Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead: Walk through the red barn, and take a trip back to the days of frontier farm living. Visit more than 250 animals, from birds to bison to baby goats, and explore history of the era at a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and Kanza Indian encampment.

Ensor Park and Museum: This historic site in Olathe was the home of Jacob and Ida Ensor and their children in the late 1800s. Explore the two-story farmhouse and peg barn and view furniture, utensils, clothing, quilts and ham radio equipment from the era.

Johnson County Museum: Learn about the history of Johnson County at this museum in the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, from Native American lands to modern-day suburban life. The centerpiece of the museum is a 1950s-era All-Electric House, a snapshot of mid-20th century living.

Lanesfield Historic Site: This limestone schoolhouse is the last remaining structure in the former town of Lanesfield, now in present-day Edgerton. The oldest operating schoolhouse in Johnson County, the historic site is open on the second Saturday each month. 

Legler Barn Museum & Depot: On the grounds of Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park in Lenexa, Legler Barn was built in 1864 by the Legler family. Lenexa's heritage museum and restored train depot offer a glimpse of the city's railroad and prairie history.

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm: Originally a stop along the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails, which originated in Westport, Missouri, the James and Lucinda Mahaffie's house and farm are pieces of living history, offering a hands-on experience with 1860s frontier life.

Merriam Historic Plaza: A gateway to the city of Merriam, this historic plaza features 12 historic markers along a walking path, a bear fountain sculpture, pollinator and rain gardens, and the Merriam Visitors Bureau.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens: This 300-acre arboretum and botanical gardens houses more than 1,700 plant species. Take a stroll around Margaret's Pond, stop by the Monet statue and spend some time in the LongHouse Visitors Center.

Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex: Covering 96 acres, this soccer complex in Overland Park, named a top soccer city by Livability.com, features 12 lighted, synthetic turf fields, a fieldhouse, concessions and a playground.

Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site: The Shawnee Indian Mission served as a manual training school for more than 20 Indian nations in the mid-1800s. This 12-acre campus features historic buildings and gardens, and the grounds are open to the public.

Shawnee Town 1929: Visit this historic 1920s farm town in Shawnee, featuring 10 recreated historic buildings that capture Shawnee's farming and business heritage. Buildings to explore include a farmhouse, barn, grocery store, service station, school and barber shop.

Theatre in the Park: Come see a show at one of the country's largest community theaters. Theatre in the Park, located in Shawnee Mission Park, presents Broadway-style musicals at this outdoor pavilion throughout the summer.

9/11 Memorial: This memorial in Overland Park honors the victims of the September 11 attacks and includes a steel beam from Ground Zero, education panels, a victim's panel, granite tiles from the World Trade Center and a weeping wall.