A Day in Overland Park

Are you bored of your daily office routine? Are you not feeling up for the same repetitive kind of work? Are you glazing over the documents given by your boss? Feeling jealous of your colleague's vacation pics? Fret not! We are here to save you from sinking into the pool of monotony. It's crystal clear that you need a hiatus from your diurnal activities. So, how about a vacation in a tranquil and astonishing spot away from the commotion of the city. Here, we are talking about Overland Park which is believed to be the land for those who are seeking for freedom from their daily-life hassles. Humongous amount of happiness, peace, excitement, and fun waft through the entire city. Even if your boss has approved you of single day off, we have a superb plan for you. The below-mentioned itinerary will guide you throughout your 24 hours in this enticing city.


8:00 am: Get fresh at Corner Bakery Cafe
If you can't imagine your day without your cup of coffee, then you don't need to miss out on it. Corner Bakery Cafe is a place in the town where taste and freshness go hand in hand. The first thing you order for yourself could be the coffee of your choice. but you will fail to keep yourself from the bespoke and mouth-watering breakfast served here after gazing at its foot-long sized menu. Its menu is dotted with more than 40 varieties of fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits. Who care about their health, call this place their favorite spot for breakfast. All American Scrambler, Anaheim Scrambler, Buttermilk Pancakes with Bacon, Buttermilk Pancakes & Eggs with Bacon, Farmer's Scrambler, Anaheim Panini, Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Panini, Avocado & Spinach Power Flat, and many more are worth your every single penny.

Address: 6721 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223, United States
Phone: 1 913.955.2370
Website: www.cornerbakerycafe.com
Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday (7:00 am-9:00 pm); Sunday (8:00 am-8:00 pm)

9:30 am: Get mingle with adorable animals
Let's start your journey here. Our first spot would be Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. A visit to Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead brings a big smile on your faces when you see those innocent, adorable, and beautiful species of animals and birds. Besides amiable animals & birds, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is also marked with flower and vegetable gardens, a fishing pond, and a country schoolhouse. Your heart and mind get filled with serenity after sauntering around its lush gardens. A place far away from the hustle and bustle of the city is indeed worth your time. Cows, sheep, ponies, pigs, miniature horses, goats, draft horses, donkeys, turkeys, ducks, geese, chickens, longhorn steer, prairie dogs, bison, bobcats, and birds of prey are amongst its most-beloved species. Participate in its fun-filled activities like, petting the horses, pony rides, feeding the goats, mining, fishing, and a lot of other.

Address: 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, Kansas 66221, United States
Phone: 1 913.897.2360
Website: www.opkansas.org/
Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday (9:00 am-2:00 pm); Friday-Sunday (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
Distance and time from Corner Bakery Cafe: 4.3 miles or 9 minutes drive

11:00 am: Let's venture into Museum at Prairiefire
It was really exciting to be at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, isn't it? Now, we will head towards Museum at Prairiefire. To promote the science and natural history of Overland Park and the world around at the international level, Museum at Prairiefire works in collaboration with the renowned American Museum of Natural History and myriads of educational and cultural institutions nestled in the United States. Museum at Prairiefire accomplishes its mission through its world-class exhibitions, educational opportunities, and other important programming. Though myriads of people are associated with the museum to be a part of its sincere mission and to spread its vision, but there is one more thing unique about the museum that makes it apple of everyone's eye. Museum at Prairiefire is said to be the only building in the entire nation boasting Dichroic Glass which was developed by NASA, giving the museum an eye-popping, unprecedented exterior glory. The famous architect duo of Jonathan Kharfen and Verner Johnson designed this jaw-dropping museum.

Address: 5801 West 135th St, Overland Park, Kansas 66224, United States
Phone: 1 913.333.3500
Website: www.museumatpf.org
Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday (10:00 am-5:00 pm); Sunday (12:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Distance and time from Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead: 3.3 miles or 8 minutes drive

12:30 pm: Some time amidst nature
The commotion on roads push people to go in search for some serenity and that you can find i the lap of nature. Hence, our next spot would be Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Keeping the environment and ecology in mind, the foundation of Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens was laid. Sprawling across 300-acre of land, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is seen as a cultural, educational and recreational set-up to keep its community engaged into environmentally-active practices. By moseying around the gardens, you can meet a wide array of hybrid plantation that is native to the community. Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is dedicatedly engaged into preserving and restoring eight natural ecosystems. Wine Tasting on the Terrace with Somerset Ridge, Plein Air Art Fair, Stems: A Garden Soiree, and many more are amongst its most-popular events. To facilitate its visitors, Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is also dotted with The Garden Cafe offering a wide variety of snacks and drinks.

