Quality of Life in Lee’s Summit, MO

Just 15 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, Lee's Summit is renowned for its state and national award-winning schools and community college. The city also prides itself on having comprehensive parks, lakes and recreation amenities, diverse housing choices, historical preservation and a pedestrian-friendly downtown, along with three hospitals, a municipal airport and an Amtrak station. With all this and more, it's no wonder the city is cited among the Best Place To Live by Money magazine and America's Best Places To Raise Kids by BusinessWeek.

Lake Jacomo is the site of one giant party that kicks off the summer right: Lake Fest. Thousands line the shores of Lake Jacomo in June in Fleming Park to celebrate warm weather and cool water at the FULL ARTICLE
From the first-time hiker to the avid outdoors enthusiast, people of all ages can find the perfect adventure in Jackson County. With more than 22,000 acres of parkland just minutes from Kansas City, FULL ARTICLE
There may be debate over the roots of the name Lee’s Summit. Is it Lee for Gen. Robert E. Lee or Lea for Dr. Pleasant Lea‚ the town’s only physician and an early settler? While that fact may still be FULL ARTICLE

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Lee's Summit, MO, is one of the best places in America to live, according to CNNMoney.com. The website's annual list placed Lee's Summit at No.27 of FULL ARTICLE
Residents of Lee’s Summit and visitors to this Kansas City suburb can hike‚ bike‚ stroll‚ swim‚ sail‚ play some hoops‚ boot soccer balls‚ even get FULL ARTICLE
In addition to elementary‚ middle and high school educational opportunities‚ Lee’s Summit residents enjoy several choices for higher education. The FULL ARTICLE
Lake Jacomo is the site of one giant party that kicks off the summer right: Lake Fest. Thousands line the shores of Lake Jacomo in June in Fleming FULL ARTICLE

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