Fleming Park and Missouri Town 1855 - Blue Springs, Missouri
Fleming Park - Blue Springs, Missouri -Fleming Park sits on more than 7,800 acres (3,150 ha) of land and is found close to Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs. This recreational area encompasses Lake Jacomo, Blue Springs Lake and beach, two campgrounds, numerous hiking and biking trails, two marinas, several historic sites and other facilities.
Fleming Park, located fifteen minutes east of Kansas City, Missouri, containing Missouri Town 1855, a native hoofed animal enclosure and the Audubon Nature Center and Library. Three lakes call the park home, attracting boaters, fishermen and windsurfers. In addition, the park offers a swimming beach, picnic shelters, an archery range, hiking and camping. Winding through the grounds, visitors will find six trails which offer bluff-top and lakefront vistas.
See what a progressive farming community spread across some 30 sloping acres looked like in the 1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of over 25 buildings dating from 1820-1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment, interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops and rare livestock breeds to depict the lifestyles found in the mid-19th century. Visit with professional living history interpreters on this self-guided tour.
Directions:
Missouri Town 1855 is located on the east side of Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park near Blue Springs, MO. From Kansas City take I-70 east to Blue Springs. Exit south on MO 7. Travel 5 miles south, then turn west on Cowherd Road. At the end of Cowherd Road, turn north to the entrance road of Missouri Town 1855.
Call (816) 503-4860 for more information.
Hi, i was wondering who i would speak with about a wedding ceremony there? My wedding is going to be april 4th 2009. I would like a afternoon or early evening wedding with a beautiful lake view. Could you please send me an email and let me who i would speak too or how much and how to set up all the requirements.
Thanks so much
courtney
Hi,
Thank you for contacting Missouri Beautiful for information on Fleming Park in Blue Springs. We are a travel site to help you find the places that you want to see, but we don’t have anything to do with the location. But, here is the number that you can call for the information that you want, call (816) 503-4860 for more information.
Hopefully they will be able to give you all the information you need and make your wedding a very special day!
Best wishes on your upcoming marriage!
The Editor
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