95th and Quivira Overland Park KS Stores include; American Girl, Coach, Macy’s, JC Penney, Lego, Abercrombie and Fitch, Chico’s, Dillards, Nordstrom, Restaurants: Panera, Five Guys, Chipotle, Outback Steak House http://www.thenewoakparkmall.com/ 119th Street and Nall Leawood KS http://www.towncenterplaza.com/ Stores include: Macy’s, J.Jill, The Apple Store, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Brighton Collectibles, Vera Bradley, Williams Sonoma, The Gap Dining: On the Border, Trader Joe’s, Sushi House, Drunken Fish, Dean and Deluca 135th and Nall Overland Park http://visitprairiefire.com/ Visit Prairiefire and you’ll find something more than just a shopping center. Wander through the Museum at Prairiefire and unfold some of Natural History & Science’s greatest mysteries, featuring world-class exhibitions from the American Museum of Natural History. Dive into good eats & killer drinks at one of our seven restaurants, or stop by The Fresh Market and create at home with fresh, worldy ingredients. Shop the latest & pamper yourself at one of our retailers (more coming soon!). Feel free to take a calming walk through our guided wetlands, an homage to the land we call home. Whatever your style, stop by Prairiefire and Be Where the Fun Begins! http://www.legendsshopping.com/ LEGENDS OUTLETS KANSAS CITY is Kansas City’s premier outdoor shopping and entertainment center and the only designer outlet center in the market. With a diverse and exciting tenant line-up satisfying every style, every age and every price range, Legends Outlets is a true shopping destination since nearly half of the stores and restaurants have their only location in Kansas City at Legends Outlets. Some of the nation’s hottest retailers call Legends home, including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, J Crew | crewcuts, Under Armour, Nike Factory, adidas Outlet, Loft Outlet, Chico's Outlet, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Forever 21, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. Legends Outlets also brings several first-ever restaurants and entertainment venues to the region, including Dave & Buster’s, The Legends 14 Theatre, Yard House and T-Rex – a 20,000-square-foot destination restaurant where dinosaurs come to life amongst extravagant theatrical settings including geysers, waterfalls and ice caves. Legends Outlets is located at I-70 and I-435 in the heart of Village West, the single largest tourist attraction in Kansas, which includes leading outdoor retailer Cabela’s, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark, Hollywood Casino and Great Wolf Lodge. In addition, a variety of sporting and concert venues are available in Village West, including the NASCAR Kansas Speedway, Northern League Kansas City T-Bones baseball team and Sporting Park, featuring concerts and the major league soccer team, Sporting Kansas City. http://countryclubplaza.com/ The Plaza’s popularity and reputation has been recognized around the country. The entire 15-block district, with more than 150 shops and dozens of fine restaurants, makes the Country Club Plaza Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination. The Plaza The Plaza’s popularity and reputation have been recognized around the country. The entire 15-block district, with more than 150 shops and dozens of fine restaurants, makes the Country Club Plaza Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination… Shoppers will recognize fine stores like kate spade new york and Michael Kors. Original Kansas City stores like Baldwin KC and Tivol are local contributions to the Plaza’s reputation as a national fashion center. Pleasant surprises can be found along each block – from quaint boutiques to delicious chocolatiers, couture clothiers, stylish salons and fine jewelry. Contemporary American to Kansas City steaks, authentic Italian to cosmopolitan burgers are all part of the Plaza experience. Whether it’s the hot spot that caters to the late crowd or a quiet courtyard café, the Plaza’s restaurants offer an atmosphere that no other district can duplicate. The Plaza is kept lively with a year-round calendar of music and special events, including the famous Plaza Lights and the widely recognized Plaza Art Fair. With its rich history, fine dining, superb shopping and entertaining activities throughout the year, it is understandable that the Country Club Plaza is the Midwest’s premier shopping and dining destination. Restaurant Guide of Kansas City- this publication highlights some interesting dining options throughout the city. Check out their website at www.kcrestaurantguide.com The Kansas City Area boasts some of the BEST barbecue! Here are just a few notables to check out! : http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/ 2 locations (Formerly Oklahoma Joe’s) http://www.joeskc.com/ 3 locations in the area : http://www.jackstackbbq.com/ 4 locations in the KC area http://www.gatesbbq.com/ Several Locations throughout the area : http://zarda.com/about-zarda-bbq/ 11931 West 87th Street PKWY Lenexa KS There is always something fun going on! Here are just a few events: The boys in blue will be in town April 17, playing against the Athletics. Game time TBDTicket information can be found at http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=kc Saturday, April 18 is Free College Day at JCCC. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to see what our college has to offer. https://theworldwar.org/explore/museum-and-memorial Steeped in history, the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial is America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it. Interactive displays, thought-provoking films and eyewitness testimonies help guide visitors through one of the largest collections of WWI artifacts in the world. Current arts and entertainment information can be found at The Pitch http://www.pitch.com/