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Olathe is the seat of Johnson County. With more than 125,000 people living in the city, it is the fifth biggest city in Kansas in terms of population. The city is ranked as the 24th fastest growing city in the United States in 2008, and it has been named as one of the best cities to live in the country by Money Magazine. Get on a bus rental in Olathe, Kansas and find out what makes the city a great place to visit and live in. This is the only way for you to see the city in comfort, convenience and style.
When the city's founder, Dr. John T. Barton, asked his Shawnee interpreter how to say "beautiful" in their dialect, the interpreter reportedly answered, "Olathe," thus giving the city its current name. And this city indeed holds true to its name. See the city's beauty on a bus rental in Olathe, Kansas. Plus check out these sites:
Olathe Lanes East provides families and groups with great bowling fun with its 32 lanes.
Looking for the best arts and culture attractions in Olathe? Head out to these places:
City events. Olathe sponsors several fun events that both visitors and residents could join. These are:
Olathe's Farmers' Market is a great way to check out the city's freshest produce. There are two locations now: the Black Bob Park and the old location downtown. The market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from April to October.
Aside from the dozens of participating vendors, there are also musical performances as well as cooking demos.
The city has several shopping areas that you could go to. The Bass Pro Shops has some of the best outdoor gears and fashion in the city, while the Hy-vee Center is good for groceries. The Shops of Sunnybrook has professional services as well as a selection of restaurants.
Then there is the Great Mall of the Great Plains, with more than 100 services and stores. You could also have a mix of family fun, entertainment, and shopping here.
Apart from malls, there are streets that you should go to. For instance, you can check out the 119th Corridor that goes from Ridgeview to Black Bob, where you can find a variety of new shops including Borders, Best Buy, Home Depot, Broadway Shoes, Bed Bath and Beyond, PetSmart, Marshall's Home Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods, Pier 1 Imports, among others.
Or you could go to 135th Street and Santa Fe Corridor where you could find Walmart, Kohls, K-Mart, Hobby Lobby, Gold's Gym, and Walgreens. You could also find several shopping centers here, including the Townsquare, Alden Center, Eastgate, Santa Fe Square, Crossroads Shopping Center, Black Bob Marketplace, and Olathe Landing.
Lastly, there is the 151st Street Corridor, where you could shop at Home Depot, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Target, Toys 'R Us, etc. You could also find Indian Trail Plaza, Heritage Square, Scarborough, Southgate Retail Center, Mur-Len Plaza, Village Center, and Prairie Trails West.
Restaurants. What are you craving for? Steak, barbecue, Italian or American? Indian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, or Greek? You can find it all here.
For a sampling of the city's best, head to Smokin' Joe's BBQ or to Oklahoma Joe's BBQ for some of the best grilled meats. Or you can go to Sake Lounge or Asian Pearl for Asian fusion food, to Niji Sushi and Steak for some great Japanese food, or to Iron Horse Restaurant or Chang's Wok for Chinese. Mi Ranchito, Carmen's Cocina II, Pancho's Mexican Food, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Taqueria Mexico, Fronteras, Bonito Michoacan, and K Macho's all have great Mexican food.
If you are looking for Greek fare, then go to Mr. Gyro's. Plus, you have Culver's for some great burgers and ice cream.
Other places you should not miss include:
Bocce Basement (Olathe, KS 66062) has six bocce ball courts for you to enjoy, while the Olathe District Activity Center features a full-size football field, and soccer, softball and baseball fields, as well as an eight-lane track. You can also use the field amenities here such as the long jump, steeplechase pit, triple jump, high jump, discus ring, javelin run and shot put ring. The football stadium can accommodate up to 6,500 people, and 3,500 can be seated at the soccer arena. Each baseball field, on the other hand, has a capacity of 500.
The College Boulevard Activity Center, on the other hand, has a football stadium that can accommodate up to 6,500 people, two soccer fields accommodating 3,500 people, two baseball fields accommodating 500 people each, and two softball fields that can accommodate 250 spectators each. The city's high schools also have sports facilities that can seat around 2,000 people, as well as auxiliary and practice gyms.
The MidAmerica Nazarene University has the Cook Center, which has four basketball courts, batting cages, and weight room. The university also has two football fields, two soccer fields, as well as baseball and softball fields. Further, you have the 160-acre Lone Elm Park that has eight soccer fields and five softball fields.
Golf courses. Check out the Prairie Highlands Golf Course, which has been named one of the top 50 golf courses under $50 by the Nation. The par 72 course is very walkable and has beautiful fairways. Then you have the Heritage Park Golf Course, one of the most beautiful in the city.
Two other golf courses in Olathe are Wolf Creek Golf Links Inc. and Shadow Glen Golf Club (Olathe, KS 66061).
First, pay a visit to the Ensor Farm Site and Museum. The former home of Marshall Ensor now has terrific displays of antique furniture, clothing, utensils, ham radio equipment, and quilts. Ensor was a teacher and an amateur radio enthusiast. Then head on to Lone Elm Park Historic Campsite where you can camp at the same spot where Kit Carson, cavalry soldiers and wagon train passengers once slept. There are some recreational options to do here, as well as picnic facilities and hiking trails.
The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site allows you to see the farm, ice house and the barn. You can also check out the basement where the Mahaffies once run a dining hall, as well as the blacksmith shop, and the gift shop. If you want to, you can ride a real stagecoach on the site.
Furthermore, you have the William Marra Museum of Deaf History and Deaf Culture, where you can learn more about the history of deaf citizens in the country. You can even learn some sign language from one of the interactive modules they have.
Aside from these sites, you should head out to the following places listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
The city has more than 17 miles of hiking and biking trails, all of which are paved and go through most of Olathe. Check out these trails, which include:
For some great outdoor fun, head to Heritage Park, which covers more than 1,200 acres of space and has ten picnic shelters, a marina, a dog area, a 40 acre lake, as well as 4 softball, 18 soccer, and 10 football fields.
Then there are the community parks. Go to Lake Olathe that features a 170-acre lake and a 208-acre community park. You can go fishing and boating here. While Olathe Veterans Memorial Park has four acres of space that commemorates the men and women who fought for the country in the armed forces. There is a walking path here that features all the names of the veterans, benches, tiles, the Four Chaplains Memorial, and the Stanley T. Adams Memorial.
You could also head to Black Bob Park, which has 80 acres of space that is partly located on a former Shawnee Indian Reservation. You could have a picnic here, play at the playground, or watch the water fountain. You could also swim, play mini golf, basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer. You could also fish or practice at the batting cages.
Other than there, you could also go to:
Apart from these community parks, you also have a choice of neighborhood parks, so there is always a park near you. These parks are Arapaho Park, Arrowhead Park, Brougham Park, Calamity Line Park, Eastbrooke Park, Fairview Park, Hampton Park, Haven Park, Heatherstone Park, Mahaffie Pond, Manor Park, Mill Creek Park, North Walnut Park, Pine & Elm Park, Quailwood Park, Raven Ridge, Santa Marta, Scarborough, Southdowns, Southglen Park, Water Works Park, and Woodbrook Park.
As you can see, there are simply a lot of places to go, sights to see and things to do. It simply makes sense to charter bus a rental in Olathe, Kansas to help you cram as many of these places into your itinerary.
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