Our FAVES in South Kansas City
Local Cafes
Locally owned and operated coffee shop serving coffee, tea, house-made pastries, quiche and breakfast burritos starting at 6:30AM daily. Beer & wine available too. Large indoor/outdoor seating area. Just a 1.3 mile walk or bike ride from Trailside Paradise!
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Crows Coffee Red Bridge
535 E Red Bridge RdLocally owned and operated coffee shop serving coffee, tea, house-made pastries, quiche and breakfast burritos starting at 6:30AM daily. Beer & wine available too. Large indoor/outdoor seating area. Just a 1.3 mile walk or bike ride from Trailside Paradise!
A wonderful little cafe & bistro by local self-taught chef Anna Sorge. Serving breakfast and lunch. Known for amazing soups! Outdoor patio seating.
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Housewife
801 Main StreetA wonderful little cafe & bistro by local self-taught chef Anna Sorge. Serving breakfast and lunch. Known for amazing soups! Outdoor patio seating.
Locally owned and operated espresso-centric slow bar where everything is brewed by the cup. This location is right off the paved Indian Creek Trail - only a 4.5 mile bike ride from Trailside Paradise!
Second Best Coffee, Trailside
9918B Holmes RdLocally owned and operated espresso-centric slow bar where everything is brewed by the cup. This location is right off the paved Indian Creek Trail - only a 4.5 mile bike ride from Trailside Paradise!
Locally owned and operated coffee shop featuring a modern bakery and small market. Lots of pastries, cakes, cookies, breakfast and lunch options! Drive thru and outdoor seating available. A nice 9-mile bike ride via the paved Blue River and Indian Creek Greenways from Trailside Paradise.
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McLain's Market Overland Park
10695 Roe AveLocally owned and operated coffee shop featuring a modern bakery and small market. Lots of pastries, cakes, cookies, breakfast and lunch options! Drive thru and outdoor seating available. A nice 9-mile bike ride via the paved Blue River and Indian Creek Greenways from Trailside Paradise.
This is THE place to get homemade Cinnamon Rolls! Not to mention sweet potato pie, carrot cake, sweet potato bars with a pecan cookie crust and buttery dinner rolls. Check out the made-to-order sandwiches on homemade bread for lunch. The chicken and turkey salad sandwiches on homemade buns are local favorites! About a 5-mile bike ride from Trailside Paradise on a combo of paved paths and neighborhood streets.
Big Momma's Bakery-Cafe
4707 Bannister RoadThis is THE place to get homemade Cinnamon Rolls! Not to mention sweet potato pie, carrot cake, sweet potato bars with a pecan cookie crust and buttery dinner rolls. Check out the made-to-order sandwiches on homemade bread for lunch. The chicken and turkey salad sandwiches on homemade buns are local favorites! About a 5-mile bike ride from Trailside Paradise on a combo of paved paths and neighborhood streets.
Family owned and operated - Michelle (Mom) runs the cafe while her son Nolan runs the adjacent Transparent Brewing taproom. Seasonal menu features locally sourced, veggie-forward and made-from-scratch items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lots of outdoor space with patio, yard games and dog park. Great option when visiting River Oaks South Park and riding bikes around Longview Lake!
The Chive Simply Good Cafe & Market
14501 White AvenueFamily owned and operated - Michelle (Mom) runs the cafe while her son Nolan runs the adjacent Transparent Brewing taproom. Seasonal menu features locally sourced, veggie-forward and made-from-scratch items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lots of outdoor space with patio, yard games and dog park. Great option when visiting River Oaks South Park and riding bikes around Longview Lake!
Great little neighborhood bakery! People say, "The bread here will change your life!" Breakfast/lunch sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, chocolate croissants, olive sourdough...
Fox and Bull Baking Co.
Great little neighborhood bakery! People say, "The bread here will change your life!" Breakfast/lunch sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, chocolate croissants, olive sourdough...
Trailheads & Access Points
A 2-minute bike ride just down Blue River Rd from Trailside Paradise, this trailhead is a great place to start exploring the paved Blue River Greenway Trail which connects into the paved Indian Creek and Tomahawk Creek Trails. For mountain biking, this is where you can start riding Bridger and Badger trails.
Blue River Parkway Trails - Bridger Trail Head
A 2-minute bike ride just down Blue River Rd from Trailside Paradise, this trailhead is a great place to start exploring the paved Blue River Greenway Trail which connects into the paved Indian Creek and Tomahawk Creek Trails. For mountain biking, this is where you can start riding Bridger and Badger trails.
