Find Local Coffee.

Start your Lee’s Summit adventure with a locally-owned coffee shop. Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to ease into the morning, a specialty drink or something quick before you start exploring, there are plenty of local options to choose from.

In Downtown Lee’s Summit, stop by Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile for coffee, tea, pastries, and a cozy, community-focused atmosphere. Frost Coffee and Tea is another downtown option, offering specialty coffee and tea drinks in a comfortable setting.

Looking for something a little different? Love, Coffee is known for its Love Shake and rotating specialty drinks, while OverBoard Coffee brings a fun nautical theme to your morning coffee run.

Shop Local, or Explore Your Favorite Retailers!

In Downtown Lee’s Summit, you can browse boutiques, specialty shops, and locally-owned businesses. With shops, restaurants, and other businesses lining the streets, it’s easy to turn a quick shopping stop into an afternoon of exploring.

Prefer your shopping with a few big-box stores? Lee’s Summit has plenty of those, too. Summit Fair features more than 50 retail shops and restaurants, while SummitWoods Crossing offers major retailers including Target, TJ Maxx, and Ulta, along with dining and entertainment.

Whether you’re hunting for something unique or checking a few things off your shopping list, there’s plenty to browse before your Costco trip.

Slow Down and Explore.

After a little retail therapy, take a break and enjoy some of Lee’s Summit’s public spaces and art.

Head to Green Street in Downtown Lee’s Summit to relax on the lawn, stroll through the area, or take in the public art. The Downtown Sculpture Walk also features rotating three-dimensional artwork from professional artists and local creators, giving you a reason to slow down and look around as you explore downtown.

Try Something New!

Ready to add a little adventure to your day? Lee’s Summit has plenty of ways to have fun, whether you’re traveling with the family, hanging out with friends, or just looking for something different to do.

Challenge your group to a round of games at Arcade Alley, where classic arcade games and pinball bring nostalgia to Downtown Lee’s Summit.

For a little more speed, head to K1 Speed for indoor electric go-kart racing. If golf is more your speed, Golf Ranch offers two 18-hole mini golf courses, a driving range with Toptracer technology, and virtual golf games, making it easy for both golfers and beginners to join in the fun.

End Your Day at Costco.

Make Costco your final stop before heading home and stock up on all those bulk favorites. With your shopping done, you can load up the car and head home after spending the day exploring a little more of Lee’s Summit.