Address: 8909 W 179th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66013, United States
Phone: 1 913.685.3604
Website: www.artsandrec-op.org/arboretum/index.html
Operation Hours: Opens daily (From April 10 till September 30: 8:00 am-7:30 pm; From October 1 till April 9: 8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Distance and time from Museum at Prairiefire: 8.6 miles or 16 minutes drive

2:00 pm: Let's break bread at Jack Stack Barbecue
You lunch time has arrived. Let's make a move to Jack Stack Barbecue. Its a matter of years when long time back Russ Fiorella came out in public, having belief in his prowess and dreams, and laid the foundation of Jack Stack Barbecue in 1957. At that time, Jack Stack Barbecue was merely a traditional storefront barbecue with a menu flecked with an itsy-bitsy list of items. To flourish their family business and to foster people's love and passion for food, Jack Fiorella, the eldest son of Russ Fiorella, and his wife Delores took the onus on their shoulders and began optimizing their cookery prowess by reviving gourmet meats cooked over hickory wood. The menu eventually got widened and introduced myriads of finger-licking cuisines that turned into people's favorites in no time. Certified Angus Beef Steaks, seafood, Lamb Ribs, Hickory Pit Beans, and Cheesy Corn Bake were very common to sight in every other platter. Today, Jack Stack Barbecue is famed as a great wood cookery player in the food industry.
   
Address: 9520 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66212, United States
Phone: 1 913.385.7427
Website: www.jackstackbbq.com
Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday (11:00 am-10:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (11:00 am-10:30 pm); Sunday (11:00 am-9:00 pm)
Distance and time from Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens: 14.3 miles or 18 minutes drive

3:30 pm: Its fun time!
Let's take a plunge into some thrill. If you are a passionate mystery lover, then no other place in the town can appeal your heart and mind as Tick Tock Escape Games can. Adventure and thrill have become the USP of Tick Tocko Escape Games. People who have lost the charm & excitement from their lives often visit here to regain and add up the thrill to their lives. The dexterous architects from Bonner Springs remarkably designed the entire facility. Its Game Tables have been designed and built in Liberty. The credit of jaw-dropping decor goes to the most efficient designers from Kansas City. The electronic game gizmos are built in Overland Park only. Hence, the set up is just perfect to cater to your entertainment needs. Pop in here with your friends and pals and beat the clock by solving some nail-biting puzzles.

Address: 6398 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, United States
Phone: 1 913.274.1112
Website: www.ticktockescapegames.com
Operation Hours: Monday (10:00 am-6:00 pm); Tuesday-Thursday (10:00 am-8:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (11:00 am-10:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays
Distance and time from Jack Stack Barbecue: 2.6 miles or 6 minutes drive

5:00 pm: Pay a visit to 9/11 Memorial
You trip to Overland Park would remain incomplete if you miss out on visiting 9/11 Memorial. This memorial was built to commemorate those who lost their lives in the heart-wrenching September 11, 2001, incident. The memorial was built at the entrance of the Fire Training Center. The credit of designing this iconic memorial goes to noteworthy architect Mike Christainer, who used to work at SFS Architecture. This 14-foot high memorial was delivered to the be built at its current site by MIQ Logistics, a renowned local transport company based in the city. The piece of steel, which was the vestige of fallen World Trade Center Towers, was transported at the insistence of and the application filed by Trevor Miller, Overland Park firefighter, and Capt. Paul Bishoff. The request was made to the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey.

