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Fall day tripping

October 14, 2015

The communities where Inspired Homes builds all surround the Kansas City metropolitan area, a wonderful place to live and raise a family. But our homeowners are also lucky to live within one hour's drive of towns that provide wonderful day trips and weekend adventures, especially during the fall and holiday seasons. Consider these four unique options: Atchison, Kansas Located in northeast Kansas, Atchison has been named one of the nation's most haunted places -- you can take the haunted tour on the Atchison Trolley. You can also visit the 1860 Amelia Earhart Birthplace and a stone marker with etched portraits of the Columbia space shuttle crew in the International Forest of Friendship. Excelsior Springs, Missouri Enjoy a relaxing bath in the healing natural springs at the 19th-century restored Elms Resort and Spa. Then enjoy food and drink galore!  Hungry for a burger? Ray's Lunch & Diner is a local favorite. Or for more upscale fare, dine at the Ventana Gourmet Grill. End the evening by sampling from 14 Missouri wines and beers at Willow Spring Mercantile. Lawrence, Kansas Lawrence is home of the University of Kansas.  But Massachusetts Street is the city's shopping center, where you can buy everything from candles to kitchenware, bicycles to cheeses. Visit animal dioramas at the Natural History Museum and modern photography at The Spencer Museum of Art. Weston, Missouri A member of the National Historical Register, the 22-block Weston neighborhood borders Weston Bend State Park.  Shoppers will find hand-rolled cigars at Weston Tobacco, women's Western wear at Missouri Bluffs Boutique, and home furnishings at Buffalo Ranch Rustic Home. When you're hungry, visit Weston Brewing Co., Pirtle or Riverwood Winery or McCormick Country Store. Hit the road and get to know the surrounding countryside!