Small parking area with native wildflower beds where you can access the northern portions of the paved Blue River Trail and connect into the paved Brush Creek Trail which will take you West to the Country Club Plaza.
5201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
5201 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardSmall parking area with native wildflower beds where you can access the northern portions of the paved Blue River Trail and connect into the paved Brush Creek Trail which will take you West to the Country Club Plaza.
Large parking lot at the conservation center from which you can explore Kaufman Legacy Park and hop on the paved Brush Creek Trail going West towards the Country Club Plaza. Connect into the northern terminus of the Trolley Track Trail at Brookside Blvd.
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서드스페이스양조장
4750 Troost AveLarge parking lot at the conservation center from which you can explore Kaufman Legacy Park and hop on the paved Brush Creek Trail going West towards the Country Club Plaza. Connect into the northern terminus of the Trolley Track Trail at Brookside Blvd.
Great place to start and/or end a ride on the Trolley Track Trail. Intrepid cyclists can connect into the paved Brush Creek Trail to the north or Blue River Rd and the Blue River Greenway to the South.
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캔사스시티비에르컴퍼니
310 W 79th StGreat place to start and/or end a ride on the Trolley Track Trail. Intrepid cyclists can connect into the paved Brush Creek Trail to the north or Blue River Rd and the Blue River Greenway to the South.
Located in the heart of the historic 3-Trails Corridor, Trailside Center provides a parking lot and resources for trail and civil war aficionados and historians. Easy spot to hop on the paved Indian Creek Trail.
Trailside Center
9901 Holmes RoadLocated in the heart of the historic 3-Trails Corridor, Trailside Center provides a parking lot and resources for trail and civil war aficionados and historians. Easy spot to hop on the paved Indian Creek Trail.
Popular spot to begin mountain biking the southern trails of the Blue River system. From here you can start on River Trail or Highwater.
Blue River Parkway Trailhead and Minor Park Tennis Courts
11692 Blue River RdPopular spot to begin mountain biking the southern trails of the Blue River system. From here you can start on River Trail or Highwater.
Mountain bikers/hikers can park in the parking lot at the golf course to access A2B Trail across the road.
Heart of America Golf Course
7501 Blue River RdMountain bikers/hikers can park in the parking lot at the golf course to access A2B Trail across the road.
Mountain bikers/hikers can park in the parking lot near Go Ape or in any of the spots along Oakwood Drive.
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Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
7331 Oakwood DrMountain bikers/hikers can park in the parking lot near Go Ape or in any of the spots along Oakwood Drive.
Located at the beautiful Charles David Hartman Memorial Park, this is a great spot from which to start the Rock Island Trail. You can ride all the way to the Truman Sports Complex where the Chiefs and Royals play!
Rock Island Trailhead Hartman Park
700 Southwest Pryor RoadLocated at the beautiful Charles David Hartman Memorial Park, this is a great spot from which to start the Rock Island Trail. You can ride all the way to the Truman Sports Complex where the Chiefs and Royals play!
Rent a bike from the bike share station here at the trailhead and enjoy a leisurely ride around the lake.
Longview Lake Main Trail Head
9898 Longview RoadRent a bike from the bike share station here at the trailhead and enjoy a leisurely ride around the lake.
Local Breweries & Craft Beer
Great spot for lunch & dinner at the original MC location.
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Martin City Brewing Company - The Pub
500 E 135th StGreat spot for lunch & dinner at the original MC location.
Uncommon beers and artisan ales with interesting sour and fruited beers to try. My favorites are the Tea Weiss - a Sour Ale Brewed with Berry Rooibos Tea - and the earthy Beet Weiss - a sour German wheat beer featuring a gorgeous color and sassy taste. Local wine, cider, and spirits; non-alcoholic local soda and kombucha; 6-packs and growlers available to-go.
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Crane Brewing
6515 Railroad StUncommon beers and artisan ales with interesting sour and fruited beers to try. My favorites are the Tea Weiss - a Sour Ale Brewed with Berry Rooibos Tea - and the earthy Beet Weiss - a sour German wheat beer featuring a gorgeous color and sassy taste. Local wine, cider, and spirits; non-alcoholic local soda and kombucha; 6-packs and growlers available to-go.
Just off the paved Indian Creek Greenway.
Martin City Brewing Company Pizza & Taproom - Mission Farms
4000 Indian Creek ParkwayJust off the paved Indian Creek Greenway.
Microbrewery with an emphasis on lower ABV beers, the majority of the taps are under 7% ABV.
