Things To Do

Lenexa Public Market

Just across the street from the Spring Hill Suites is a great marketplace with John's favorite coffee (The Roasterie), various pop-up shops with T-shirts, flowers, etc., yummy Japanese, pizza/salad, and ice cream to name a few! It's a great atmosphere! Be sure to head up to the second floor and check out the art in the City Center lobby:)

Lenexa Farmers Market

Right across the street from the hotel, this outdoor farmer's market is a great way to try out some of the local goods before the wedding! Saturdays from 8am-12noon.

Lenexa Rec Center

Jaime's second home (where she is a substitute WERQ Dance Fitness Instructor)! The 100,000-square-foot Lenexa Rec Center features cutting-edge fitness equipment, a fun-filled indoor pool (really 5 pools and 2 water slides), a jogging/walking track that encompasses a full-service fitness floor and two gyms for open play. Hours: Monday–Friday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Pool area closes 30 minutes before building closes) Day passes are available! Kid Zone child watch is available in the mornings too!

Saints Pub + Patio

Just a short walk/ drive from the hotel, it's a good place to enjoy a burger! We like the patio!

Shawnee Mission Park

One of our favorite places, beautiful lake, dog park, and voted the #1 most visited park in Kansas!

Sprouts Farmers Market

Great natural foods grocery store/ farmer's market!

Black Dog Coffeehouse

Another great coffee place, with a good vibe!

Papa Keno's Pizzeria

So it's not Philly pizza, but the East Coasters will like it! Be sure to only order one slice - they're as big as your face!!

Bristol Seafood Grill

John took Jaime here on their first date...it's pricey, but totally delicious!

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

John took me here on one of my first trips to Kansas and we had a blast! It's great for younger kids too! There are more than 250 animals and birds, an Indian encampment, a one-room country schoolhouse and a turn-of-the-century main street.

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

National WWI Museum and Memorial

2018 marked the 100th year since WWI ended - be sure to check out this one-of-a-kind memorial!

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Since our wedding Mass doesn't fulfill the Sunday obligation, here's a great Catholic Church close by! There is also 24/7 adoration - just send us a message if you're interested & we'll be sure to give you the details.

Church of the Nativity Leawood, KS

Where John entered the Catholic Church in 2003 - it's one of our favorite places to go to Mass!