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Roughly bounded by 2nd, Green, 4th, and Douglas Streets. A vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and midwestern flair, Downtown Lee's Summit is an important place to the locals. The original downtown burned down in 1880 and what you now see was constructed and completed by 1889. Two National Historic Districts are in the area. So see what downtown has to offer!
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Inside the downtown train depot (built between 1903 and 1905 after the first two burned down) is a small but informative museum about Lee's Summit's history and the importance of the railroad.
The final resting place of Cole, Robert, Jim, & Bursheba (the brother's mother) Younger, several of Quantrell's raiders, and prominent early citizens of the town. The self-guided walking tour is a great way to learn about these people and their role in Lee's Summit history.
Built between 1913 and 1915, it was called the "World's Most Beautiful Farm". 17 of its remaining buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours are available on request.
The main attraction here is Longview Lake which is operated by the US Core of Engineers. It also trails, picnic shelters, and a campground. It houses "Christmas in the Park" every December.
Marina- 7401 West Park Rd, the largest and most beautiful of the lakes (it's nestled in the woods), Lake Jacomo offers up a fisherman's dream. It's in the south end of Fleming Park.
Beach- 1500 NE Bowlin Rd, Marina, next to beach. The most popular with power boaters and water skiers, Blue Springs is in Fleming Park, just north of Jacomo.