Overland Park and Kansas

Overland Park, Kansas is located in the southwest section of the Kansas City area, 35 miles from Kansas City International Airport, and minutes from downtown Kansas City. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of urban attractions, while staying in an attractive, vibrant and safe suburban setting. Kansas City is a dynamic, metropolitan area backed by a vibrant arts scene, world-class attractions and an eclectic mix of shops. Take time to discover a blend of new and traditional favorites during your visit:

Dining

SSTI will be offering a Dine-A-Round featuring nearby restaurants. For more information visit the Dine-A-Round page.

Arts & Culture

With a flourishing visual arts scene and a vibrant performing arts community, Kansas City might be best described as a bustling Midwestern cultural center. A few local favorites include:

National World War I Museum

The National World War I Museum is an extraordinary emotional and educational experience which shares the history of a war whose impact still echoes today. With one of the greatest collections of World War I artifacts anywhere in the world, the new state-of-the-art complex uses highly interactive technology to bring history to life.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is internationally recognized for its outstanding collection of more than 33,500 objects. From ancient times to modern day, this encyclopedic museum is one of the best in the country, offering visitors the opportunity to explore civilization through the eyes of painters, sculptors, craftsmen, and many other artists.

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Johnson County Community College is home to the largest contemporary art museum in the four-state region. The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art features major exhibitions of internationally, nationally and regionally renowned artists.

Entertainment

Entertainment lives in KC. See the nation's top acts at Sprint Center or listen to KC-style jazz at one of the many Kansas City nightclubs. Across the city, you'll discover a mix of choices from comedy clubs and casinos to opera and symphonic concerts. The area’s stages are rarely dark. A few sure venues include:

Power & Light District

The Kansas City Power & Light District is the mid-west’s premier entertainment epicenter. With more than 45 unique and captivating retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, the District offers something for everyone. Located in the heart of downtown, this vibrant, new eight-block neighborhood links the Convention Center to the Sprint Arena and is bringing the beat back to Kansas City.

New Theatre Restaurant

New Theatre Restaurant, celebrating 30 years of Dining and Entertainment. Experience 5-star American cuisine followed by a Broadway comedy or musical featuring stars from stage, film, and TV. Recognized in The Wall Street Journal as "the best dinner theatre in the country."

Shopping

Casual, upscale, antique or urban Kansas City has shopping to fit anyone's tastes! Below is a sampling of shopping districts in the area:

Town Center Plaza

Overland Park’s upscale, open-air lifestyle center features more than 90 national and specialty stores, exceptional restaurants and a 20-screen movie theatre. Whether you need a new outfit, home décor or a relaxing day at the spa, Town Center Plaza is sure to meet your needs.

The Legends at Village West

The Legends at Village West is 1.2 million square-foot open-air shopping and entertainment center and includes over 100 stores and restaurants. The Legends is a true shopping destination. Some of the nation's hottest retailers call The Legends home, including Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, BCBG Max Azria and many more.

Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza is Kansas City's premier retail, dining and entertainment destination, offering 180 shops and dozens of fine restaurants nestled within old-world architecture. Shoppers will recognize fine stores like Anthropologie and Tiffany & Co. and original Kansas City stores like Halls and Tivol give local flavor to the Plaza’s reputation as a national fashion center.

Sports & Recreation

From one of the nation's loudest NFL stadiums to one of NASCAR's newest racing destinations, sports never go out of season in Kansas City. So pick your passion, Kansas City has a sport to match. Visitors enjoy attending professional sports competitions including the Kansas City Royals (MLB), the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), and the Kansas City Wizards (MLS).

Also, pack your clubs and plan to hit the links at some of the nation’s best golf courses. Kansas City boasts challenging, yet scenic course designed for every type of player.