Must See Sights and Landmarks in Lee's Summit Area

We've collected top 10 mentioned sights and landmarks in Lee's Summit from other articles such as Travel Artsy, Culture Trip, The Daily Impressions.

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Lee's Summit Area

Union Station Kansas City
Union Station Kansas City
4.7 (9006 ratings)4.5 (2246 ratings)
Grand, historic train station with permanent & temporary exhibits, a planetarium & a science center.
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksMovie theaterPlanetariumRailway servicesScience museumHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
11 Things You Can't Miss in Kansas City Missouri (& Kansas)
"This building was originally put up in 1914 and the terminal for 12 main lines and 30 subsidiary lines. Since then, it has been converted into a #188 million entertainment center. Now it’s home to an exhibit on Kansas City’s railroad history, shops, restaurants, Science City – a hands-on children’s science center, movie theater, and Amtrak!"
Mentioned by planetware.com
12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Kansas City, MO | PlanetWare
"Union Station was built in 1914 and accommodated thousands of passengers. It included a waiting room designed to hold up to 10,000 people. The station closed in the 1980s, underwent major renovations, and reopened in 1999 with shops, restaurants, and other services."
Lakeside Nature Center
Lakeside Nature Center
4.7 (658 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings)
Animal rescue facility in Swope Park with live wildlife exhibits & 3 interpretive walking trails.
4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA
Nature preserveSights & LandmarksWildlife rescue serviceEducational sites
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
4.7 (558 ratings)4.5 (415 ratings)
Colorful, upbeat center offering creative arts & crafts sessions for kids, free of charge.
2500 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Children's amusement centerSights & LandmarksEducational sitesChildren's Museums
Kauffman Stadium
Kauffman Stadium
4.7 (10476 ratings)4.5 (2404 ratings)
Pro-baseball complex including the Royals Hall of Fame & a themed kids' play/practice area.
1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Cave Spring Park
Cave Spring Park
4.6 (513 ratings)3.5 (16 ratings)
8701 E Gregory Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by iFamilyKC
Best Parks in Kansas City (KC Parks & Trails Map)
"This Raytown park has 4 miles of trails, a water garden, small waterfall, a cave, nature center, and historic ruins. The park is a park of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. The houses and buildings that once stood in the park are long gone, but the chimneys and some walls are still standing."
Mentioned by Do816
Kansas City's Best Hikes & Trails
"Cave Springs Park is a well-known destination forKC-area adventurers, but perhaps you not be familiar with the 1-mile loop trail that winds through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for cave networks (befitting the name, after all) and old remains of long-crumbling structures."
Mentioned by myhealthkc.com
Places to Hike in Kansas City
"The Cave Spring Trails are located in William M. Klein Park, a 39-acre historic nature park near Raytown, MO. The park features a cave, waterfall, fire pits, campgrounds, historic ruins, and even a nature center with exhibits."
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
4.8 (46 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
Conservation departmentSights & LandmarksLearning centerState government officeEducational sites
Grinter Place Museum
Grinter Place Museum
4.5 (99 ratings)4 (18 ratings)
Tours are offered of this 1857 hilltop farmhouse with period furnishings, artifacts & river views.
1420 S 78 St, Kansas City, KS 66111, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksMuseumHistoric Sites
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
4.7 (344 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings)
Stately 1880s church & seat of the Kansas City diocese, featuring a landmark gilded bell tower.
416 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksCathedralCatholic churchPlace of worshipSacred & Religious Sites
Country Club Christian Church
Country Club Christian Church
4.5 (11 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
6101 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64113, USA
Christian churchSights & LandmarksReligious organizationSacred & Religious SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
4.7 (102 ratings)4.5 (106 ratings)
Historic site established in 1977 at the home & studio of Regionalist artist Thomas Hart Benton.
3616 Belleview Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesParks
Mentioned by iFamilyKC
29 Best Museums in Kansas City: Famous Spots to Visit
"This state historic site was the home and studio of Thomas Hart Benton, Missouri artist. You can learn more about this historic family in Kansas City, as well as see his paintings and artwork if you visit!"

