This is a living history museum that is so realistic, it is impressive. The staff has gone to…read moreincredible lengths to recreate the town in the 1920's era to astounding accuracy. But..... you have to experience it with a docent to get the full effect. If you poke around by yourself, it may seem unimpressive. There is a farmstead onsite, with a chicken coop. The staff searched the agricultural schedule in the 1920's census to determine what type of chicken was raised in this area during that time. Then they procured that breed! Historic, heirloom chickens! I would never have learned this just by moseying around by myself. So let the docents treat you to the incredible nuances at the museum. Before I left, I bought eggs, from the chickens with the impressive lineage. Also, follow their Facebook page for great community events. This is a happening place!

The museum part was absolutely amazing! My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. The most…read moreunique thing I think this place has over lots of other historic places is the fact you actually get to touch and mess around with the antique items, which is basically unheard of at most historical places. The fact it is so hands on makes it such an incredible educational experience. The prices are very cheap for a 45m tour and deep explanation of the various buildings and items in those buildings. I wish more places were set up like this were kids can actually see, reenact, and learn about historic life. All the staff was very friendly and we really enjoyed our tour guide! This place is an absolute must if you love history and you want an amazing educational experience for your kids!

My husband and I got married May 2014 and had our reception at this venue. For starters let me just…read moresay that the hall itself is very nice and clean also doesn't need many decorations because of how modern it is. On the other hand. These people put on a front that they are going to help you through everything and be so helpful and they are just there to make sure that everything goes smooth for us. Which felt like a lie to us after everything was over. There were so many red flags that we had and if we hadn't paid so much money for them, we would have walked away. They never tried to set up any of the meetings for the food tasting or decorations, I had to reach out to them. They were very pushy about their DJ and were rude to ours when we didn't choose theirs. There were probably ten of our guests that have told me stories about how they were rude to them! They told us that we would do the final billing the night of and if we had more people we would pay and if we had less they would refund us. But then Cindy was extremely rude to my mother who paid for the whole thing. and told her she doesn't know who told her that but she's not getting any of her money back. for one reason or another. But they went too far by calling me (the bride) the night before my wedding while I am sitting at dinner with my family, asking for more money. I could go on and on about things that bothered me but it doesn't change anything. I don't normally put reviews about things up. But these people were so extremely unprofessional with our reception. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

From the owner: Located in the Heart of Shawnee Mission, Simply Unique Events at is one of the leading banquet and…read morereception facilities available. We offer a chic, contemporary space that offers a variety of options to make your event "Simply Unique". Our space has approximately 6200 square feet to accommodate parties from 50-200. We also give you the option to extend your event outdoors with our attached patio area and over a half an acre of private outdoor space. Simply Unique Event Venue is fully equipped with television screens, video hookups, and a complete sound system in order to enhance your business presentations or personalize your special event. Whether your are entertaining dinner guests or a wedding party, our professional event staff can assist you with all the resources needed to create the event of your dreams so you can relax and enjoy.

Excellent location for our venue. Professional staff. Everything we needed was provided. We will…read moreuse this venue again.

From the owner: Legacy Events is one of a kind! Its unique elegance and warm staff will leave a lasting impression…read moreon you! Come and host your next event with us!

Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

We're still planning an event but the staff were very responsive and incredibly helpful.read more

I'll be honest, I never got BBQ. It never really appealed to me. That has changed because of the…read more180 room. The staff here was very helpful, they were there when you needed them, but not so much that they were in your face all the time. Perfect balance. I had some burnt ends, and they were tasty. I expected to load up on those for the evening, but I decided to try the famous Kansas City rubs I had heard so much about. BAM! I get it now! These ribs put every BBQ rib I have had before now to shame. My tastebuds now understand what ribs should taste like. It was a magical cross between perfection and awesome. I ate until I was ready to split a seam. Absolutely incredible. If you can get yourself here, do it... the food is amazing!

