you interesting facts. The tour is breathtaking and takes about an hour. George was our guide and was so funny and informative. Wheelchair accessible and a cool gift shop as well. Our two grandsons loved it!
Natalie Junge — Google review
Did this tour with my 6yr old son as we were passing through the area. Didn't bring our dogs with us as my mom opted to stay at the campsite with them but thought it was really cool how pet friendly this place is and will allow you to bring them along for the ride. My son and I both really enjoyed the tour and our tour guide. My son talked the whole ride and our guide never once seemed annoyed by his silly questions/comments. The drive going out to the location itself was very scenic and beautiful to top it off. Would definitely recommend this attraction to anyone in the area!
Heidi Halwa — Google review
Such a cool experience and the kids loved it! It is easy to do. Just show up, hop on a tram, and get a great tour of the caverns. It was nice for families because you don't have to herd kids through a cavern that could stress you out more than be a fun event. Rather this tour will give you the experience without any unnecessary stressors.
I'd also recommend walking the property by the stream. It was beautiful.
Ryan Carey — Google review
The most amazing experience ever! This cave tour was so breathtaking. You will learn so much about the cave as well as seeing the most unbelievable rock formations and stalactites on your journey through the dark and mysterious cave. The tour guide was so spectacular and knowledgeable about all the history of the cave. I absolutely loved it.
jennifer agrenot — Google review
Great time at Fantastic Caverns. Very interesting and informative guide provides detailed history. From ticket booth to jeep easy and convenient. Good for seniors and those with cave phobia as there is no walking. Beautiful grounds. Nice gift shop. Recommended.
Janet B — Google review
I have been trying to get here for over 30 years, now I'm kicking my tail for not making it a priority. I will return & it will be much sooner than 30 years LOL. I'm horrible with names, our lady guide was phenomenal ❣️ It's about an hour excursion, information packed. Absolutely amazingly fantastic experience. Great for all ages. It's cool, 60°s F so dress accordingly, they have warm clothes for sale in the gift shop as well as lots of other goodies. Please remember gratuity 💕
Angela James — Google review
What a FANTASTIC tour! Perfect for families and the older crowd not interested in a walking tour. Our tour guide Darla was great. She took the time to answer all questions even when a youngster asked if she liked her red jeep. It was informative, interesting and fun.
Yoli Reynolds — Google review
I love anything outdoors, and visiting Caverns is one of those places I must visit. This was the first time I visited a Cavern that drove into the Cavern in a trailer. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She did an awesome job at explaining and giving details at every point we made a stop. There's also a gift shop inside, and I found some amazing natural products like the ones you see in the photos. I've been collecting artisan soaps along the way. Most of the soaps I've purchased are from local family-owned stores. I have to say the smell and quality are amazing.
Gloricel Rios — Google review
Decided to stop to see the caverns after years of seeing the billboards along I44. What a great tour. Since we were there in the late evening in spring, we only had 4 of us and a dog on the tour. Our tour guide Joe was knowledgeable and personable. We had a great time. Highly recommend!
Vicki Maciag — Google review
Call me slow, I won’t mind. But this was my first trip through the Fantastic Caverns. I loved it!
I was a little claustrophobic in the beginning as you ride down into the mouth of the cave but the tour guides are great at keeping you informed and distracted.
The Fantastic Cavern cave is beautiful and very well preserved. The tour is very informative and comfortable. Tours are hourly, with the last departure happening at 4pm.
Karen Dubya — Google review
Fantastic Caverns is a wonderful little surprise just outside Springfield Missouri. We had a group of eight, four adults, four children, and we were able to get on a tour within 10-20 minutes of arrival. The unique thing about this cave tour was that the whole tour is done from the comfort of a trailer being pulled by a Jeep. This makes it a great choice for young children, elderly or any visitors with mobility issues. Mark, our tour guide, gave us all the pertinent safety info before we headed out. During the tour he stopped and got out at specified stops along the way to give us a little history on the cave, and to show off the magnificent structures inside. This made it easy to get some good photos inside. He delivered the history and stories about the cave with all the wit and humor you expect from a great tour guide. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping in and checking it out.
