Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Lee's Summit

"With clean lines and modern architecture, the Nerman Museum is both a nationally recognized art museum and a minimalists’ dream photo destination."

"The Museum of Illusions is an interactive museum that’s dedicated to making the world a better place through creative learning. The Museum of Illusions is a place where people can share positive experiences. It’s the only museum in the world dedicated to making the world a better place through creative learning."

"This building was originally put up in 1914 and the terminal for 12 main lines and 30 subsidiary lines. Since then, it has been converted into a #188 million entertainment center. Now it’s home to an exhibit on Kansas City’s railroad history, shops, restaurants, Science City – a hands-on children’s science center, movie theater, and Amtrak!"

"Union Station was built in 1914 and accommodated thousands of passengers. It included a waiting room designed to hold up to 10,000 people. The station closed in the 1980s, underwent major renovations, and reopened in 1999 with shops, restaurants, and other services."

"This Raytown park has 4 miles of trails, a water garden, small waterfall, a cave, nature center, and historic ruins. The park is a park of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. The houses and buildings that once stood in the park are long gone, but the chimneys and some walls are still standing."

"Cave Springs Park is a well-known destination forKC-area adventurers, but perhaps you not be familiar with the 1-mile loop trail that winds through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for cave networks (befitting the name, after all) and old remains of long-crumbling structures."

"The Cave Spring Trails are located in William M. Klein Park, a 39-acre historic nature park near Raytown, MO. The park features a cave, waterfall, fire pits, campgrounds, historic ruins, and even a nature center with exhibits."

"This wonderful historic stop is mostly outdoors, though there is a small museum display indoors, as well as the option of touring the actual Mahaffie house where they fed travelers passing through the area along the Santa Fe Trail. My kids enjoyed the 1860s farm immensely, playing old school games, petting animals, and taking a stagecoach ride. My son even helped stoke the fire for the blacksmith demonstration."

"On National Donut Day, Dunkin’ is offering guests a FREE classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage, while supplies last. Classic donut favorites include Boston Kreme, Glazed, Glazed Chocolate, Jelly Filled and more. Dunkin’s special offer to ring in the holiday is good all day on National Donut Day, Friday, June 4, at participating Dunkin’ locations, while supplies last."

"There’s a nacho cheese-guzzling, gas station hot dog-binging, Cheeto dust-fingered side that we hide from the world. But at Paletería Tropicana, you can let your inhibitions run wild. Order the Dorilocos: A fabulously irreverent Mexican street food that slices open a bag of Doritos (or Takis, if that’s your pleasure) and tops the chips with pico de gallo, sliced cucumber, chicharrones, jicama, shredded carrot, peanuts, hot sauce and chamoy (a spicy-sweet fruit sauce)."

"Tropicana has been serving the Kansas City area for over 15 years and have built an empire in that time. In accomplishing their dream of bringing Michoacan style ice cream to Kansas City, Tropicana made us all addicted to the fresh desserts (both fruit and cream based). They make their paletas on site, as well as fruit cocktails, smoothies, shakes, agua frescas and juices."

"Tropicana is located in the vibrant neighborhood of Southwest Boulevard and is known to serve the most authentic, homemade Mexican ice cream in KC. Just one lick of their popsicles will have you going Ayyy poppy!"

"For more economical eats, try the Classic Cup. This beloved Plaza mainstay serves contemporary American cuisine, using mostly local, sustainably sourced ingredients. Delight in a savory cubano sandwich while people watching on the patio—without breaking the bank."

"You may recall mention of The Classic Cup from the Best Brunch Spots in Kansas City post. They also have two patios, one in the front and a larger one in the back. You can enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch sitting under an awning or umbrellas."

"Lunch staples are the standard at the Classic Cup Café, a Country Club Plaza standby. Try anything from the lamb gyro or porcini mushroom ravioli to something lighter, such as soup or a seasonal salad."