Merriam

Ranked #76 on Livability’s “Top 100 Small Towns,” Merriam is a charming, yet contemporary, suburban town located just minutes from downtown Kansas City! It is our pleasure to host your business trip, group tour or leisure visit and we are certain that you will find everything you’re looking for nestled right inside our community!

During your stay, we invite you to explore Merriam and all that we have to offer—our rich heritage, fantastic arts and events, plentiful shopping and dining, numerous regional attractions, beautiful nature parks and trails and friendly, affordable accommodations await you!

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Irene B French Community Center

The Irene B French Community Center is located in a renovated historic school building that was once the home the Merriam Grade and High School built in 1911. The Center,…

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Things to Do in Merriam

Loomis Home

This home was built in 1882, as the home of Dr. Loomis who bought most…

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Antioch Pioneer Cemetery

Antioch Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place of some of the Quakers who were associated…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Campbell Home

This was the home of David Gee Campbell, the founder of Campbelltown, the original name…

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Community Center Art Gallery

The Tim Murphy Art Gallery is located on the upper level of the community center…

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CACHE IN ON MERRIAM

We invite you to geocache your way through Merriam to find the hidden treasures placed…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

KC Strings Violin Shop

Nationally known for making beautiful string music, KC Strings is a full-service violin shop serving…

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Esther Brown Memorial Park – South Park Area

Esther Brown Memorial Park was developed in memory of Esther E. Brown, a local resident…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Group Tours – call the CVB to schedule

If you are a group travel planner and wish to visit Merriam's tour stops, give…

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