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!

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Group Tours – call the CVB to schedule

If you are a group travel planner and wish to visit Merriam's tour stops, give the CVB a call to schedule today. From handmade instruments to yummy homemake milkshakes or…

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Things to Do in Merriam

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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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

KC Strings Violin Shop

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

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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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Community Center Art Gallery

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Campbell Home

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

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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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Loomis Home

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Irene B French Community Center

The Irene B French Community Center is located in a renovated historic school building that…

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