This Charming Town Just Outside Of Kansas City Is A Must Visit

Do you travel outside of the city often? Just a little ways outside of Kansas City is the charming town of Odessa, where you can expect to find a day or two's worth of adventure. This gem is hiding just 40 minutes away from us, along I-70. All you have to do is spend a couple hours exploring before you fall in love with their charm and small-town vibe.

Odessa is home to about 5,000 residents, which makes it a lot smaller than Kansas City without feeling like a ghost town.

It's named after the beautiful city in Ukraine with the same name, and it's been right here in Missouri since 1878.

It has great areas for recreation, and a stunning setting for sunsets.

Odessa Lake is a popular spot for hiking and summer hangouts, and as you can see here, photography. Who doesn't love a good lake?

The town itself has plenty of small businesses to browse, including Black Box Coffee, a great joint for caffeine and breakfast.

They make great coffee with beans roasted at Broadway Roasting Company in KC. Of course, a cup of coffee here isn't complete without some of their delicious baked goods to go with it.

For your other food needs, you should definitely try T & T's.

They make great home style meals, and even frog legs! It's not anywhere that you find crispy, juicy frog legs like you can at T & T's.

If that doesn't interest you enough, you'll have to visit Odessa Winery on the weekend for a glass and an incredible view.

It's a great way to spend a few hours relaxing away from the noisy city, especially if you're a fan of wine.

Here's a handy map to help you get there, or just take I-70 about 40 minutes out of the city. Happy travels!

After your adventure here, why not check out one of our best bed and breakfasts, right here in the Kansas City metro area.