Enjoy the best of the Dot, ten great ways at a time! Find out where to shop, dine, sight see and what adventures are waiting for you!

Water woo-hoo

Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark
1709 North 98th Street
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-312-3110

http://www.schlitterbahn.com/kc

Take a wild, wet ride at Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark. Kansas City's new world-class attraction boasts the Storm Blaster uphill water coaster, giant Torrent River tidal wave river, plus slides and chutes galore. You'll also find three tranquil beaches, a giant hot tub with swim-up refreshment bar and plenty of aquatic fun for the little tykes.

Relive baseball's good ol' days

CommunityAmerica Ballpark
1800 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66111
66111

http://www.tbonesbaseball.com

Take in an old-fashioned Kansas City T-Bones game. Fresh from their seventh season in the award-winning CommunityAmerica Ballpark, the Kansas City T-Bones pro ballclub promises another year of family-friendly fun for diehard baseball fans and newbies. The 6500+ seat venue with a retro feel boasts a spacious concourse, kids' concession stand and play area in full view of the field, and a high left-field wall just like in Fenway Park. So grab a 'dog and experience high-energy play with a nostalgic vibe.

Enter the Paleo Zone

T-Rex Cafe
1847 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-334-8888

http://www.trexcafe.com

Send the kids on a dig - just watch out for T-Rex! Life-size dinosaurs lurk in the T-Rex Cafe, full of ice caves, meteor showers and a 125-foot-long Argentinosaurus skeleton. Hungry archaeologists can fill up on Bronto Burgers or Triassic Tortellini, followed by the decadent Chocolate Extinction dessert. There's even an Ice Bar and Dino-Store full of educational toys, prehistoric goodies and a Build-a-Dino Workshop.

Satisfy the need for speed

Kansas Speedway
400 Speedway Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-328-3336

http://www.kansasspeedway.com

Drive a racecar at Kansas Speedway. Get an adrenaline rush riding shotgun in a two-seat stock car driven by a professional instructor - or take the wheel yourself. The Kansas Speedway offers five driving schools for the daring; Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Mario Andretti Racing School, NASCAR Racing Experience, The Racing Experience and Richard Petty Driving Experience.

That's edutainment!

Legends Outlets Kansas City
1843 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-788-3700

http://www.legendsshopping.com

Live it up at Legends Outlets Kansas City - and learn something new. The huge open-air shopping center features over 100 stores and restaurants including hot retailers like Adidas, Banana Republic Factory Store and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as amusement-filled dining spots such as Dave & Buster's, Backfire BBQ featuring Orange County Choppers and T-Rex Cafe. The Legends' premier edutainment complex also celebrates more than 80 famous Kansans in art, history, politics, exploration and athletics.

Dreamland getaway

Chateau Avalon
701 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-596-6000

http://www.chateauavalonhotel.com

Lose yourself in the romantic charms of Chateau Avalon. Hidden inside the stately hillside manor is a wide assortment of elaborately themed guest rooms, including the Egyptian Palace Suite, Pirate's Cove, Castaway Isle Suite and Lincoln Bedroom. Indulge in such luxuries as a private whirlpool spa and breakfast in bed or hold a special event in this distinctive, state-of-the-art facility.

Tea for two

Strawberryhill Museum & Cultural Center
720 North 4th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-371-3264

http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org

Unwind in the Tea Room at Strawberry Hill Museum. Soothe your soul with tea and scrumptious Povitica bread in this lovely 1887 Queen Anne-style home. Then explore the museum to learn about the treasures that diverse Eastern European immigrants brought to the city in the early 1990s, including original art, music and dance.

Connect the dottes

Downtown KCK
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-371-0024

http://www.kckartsnetwork.com

Arts abound at "KCK Second Friday Art Walk". Participating merchants in downtown Kansas City, KS., open their doors to artists and art lovers every second Friday of the month. Mingle with local and regional painters, photographers, sculptors and musicians as they showcase their talents.

Feast like a king

Kansas City Renaissance Festival
628 North 126th Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
913-721-2110

http://www.kcrenfest.com

Huzzah! Treat yourself to crumpets and giant turkey legs at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. One of the top 100 events in North America, the festival recreates a 16th-century English village - with royal pageantry, dueling knights on horseback, mischievous peasants and gifted artisans. Spanning seven autumn weekends, the festival promises food, fun and frivolity for the entire family.

Marble Madness

Moon Marble Company Store
600 East Front Street
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
913-441-1432

http://www.moonmarble.com

Explore the enchanting Moon Marble Company in Bonner Springs. You'll find glass swirl marbles of yesterday, modern marble ornaments and paperweights, and wacky creations such as the Radioactive Lizard Eye marble. Browse the Company Store for one-of-a-kind treasures or watch a live marble-making demonstration. Kids will also delight in the wide assortment of timeless toys and games.