Merriam Travel Guide

Shawnee

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 great live music 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

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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Things to do

Guided Trolley Tour of Kansas City

Kansas City Fun Tours

฿941
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kansas City Fun Tours
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

฿3,327
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds

Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds

฿399
per adult
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds
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

฿876
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

฿162
per adult
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿486
per traveller
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Merriam

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

3 out of 5
9009 W Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission, KS
The price is ฿2,792 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿2,792
฿3,492 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Mission. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,631 reviews)
"I like that they provided an assortment of breakfast to choose from. Staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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 ฿2,438 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,438
฿2,864 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mission. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Property was average overall. Medium cleanliness. Co ers were damp in room until temperature readjusted. Staff was very friendly and nice though."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Quality Inn Merriam Kansas City
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 ฿3,399 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,399
฿3,992 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Shawnee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was a great stay would have gave 5stars but cover was damp or something"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Merriam
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 ฿6,736 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿6,736
฿8,095 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,733 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
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 ฿2,767 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,767
฿3,555 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,528 reviews)
Good stay.
"Stay was very good."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
American Inn North Kansas City

American Inn North Kansas City

3.5 out of 5
1211 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO
The price is ฿1,895 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿1,895
฿2,176 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in North Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

American Inn North 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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