Location: Blue Springs
Top Things to do in Blue Springs
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Blue Springs is a city located in the U.S. state of Missouri and within Jackson County. Blue Springs is located 19 miles (31 km) east of downtown Kansas City, Missouri and is the eighth largest city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census the population was 52,575, tying it for 10th largest city in the state of Missouri with St. Peters. In 2010, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Blue Springs 49th on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.
Restaurants in Blue Springs
1. Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By cegtravel1 - Marietta
Burr Oak has a very nice nature center with animal and habitat exhibits. A children’s program was going on, and I get the impression that they do a lot with students. Great. Trails were well marked. Two shorter trails near the nature center are paved. Our visit was peaceful and lovely.
2. Blue Spring
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By jdck - Festus, Missouri
If you are coming from Ellington, the sign for the Blue Spring is not very big and it just has on it "Blue Springs Trailhead". You will turn onto a gravel road opposite the sign and is 2 1/2 miles to get to the parking lot. It does have a steep grade and somewhat rough. We were in our mini-van and made it just fine. The walk from the parking lot to the Spring is 1/2 mile and easy. The color of the Spring is a beautiful deep blue and runs into the Current River. The Spring has been explored and mapped to a depth of over 300 vertical feet. I highly recommend a visit.
3. Brass Armadillo Antique Mall - KC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
The Kansas City, MO Brass Armadillo Antique Mall features fine antiques and collectibles from more than 500 dealers in our 42,000-square-foot showroom. Our high profile location on I-70 in Grain Valley, MO, just east of metro Kansas City, captures the interest of many an interstate traveler.
Reviewed By ML-papa - Kansas City, Missouri
People watching was great. Employees were great. Prices were high. Cool stuff inside. Place is 40000 square feet. Will not return.Thank you for visiting! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 4 star review.
4. Bingham Waggoner Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By l_slaght - Independence, Missouri
We were there for the Christmas tour on Sunday, December 3, 2017, and it was amazing. They had very knowledgeable Tour Guides, and beautiful musical entertainment. They had the three Morton Sisters, which sounded very much like the famous Andrew Sisters. Then in the room that had an organ and Steinway piano, they had a Tour Guide who could play both marvelously. The decorations were amazing also, but we were very impressed with how well everything was organized. We had our daughter and son in law from Honolulu with us, and they were most impressed with the entire operation
5. Lake Remembrance
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By NYC-G-Unit - New York City, New York
You get a nice view facing westbound, gorgeous reflection off the lake, easily accessible and easy to park.
6. Missouri Town 1855
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Replica of an early Missouri town.
Reviewed By Brett J - Northbrook, Illinois
The volunteer staff is friendly but you never really know who is going to be there when you go. Some interesting structures to look at. A smattering of animals to observe. Good to get a general idea of what life was like for settlers back in the mid-1800s. Nothing too ground-breaking or thrilling but a decent way to kill an hour or so and maybe learn a little something. Okay for a one time visit.
7. Lunar Bowl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Derrill L - Odessa, MO
My wife & I had a great time bowling here. I like that each lane has it's own separate scoring screen/table w/5 chairs. I had trouble finding a ball that fit my hands, but finally did.
8. Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
The Silverstein Eye Centers Arena is a mid-size arena located just 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City. The venue opened in 2009 and has since become a premier destination for live entertainment and sports. The arena is currently home to two professional sports teams. The Missouri Mavericks, members of the ECHL and Kansas City's only pro hockey club. Also the Missouri Comets, members of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and Kansas City's only pro indoor soccer club. Artists such as Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Chris Tomlin, Zac Brown Band, The Band Perry, Hillsong, The Fray, Chris Young, Lee Brice and many more have performed at the IEC! Located right next to the arena is the Centerpoint Community Ice Rink. This is one of the finest ice skating facilities in the Midwest offering year-round ice sports training, recreational youth/adult hockey leagues, figure skating, learn-to-skate classes and much more!
Reviewed By littlepepita - Kansas City, Missouri
While the concert itself was fabulous, the entry into the building was atrocious. We stood in line for over 30 minutes while the staff individually wanded everyone at the door. Where are the magnetometers? When the opening act started at 7:30pm, suddenly we were herded into the building without ANY security check. We were there in plenty of time, but the ridiculous wait to enter the building resulted in missing part of the opening act. Also, the seats are TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. Our seats were next to two heavyset people who needed additional space and made for an uncomfortable evening. Don't know that I would EVER return to this venue regardless of who might be performing. Also, better information regarding parking needs to be communicated prior to the event.
9. The Cigar Merchant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By RobboJackson_tn - Jackson, tn
I was pleasantly surprised to find the largest, best stocked humidor I have seen since Daytona, FL. All major brands, below average pricing and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend for serious cigar smokers.
10. IBEX Climbing Gym
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
IBEX is Kansas City's premier indoor climbing facility offering over 8,000 square feet of overhanging, vertical, and slab terrain that will challenge the beginner to the most advanced climber. Our professional instructors are ready to assist new climbers with the basic fundamentals necessary for climbing. For more advanced climbers, we offer quality routes that will test the mind and body.
Reviewed By ewachtler - Lee's Summit, Missouri
Took my 5 and 10 year old boys here for the Mountain Mates class on a Sunday morning. Class is an hour long for up to 4 kids ($15 per kid). We got lucky and it was just my two boys for an hour. This included a wonderful staff member that did the belaying for them. They loved it and it was great exercise. After the class they had free access to the bouldering wall too. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable, highly recommend Ibex. We may just have to get a membership.
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