Best Shopping Malls in Olathe Area

"For a splurge, stay at the Rafael Hotel, a “vintage chic” boutique hotel in Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. Designed by early 20th Century architect Alonzo Gentry, this Italian Renaissance Revival-style hotel originally opened in 1928 as a complement to the then-newly constructed plaza. Originally built to serve as luxury apartments for KC’s most affluent tenants, the building was renovated and reopened in 1975 as a boutique hotel modeled in the elegant style of many small, European hotels. It has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places."

"With an enormous waterfall and impressive fountain in front, and spectacular views of the Country Club Plaza neighborhood, this 11-story hotel offers 366 luxurious guestrooms and suites. Warm earth tones and dark wood create cozy accommodations. This is a particularly memorable destination as fireworks erupt around the hotel on Thanksgiving and there are terrific views of more than a million holiday lights turned on throughout the Plaza."

"Find your way to Broadway Boulevard in the heart of Kansas City and you will come across one of the most popular shopping malls in the city, called Country Club Plaza. Privately owned, the shopping center boasts more than 100 stores, along with over 30 restaurants that are located within a 15 block radius. Roam happily and visit stores such as Michael Kors, Kate Spade New York and Banana Republic."

"Located in Overland Park, Prairiefire, the Museum at Prairiefire is a 42,000 square foot architecturally significant facility that celebrates the natural history and culture of the region. Collaborating with the American Museum of Natural History and other cultural and educational institutions in the area, the Museum at Prairiefire boasts world-class exhibitions, educational and environmental programs, and educational opportunities. The museum’s extensive collection is exhibited in three distinct locations - The Great Hall, The Discovery Room and American Museum of Natural History Exhibition Gallery – each of which inspires visitors to broaden their understanding of the natural world."

"The spot: One of the newest premium shopping plazas in the city, Overland Park’s Prairiefire has favorite stores like REI, Fat Brain Toys and Threshing Bee. Where to eat: Some of our favorite pizza in the entire city can be found at Grimaldi’s inside Prairiefire. Chicken ’N Pickle and Brass Onion are other solid picks."

"A go-to back drop for professional photo shoots and special occasions, the Museum at Prairiefire will leave your followers in awe. Be sure to go inside, where you can find a full-size T-Rex skeleton and interactive exhibits."

"A post shared by Ward Parkway Center (@wardparkwaycenter) on Dec 23, 2019 at 9:45am PST. For more than 50 years, Ward Parkway Center has been one of the best shopping places in Kansas City and it provides an array of indulging activities. If you are looking to awaken your taste buds with a selection of American classics, Charleston’s is the right restaurant."

"The carousel at Oak Park Mall brings a magnificent-old timey and nostalgic feel. While you’re there, style your photoshoot wardrobe with anything from local finds to chain staples."

"The newest interactive exhibit at Crown Center this summer is Curious George - help clean the skyscraper windows, learn about wind, round up the pets and play at the grocery store. Kids can explore engineering & science principles through a variety of hands-on activities."

"A post shared by Cody Jensen (@shieldbrothercody) on May 6, 2017 at 10:19pm PDT. Blue Ridge Crossing is among the very first shopping malls established in the country, which is why you need to make a stop here. Formerly known as the Blue Ridge Mall, this shopping mall has opened its doors to visitors since the 1950s."

"A post shared by Greg Ruffin (@king_gregxiii) on Oct 28, 2017 at 6:28pm PDT. Last but not least is Antioch Crossing. Set to the north of the Missouri River, this shopping and lifestyle center offers a number of leisure activities to keep you busy all day long."

"Mean Mule Distilling Co. is a local distillery specializing in agave-based spirits. They have a particularly interesting history to back them up. The story goes that during the prohibition era, the grandparents of the owners of Mean Mule Distilling Co. had a secret still and a production facility on their farm hidden underground."

"Mean Mule is one of the only agave producers in the United States – the only in the Midwest. Agave is similar to tequila, but the taste that Mean Mule produces is truly unique to them. They ferment the agave in their own sills, and have been doing so since alcohol was illegal."

"Callsign Brewing is owned by a veteran and honors military heroes with every pint. Each beer is dedicated to the callsign, which is a unique identifier, of lost military aircraft and the brave soldiers who gave their lives for their country. The Superfortress Coconut Brown Ale is a crowd-pleaser, as are the Blonde Bombshell (predictably a blonde ale) and Huey American Wheat."