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Lee's Summit is a city in Missouri. It is the hometown of famous outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Younger Gang, and of Grammy Award-winning musician Pat Metheny.
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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!
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.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, its famous red doors have welcomed guests and regulars since 1884.
Tours from 9:30AM to 4PM. In nearby Grandview (west of US 71), the home is fascinating to learn about for presidential history buffs. The home does have a skunk smell problem inside.
A reconstructed small Missouri village made of 25 buildings dated from 1820 to 1860. The region's finest living history museum, on the shores of Lake Jacomo. Parts of the documentary Bad Blood were shot here.
A small but important civil war battle took place here in 1862. It remains one of the few National Civil War cemeteries where soldiers who died that day are still buried on the battlefield. Parts of the documentary Bad Blood were shot here.
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.
Beach- 111101 Raytown Rd, Marina- 9898 Longview Rd. The most popular of the Lee's Summit public lakes, Longview is located next to the college, Ferd Arbanas golf course, and longview mansion.
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.
The smallest of the public lakes has two parks on it, South PL (on Scruggs Rd between Todd George and Blackwell Pkwys) is the larger and North PL (on Colbern Rd opposite Lake Jacomo) is the smaller. They feature picnic areas, boat ramps, and are the quietest public lake parks.
2 miles east of I-470 on Woods Chapel Rd, Fleming is the most stellar of the parks in Lee's Summit. It features Blue Springs Lake, Lake Jacomo, Missouri Town, the Wild Buffalo Reserve, and Jim Bridger Conservation Area.
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.
The host of HOAC Boy Scout Camporee every October is renowned for its horse-riding trails and cross country skiing.
The region's botanical garden was once a dairy farm and Boy Scout camp. With seasonal displays and hours, the website is the best way to keep up to date with what you want to see.
Tours M-Th 9AM-4PM, F-Su 10AM-1PM. These are self-guided, guided tours must booked in advance by calling +1 816 251-3578. Unity Village is the headquarters of Unity, a religious organization. It features a school, hotel, motel, forested grounds, a nine-hole golf course, a restaurant, Filmore Chapel, and beautiful Mediterranean-style buildings. The majority of it was built in 1889.
Forests, grassland, wetlands, prairie, lakes, fishing, and archery are just a few reasons to visit James Reed.
Great deer hunting and forest hiking make this enjoyable. Near Lake Jacomo.
An outdoor paradise with reptiles, rock & fossil displays, nature hikes, wildlife exhibits, and a gift shop. There's a lot to do here.
The big draw being the wild buffalo (bring some carrots to feed them!), but other interesting animals lurk here too, like Elk and Deer. It's near to MO-7 and Lake Jacomo/Missouri Town.
Downtown gets spruced up changing artists works scattered around. Also at Longview College.
Performances are housed at LS High School's PA Center. For tickets visit their website.
Summit Art is a charitable organization whose mission is to encourage and promote the visual arts, multi-cultural art education and humanities throughout the Lee's Summit and regional surrounding communities.
This family-run place features a driving range, a par 3 course, mini-golf, bumper boats, and a game room.
Great for young families, this place features many youthful attractions and a restaurant.
A laser tag center. It has a game room and youth activities.
A 16-screen theater with a fun zone and laser tag on the upper floor.
With nearly thirty beautiful and family friendly parks to choose from, it's hard to pick. But the most popular are: Legacy, Harris, Lowenstein, and Pottberg. Plus don't forget the Greenway Trails.
The most popular of Lee's Summit's courses is great for newbies and pros. With a championship and par 3 courses plus a driving range all on Longview Lake.
A challenging course indeed this one is. Maybe a nice something from the Pro Shop with make you feel better after that 99.
A local favorite at the Lee's Summit, Grandview, Belton corner next to US 71.
Independence, Built on top of a limestone mine, Winterstone is a place for some great peace and quiet. MO-291 North is how you get there.
A championship course, great food at the restaurant, and a pro shop greet you here. This is a member-only course so check the website for information if you interested.
10 award-winning wines greet you here. Tours, tasting, and panoramic views of the vineyard make this a must see.
May–August.
Monthly.
Youth groups only.
Youth groups only.
SE corner of US 50 and I-470,
With 6 stores in one, this place is more of a village. You can shop for foods, garden goods, kitchen ware, bakeware, party goods, and home decor. Don't forget your cup of coffee. An old-fashioned country store that's 115 years old.
Roughly bounded by 2nd, Green, 4th, & Douglas St. This is the most popular shopping district in LS. A little bit of new and old mix together to make the perfect midwestern commerce center.
NW corner of Chipman Rd & US 50, The newest urban shopping center to grace LS is SummitWoods. You can't miss it on your way in, it's right where I-470 & US 50 junction.
With over 130 specialty & department stores, it is the largest shopping center in the region.
A great neighborhood shopping area.
Up & coming with new development everywhere, 150 Hwy in south LS is getting busy and will have many local & national stores and restaurants on it.
Local and national restaurants and stores.
With a movie theater, restaurants, and several business.
Every Wednesday & Saturday from 7AM to sell out, Every Mid-April thru November, the LS Farmer's Market sponsors locally grown fruits and vegetables.
An antique lovers' dream is shopping Greenwood with 5 in a single block.
By train
The town is served by Amtrak with the daily Missouri River Runner, connecting Kansas City with St Louis. Lee's Summit station is at 220 SW Main St.
By car
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