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!
Campbell Home
This was the home of David Gee Campbell, the founder of Campbelltown, the original name sited for Merriam. The original house was moved from Shawnee in 1864 and placed on…
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Community Center Art Gallery
The Tim Murphy Art Gallery is located on the upper level of the community center…
Learn more →Irene B French Community Center
The Irene B French Community Center is located in a renovated historic school building that…
Learn more →Antioch Pioneer Cemetery
Antioch Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place of some of the Quakers who were associated…
Learn more →Esther Brown Memorial Park – South Park Area
Esther Brown Memorial Park was developed in memory of Esther E. Brown, a local resident…
Learn more →Group Tours – call the CVB to schedule
If you are a group travel planner and wish to visit Merriam's tour stops, give…
Learn more →CACHE IN ON MERRIAM
We invite you to geocache your way through Merriam to find the hidden treasures placed…
Learn more →KC Strings Violin Shop
Nationally known for making beautiful string music, KC Strings is a full-service violin shop serving…
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Nearby Lakes & Parks
All Attractions in Merriam
- Antioch Pioneer Cemetery
- CACHE IN ON MERRIAM
- Campbell Home
- Community Center Art Gallery
- Esther Brown Memorial Park – South Park Area
- Group Tours – call the CVB to schedule
- Irene B French Community Center
- KC Strings Violin Shop
- Loomis Home
- Merriam Aquatic Center
- Merriam Historic Plaza
- Merriam Historic Sites & Markers
- Merriam Marketplace
- Merriam Parks
- Silverheels Residence