Northeastern Kansas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

It was our 2016 Bucket List trip to the west coast and the southwestern United States. I've decided to post (for the first time) some photo's from that trip. Marysville, Kansas was a wonderful small town America type place with a lot of old architecture. This place definitely caught my eye with it's bright colors and beautiful tile roof. #Pepsi #tile #corner #building #station #colorful #bluesky #travel #roadtrip #America #urbex #Kansas
It was our 2016 Bucket List trip to the west coast and the southwestern United States. I've decided to post (for the first time) some photo's from that trip. Marysville, Kansas was a wonderful small town America type place with a lot of old architecture. This place definitely caught my eye with it's bright colors and beautiful tile roof. #Pepsi #tile #corner #building #station #colorful #bluesky #travel #roadtrip #America #urbex #Kansas
Black Hoof Park. The 160-acre park with a 35-acre, deep-water Lake Lenexa, the park is scenic and perfect for a variety of interests - with trails for walking, hiking, or biking, a nice playground, and the centerpiece of the park - the 35-acre Lake Lenexa with a boat launch and fishing dock - this park brings nature to the suburbs. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife including deer, coyotes, red foxes, birds, butterflies, rattlesnakes, frogs and lizards.
Lake gazing
The Deep Creek school house sits along Deep Creek Rd. Between its junction with I-70 and KS177. The drive through this Flint Hills valley is just beautiful. Take a moment to stop and read the signs around the school house, which stands as a memorial to many.

Where to stay in Northeastern Kansas

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Merriam

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Merriam. You might consider stopping by Cinemark Merriam while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Merriam
Aerial View of Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City

I-435 West

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in I-435 West, Legends Outlets Kansas City and Legends Field are top sights worth seeing.

I-435 West
Kansas City skyline by night, viewed from Liberty Memorial Park, near Union Station. Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri.

Rosedale

While visiting Rosedale, you might make a stop by sights like 39th Street West and Rosedale Memorial Arch.

Rosedale
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West Plaza

While West Plaza may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and 39th Street West.

West Plaza
Strong Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Oread

While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.

Oread
Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University

Downtown Lawrence

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lawrence
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

3.5 out of 5
1491 North 98th Terrace Kansas City KS
The price is Rp3.004.694 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
Rp3.004.694
Rp3.579.447 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Legends Outlets Kansas City and Kansas Speedway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (440 reviews)
Best Hotel and mini stay ever!!! We went on a mini cruise without ever going on a ship. First off the staff is amazing. Elizabeth, Tony, Deb and Nick took amazing care of us. My husband and I went away for our Anniversary and this was the PERFECT place to go. Friendly, hospitality, clean and comfortable. ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Argosy Casino & Hotel

Argosy Casino & Hotel

4 out of 5
777 N.W. Argosy Parkway Riverside MO
The price is Rp1.623.710 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
Rp1.623.710
Rp2.007.438 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free parking, 6 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,128 reviews)
The room was very nice, roomy and the bathroom was large! The bed was comfy and was very clean. The entire floor smelled like weed so strongly that it made the stay less enjoyable which was unfortunate.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Argosy Casino & Hotel
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Metcalf

Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Metcalf

3 out of 5
6801 W 112th St Overland Park KS
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.840.585 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp1.840.585
Rp2.178.332 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Overland Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
C lean room

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Metcalf
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WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Kansas City - Overland Pk

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Kansas City - Overland Pk

3.5 out of 5
11200 Glenwood St Overland Park KS
Stay at this apartment in Overland Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,101 reviews)
It was clean, comfortable beds, the staff was wonderful

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Kansas City - Overland Pk
Leavenworth Local Hotel

Leavenworth Local Hotel

2.5 out of 5
600 Shawnee St Leavenworth KS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Leavenworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions First City Museum and C.W. Parker ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Leavenworth Local Hotel
Washburn Hotel Suites

Washburn Hotel Suites

4 out of 5
1635 SW Washburn Ave Topeka KS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Topeka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mulvane Art Museum and Stormont ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
Very clean room and had an accessible laundry room in the room

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Washburn Hotel Suites
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Popular places to visit

The Legends in KCK. This picture was taken with my cell phone just after a storm moved through.

