Merriam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mid-America Sports Complex

Catch an event at Mid-America Sports Complex during your trip to Shawnee. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this family-friendly area.

Mid-America Sports Complex

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

If AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Overland Park.

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Catch an event at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park during your trip to Shawnee. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

KU MedWest

If KU MedWest is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Shawnee.

KU MedWest

1950s All-Electric House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at 1950s All-Electric House during your trip to Shawnee. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

1950s All-Electric House

Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

You can take time to visit Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City during your travels to Shawnee. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Activities

Guided Trolley Tour of Kansas City

Kansas City Fun Tours

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kansas City Fun Tours
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

NZ$173
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Tom’s Town Distilling Co., the first legal distillery in downtown KC since Prohibition, produces premium craft spirits including award-winning Bourbon, Gin, Barreled Gin and Vodka.

Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

NZ$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

NZ$8
per adult
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour
The Depths

The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City

NZ$67
per adult
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
Kansas City: Country Club Plaza Escape Game

Kansas City: Country Club Plaza Escape Game

NZ$67
per adult
Kansas City: Country Club Plaza Escape Game
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Our pick of the best Merriam Hotel Deals

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam
Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam
3 out of 5
9009 W Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission, KS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Mission. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,617 reviews)
"This was my first time staying at Hotel Lotus Kansas City, and I was pleasantly surprised! It’s a great place—clean, comfortable, and very reasonably priced. The front desk staff were warm, welcoming, and professional. I’d definitely stay here again the next time I’m in town!"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

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Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam
Quality Inn Merriam Kansas City
Quality Inn Merriam Kansas City
2.5 out of 5
6401 E. Frontage Road, Merriam, Mission, KS
The price is NZ$145 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mission. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property was nice"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Quality Inn Merriam Kansas City
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is NZ$405 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,651 reviews)
"!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center
3 out of 5
5001 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS
The price is NZ$181 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Overland Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed the quiet stay. Breakfast was great. Only problem was one day of only one elevator but that was not aweful. Hotel was clean. Rooms are comfortable."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
4 out of 5
401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO
The price is NZ$263 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"On site restaurant and lobby was wonderful."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3.5 out of 5
18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO
The price is NZ$252 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,110 reviews)
"Great stay, great location"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
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Other neighbourhoods around Merriam

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Lake Quivira

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lake Quivira and surrounding area, you can visit Mid-America Sports Complex and 3 and 2 Baseball Park.

Lake Quivira

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