Worth the ride near Overland Park, KS
We list 9 places worth riding to around Overland Park, KS, across views, food, and coffee.
3 more nearby in Kansas City, MO.
Views
Wells Overlook Park
Viewpoint
An observation tower on a wooded hilltop above Lawrence and the Kansas River valley, a favorite turnaround on a K-33 loop.
Hillsdale State Park
Viewpoint
Quiet shoreline roads around a 4,580 acre reservoir, with the ride down US 169 as much the point as the water.
Shawnee Mission Park
Viewpoint
Close enough to town for a quick evening run, timed for the light over the lake.
Food
Louisburg Cider Mill
Food
Hot apple cider doughnuts from a working cider mill on K-68, open year round.
We B Smokin'
Breakfast
Riders and pilots share the parking on the ramp at Miami County Airport near Paola, with weekend breakfast and smoked meat through the afternoon.
Guy and Mae's Tavern
Food
Bring cash for a destination ride about an hour southwest, where tiny Williamsburg serves the ribs.
Coffee
Homer's Coffee House
Coffee
Nearly 25 years of specialty coffee downtown, with live music on weekends, before heading south out of the metro.
Cafe Latte
Coffee
Tucked into the historic Jackson Hotel building by the Paola park square, a coffee leg on a Hillsdale Lake loop.
Black Dog Coffeehouse
Coffee
Messenger Coffee and Ibis Bakery pastries from 6 to 6 daily, with patio seating and easy strip parking for a group.