James Marsh — Google review
Went on a field trip with the kids and had a great time. It is very clean and looks freshly remodeled. The gift shop has some nice merchandise at reasonable prices. The guides were friendly and spoke loud and clear so you could hear them. Everyone had a good time.
Jason Stewart — Google review
This was a really fun experience! A great way to spend the afternoon, walk around the property and amphitheater area, and walk around the inside and gift shop. The tour lasts an hour, and it is perfect temperature inside. Be prepared for a couple drips of cave water on you! Almost everyone in our group got at least one! I absolutely loved our tour guide, a really enthusiastic older man. He explained the history really well, and cracked jokes and very enjoyable. Overall a fun place to visit if you want to spend a few hours learning about an old cave, and seeing some beautiful rock formations!
Maria Foster — Google review
We had a good time. I'm glad I was able to manage the ride. That being said, I do want to mention a few things for any using walking assistant items. It is a long walk from parking to inside (the first picture just takes you to the line-up going down to the building). There is plenty to see and read about while in-line. Luckily there wasn't a line that day. There is a nice gift shop to look at while waiting for your turn.
The one big complaint I have is getting in and out of the restroom. I had a small wheelchair and barely made it in. I couldn't close the door and it was to tight to get the chair turned. While trying to back out I would get hung up on something sticking out from the wall. Thankfully another guest helped me back up to get out.
I was able to get on the tram (with some help) and enjoyed the cave. I was shaky by the end and getting off was trickier. It's hard to find attraction you can do when you have limitations. I'm glad this was worth it.
Christina Varnum — Google review
I had not been here since I was a teenager like 20 years plus ago. But soon as I started the tour those memories all came back. Got to share the experience with my children who absolutely loved it. Ages 14 and 6 so that gives an example on how all ages can enjoy these fantastic caverns.
Had a great tour guide who was funny and gave history of the caverns without it being like a copy and paste script style tour. He was also very patient with my very talkative 6yr old.
My only real like mild issue. Is they do not tell all history of the caverns. This is due to having to be PC and some parts of the history of the caverns are frowned upon. And I am in no way supporting them or anything of the sort. But I'm a firm believer of teaching all of history good and bad so that people hopefully learn from bad decisions made in the past.
Other then that loved it.
Ra-V-en — Google review
STILL FANTASTIC! The tour is cheesy, comical, and witty if you get the right tour guide! It was a fun experience for the whole family (kids 13, 2, & 1)!! Would highly recommend. Can not buy tickets in advance!! When you arrive (depending on availability of tour guides) you buy tickets for a time slot and may have to wait till next tour. Gift shop is your usual mass produced items that are marked up more than what they are worth. Overall the experience was great for us! Hope you have a great time too!! Don’t forget to check out the yellow do hicky in the back!!
Amber Pedersen — Google review
This place is beautiful and peaceful. We learned a great deal about cave formation and the history of this cave. Our tour guide Andy was funny. We had a great time. It is worth stopping for if you are in the area. Souvenir picture included. Price $35 adults. Tour time one hour.
L. Ski — Google review
Spent $30 per ticket. It was a nice cave to not have to walk. Had it not been for the educational stops, it would not have lasted the hour it did. I was expecting a longer ride, but it is actually kinda short. This should be more like a $20 to $25 ticket. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. The gift shop was nice also. This ride is also dog friendly.
Jenny Atwill — Google review
AMAZING!!! This was a last minute decision today! WOW!! My husband and I loved this tour. Our guide Heather was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and very informative. Such a great stop! $33.91 per person (with tax) and at the end you get a photo! (Typically, photos taken are extra, but here it’s included. Nice surprise) I get cold easily so I took my blanket with me. Grab some popcorn for the ride. It’s tasty! Highly suggest this tour.
John & Marcia Arpin — Google review
Great tour of cave. This is the only cave tour that will drive thru the entire tour. They stop and explain things along the way. They even give you a photo of you on the tour for free. Great for kids to tour since just ride. The temperature is always cool underground. Very nice building and gift shop.