Legends Outlets Kansas City

4/5(2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Legends Outlets Kansas City during your visit to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.

Legends Outlets Kansas City
Here for a weekend of NASCAR races. Tonight is qualifying and the ACRA race.

Kansas Speedway

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Kansas Speedway during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.

Kansas Speedway
Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Kansas State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Kansas State University during your trip to Manhattan. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Kansas State University

Overland Park Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Overland Park Convention Center during your trip to Overland Park. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Overland Park Convention Center

Fort Riley Military Base

Fort Riley Military Base is just one of the places to see in Junction City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a football match in this trendy area or simply enjoy its cafes.

Fort Riley Military Base

University of Kansas Medical Center

If University of Kansas Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rosedale.

University of Kansas Medical Center

Cities near Northeastern Kansas

Beautiful Kansas Sunflowers on the Roadside

Baldwin City

The Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge is a network tied arch bridge over the Missouri River on U.S. Route 59 between Atchison, Kansas and Buchanan County, Missouri.

Atchison

Ok, so I don't write about or "review" food very often. However, in a case like this, I need to. We've all heard at some point or another that Kansas City is the place for BBQ. Today I was in Bonner Springs, a small town just outside of K.C. There really isn't any reason to ever go there, unless, you want a phenomenal BBQ experience. You will be met by some exceptionally nice & friendly owners, Papa Bob and his wife. The place is only 5 years old, and for the most part, off the beaten path. But Papa Bob has made a name for himself out here. This is BBQ country, and when it comes to BBQ, no one is counting calories; especially, Adam Richman, star of The Food Network's, "Man vs. Food." Adam was at Papa Bob's not too long ago, attempting to defeat "The Ultimate Destroyer Challenge!" What is it you ask? I'll let Papa Bob tell you... "SPREAD OUT ON THE FIRST LAYER OF THE 12” HOAGIE BUN IS A HALF POUND OF MOUTHWATERING PULLED PORK. ATOP THAT, A HALF POUND OF HICKORY SMOKED SLICED PORK. ABOVE A GENEROUS SQUIRT OF PAPA BOB’S REGULAR SAUCE, WE ADD TWO SLICES OF BREAD. NEXT COMES A HALF POUND LAYER OF SLICED, HICKORY SMOKED HAM WITH A HALF POUND LAYER OF HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST ABOVE THAT. FOLLOWING THE SAUCE AND TWO MORE PIECES OF BREAD, ADD THREE, COUNT ‘EM, THREE, HALF POUND HICKORY SMOKED HAMBURGERS WITH ANOTHER GENEROUS SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ADD THE BREAD AND HERE COMES THE BEEF. A HALF POUND OF TENDER HICKORY SMOKED BRISKET SPREAD OUT WITH A HALF POUND OF LEAN, HICKORY SMOKED BBQ SAUSAGE AS THE LAST LAYER FOLLOWED WITH YET ANOTHER SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ALL THIS WILL TRY TO BE CAMOUFLAGED WITH THE TOP OF THE HOAGIE BUN. FOR YOUR CULINARY ENJOYMENT, WE’RE ADDING ONE AND ONE HALF POUNDS OF FRIES AND FOUR DILL PICKLE SPEARS OR FOUR JALAPENO PEPPERS TO COMPLETE THE “ULTIMATE DESTROYER CHALLENGE” Drooling yet? Think you could handle all of that? Well, if you think you can muster to put down all 4 1/2 lbs of this meal'o'heartattack, then you should give it a shot. Because if you can clean your plate in under 45 minutes; that $55 sandwich you just ordered will be free! Plus, you'll get your picture up on the wall next to the two others that have completed the challenge successfully. If you don't finish it in under 45 minutes, you still get your picture on the wall, you just get to have your picture next to Adam's on Papa Bob's "Wall of Shame." Next time you're traveling through Kansas City, do yourself a huge favor and stop by here. It is a delightful experience! And if you don't want the Ultimate Destroyer, than try the burnt ends... They're absolutely amazing!

Bonner Springs

Ceiling at Kansas City’s Union Station...amazing!

Mission