Enjoy a Weekend Outside of Kansas City - Explore Weston and Kingsville

Springtime and the dogwoods are in bloom in the suburbs of Kansas City. Fresh plowed farmland and rolling hills of green grass welcome you, whether you are visiting the town of Weston or Powell Gardens in Kingsville, Missouri. Either way, enjoy a quick weekend jaunt in the Kansas City environs. Flying in from out of town is easy, since the Kansas City International airport is convenient to the city and its suburbs. Catch up with friends or explore on your own and soak up some Missouri history and nature.

Weston, Missouri was booming in the 1850s as the second largest port for steamboats. With its population growth, farm life grew and homes were built in the Federal and Victorian style. Fortunately, the town maintained its historical characteristics and despite losing population after the Civil War it persevered. Now the downtown is a designated historical district, with twenty-two blocks and more than one hundred pre-civil war structures. Tourists roam through the shops and restaurants, enjoying the flavor of old Missouri.

Here is a sampling of the homes built in the 1800s:
Blancjour's Parcel - 733 Rock Street - Federal Style farmhouse
Willow Bend - 637 Blackhawk Street - Victorian style
Kurtz Home - 1102 Spring Street - Federal Style
Collier Home - 831 Washington Street - Greek Revival
Benner House - 645 Main Street - Steamboat Gothic