Best hotels in Overland Park
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas, KS, 66210
With its recently renovated guestrooms and interior, you can expect all the usual quality from Marriott and more. Located close to stores and restaurants in the area, and key Kansas City attractions and sports complexes, this is the perfect base to either explore or take it easy within the luxurious confines of the hotel.
DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City
10100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas, KS, 66210
Positioned just a short drive from Oak Park Mall, the DoubleTree boasts not only a great location, but does not disappoint in amenities. Each room is equipped with flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. The wonderful Trofi Restaurant with its regional cuisine allows for al fresco dining on the shaded patio and the on-site coffee shop serves Starbucks.
The Inn at Meadowbrook
4901 Meadowbrook Parkway, Prairie Village, KS, 66207
If you’re looking for a boutique experience, the Inn at Meadowbrook provides exactly that. The stunning grounds include winding pathways and tranquil lakes, while the individually designed rooms and suites offer an exemplary level of comfort, right up to the wonderful luxury of the Grand Suite.
Best restaurants in Overland Park
Café Provence
3936 W 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS, 66208
Honored as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the US, Café Provence has a reputation well deserved, due to its emphasis on locally inspired French food. Their ever-changing four-course prix fixe offers delicious crab salad starters and main courses of immaculately presented arctic char and other delights.
Cinzetti’s Italian Market
7201 W 91st Street, Overland Park, KS, 66212
The first thing you’ll notice is the impressive building of Cinzetti’s, which has been transformed into a Tuscan villa that offers five unique dining rooms. The aroma of fresh Italian food being prepared all around is a treat for the senses, and you really get that sense of being in an Italian market – as the restaurant’s name suggests.
Brobeck’s BBQ
4615 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, KS, 66207
Fast becoming more than a best kept secret in Kansas City, the special dry-rub recipes of Brobeck’s are gaining a reputation far and wide. You can choose from appetizers like their smoked ham salad, to the main attraction of the BBQ dinners, with the combo platter of rib, sausage and pulled pork.
Best things to do in Overland Park
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64132
Found a 30-minute drive from our HLE location, the Kansas City Zoo houses over 1700 animals, from gazelle and leopards to giant tortoise and snakes. Visitors can get up close with the residents. Check out the vast Orangutan Canopy, an outdoor habitat showing the animals in their natural environment from the forest floor to the treetops.
Museum at Prairiefire
5801 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223
This stunning natural history museum is a regional landmark due to its unique exterior, made from dichroic glass and Kansas limestone. Within this iconic building is an action-packed day out for the family, taking in dinosaur digs, virtual-reality space activities and a hands-on experience in the Discovery Room.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8909 W 179th Street, Bucyrus, KS 66013
Located just off the highway, this spectacular arboretum serves as both an educational and recreational hub. It’s a fantastic place to simply walk around, taking in the nature. Look out for the diverting special features, like the gorgeous Monet garden, styled curated to give the impression of the artist’s work.