Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Olathe

"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."

"The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a privately-owned garden that is run in cooperation with Powell Gardens. The garden is free and open to the public."

"Be sure to pass by the JC Nichols Memorial Fountain, as well. Named after the Plaza’s developer, it is the most photographed piece of art in the district and part of why Kansas City is often referred to as the "City of Fountains.""

"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!"

"Opened June 10, 2017, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center is the new location of the Johnson County Museum, known for its 1950s All Electric Home. Created by Kansas City Power & Light to demonstrate state-of-the-art technology, the ranch house features wood paneling and wall-to-wall carpeting, remote controlled curtains and a painting that slides over the television. A turquoise 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Aire sits nearby, as does a historic neon sign from the White Haven Motor Lodge."

"An absolute must for any sports fans this much-loved stadium is the home to the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. It also welcomes visitors and they offer both public and private tours as well as tours on the actual day of games too when the atmosphere is even more special. Here you can see usually restricted areas including the Press Box, the Locker Room, Field Sideline, Chiefs Hall of Honor, Scout Investment Club Level as well as learning all about the history of the league."

"Arrowhead Stadium is one of the amazing stadiums in the NFL. Opened for play in 1972, a variety of changes had been introduced to the place, so as to keep its appeal intact, including replacing the Astroturf playing field and the seats. Also known as the loudest stadiums in the NFL, it is built in such a way so as to give the audience the best view of the game as possible."

"Taking in a football game in or an outdoor concert in Kansas City is best done at Arrowhead Stadium. This stadium, the home turf of the Kansas City Chiefs brings in fans from all around the Missouri region. It also has hosted impressive musical acts such as Taylor Swift, Guns N’ Roses, and the Rolling Stones."

"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."

"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."

"Queen Sweets & Bakery started with dessert, and you’ll still find a case of honey-soaked baklava and date-stuffed maamoul. But the savory meats are the main draw to the Bataineh family’s humble restaurant, tucked behind a hookah cafe and a tattoo parlor in a North Kansas City strip mall. Lamb is featured prominently on the menu, and the braised lamb shank is a showstopper."