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“Lenexa is a vibrant suburban community
which has kept its small-town charm”
Lenexa, kansas
Lenexa is a vibrant suburban community which
has kept its small-town charm. Located in the
kansas City metro area, Lenexa is one of the
fastest growing cities in the state of kansas. taking a tour of the Union Horse Distilling Com-
pany, an award-winning grain-to-bottle craft distill-
ery (unionhorse.com) , and taking a trip to the past
at the historic Legler Barn Museum.
as the City of Festivals, we know how to have fun.
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle takes place in June
with 185 teams competing for the title of kansas
state Championship. The two-day event attracts
cooks from all over the country and includes live
music and activities for kids. september’s spinach
Festival is filled with food, history, music, arts, crafts
and antiques. The Lenexa Chili Challenge draws
thousands to Old Town Lenexa in October to taste
some of the best chili in the Midwest. exceptional
new events include the Lenexa art Fair and our
popular Food Truck Frenzies. (Lenexa.com/festi-
vals ) Our booming new downtown, Lenexa City Center,
offers great choices of restaurants, including
Grand street Café, Ignite Wood Fire Grill and
saints Pub + Patio. Lenexa’s new hotels are con-
veniently located and offer easy access to other
parts of the metro area.
explore more than 30 beautiful parks and 26 miles
of trails, including Black Hoof Park with its 35-acre
Lake Lenexa. ( Lenexa.com/parks )
Opening in late July, the Lenexa Public Market is
uniquely located inside our new city hall. This
11,000-square-foot food hall and market will fea-
ture fresh foods and artisanal products. The mar-
ket will be a dynamic place showcasing our
community's character through food, drink and lo-
cally sourced goods. (LenexaPublicMarket.com)
We invite you to see, explore, taste and experi-
ence the great things Lenexa has to offer. Plan
your visit at Lenexa.org/convention-and-visitors-
bureau or Lenexa.com.
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