Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Olathe

"Looking for other things to do in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas, City Kansas, then here are a few more things to add to your list."

"If you’re in Kansas City and you haven’t heard of Betty Rae’s, you’re doing something very wrong. Lavender honey was one of their early flavors and continues to be scooped at both of their locations. They serve great standard flavors like chocolate and vanilla, but you don’t truly have the quintessential Betty Rae’s experience without trying one of their crazy flavor concoctions."

"I always visit at least one ice cream shop in any city that I visit so I went to Betty Rae’s for a couple of scoops. If you’re in KC during the summer, ask for the barbecue ice cream made with Joe’s KC Burnt Ends & Sauce. 412 Delaware St ste d, Kansas City, MO, bettyraes.com"

"Serving delicious homemade waffle cones and ice cream sandwiches filled with homemade gourmet flavors, Betty Rae’s is a favorite neighborhood hangout. Best Ice Cream in KC"

"Union Station is dramatically lit up at night|Courtesy of Visit KC. A jewel in the crown of the Downtown skyline, the historical Union Station is a cultural center in one of Kansas City’s most beloved buildings. You’ll discover the KC Rail Experience, a planetarium, Science City and a museum with rotating exhibits."

"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."

"The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a 300-acre botanical garden, as well as an educational, recreational and cultural resource for Kansas City. The relatively new arboretum is located in Overland Park and features 13 gardens with more than 1,700 species of flora and a wealth of fauna such as birds, snakes, deer, and dragonflies. A network of nature trails meander through rocky bluffs and bottomland paths, and 180 acres of prairie is filled with native grasses and wildflowers."

"Popular as a year-round destination, the arboretum offers a wide variety of educational, recreational and cultural experiences, as well as seasonal programs. About 85 percent of the 300-acre property is dedicated to the preservation of natural ecosystems. The rest includes an educational center and 45 acres of botanical gardens."

"but this KC spot has the best trails and a small kids “play area”. The trails at the arboretum also features their well-known “Enchanted Forest!. ” Younger kids love seeing all the fairy houses and tall trees, which makes for a great adventure!"

"Located in nearby Overland Park, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead was designed to represent a typical farmstead in the early 1900s. Open seasonally (April through October), the farmstead has over 200 animals, a one room schoolhouse, gardens, wagon rides, a dairy farm, and more. Kids can try their hand at fishing in the pond or feeding a goat, the experience is whatever your family wants to make of it."

"Designed to depict a family farm, the Farmstead has nearly 200 animals and birds of prey, vegetable and flower gardens, a one-room country schoolhouse, an old-time fishing pond, pony rides and more. Deanna Rose brings the charm of the farm to children living in the city. Children treasure such memories as bottle feeding baby goats, milking a cow and taking a horse drawn wagon ride through the woods."

"Although there is admission charged on the weekends, the Deanna Rose Farmstead is free on Mondays - Thursdays!. Visit TONS animals friends, explore a prairie town, enjoy hands-on activities and have fun at the playgrounds, trails and gardens."

"Antioch Park is Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s oldest and most popular park. This 44-acre park includes amenities such as two fishing lakes, walking paths, tennis courts, picnic shelters, basketball court, restrooms, playground, paved parking, and charcoal grills. This beautiful and well-kept park is a family favorite to many in the area."

"The oldest park operated by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District, this 44-acre park provides a multi-faceted, all-around good time, including:. Two scenic fishing lakes. (a child-sized replica of a town straight from the Wild West, including a bank, schoolhouse, general store, train station and more)"

"Antioch Park is a 44-acre, tree-filled park that made me envious of the families in the KC area. It’s beautiful, with two lakes, including one lake that has fun stepping stones. Dodge Town is a playground located in the park, but it’s not a typical playground."

"It’s a great place to hang out in the Crossroads Arts District. It’s also a bar, so you can stop by in the evening for drinks instead of coffee. (Note: it’s 21+ only, even for coffee)"

"At Taps on Main you can pour your own craft beer seven days a week. They have 40 taps that you can get as little or as much from as you’d like. You can hop on the KC Streetcar and get off right by this bar in the heart of the Crossroads District."

"Casual eatery offering an ample menu of American comfort food with some modern twists, plus a bar. Country Club Plaza/Brookside/Waldo. 128 W 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64113"

"We started with a prime rib pizza which we never would have tried if the waitress didn't suggest it. Glad we did, it was yummy!. Next came the Greek…"