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83 Years ago today, Mickey Mouse, one of Kansas City's "Most influential people who never lived" made his debut on screen in, "Steamboat Willie." Discover Mickey Mouse fun in KC and our favorite Mickey Road Trip in MO!
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With the revitalization of historic shopping districts in recent years, many areas have been transformed into beautiful places to live, work and play, bringing the Great American Main Street back to life.
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Kansas City is home to local farms, orchards, chocolate shops, and factories where many delicious foods are made and grown right before your eyes.
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Apples, pumpkins, vibrant leaves, hayrides, fall festivals, homemade pies and pressed apple cider… everything wonderful and iconic about autumn is part of our favorite day trips!
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In 2010, Downtown Lee's Summit was recognized by the National Trust Main Street Center as one of five Main Street communities whose "passion, innovation, and inspiring success serve as a model for comprehensive commercial district revitalization throughout the nation." Downtown was awarded the "Great American Main Street Award" and after a day in Lee's Summit, it's easy to see why! This is one historic district bustling with unique shops, restaurants, and attractions for all ages.
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Looking for a new adventure in Kansas City? An exotic vacation is not in the budget or on the schedule? Here are four ideas for fun family outings without leaving Kansas City!
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Leavenworth is famous for its prisons and the military fort that bears its name, but this small river town offers much more for an unforgettable family day trip! You'll discover a day of nostalgia and whimsy as you learn about the history of carousels and go for a spin on a 1913 carousel, eat lunch at a restaurant where you'll find a model train in your table if you're lucky, sip an ice cream soda at an old fashioned pharmacy lunch counter, and ring the bell of the trolley on a historic tour of all the city has to offer!
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about cooking, crafting, sewing, scrapbooking, or the arts? If you are desiring "something new" mixed with the nostalgia of an All-American Main Street... Historic Downtown Overland Park is the place for you!
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For local history buffs, Liberty is well worth a visit. And, your trip will be peppered with fun pit stops with a day on the Square shopping and dining at unique locally owned businesses.
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This week, enjoy "The Wizard of Oz" on the Big Screen for FREE! Catch the Coterie's production of "The Wiz," and follow the yellow brick road to an unforgettable family trip to the Oz Museum in Wamego.
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Just about 30 minutes north of Downtown Kansas City, sitting on the bluffs of the Mighty Mo, rests Parkville... a quaint town with a charming historic Main Street, wooded nature sanctuary and riverfront park.
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Enjoy one of our favorite local Day Trips with a journey to Weston... an architectural time traveling experience. Your family can enjoy a fun summer day trip of berry or peach picking, biking on scenic trails overlooking the Mighty Mo, shopping, and dining at an authentic Irish Pub!
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Atchison, Kansas, situated on the bluffs of the Missouri River, defies the stereotype of Kansas Prairie Land with its rolling hills and beautiful trees. The town is part of the Glaciated region of the state and it feels quite similar to its neighboring Missouri towns… but don’t repeat that to the locals!
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One of the best things about summer is the pleasure of fresh fruit and vegetables and it's even better to enjoy these delicious and healthy treats after creating some fun family memories to collect them! Head to Lawrence for strawberry picking, fresh farmers' market produce, and summer fun!
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Where, you ask, can you plunge 650 feet below the surface and then visit outer space? Answer: in Hutchinson, Kansas. And, it’s probably the only place you can visit such extremes within driving distance of the Kansas City area. Driving time from Kansas City is between 3.5 and 4 hours. If you are looking for a weekend getaway that will make your family feel as if they have journeyed way beyond the Kansas border, this excursion is for you.
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Fort Scott is a pivotal point in the history of Bleeding Kansas and the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails. Spend a day learning the history and exploring this small Midwestern Town just 1-1 1/2 hours south of Kansas City.
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Explore Lawrence, Kansas, and many great family-fun activities your kids will love!
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Day trips are a great way to pack a lot of fun into a short vacation. So, pick a destination and make some memories without the stress of planning and paying for an extended vacation.
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Mention St. Joseph, MO, and folks all around the world will think of Jesse James and the Pony Express. But there is much more to discover in this 1843-founded city just an hour north of Kansas City.
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The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe offers a wonderful living history of pioneer life. From farming, the blacksmithing, to home life, and of course... Stagecoaches!
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