Any neat things in the Olathe, KS area?

bored184
bored184 Posts: 324
edited June 2013 in The Clubhouse
I will be traveling to Olathe, KS next week with my 18 year old brother in law. He has a writers conference he is going to and his parents would like him supervised. Any good record shops, music shops, or cool attractions I should check out while in the area? While there I will also be checking the Craigslist listings in the local area. I will be there Monday through Friday.
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  • adb3da
    adb3da Posts: 507
    edited June 2013
    Eat some BBQ. Try Oklahome Joe's.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
    Vinyl Renaissance is in Overland Park. Personally I think BBQ here is just ok, I prefer mine or Jack Stacks at the Plaza over the others here.

    No much here on Craigs list as it is without foreigners piliging ;-)

    As far as attactions the Legends up by the Nascar Track is out door mall that is good.

    There is a reclaimed steam paddle boat made into a museum of sorts.

    We have been here 11 months and have not ventured out a lot. Check out google for more ideas.
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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited June 2013
    What a coincidence.. I'm going to be in Kansas next week as well (for work).. Have to hit our shops in Kansas City, Osawatomie and Topeka.

    Thanks the for the ideas on places to check out food wise.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
    If you like catfish, Jumpin Catfish in Olathe is excellent.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited June 2013
    legends in KCK has alot to do. T-Bones baseball, Sporting KC soccer etc... Lots of shops and food. very commercial though. I always enjoy Vinyl Renaissance to kill some time.

    T-Bones games are real fun and wont break the bank
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  • bored184
    bored184 Posts: 324
    edited June 2013
    Thanks for all input so far! I promise I will not pillage to much, I may even try to add to it :cheesygrin: but I will post that in the correct section of the forum soon. How is Vinyl Renaissance prices and selection? Does any of the restaurants have a gluten free menu? My brother in law can not have gluten.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
    Their prices are good and great selection.

    No idea about gluten free but try this http://www.google.com/#gs_rn=17&gs_ri=psy-ab&gs_mss=gluten%20free%20menu%20ka&suggest=p&cp=22&gs_id=1h&xhr=t&q=gluten+free+menu+kansas+city&es_nrs=true&pf=p&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&oq=gluten+free+menu+kansa&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47810305,d.dmQ&fp=9ca4850f6ee1ca92&biw=1366&bih=685
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  • heartystatue
    heartystatue Posts: 329
    edited June 2013
    The Legends is definately a place to visit. Personally my favorite BBQ places to eat are Zarda's, and Famous Daves. If you like mexican food you cant beat a place called Ponak's.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
    heartystatue wrote: »
    The Legends is definately a place to visit. Personally my favorite BBQ places to eat are Zarda's, and Famous Daves. If you like mexican food you cant beat a place called Ponak's.

    I forgot about Ponak's, that place is great. Any place that has Margaritas on tap can't be all bad.

    I will have to try Zarda's, and Famous Daves. Totally unimpressed with Overland Park Oklahoma Joes and Jack Stacks.
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  • heartystatue
    heartystatue Posts: 329
    edited June 2013
    I like Zarda's for there beef and ham sammich, and Famous Daves for the Ribs. I'm telling you I havent found em better anywhere else that are this good.
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  • bored184
    bored184 Posts: 324
    edited June 2013
    Well I head out in about a half hour. I may even stop and look at a pair of Polk Audio SDA SRS IIs Mike has up for sale. :cheesygrin:
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited June 2013
    Have a safe trip Jon!
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  • bored184
    bored184 Posts: 324
    edited June 2013
    Vinyl Renaissance is amazing, thanks for telling me about it thsmith! Sadly I have to wait till Friday (payday) before I can make any purchases. I haven't ventured out to far from the Nazarene college, still recouping from a 10hr plus car drive yesterday.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited June 2013
    Wish my wife wasn't out of town this week (I have to take care of the stupid pets) or I would come down and show you around some of the cooler but more obscure stuff in the KC area. You really would need a guide to stay safe. Hehe.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2013
    There's a lot to do in the KC area, just all depends what you're into...
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  • bored184
    bored184 Posts: 324
    edited June 2013
    My wife gave me the following photo scavenger hunt of her own making to fill in the time. I basically drop my brother in law off on campus and leave. As long as I return by lunch and dinner all is well. I have checked out the record store, will be going back friday, and talked to the guys at Audio Mart Service Center.

    1. Get your picture taken with #10
    2. Find the last surviving stagecoach shop on the sante fe trail and get a pic (check)
    3. Find a place honoring E.M. and go for a hike take a picture of a local bird in its habitat (check)
    4. Take a ride on the pony express and get a picture with one of their specialties (was told this place closed)
    5. Take a picture with the biggest statue of an animal at bass pro (will do Friday when I can make a purchase)
    6. Find the best bbq in the area according to the locals
    7. Get a picture of a stone barn
    8. Visit the heart of america, ("four")
    9. Visit a place honoring one of our presidents
    10. Find the children of the trails
    11. Find a prairie (check)
    12. Find a jumping fish
    13. Find the harvest prayer statue
    14. Find a weeping angel
    15. Take a pic at city hall
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2013
    6. Jack Stack BBQ in Martin City (135th and Holmes on the Missouri side, 20 minutes from Olathe) or if you find yourself downtown, their location at the Plaza is close.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
    NUmber 12 is in a fountain entering our neighborhood, Brighton's Landing (Olathe) LOne ELm and College area
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  • bored184
    bored184 Posts: 324
    edited June 2013
    Toxis wrote: »
    6. Jack Stack BBQ in Martin City (135th and Holmes on the Missouri side, 20 minutes from Olathe) or if you find yourself downtown, their location at the Plaza is close.
    Thanks, I will have to check it out around lunch time.
    thsmith wrote: »
    NUmber 12 is in a fountain entering our neighborhood, Brighton's Landing (Olathe) LOne ELm and College area
    If you see some strange person taking photos of it, that would be me. :)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited June 2013
    Toxis wrote: »
    6. Jack Stack BBQ in Martin City (135th and Holmes on the Missouri side, 20 minutes from Olathe) or if you find yourself downtown, their location at the Plaza is close.

    Completely second this. Although there are a few great BBQ places in KC. My *only* complaint against Jack Stack is their burnt ends...I mean it is a KC BBQ legacy...why can't they get them right?!?
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  • bored184
    bored184 Posts: 324
    edited June 2013
    It turns out number 12, find a jumping fish, was the Jumpin Catfish restaurant. I ate their last night and was quite impressed. Food was good, excellent service and left stuffed!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
    bored184 wrote: »
    It turns out number 12, find a jumping fish, was the Jumpin Catfish restaurant. I ate their last night and was quite impressed. Food was good, excellent service and left stuffed!

    Yeah, they do catfish right !
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