Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site

3616 Belleview, Kansas City, MO

Thomas Hart Benton's life is present in both his home and his paintings, and both are preserved at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Histori... Read More

Hillsdale State Park

26001 W. 255th St., Paola, KS

Located between Spring Hill and Paola, about 3 miles east of US-169/K-7and 255th St interchange Conveniently located south of the Kansas City... Read More

Weston Bend State Park

16600 Highway 45 North, Weston, MO

Flint Hills Trail State Park

1400 South St, Osawatomie, KS

The park is open to any non-motorized travel – hiking, biking and horseback riding – and is accessible for electric wheelchairs in many... Read More

Lewis and Clark State Park

801 Lake Crest Boulevard, Rushville, MO

The Lewis and Clark Expedition headed west in 1804 and encountered a lake that William Clark described as “full of Geese & Goslings.&rdqu... Read More

Perry State Park

5441 Westlake Rd., Ozawkie, KS

Located between Topeka and Lawrence on the southwest shore of Perry Reservoir, 4 miles north of US-24 on K-237 Extensively forested rolling h... Read More

Watkins Mill State Park

26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO

A 100-acre lake with a paved bicycle path around it, plentiful fishing, a picturesque campground and choice picnic&nb... Read More

Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site

26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO

Stepping on to the grounds of Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site is like stepping into 19th century pastorale. Many of the buildings... Read More

Pomona State Park

22900 S. Highway 368, Vassar, KS

Well-known by northeast Kansas residents for shady campsites and a great family atmosphere, the 490-acre Pomona State Park is located in Osage Coun... Read More

Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site

4837 NW County Road, Butler, MO

The Battle of Island Mound marked the first time that African-American troops were engaged in Civil War combat, nearly a year before the battle dep... Read More

Kaw River State Park

300 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS

Forested trails and access to the Kansas (Kaw) River sets Kaw River State Park apart from other state parks. Hiking and mountain-biking trails wind... Read More

Wallace State Park

10621 North East Highway 121, Cameron, MO

Less than an hour from Kansas City, Wallace State Park is an island of serenity. Visitors can fish or swim in the park's six-acre lake or hike one ... Read More

Eisenhower State Park

29810 S. Fairlawn Road, Osage City, KS

Eisenhower State Park has 1,785 acres. It features 1,000 acres of tallgrass prairie, 440 acres of woodland and a complete range of recreational fac... Read More

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site

1101 Deleware, Lexington, MO

People called Oliver Anderson’s house “the best arranged dwelling house west of St. Louis.” But it became more famous a... Read More

Confederate Memorial State Historic Site

211 West First Street, Higginsville, MO

Step on to the peaceful grounds of Confederate Memorial State Historic Site and experience where the last voices of the “Lost Cause” li... Read More

Osage Village State Historic Site

Hwy. C, Walker, MO

The quiet and peaceful hilltop scenery at Osage Village State Historic Site only hints at the presence of a village that once housed between 2,000 ... Read More

Big Lake State Park

204 Lake Shore Drive, Craig, MO

Cool waters and abundant wildlife make Big Lake State Park a place to get away in northwest Missouri. Visitors can canoe and jet ski on the state's... Read More

Knob Noster State Park

873 South East 10th, Knob Noster, MO

Knob Noster State Park is a tranquil retreat of open oak woodland with a few patches of prairie along both sides of the meandering Clearfork Creek.... Read More

Crawford State Park

1 Lake Rd., Farlington, KS

Rich in history and spectacular scenery, Crawford State Park has a flavor all its own. This southeast Kansas treasure, located 9 miles north of Gir... Read More

Verdon State Recreation Area

0.5 mi. W of Verdon, Verdon, NE

Verdon State Recreation Area offers a 45-acre lake and 30 acres of land. The area offers primitive camping and picnicking, though the highlight is ... Read More

Shawnee Mission, KS

Best State Parks around Shawnee Mission, KS