Address: 12401 Hemlock Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213, United States
Phone: 913.895.8416
Website: www.visitoverlandpark.com/listings/9-11-memorial
Operation Hours: Remains open 24 Hours
Distance and time from Tick Tock Escape Games: 3.6 miles or 9 minutes drive

6:30 pm: It's time to step inside Korean War Veterans Memorial
Let's pay a visit to a great symbol of sacrifice in the history of Overland Park, and that is, Korean War Veterans Memorial. Nestled in the University of Kansas Campus, Korean War Veterans Memorial was built in the memory of fallen and missing U.S. military warriors during the Korean War. The site is dotted with rock piles representing Korea's battlefields. This iconic memorial was built to acknowledge the sacrifice of the veterans who fought courageously during the 2l0 North East Kansas Korean war. The memorial is marked with three tablets: one tablet reads the names of the people representing 25 counties of northeastern Kansas, the second tablet has been inscribed with a detailed map of Korean peninsula, and the third tablet has got a poem, titled “Freedoms Flag,” inscribed on it. The poem was the creation of Charles M. Province, founder and president of the George S. Patton Historical Society.

Address: 11900-11964 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66213, United States
Website: www.kwva.org/memorials/ks/p_mem_ks.htm
Distance and time from 9/11 Memorial: 1.7 miles or 5 minutes drive

8:00 pm: Get your belly filled with luscious dinner
It's time to treat your belly with mouth-drooling food. Let's take your feet to Burnt End BBQ. Get rid of your strong craving for barbecued food at Burnt End BBQ but not forever but to foster it beautifully. When it comes to nothing less than the best barbecued food in the town, then people without a doubt head to Burnt End BBQ. With its impeccable services and luscious food, Burnt End BBQ has earned an unbeatable goodwill, trust and reputation amongst ardent foodies and its rivals as well. Its expertise is not only confined to its mouth-drooling food, but has also won millions of hearts by organizing private event and parties in the most jaw-dropping way. BBQ sandwiches, BBQ platters, specialty sandwiches, steak burgers, signature bowls, hand-carved meats, desserts, salads, sides, and drinks together make its menu unique and the most scrumptious.
   
Address: 11831 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66210, United States
Phone: 1 913.451.8888
Website: www.burntendbbqkc.com
Operation Hours: Sunday-Thursday (11:00 am-9:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (11:00 am-10:00 pm)
Distance and time from Korean War Veterans Memorial: 0.6 mile or 11 minutes drive

9:30 pm: Put on your dancing shoes
It's time to dazzle your night before you say good-bye to this resplendent city. Let's pop in Touche The Night Club. Its foundation was laid in 1977, and since then, no one could beat it when it comes to entertainment. Be it music, decor, or entertainment, the first name that pops up in people's mind is Touche The Night Club. Nestled in the heart of Johnson County, Touche The Night Club is flanked by some of the most opulent and dazzling hotels and restaurants. It is believed to be one of the most dazzling and happening spot to pop in during late-hours. Besides entertainment, Touche The Night Club also takes good care of your appetite during after-dark hours. Its menu is quite wide to cater to almost every sort of palate. Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Oven Roasted Salmon, Cheese & Crackers, Fajita Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp Quesadillas, New York Style Cheesecake, Cosmopolitan Martini, Sour Apple Martini, Stoli Doli Martini, and there are a lot of more delicacies to excite your taste buds.
    
Address: 6820 West 105th St, Overland Park, Kansas 66212, United States
Phone: 1 913.383.1555
Website: www.touchenightclub.com
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (5:00 pm-2:00 am); Saturday (6:00 pm-2:00 am); remains closed on Sundays
Distance and time from Burnt End BBQ: 1.9 miles or 4 minutes drive

11:00 pm: It's time to immerse into music
We still have an hour left in the city, and the fun is not over yet. Sun is down, and you have had your dinner. You had your starters, your main course, your drinks, and your desserts. Are you still missing out on something? Well, its your favorite piece of music. How can you forget? And if not, then what are you waiting for? If you can't live without your daily dose of music, then enter Kanza Hall where people speak and understand only one language, and that is of music. With a great emphasis on Country Rock music, Kanza Hall has stolen millions of hearts and has been ruling the city since years. Put on your dancing shoes as the fun is about to begin. Don't forget to order your favorite drink to get fueled and keep yourself going.
   
Address: 7300 West 119th St, Overland Park, Kansas 66213, United States
Phone: 1 913.451.0444
Website: www.oneblocksouthkc.com/kanza-hall
Operation Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (6:00 pm-2:00 am); Thursday (6:30 pm-2:00 am); remains closed from Monday to Wednesday
Distance and time from Touche The Night Club: 2.0 miles or 5 minutes drive

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