Transparent Brewing Company
14501 White AvenueMicrobrewery with an emphasis on lower ABV beers, the majority of the taps are under 7% ABV.
German-style lagers, ales & snacks at communal indoor & outdoor tables - just like they do at the beer halls in Germany!
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캔사스시티비에르컴퍼니
310 W 79th StGerman-style lagers, ales & snacks at communal indoor & outdoor tables - just like they do at the beer halls in Germany!
Broken Hatchet Brewing
422 Main StreetA family owned nano-brewery in Historic Downtown Belton!
Family Activities
A fully immersive forest experience - please check their website for hours (weekends only) and participant restrictions for age, height, weight, and adult supervision.
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Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
7331 Oakwood DrA fully immersive forest experience - please check their website for hours (weekends only) and participant restrictions for age, height, weight, and adult supervision.
Check the zoo's website for the daily schedule of activities: penguin feeding, polar bear chat, sea lion splash, etc. and the calendar of seasonal special events.
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캔자스시티동물원
6800 Zoo DrCheck the zoo's website for the daily schedule of activities: penguin feeding, polar bear chat, sea lion splash, etc. and the calendar of seasonal special events.
Animal rescue facility in Swope Park with live wildlife exhibits & interpretive walking trails.
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칼리코스시립시장
4701 E Gregory BlvdAnimal rescue facility in Swope Park with live wildlife exhibits & interpretive walking trails.
360 acres of open rolling hills, wooded forests, a three-acre fishing lake, and walking trails. This park contains the largest remaining tract of remnant prairie on the Missouri side of the metro and the only one in the city limits of Kansas City, MO.
제리 스미스 공원
360 acres of open rolling hills, wooded forests, a three-acre fishing lake, and walking trails. This park contains the largest remaining tract of remnant prairie on the Missouri side of the metro and the only one in the city limits of Kansas City, MO.
별빛 극장
4600 Starlight RdIconic outdoor theatre that presents Broadway shows and concerts.
Museum featuring hands-on exhibits about art, science, math & reading designed for kids under-8, but actually pretty fun for kids of all ages and adults.
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원더스코프 어린이 박물관 (캔자스 시티)
433 East Red Bridge RoadMuseum featuring hands-on exhibits about art, science, math & reading designed for kids under-8, but actually pretty fun for kids of all ages and adults.
Visit more than 250 animals and birds, learn about growing flowers and vegetables, experience a Kanza Indian encampment or a one-room school house, and take a stroll through main street to the fishing pond.
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디애나 로즈 어린이 농장
13800 Switzer RdVisit more than 250 animals and birds, learn about growing flowers and vegetables, experience a Kanza Indian encampment or a one-room school house, and take a stroll through main street to the fishing pond.
All aboard!! Hop on a 1920's era passenger coach, or the open-air excursion car and take a ride behind a 1950's Diesel locomotive through Old Towne Belton and the surrounding area.
Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad
All aboard!! Hop on a 1920's era passenger coach, or the open-air excursion car and take a ride behind a 1950's Diesel locomotive through Old Towne Belton and the surrounding area.
A 300-acre educational, recreational and cultural resource with gardens featuring more than 1,700 species of plants, outdoor sculptures, a variety of landscapes and meticulous gardens, wild hiking trails, and open prairie.
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오버랜드 파크 수목원 및 식물원
8909 W 179th StA 300-acre educational, recreational and cultural resource with gardens featuring more than 1,700 species of plants, outdoor sculptures, a variety of landscapes and meticulous gardens, wild hiking trails, and open prairie.
Entrance to the building, the Innovation Zone, the Great Hall, and the AR (augmented reality) experience are free and available to the public with no reservations required. The museum is a non-profit dedicated to learning and engagement with science, culture, art and natural history. Interactive activities and programs for adults and children.
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프레리파이어박물관
5801 W 135th StEntrance to the building, the Innovation Zone, the Great Hall, and the AR (augmented reality) experience are free and available to the public with no reservations required. The museum is a non-profit dedicated to learning and engagement with science, culture, art and natural history. Interactive activities and programs for adults and children.
We love the Star Tour! Insider Tip: go extra early to ensure you get a bean bag and NO concessions allowed inside the planetarium.
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The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium
30 W Pershing RdWe love the Star Tour! Insider Tip: go extra early to ensure you get a bean bag and NO concessions allowed inside the planetarium.
FREE, but reservations are required! Let your imagination run wild with art and materials supplied by Crayola & Hallmark. Each reservation is for 50 minutes.
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Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdFREE, but reservations are required! Let your imagination run wild with art and materials supplied by Crayola & Hallmark. Each reservation is for 50 minutes.