Spring Hill Area

Spring Hill’s unique shops and outdoor fun make it the perfect location for a day trip. Conveniently located along U.S. Highway 169, Spring Hill is less than 45 minutes from downtown Kansas City and a 10-minute drive from Olathe.

Treasured History

Recognized as Johnson County’s first historic district, Historic Main Street is a charming one-block area filled with unique locally owned shops. Start the day with a beverage and breakfast from The Bean Coffee and Cafe, featuring hot and cold drinks, fresh gourmet bakery goods and delicious sandwiches. Drop the kids off at the Spring Hill Recreation Commission’s Esports arena, The Vault.

Schedule an appointment for the four-legged friend at Collar and Comb Groomerie, then spend time browsing the shops along Historic Main Street: Berry Branch Antiques, VaughanFire Market and Sozo. VaughanFire features artisan soaps, essential oils and original farmhouse home furnishings. A quaint upstairs event space is part of the Sozo businesses which include holistic and chiropractic care including products and a boutique supporting charitable causes. A sweet treat of ice cream or homemade fudge from Pop’s Sweet Shop is a great way to conclude the trip. Photo ops in this area include a historical mural, original city jail cell and a “wings” selfie mural around back.

For the quilters and creatives, The Creative Place is a sanctuary and retreat center that allows overnight stays.

More shopping can be found along Webster Street between 199th and 223rd. Schedule ahead to spend some time relaxing. Perfect Details Salon and Spa provides full-service treatments such as hair, nails, lash extensions, facials, spray tanning and massages. The Painted Moon, Boutique and Salon offers unique gifts and a menu of salon services in a bright pink building that can’t be missed.

After some pampering, scoot across the street for some regionally recognized, locally owned, K&M BAR-B-Q.

On the southern end of Spring Hill, the BlackHawk area houses a mixed-use space. BB’s Grill offers sandwiches, wings, salads, and daily specials. The shopping center also contains more food options including subs, Mexican and Chinese.

More pampering for both the guys and the ladies is available at Salon 223, On the Boulevard Boutique and Salon, Barbers on the Boulevard, APEX Massage, and Tip Top Nails & Wax.

Price Chopper is an anchor in BlackHawk and is the perfect spot to grab last-minute essentials or deli options before heading to Hillsdale Lake.

A City that Celebrates

Spring Hill community events provide family fun. Residents enjoy Daffodil Day each April timed with Earth Day. It features more than 50 vendors and numerous nature activities.

The largest event of the year, Spring Hill Fall Festival, marks the last weekend of September. The festival includes Friday golf and corn hole tournaments. Saturday features a sizable morning parade, an array of daytime vendors and an evening street dance with a live band.

During early December, the city hosts Hometown Holidays. This free event begins with lighting the Mayor’s Christmas Tree. Following the welcoming of Santa via fire truck, singing and activities for the whole family begin. Christmas on Main Street also involves seasonal activities, including the Main Street tree lighting, The Dickens Carolers, small business specials and pop-ups.

An indoor meeting space and wedding venue on Spring Hill’s north end, The Meadowlark features rustic décor and seating for more than 200. The space includes dressing suites, a caterer’s kitchen, and an outdoor patio with a water feature. Various events are hosted there throughout the year and a huge fireworks store is open seasonally. Visitors can find unique crafts and essentials next door at Moody’s Hardware, a locally-owned True Value store.

The Great Outdoors

More outdoor activities offer a quick getaway from the city.

Spring Hill community parks give visitors a reason to spend time outdoors. The Spring Hill Aquatic Center is a popular spot in the summer to cool off. Trendy for fishing and boating is Veterans Park, a small 40-acre lake that also features a beautiful memorial to the nation’s veterans. The park includes a winding lakefront trail, two rain gardens, ADA accessible fishing jetties, a paddle launch for canoes and kayaks, a playground and the Melvin Murray Dog Park, a 1.5-acre off-leash dog park. In addition, pickleball courts and the Flying Mavericks Disc-golf course are located near Webster and South Streets.

Sycamore Ridge Golf Club consistently ranks as one of the best golf courses in the region. The Bunker Grill, a bar and grill inside the newly remodeled clubhouse, is a great casual dining choice — whether golfing or just enjoying the view.