Colleges/Universities

Approx. Miles Away

Hospitals/Medical Facilities

Local hospital within 1 mile of beautiful Southfork.

World famous St. Joseph's hospital is within 10 miles of beautiful Southfork.

Another great hospital within 10 miles of beautiful Southfork.

World famous Children's Mercy specializes in children's medical problems.

Movies/Concerts/Live Theatre

This new arena as well as area restuarants, theme bars, movie and live entertainment theaters and shopping is the newest and largest hot spot of downtown Kansas City.  Arena has a seating capacity of approximately 18,000+ and is listed among the finest arenas in the country and will is Kansas City's home for basketball, hockey, concerts, family shows and special events .  

Starlight has many Broadway production's such as Kat's, Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, and many more.

Located in the Kansas City Zoo.

Verizon has every big name act in the entertainment industry. Country, rock, rap, classic, etc. They also host the Kansas City Reinassance Festival each fall.

Museums/Historical Attractions

World famous. Known for it's fine quality works. The most recognized for the shuttlecock yard art. These are badmitten shuttlecocks about 30 feet tall in front of Nelson-Atkins.

Historical Union Station was once the site of the famous Union Station Massacre. Now it has been converted to Science City with many spectacular scientific discoveries and new technology.

The only museum of it's kind in the USA. Cronicles the Negro Leagues players, coaches and has current inductees.

Former President of the United States from Independence, MO. His library, home and more are preserved here.

Other Areas of Interest

World famous restaurants within a 10 mile radius include; Jack Stack Bar B Que Gates Bar B Que Jess and Jim's Steak House Hereford House American Bandstand Grill and many, many more.

KC Zoo is world famous for it's multi million dollar upgrades a couple of years ago. All of the animals are as close to their natural habitat as is possible and still be protected.

A great amusement park complete with rides, slides and shows.

Parks/Recreational Facilities

Belton Rec Center has something for all ages. Playgrounds, Indoor and Outdoor walking paths. Indoor and Outdoor basketball courts. Weight room. Aerobic classes. and more.

Shopping/Shopping Malls

Outdoor ice skating rink and too many stores to mention are found in the middle of downtown KC, MO. Includes a hotel, restaurants, movie theatre and more.

Sports/Sports Stadiums and Golf Courses

There are 16 public and two private golf courses within a 10 mile radius of beautiful Southfork. Two of the public courses are 1 mile away.

KCIR has famous Drag Racing event through out the racing season.

World famous Arrowhead Stadium is the home of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Wizards soccer teams. The NFL has picked Arrowhead as the loudest outdoor stadium in the NFL.

Home of the Kansas City Royals baseball team.

Home of the MSL Wizards.

Sporting events such as NCAA Wrestling Championships, Big 12 Basketball Championships, American Royal Rodeo, and more are held in this beautifull complex.