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 great live music and shops in this walkable 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

Tomahawk Hills Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Shawnee at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.

Tomahawk Hills Golf Course

KU MedWest

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

KU MedWest

Shawnee Town 1929

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Shawnee Town 1929 during your travels in Shawnee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Shawnee Town 1929

Activities

Guided Trolley Tour of Kansas City

Kansas City Fun Tours

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kansas City Fun Tours
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 2

2-Hour Axe throwing session for 2

NZ$76
per adult
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 2
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 1

2-Hour Axe throwing session for 1

NZ$76
per adult
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 1
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 10

2-Hour Axe throwing session for 10

NZ$76
per adult
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 10
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

NZ$8
per adult
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour

Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour

NZ$58
per adult
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
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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
The price is NZ$200 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$200
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,641 reviews)
"Beds were great. Breakfast was tasty."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam
Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Merriam

Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Merriam

2.5 out of 5
7400 West Frontage Rd, Shawnee, KS
The price is NZ$225 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$225
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shawnee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was helpful, wish we would of known the pool and hot tub were down for repair."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Merriam
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

3.5 out of 5
11828 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO
The price is NZ$155 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$155
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,622 reviews)
Great Experience
"Our stay at Orangewood Inn & Suites was enjoyable. The room was spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable, allowing for a good night's sleep. The staff was friendly and helpful. They offered free breakfast with a large variety of both hot and cold foods to choose from. We would stay there again ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Loews Kansas City Hotel

Loews Kansas City Hotel

4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$402 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$402
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,757 reviews)
"Great for people traveling with a pet. We have a 24 hour drive every summer and this is a great mid point. We take the dog to the dog park in KC—then he gets to join us for a nice meal. This makes it relaxing and stress free for all of us."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
200 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is NZ$291 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$291
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

3.5 out of 5
1491 North 98th Terrace, Kansas City, KS
The price is NZ$346 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$346
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Legends Outlets Kansas City and Kansas ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"We only spent one night at the new margaritaville in KC but we instantly felt like we were on island time upon arrival. Check in was quick (room was even ready a couple of hours early), rooms are spacious and designed well for functionality, and the pool area was amazing even on a packed day. The ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
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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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