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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!The Children's Peace PavilionParent rating: ![]() Location: 1001 West Walnut, Independence, MO The non-sectarian museum located within the Community of Christ Auditorium lets children explore the ideas of peace and harmony through a variety of interactive exhibits, including a puppet the...
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Community Christian ChurchParent rating: ![]() Location: 4601 Main Street, Kansas City, MO Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the church's building in 1940 as a "church of the future." The building, just off the Country Club Plaza, was completed in 1942. The church contin...
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Antioch ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 6501 Antioch Road, Shawnee Mission, KS Antioch Park is Johnson County Park and Recreation District's oldest park. Amenities include an updated accessible play area for children, basketball and tennis courts, picnic shelters, and two...
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Puppetry Arts InstituteParent rating: ![]() Location: 11025 East Winner Road, Independence, MO The goal of the Puppetry Arts Institute is to to preserve and promote puppetry through education and entertainment for all ages. Featured is a museum, gift shop, workshops for children and adul...
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John Wornall House MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO In 1858 Kentuckian John B. Wornall built this elegant home in the Greek Revival style. Accurately restored to the period, its interior spaces and authentic furnishings demonstrate why the house was ca...
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Hallmark Visitors CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 2501 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO Find out about the history of a company that is an American institution. Exhibits tell the story of Hallmark and how their products are made - some featuring Hallmark employees at work. For a... |
Deanna Rose Children's FarmsteadParent rating: ![]() Location: 138th and Switzer, Shawnee Mission, KS The 2009 winner for best playground in Nickelodeon' Parents' Picks awards, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead sits on twelve acres and is home to farm animals, birds of prey, vegetable and...
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Shatto Milk CompanyParent rating: ![]() Location: 9406 North Highway 33, Osborn, MO Families can see for themselves how the family-owned and operated Shatto Milk Company processes their milk and dairy products from the farm and into the company's distinctive glass bottles |
Heritage ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 16050 Pflumm, Olathe, KS Part of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, Heritage Park the 1,160-acre park in Olathe includes a small lake, a marina with pedal boat and sailboat rentals, playgrounds, open fiel...
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Johnson County MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee Mission, KS Founded in 1967, The Johnson County Museum includes permanent and rotating exhibit galleries that give special emphasis to the 'burbs and how Johnson County has changed through the years. The m...
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1950s All-Electric HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee Mission, KS Visitors to the 1950s All-Electric House at the Johnson County Museum o...
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Black Hoof ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Monticello Road and Prairie Star Parkway, Shawnee Mission, KS Located in Lenexa, Black Hoof Park is a 210-acre park that features a 35-acre, deep water lake named Lake Lenexa. The park offers plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing on its unique dam ...
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Arthur Bryant'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 1727 Brooklyn Avenue, Kansas City, MO No tour of Kansas City barbecue is complete without a visit to Arthur Bryant's original location on Brooklyn as evidenced by the walls lined with photos of Presidents and celebrities who...
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Moon Marble CompanyParent rating: ![]() Location: 600 East Front Street, Kansas City, KS Moon Marble Company offers a unique shopping experience for the entire family - the store's inventory includes marbles of every shape, size, and design imaginable. Shoppers can also explore jew...
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Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1401 Northwest Park Road, Blue Springs, MO Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center is composed of 1,071 acres of woodlands, fields, and ponds and includes a scenic portion of Burr Oak Creek. The area features five trails rangin...
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