Lee’s Summit is a small city with a big personality. Shop, dine and brewery-hop in the revitalised downtown district and explore local parks and recreation areas. Fast train connections make Lee’s Summit a great base to sightsee in Kansas City. Whatever your itinerary, expect bucketloads of Midwest hospitality.
Things to do in Lee's Summit
Main Street is the beating heart of Downtown Lee’s Summit. The revitalised district features leafy streets lined with historic red-brick buildings. Browse independent boutiques, dine at mom-and-pop eateries and quench your thirst at local craft breweries.
Relax and soak in the Show-Me State sunshine on Longview Lake. A popular recreation area, the lake features a grassy foreshore dotted with public BBQs and picnic shelters. Rent a pontoon and enjoy a leisurely cruise around the lake and cast a line for bass, walleye and crappie.
With more than 30 parks and recreation areas to discover, Lee's Summit offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Discover almost 150 kilometres of marked trails and tee off on a picturesque public golf course.
Eat up a storm in Kansas City. Lee’s Summit is a great base to sightsee in the iconic metropolis and sample the city’s legendary BBQ joints. Beyond mouthwatering smoked pork and beef brisket, Kansas City charms with world-class museums, colourful neighbourhoods and a flourishing music scene.
See animals from around the world at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. The zoo sprawls across 80 hectares and is home to more than 200 species. Watch orangutans swing through an enormous enclosure and get up close with sharks, rays, turtles and other marine life at the aquarium. Learn more about your favourite animals with daily keeper talks.
Getting around Lee's Summit
Downtown Lee’s Summit is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is 30 minutes from Kansas City by car or train. Kansas City International Airport is a one-hour drive away.