Nice service and a beautiful bouquet. The florist created a tasteful arrangement that looked…read moreelegant. The only small downside was that I expected a slightly larger bouquet for the price.

My husband bought some flowers for my bday today because he wanted to support local. They are…read morebeautiful but he felt like the staff was borderline upset he was there! We just bought a house around the block so it's a bummer that this won't be our local flower shop. Sometimes a first time customer could be a life long one and this was a miss.

We stayed in the Serengeti themed room and it definitely lived up to the name! Loved the jet tub in…read morethe room. Beds were comfy, hotel was clean, room service breakfast was great! Only slight issue was the WiFi in our room didn't seem to work. Looking forward to staying here again and trying out a new room!

Don't bother. The price paid did not match the experience…read more Dirty, dusty, run down. After a long drive I was looking forward to a relaxing evening, I couldn't force myself to sit in the tub. Noticed dirty sheets at about midnight when I turned the bed sheets back to sleep, exhausted from the long day I just slept in my clothes. Food was scarce no dinning open, but I was offered a cinnamon roll for breakfast.. I believe the cost was around $8. They state they have a bar, maybe it wasn't open this evening? Save your money, just go to the cheap local motel.

"Small" semi intimate setting as a movie theater but with a stage for tonight's live performance…read morewith Brass Rewind. They have VIP seating--it does offer bistro tables/seating, behind the theatre style seats, but perhaps only for "LIVE" events? So far, the seats are comfy. Plenty of leg room where I'm seated--4th row from the stage-stage left? lol I have no clue but facing the stage, I'm seated on the right, so?? They do have a concession stand, and there's a food truck outside--not sure the truck is this venue's modus operandi.

Fun place. With their eye grabbing marquee, I'm always paying attention to their upcoming shows as…read moreI drive by Aztec often. I was excited to go with my wife and parents to see The Truetones as my mom is a huge Beatles fan. I underestimated how much it would fill up so we stood up near the stage. Though we would not have expected this, Aztec's staff was very kind to offer us any available seats. I do wish there was more standing room available and I wish there was a larger variety of music that played here. However, the classic rock cover bands I've seen here put on a GREAT show. I'm glad to have this place in my local community.

Thank you for an amazing experience. The communication leading up to our wedding was excellent and…read moremade the entire planning process much easier. On the wedding day, I felt relaxed and well taken care of, which truly exceeded our expectations. The catering team and bartenders were outstanding--professional, friendly, and provided great service throughout the event. Chelsea, Meg, and Kaycee made me feel so at ease during this whole experience. I could not have asked for better people to be by our side on our wedding day. I cannot recommend this venue enough. You will not be disappointed if you choose this venue for your wedding day. The all-inclusive experience made everything so easy, which was important to us. I cannot wait for them to host a non-wedding event so we can attend!

From the owner: Need an outside wedding venue? Surrounded by 10 acres of tree-lined ridges and serene meadow views,…read moreThe Venue at Willow Creek is a local favorite when it comes to choosing a Kansas City wedding space. Our venue’s interior is beautiful, spacious and user-friendly. If you are searching for a business event space, we are here for you with turn-key solutions and the highest technology options. We manage the set-up, tear down and everything in between, so you can celebrate and enjoy the company. We are your go-to event space for anniversaries, graduations, celebrations of life, and other milestone moments as well.

Our boss reserved us 5 rooms and put them all under his name. General Manager refused to help us…read moreupdate our reservation because "it's a lot of work". So even though we all paid individually, nobody was able to get their rewards points. Also, he somehow mischarged the wrong cards for the rooms. One of our guys didn't receive any room service, while another guy had all his stuff gone through and moved. Lastly, 3 out of the 5 rooms smelled terrible, like peanut butter and wet dog.

The tub didn't drain. I was in the shower less than 10 minutes standing in this much water. The…read moreroom clearly wasn't cleaned well before we got there. The employees were very nice though.