Danyette Heine — Google review
Visited the cave on a weekday evening, and there was no wait. The tour guide was knowledgeable and she seemed to genuinely love her job. The experience was unique since you ride through on a tram. However, the tour was short (under an hour) considering the admission cost. There are some tight spaces where you will have to lean forward. You should also consider buying your tickets individually as each ticket comes with a free photograph.
Dickerson Park Zoo is a 100 acre zoo located in Springfield, Mississippi that is home to over 500 animals representing 160 different species. The zoo's primary goal is to educate the public about wildlife and nature, and inspire them to take an interest in conservation. In addition to exhibits featuring exotic animals, the zoo also hosts community outreach programs that focus on conservation.
I went with my daughter's school for an honor roll field trip. It was so much fun and all the kids loved it. I'm pregnant so one thing I was really happy about was all the convenient bathrooms they had along the paths. Great food too, my daughter and I shared a huge pretzel with cheese before we had to move on to the next exhibit. The free roaming peacocks are really amazing to see in person.
Christa McDaniel — Google review
It was a lot of fun, I hadn't been to the zoo in ages and decided to go. They give you a map at the entrance and you can follow your own tour, or you can follow the tour signs which will lead you around the world exhibits. I chose the latter and had a wonderful time. The kids were laughing and playing, they have little water park stops so the kids can run through the sprinklers. There is a petting zoo as well as a place where you can feed the giraffes. Overall it was a great experience and I am excited to go back soon.
Down The Rabbit Hole Tarot — Google review
I do enjoy this zoo. Week days aren't over crowded. Good variety of animals and not so big you can't see them all in one visit. Just like any zoo anything else you buy is overly priced $12.50 for 2 Chicken strips and some fries but overall a decent zoo.
Stephanie Kay — Google review
This is a nice zoo for the size of city that Springfield is. It doesn’t have the exotic settings that a large zoo like to St. Louis or Omaha would have. Though it is a great zoo to expose children to different kinds of animals. It is handicap assessable and easy to navigate.
Dr. Richard Baker — Google review
Quaint, hometown zoo... I immediately joined as a member and I go once a month just to walk and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Plenty of animals to see, from traditional lions, zebras and wolves, to exotic birds of all types. My favorite thing to do is feed the giraffes, though I'm hopeful this year to see the geese eggs hatch.
Jen — Google review
My family and I visit the zoo quite often! It’s very clean and animals are very well taken care of. Love the food and train!
Kristy — Google review
This zoo is perfect for all ages, so much to see and do my family and I had a blast. You can even feed the giraffes for just a couple of dollars, they give you lettuce to feed them. The zoo also has a train inside too.
Michelle Dean — Google review
This is a nice local zoo. There's enough animals to enjoy for a few hours. Most of the park is an easy walk with only the elephants and bears in an area with an incline. There's a small train perfect for a break or for kids that will take you on a short journey around a pond.
Heather C. — Google review
It was really nice. The kids had a great time.
Jessica Boan — Google review
We love Dickerson Park Zoo. The re-imagined children's waterplay area is a hit with our family. We've been going to this zoo for over 10 years and seen expanded exhibits, experienced community outreach, and attended education classes and birthday parties. We enjoy riding the train each time we visit. For our family, the yearly passes are a great investment, and connect to a network of zoos all over the USA, perfect for family vacations. We are extremely satisfied with Dickerson Park Zoo and will continue to support them.
Charlotte Hatch — Google review
This is our favorite place to come when we are in town. We came here as young married. We have brought our children through the years. Now we bring our grandkids. The weather was perfect for the animals to be out and not too hot for us to visit them. We had an incredible day and, as always, made new friends.
Scott McCully — Google review
Great zoo, lots of animals, and chances to interact with them. They have a petting zoo, splash pad, and train tour inside. We loved getting to feed the giraffes and seeing the giant 85 year old tortoise. The snake exhibit was our daughters favorite, they had a corn snake out that she got to pet. They have maps available at the front, and easy to read signs all over the zoo. The food and drink machines only take single dollar bills, so take plenty of ones. They also have a restaurant inside if you want to get a meal. They get bonus points for the cold water fountain and bottle station at the front. So bring a bottle with you, it is a lot of walking.
