Historic Sites in Lee's Summit

"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 state historic site was the home and studio of Thomas Hart Benton, Missouri artist. You can learn more about this historic family in Kansas City, as well as see his paintings and artwork if you visit!"

"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."

"The house overlooks the Kansas River, with scenic views throughout!. There are different exhibits that you can explore, as well as programs & special events, like Saturdays by the Stove."

"The Vaile Mansion is a stunning structure, dating back to the 19th century. It was built in 1881 for Colonel Harvey Vaile and his wife, Sophia. The original construction spread over on a space of 630 acres and had a vineyard, an apple orchard, a wine processing plant and a huge wine cellar."

"Open only for dinner, this Midtown shop is minutes away from Westport and the Country Club Plaza, as well as Downtown. Shio, meaning salt in Japanese, offers a limited menu of ramen that focuses on the quality of its broth and ingredients. Slurp away (it’s customary) on the eponymous Shoyu, pork belly ramen with shitaake and slow-cooked egg in a chicken-dashi broth."

"A cozy ramen shop on Broadway, pretty much across the street from the Uptown Theater. Of note for vegans is their Vegan Shio/Shoyu ramen soup. The Dan Dan Noodles is available with jackfruit."

"The house overlooks the Kansas River, with scenic views throughout!. There are different exhibits that you can explore, as well as programs & special events, like Saturdays by the Stove."

"Over in Westport, check out Sweet Siam Thai, which has earned four stars out of 272 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Thai eatery at 4130 Pennsylvania Ave."

"Fried Rice King Chinese Restaurant, is Kansas City’s hot spot for delicious Chinese food. Grab a bite of their tasty orange chicken or eat their delicious General Tso’s chicken."