Lee's Summit · Missouri, MO
Road trips from Lee's Summit
Scout analyzed 50 Lee's Summit places and surfaced the ones that actually fit road trips.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
24
Typical spend
$35
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Post Coffee Company
This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a casual meet-up, often costing $5-15 per person for a drink and a light bite. Expect to spend under an hour here.
Food & Drink
7 Brew Coffee
This drive-thru coffee shop is ideal for a quick grab-and-go drink on the way to other activities, costing around $5-10 per person for a short stop.
Food & Drink
Gusto Coffee Shop
Gusto Coffee Shop is suitable for a relaxed solo work session or a casual catch-up with friends. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person for a drink and light snack.
Food & Drink
Pearl Tavern
Pearl Tavern is a warm, low-key restaurant offering seafood, burgers, and an oyster bar, suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and $25-$75 per person for food and drinks.
Food & Drink
Smoke Brewing & BBQ
Smoke Brewing & BBQ is a solid spot for a casual dinner or drinks, particularly good for families or a date. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-60 per person on food and house beers or cocktails. It's located in a walkable downtown area, making it easy to combine with nearby shops.
Food & Drink
Red Door Woodfired Grill
This American restaurant is suitable for a casual meal out or a family dinner, typically lasting just over an hour. Expect to spend $20-$45 per person for an entree and drink.
Food & Drink
Konrads Kitchen and Tap House
Konrads is a good casual spot for dinner and drinks, especially if you enjoy live music. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-40 per person on pub grub and local beers.
Nightlife
Wally's Grill & Drafthouse
Wally's Grill & Drafthouse is suitable for a casual meal with drinks, perhaps before or after a local event. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for food and a drink.
Food & Drink
Iron Horse Bar & Grill - Lees Summit
This is a straightforward American restaurant for a casual meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $15-$35 per person for food and a drink.
Food & Drink
Third Street Social - Lee's Summit
Third Street Social is suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks, pairing well with a stroll around downtown Lee's Summit. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for a 90-minute visit.
Food & Drink
Jack Stack Barbecue - Lee's Summit
Jack Stack Barbecue is a good spot for a casual meal with family or friends. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $25-50 per person for classic KC barbecue.
Food & Drink
30hop
30hop is a casual restaurant suitable for a meal with friends or family, pairing well with a local shopping trip or movie. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$40 per person for food and drinks.
Nightlife
Johnny's Tavern Lee's Summit
Johnny's Tavern is suitable for a casual meal or drinks with friends, especially when watching sports. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for pub fare and a drink.
Food & Drink
Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile
This coffee shop is good for a relaxed start to the day or an afternoon break, often combined with a walk around downtown. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and light fare, and stay for about an hour.
Nightlife
Stuey McBrew's
Stuey McBrew's is a solid choice for a casual meal and drinks, especially for groups looking for a lively atmosphere. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$40 per person, making it a good starting point for an evening out.
Outdoors
Summit Park
Summit Park is suitable for a free family outing or solo sports activity, offering a playground, tennis courts, and a baseball diamond. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, requiring good weather for enjoyment.
Family
K1 Speed Lee's Summit
K1 Speed is an indoor go-karting center, good for an active outing with friends or family, especially on weekends or for a birthday. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-75 per person, including racing and possibly some food.
Outdoors
Lea McKeighan Park - South
This park is suitable for a free family outing, especially for active kids, offering playgrounds, a skate park, and sports courts. Plan for 1.5 to 3 hours, especially on a nice weekend day.
Nightlife
Libations & Company
This cocktail bar offers a sophisticated spot for drinks and light bites, often paired with dinner nearby. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-$75 per person.
Outdoors
Miller J. Fields Park
Miller J. Fields Park is ideal for a free outdoor family outing or a solo walk, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It's a good place to pair with a picnic or a nearby coffee shop visit.
Outdoors
Lowenstein Park
Lowenstein Park is a good free option for a family outing or solo walk, especially when paired with a picnic. Expect to spend about 1.5 hours enjoying the play equipment and walking path.
Family
The Exit Room
The Exit Room is a good activity for a date, family outing, or birthday celebration, typically lasting an hour. Expect to spend $25-35 per person for the experience.
Outdoors
Happy Tails Park
Happy Tails Park is ideal for a cheap, playful outdoor outing with dogs and children, lasting about an hour. It can be paired with other local activities as a primary stop.
Outdoors
Charles David Hartman Memorial Park
Charles David Hartman Memorial Park is a good spot for a free, relaxed outdoor activity with family or for a solo walk. Plan for a 1-2 hour visit, best enjoyed during good weather.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 33 of the 50 analyzed Lee's Summit places fit road trips.
- 30% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 76% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Quiet, Adventurous, Scenic.
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