Overview
Overland Park is a city in northeastern Kansas within the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a melting-pot of both urban and suburban living. With 197,000 residents (2020), it is one of the most affluent cities in the U.S.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 11 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 13 places to stay
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Best things about Overland Park
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Lots of trails both mulch and paved through the woods. Lovely wooden areas, gardens, and a large pond. You can even bring your dog, but it's only allowed on certain trails and you should clean up after it.
Kansas International Film Festival (KIFF)
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
The Deanna Rose Farmstead is basically a farm petting zoo for kids, which they get a large kick out of. There are ducks to feed, sheep to pet, playgrounds to climb on and hay rides to take. It's a great place to bring ki…
Kansas City Curling Club
Corporate Woods Jazz Festival
Farmers' Market
The downtown Overland Park Farmers' Market is a thriving open air market offering produce, flowers, specialty foods and entertainment for the entire family.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Kansas City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 22 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MHK Manhattan Regional Airport, Manhattan — 108 mi away. Directions
Kansas City International Airport is about 45 minutes away and is the primary airport for the entire Kansas City metro area.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $80–$99 a night (typical $99), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$120, mid-range ~$170, comfortable ~$260.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, Kansas City Curling Club
- Lunch Garozzo's Ristorante
- Afternoon Farmers' Market
- Dinner Ruchi Indian Restaurant
- Evening The Peanut
Day 2
- Morning Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Corporate Woods Jazz Festival
- Lunch BD's Mongolian BBQ
- Afternoon Kansas International Film Festival (KIFF)
- Dinner YaYas Euro Bistro in Overland Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Overland Park is the largest community in Johnson County.
Get in
By plane
Kansas City International Airport is about 45 minutes away and is the primary airport for the entire Kansas City metro area.
By bus
There is a bus to the overland park campus from Lawrence k-10-connector.
By car
Interstates 35, 435, and 635 with U.S. 69 pass through Overland Park. Roads are generally uncongested and nearly all parking in the entire city is free.
Get around
North and South streets are named while East and West streets are numbered. Metcalf Ave will take you just about anywhere, although at parts, it has many lanes and is a bit confusing. Before driving on this street, make sure you know where you're going and don't drive on it during rush hour (5PM-7PM), or expect to be sitting there at least an hour. State Line is the street directly between Kansas and Missouri, thus the name. One strange road name is College Blvd, but is mainly due to Johnson County Community College in western Overland Park. College Blvd is 111th Street, despite the confusing name. Also, 135th St turns into Santa Fe as you're heading West. If you happen to be on Santa Fe, that means you're no longer in Overland Park, you are in Olathe. Overland Park lies between I-35 (north) and 199th St (south) and State Line (east) and Quivira (west).
By bus
The RideKC from Kansas City also runs in Overland Park, read more there Kansas City#Bus service. The transit stops are on google transit and searchable there, except for the k-10 connector.
See
Do
Learn
- Johnson County Community College is located at the intersection of College Blvd. and Quivira Rd. With 35,000 students, JCCC offers both 2-year and 4-year programs. Also, the campus is host to the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as an on-site food court and several coffee-shops.
Buy
There are two main shopping districts within Overland Park. If you want to venture north to Kansas City there is also the famous Crowne Center and Country Club Plaza which are especially beautiful around Christmas time when they are lit up with thousands of Christmas lights.
Shop Town Center Plaza
This open-air mall is great. It features many high end shops, and a 20-screen movie theater. A nice place to spend some time.
- Scheels. Sporting goods shopping center with many goods and pieces of equipment for sale.
Eat
Eat Garozzo's Ristorante
Mouthwatering spiedini and decadent tiramisu.
Eat YaYas Euro Bistro in Overland Park
Eat Johnny Cascone's
Good Italian style food. They often bring in jazz singers and bands to play in the middle of the restaurant.
Drink
Drink The Peanut
Very smoky, but great hot chicken wings.
Sleep
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