Remnants of the Past: Exploring Historic Overland Park Landmarks
Overland Park doesn’t feel “old” at first glance, and that’s part of the charm: its historic threads are woven into places you’re already likely to visit—an award-winning local museum inside a modern arts center, a downtown clock tower where the farmers’ market gathers, a limestone carriage house tied to the city’s founder, a beloved living-history […]
Overland Park Brews: A Tour of the City’s Coziest Coffee Spots
From downtown stalwarts to south-side roasters, this coffee crawl focuses on independently minded shops where hospitality, craft, and community come first. Overland Park’s coffee scene is exactly what you want from a suburban city with a downtown heartbeat: friendly baristas, roomy tables, steady Wi-Fi, and drinks that taste like someone actually thought about them. You […]
Discovering Overland Park Through Its Museums
Overland Park, Kansas might be best known for leafy neighborhoods and park trails, but carve out a day (or a weekend) and you’ll find a compact lineup of museums that punch above their weight. From hands-on science and natural history, to mid-century Kansas nostalgia, to contemporary art that routinely lands national attention, these stops are […]
Kickoffs and Home Runs: Overland Park’s Local Sports Highlights
Overland Park has the kind of sports culture that feels personal. You can watch a high-level youth soccer game in the morning, check a baseball bracket after lunch, walk into a close-up college matchup in the afternoon, and wrap the day with a stroll through active racquet courts. None of this requires fighting downtown traffic […]
Plates of Overland Park: A Taste Tour of the City’s Signature Dishes
Overland Park may feel like a quiet suburb at first glance, but take a closer bite and you’ll discover it’s a vibrant culinary destination. From iconic Kansas City barbecue to Thai-fusion smokehouses, and a chef-driven food hall serving rotating specialties, this city serves up a rich range of signature dishes. This guide dives deep into […]
Handpicked in Overland Park: Best of the Farmers Market
If your ideal weekend morning mixes sun on your shoulders, the scent of ripe peaches, and the sound of a busker across the square, then Overland Park’s farmers market scene belongs at the top of your list. The city’s market has been a community anchor for decades, and in 2025 it’s operating at the Matt […]