Latisha Morris — Google review
This is a nice zoo, but the day we decided to make this trip, it was way too hot. We only stayed for about an hour. I was thankful they had a splash pad. If you are coming in the summer, I highly recommend bringing clothes for the kids to get wet in. The people working at the front gate were not that friendly, and while my Tulsa zoo membership shows we get in this zoo for free, they said I only got 50% off. No big deal, I just thought they could be more friendly about it. All other staff we encountered were very friendly, including the girl selling food for the giraffes. Overall this is a nice little zoo. One thing I didn't understand is why they didn't have any maps for the zoo. It was very difficult to find what we wanted to see without a map.
connie fines — Google review
Such a fun little zoo. We spent 2 hours and enjoyed every minute of it. We will be back come Spring time.
Tabitha — Google review
The staff was very helpful and friendly. This was a pre planed trip so to show up and have to start it out sitting out a storm sucked. It remained gloomy most of the time there that I feel made the animals depressed. None the less, with rain and sun, it was a great trip. Part of the Zoo was closed due to renovations which was a bummer. There wasn't a whole lot of people so it wasn't over crowded and made for a nice day. Out side of the main food area by the restrooms it was a bummer that the food stands were closed. They have all kinds of vending machines spread throughout it, ice cream vending machines and drinks where the ones I seen the most. It's $4 for a soda from the vending machines and the food court wasn't much better. They have a nice deck with table and chairs for customers to sit and eat right next to a playground for the kids to enjoy while the parents take a break, it's a nice little playground too, so cute. The bathrooms by the food court are decent for the amount of use they get, from the looks of it staff keeps up with the bathrooms pretty well. All kinds of cute animal statues all over the place along with giant paintings of butterfly wings and Peacock feathers that you can stand in front of, definitely fun for the kids as well, my 7 yr old stopped at every single one for pictures. Over all, it was great fun, the animals look in great shape, the petting zoo was a blast, staff was awesome and I couldn't of asked for a better day thanks to how friendly and fun this Zoo is. I'll definitely be going back on a day that it's not storming so the animals don't seem so bummed.
Brittney “Kittie Kat” — Google review
My family lives the zoo! It’s the perfect distance for my young kids and I to walk from opening until their naps or for my whole family to spend time together at. We’re pass holders so we never have to worry about how long or short a trip is.
Giraffe feeding has been a hit with my kids and they love the petting zoo. The train ride is simple, but my kids love it. The ride is the perfect wind down at the end of our visits (Paul, the Tuesday/Thursday driver is the BEST!)
Since the exhibits are small and close together, you can see a LOT in a short time. Which is great for my kids’ tiny attention span. The signage at exhibits is wonderful too.
Every staff member I’ve ever interacted with is kind and loves to share about whatever animal is nearby. They do animal encounters as well where you can Q&A with zookeepers.
The playground equipment is pretty central which is great for a pit stop. The only down side is that it’s most appropriate for ages 5-12 (and there are a LOT of younger kids that visit during the mornings). My kids have always found things to do on the equipment that’s safe, but I do wish it had more for their age group.
Kayla Chatman — Google review
Dickerson Park Zoo is actually pretty awesome as far as zoos go! Hadn't been since I was a kid, but have been to a fair number of other zoos since then as an adult, so had little expectations going back there other than as an opportunity to experience a local zoo with my 3 yo nephew.
Dickerson did not disappoint! Maybe we just got lucky due to rain the day prior, but the animals were quite active, well cared for, and surprisingly interactive with their human audience.
My fav activity at zoos is the petting zoo. Loved how bold the goats AND GIRAFFES were trying to get the handfed goods!
Erin Jarvis — Google review
Great little zoo! We went for our 24th anniversary and bought a season pass
Lisa Regula — Google review
Wonderful zoo. On the smallish side but very clean with plenty of exhibits. Staff is very friendly. They have a quiet and clean nursing room for use if you ask. Very very affordable for families. Some exhibits were closed but they seem to be constantly updating and improving which is great to see. Will definitely be back!