Best Diners in Lee's Summit

Taco John's
Taco John's
3.8 (902 ratings)
Fast-food chain featuring tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfasts mixing Mexican & Western flavors.
4242 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantDinerMexican restaurantRestaurantSouthwestern restaurant (US)Tex-Mex restaurant
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Applebee's Grill + Bar
3.5 (894 ratings)
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
3404 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBar & grillDinerFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantSteak houseTraditional American restaurant
Denny's
Denny's
3.7 (2508 ratings)
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
2117 Taney St, Kansas City, MO 64116, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurant

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Lee's Summit

Truman Home - Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Truman Home - Harry S Truman National Historic Site
4.7 (447 ratings)4.5 (462 ratings)
Former home of U.S. president Harry Truman, with personal artifacts, furniture & photographs.
219 N Delaware St, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistoric Sites
Cave Spring Park
Cave Spring Park
4.6 (513 ratings)3.5 (16 ratings)
8701 E Gregory Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by iFamilyKC
Best Parks in Kansas City (KC Parks & Trails Map)
"This Raytown park has 4 miles of trails, a water garden, small waterfall, a cave, nature center, and historic ruins. The park is a park of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. The houses and buildings that once stood in the park are long gone, but the chimneys and some walls are still standing."
Mentioned by Do816
Kansas City's Best Hikes & Trails
"Cave Springs Park is a well-known destination forKC-area adventurers, but perhaps you not be familiar with the 1-mile loop trail that winds through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for cave networks (befitting the name, after all) and old remains of long-crumbling structures."
Mentioned by myhealthkc.com
Places to Hike in Kansas City
"The Cave Spring Trails are located in William M. Klein Park, a 39-acre historic nature park near Raytown, MO. The park features a cave, waterfall, fire pits, campgrounds, historic ruins, and even a nature center with exhibits."
Crossroads
Crossroads
4 (10 ratings)
Anchored by the strikingly contemporary Kauffman Center, which hosts opera, ballet and concerts, Crossroads is packed with happening art galleries in restored warehouses. Hip coffee bars, brewpubs, BBQ joints and retro-styled bars dot the area, along with independent shops selling fashion, handcrafted jewelry and quirky stationery. At monthly First Friday events, art shows and food trucks draw big crowds.
Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Sights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Kansas City 2 days itinerary
48 Hours in Kansas City: My Weekend Kansas City Itinerary
"It’s a great place to hang out in the Crossroads Arts District. It’s also a bar, so you can stop by in the evening for drinks instead of coffee. (Note: it’s 21+ only, even for coffee)"

Historic Sites in Lee's Summit

Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
4.7 (102 ratings)4.5 (106 ratings)
Historic site established in 1977 at the home & studio of Regionalist artist Thomas Hart Benton.
3616 Belleview Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesParks
Mentioned by iFamilyKC
29 Best Museums in Kansas City: Famous Spots to Visit
"This state historic site was the home and studio of Thomas Hart Benton, Missouri artist. You can learn more about this historic family in Kansas City, as well as see his paintings and artwork if you visit!"
Union Station Kansas City
Union Station Kansas City
4.7 (9006 ratings)4.5 (2246 ratings)
Grand, historic train station with permanent & temporary exhibits, a planetarium & a science center.
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksMovie theaterPlanetariumRailway servicesScience museumHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
11 Things You Can't Miss in Kansas City Missouri (& Kansas)
"This building was originally put up in 1914 and the terminal for 12 main lines and 30 subsidiary lines. Since then, it has been converted into a #188 million entertainment center. Now it’s home to an exhibit on Kansas City’s railroad history, shops, restaurants, Science City – a hands-on children’s science center, movie theater, and Amtrak!"
Mentioned by planetware.com
12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Kansas City, MO | PlanetWare
"Union Station was built in 1914 and accommodated thousands of passengers. It included a waiting room designed to hold up to 10,000 people. The station closed in the 1980s, underwent major renovations, and reopened in 1999 with shops, restaurants, and other services."
Cave Spring Park
Cave Spring Park
4.6 (513 ratings)3.5 (16 ratings)
8701 E Gregory Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by iFamilyKC
Best Parks in Kansas City (KC Parks & Trails Map)
"This Raytown park has 4 miles of trails, a water garden, small waterfall, a cave, nature center, and historic ruins. The park is a park of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. The houses and buildings that once stood in the park are long gone, but the chimneys and some walls are still standing."
Mentioned by Do816
Kansas City's Best Hikes & Trails
"Cave Springs Park is a well-known destination forKC-area adventurers, but perhaps you not be familiar with the 1-mile loop trail that winds through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for cave networks (befitting the name, after all) and old remains of long-crumbling structures."
Mentioned by myhealthkc.com
Places to Hike in Kansas City
"The Cave Spring Trails are located in William M. Klein Park, a 39-acre historic nature park near Raytown, MO. The park features a cave, waterfall, fire pits, campgrounds, historic ruins, and even a nature center with exhibits."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lee's Summit

Best Western Plus Lee's Summit Hotel & Suites
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Quality Inn Belton - Kansas City South
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