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Dickerson Park Zoo: where nature nurtures you
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Want to feed a cracker to a giraffe? Get face to face with a goat? Let nature nurture you for a few hours or for the whole day at Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield. The 72-acre (55 acres developed)...

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Dickerson Park Zoo: where nature nurtures you
  • Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: relive the Civil War's second battle
  • Bass Pro Shops store brings the outdoors indoors
  • Abraham Lincoln's Home
  • Jefferson Avenue Footbridge: bright light of Springfield

Wilson's Creek National Battle

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield commemorates the second battle of the Civil War, fought on Aug. ...

Bass Pro Shops store brings th

What exactly is the 1.7 million-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield — a colossal...

Abraham Lincoln's Home

At Home With President Abraham Lincoln: A History Lesson in Springfield.

Jefferson Avenue Footbridge: b

The nation's longest footbridge is located in Springfield, Mo. The 562-foot Jefferson Avenue Footbri...

  • Fountain on Locust: eclectic eats in a retro eatery
  • Feasting Fox: fine German cuisine in historic ambiance
  • Casa Gallardo: Your tongue will shout olé!
  • Blueberry Hill: This rock n roll eaterys quite a thrill

Fountain on Locust: eclectic e

In addition to fine eats, ice cream and chocolates, the Fountain on Locust serves up retro cocktails...

Feasting Fox: fine German cuis

The Feasting Fox Restaurant & Pub played a key part in St. Louis' history and that of Anheuser Busch...

Casa Gallardo: Your tongue wil

Forget run-of-the-mill tacos and boring burritos. At Casa Gallardo Mexican Restaurant, you can dive ...

Blueberry Hill: This rock ’n r

Beginning its fifth decade, Blueberry Hill, the landmark restaurant in St. Louis’ famed Loop provide...

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<I>Shrek The Musical</I> comes to Fox Theatre Sept. 11-26

<I>Shrek The Musical</I> comes to Fox Theatre Sept. 11-26

Youve been green with envy over your friends who have been able to catch <I>Shrek The Musical</I>, the new hit Broadway musical, in New York City. Now you have the chance to enjoy the new musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning movie about an ogre who lives happily ever after right in St. Louis! <I>Shrek The Musical</I> plays at the Fox Theatre in downtown St. Louis from Sept. 11–26..

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Overland Park Movies

Toy Story 3

Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and the rest of the toys find themselves dumped in a day-care center after Andy leaves for college.

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Overland Park Facts and Places:

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Local Schools are Johnson County Community College, A D Barker And Company

About Overland Park, Kansas

General Summary
In 2003, Overland Park was named one of the top 20 "Best Places to Live and Work" by Employment Review Magazine and BestJobs-USA.com. Overland Park was also #3 on Money Magazine's 2003 annual list of most desirable places to live in the United States.

Overland Park has been cited as the second "smartest" city in the country, according to a study that reviewed cities with the highest percentage of residents age 25 and over with four-year college degrees. Overland Park has 46.4% residents with college degrees. The population of over 25 with a Bachelor’s Degree is 52.1% and has one of the highest levels of educational attainment of any county in the nation.

Accommodations
Excellent accommodations are throughout the area and many provide top notch lodging for the very frequent business travelers to the area. A sampling of the hotels include: Overland Park Marriott- an eleven story Hotel adjacent to Executive Hills & Corporate Woods Office Parks; the four story modern Motor Inn located near Corporate Woods; Comfort Inn & Suites, and the Sheraton Overland Park at the Convention Center.

Restaurants
Several of Overland Park Restaurants receive favored comments. A few of those varied choices include: Copeland’s of New Orleans, the Leawood Restaurant serving American foods with outdoor seating available, the Cheesecake Factory, and 40 Sardines Restaurant ranks as a favored dining place as well. In addition, Overland Park’s 1906 Bar and Grille has inviting menu items.

Shopping
Shopping is abundant in Overland Park with everything from exclusive specialty stores to discount retailers. Overland Park offers two enclosed shopping malls and hundreds of stores and specialty shops. Oak Park Mall, Metcalf South Mall, and Hawthorne Plaza, offer a broad variety of specialty stores and boutiques.

Written by: Karen J. Lee

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