Everything You Need to Know About Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Lee’s Summit is a growing community just 20 minutes outside of Kansas City. You’ll find small town charm with a metropolitan feel as you discover unique shopping, restaurants, family-friendly events, and nationally-recognized public schools.
Downtown Lee’s Summit has a surprise around every corner. Locally-owned restaurants and shops are all within walking distance in the quaint downtown area. For early risers, try Whistlestop Coffee to wake you up, or Neighborhood Café, a diner-style comfort menu with breakfast served all day. Locals swear by Third Street Social for lunch, happy hour, and dinner with menu items such as Truffled Grilled Cheese and specialty drinks such as the Upside-Down Pineapple Martini. To wind down, try The W or Libations and Co.for cocktails with a speak-easy feel. Charming boutiques selling clothing, jewelry, home accessories, art, and gifts are all within close proximity. Enjoy the freshness of the Farmers Market, open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with organic produce, baked goods, honey, meat, eggs, cheese, and flowers in addition to food trucks.
Blake’s Favorite Things About Lee's Summit
About Lee’s Summit
National recognition for outstanding public school system
Distance to Downtown
23 miles / 28 minutes
Outdoor Spaces
Unity Village Gardens, James A Reed Wildlife Park, Summit Waves, Longview Lake, Legacy Park & Amphitheater
Distance to Airport
42 miles / 43 minutes
School District
Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Raymore-Peculiar, or private
Amenities
Lee's Summit Symphony
Walk Score
20
Gym
Flex-365, Orangetheory, Shredd, CrossFit, Genesis
Bar
The W, Libations & Co, Lakewood Local, Stuey McBrews, Llewelyns
Closest Hospital
St. Luke's East, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Truman Med Ctr Lakewood
Shopping
Downtown Lee's Summit (boutiques), Summit Fare, Summit Woods Crossing, Farmers Market Downtown
Events
Fourth Fridays Art Walk, Farmer's Market, Rock the AMP, Music in the Park, Downtown Days, Oktoberfest,
Fun Facts About Lee’s Summit
Residents say they choose to live in Lee’s Summit as it’s a thriving and vibrant community, but also for the convenience and the comfort of a home in the suburbs.It’s the 6th largest city in the state of Missouri.
Best Restaurants in Lee's Summit
Unk’s Burgers
Unk's Burgers is an unassuming fixture in a strip mall off of 3rd St. with delicious burgers and sides
Third Street Social
Locals swear by Third Street Social for lunch, happy hour, and dinner with menu items such as Truffled Grilled Cheese and specialty drinks such as the Upside-Down Pineapple Martini.
Whistlestop Coffee
For early risers, try Whistlestop Coffee to wake you up, or Neighborhood Café, a diner-style comfort menu with breakfast served all day.
The Pearl Tavern
The Pearl Tavern is the spot to go to in Lee’s Summit for seafood
Libations and Co.
To wind down, try Libations and Co. for cocktails with a speak-easy feel.
Lee’s Summit knows how to entertain. Special Events and Activities are plentiful for any age group. Check out Fourth Fridays Art Walk, Downtown Days, Music in the Park, and Oktoberfest just to name a few.
Summit Waves Water Park
Break out your swimsuit at Summit Waves water park, and enjoy 692-acre Legacy Park with its sporting fields, discgolf, lake and fishing dock, hiking trail and destination playground.
Unity Village Garden
Stroll down the nature trail at Unity Village Garden, hike through James A Reed Wildlife Park, or do some boating at Longiew Lake. Break out your swimsuit at Summit Waves water park, and enjoy 692-acre Legacy Park with its sporting fields, discgolf, lake and fishing dock, hiking trail and destination playground.
St. Luke’s East, Lee’s Summit Medical Center
Healthcare is abundant in this community with three hospitals; St. Luke’s East,Lee’s Summit Medical Center, and Truman Medical Center Lakewood. You’ll find numerous gyms such as Shredd, Flex-365, and Cross-fit, and for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors, the choices are endless.
Pearl Tavern
Venture outside the downtown area, and high recommendations go to The Pearl Tavern for the freshest seafood, the Real Jalisco for Mexican fare, Summit Grill for American cuisine, and Stonehaus Farms Vineyard and Winery. If you’re looking for name brands at national retailers and chain restaurants, you’ll find those at Summit Woods Crossing and Summit Fare shopping centers.
Farmers Market
open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, withorganic produce, baked goods, honey, meat, eggs, cheese and flowers in addition to food trucks.
Downtown Lee’s Summit
Downtown Lee’s Summit has a surprise around every corner. Locally-owned restaurants and shops are all within walking distance in the quaint downtown area.
Lee’s Summit is rich in history, and story has it that the city was named as the “summit” on Doctor Lea’s property was the highest point on the railroad between Kansas City and St. Louis. His name was misspelled on the railcar that was being used as the station and on several signs, so the incorrect spelling stuck. Also, Lee’s Summit is the burial place of outlaw Cole Younger.More recently, well-known names hailing from this community are Drew Lock, NFL quarterback, and Pat and Mike Methany, jazz legends.
