Located on the Missouri River, Quindaro began as a boomtown and evolved into a stop on the underground railroad. Now part of Kansas City, KS, archaeological digs are under way at the Quindaro ruins with limited public viewing. Artifacts are on display at the Wyandotte County Museum. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
The Puppetry Arts Institute, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, was founded in 2000 with the goal of "preserving and promoting puppetry through education and entertainment for all ages." We moved to our present location in the Englewood area of Independence a year later, establishing a facility that contains a museum, a puppet theater and workshop area.
Open to the public Saturday nights to view the shimmering wonders of the night sky. May through October with educational programs offered. Powell Observatory, was built in 1984 and expanded in 2002 by members of the Kansas City Astronomical Society. Observatory topics include: Third Rock From The Sun, The Solar System...
Set on 915 acres of lush, rolling hills and windswept meadows, Powell Gardens -- Kansas City's botanical garden -- offers breathtaking display gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail and a year-round calendar of special events and classes for the entire family. Garden features include the Island Garden, Rock an...
Explore all that Platte County has to offer! Shop & dine in the historic river towns of Parkville and Weston. Visit Kansas City's newest retail, dining and entertainment destination, Zona Rosa. Try your luck at Riverside's Argosy Casino. Museums, orchards, wineries, brewpubs, charming B&Bs, and 4,000+ hotel rooms. Hit the ...
Penguin Park is the perfect place to plan your child's birthday party. This fun and playful park has everything from a 26-foot kangaroo slide to a 23-foot penguin to play inside.
The cemetery has gravestones of early Native American Indians such as Baptiste Peoria’s relatives, Civil War veterans, both north and south. Famous families and individuals who helped shape Paola’s future. Intersection of Miami and West Streets.
The story of Osawatomie is preserved and displayed at the Osawatomie History & Railroad Museum through artifacts and records that highlight the concepts, habits, skills, arts, instruments, and institutions of the residents and their surrounding area. From its beginnings as an Indian Mission to its fame as an "abolitionis...
Osawatomie is nestled between two rivers: the Marais des Cygnes (Marsh of the Swans) on the North and the Pottawatomie on the South. The Marais des Cygnes is part of the Osage River system. Osage and Pottawatomie are both names of Indian tribes that lived in the area. Osawatomie is just minutes from major metropolitan ar...
The John Brown State Historic Site is located in beautiful John Brown Park. The museum houses the log cabin Rev. Samuel Adair and his family lived in when they moved to Kansas. Through artifacts and interpretation visitors learn about the struggles of these early pioneers. It took hard work and courage to take a firm sta...