Roadtrip to Overland Park, Kansas

[bearphoto]

In mid August I am headed to Overland Park for a photography class on Adobe Lightroom. Staying at the Doubletree Inn. Does anybody know about this city and hotel? I'm driving one of the corvettes out there so it should be a great drive, just concerned about the security of the car while staying there for 5 days.

Any help or info would be appreciated!

[oldsman71]

overland park is pretty safe, dont know right where the doubletree is, but probably ok :)

[oletrux4evr]

I think the Doubletree is near the Corporate Woods business complex. Pretty nice area. We're 40 minutes away, so maybe we can meet for dinner one evening. I'll PM ya.

[Scott Liggett]

In mid August I am headed to Overland Park for a photography class on Adobe Lightroom. Staying at the Doubletree Inn. Does anybody know about this city and hotel? I'm driving one of the corvettes out there so it should be a great drive, just concerned about the security of the car while staying there for 5 days.

Any help or info would be appreciated!

My cousin lives there. I don't think the ball room survived his wedding.

[Monk]

I think the Doubletree is near the Corporate Woods business complex. Pretty nice area. We're 40 minutes away, so maybe we can meet for dinner one evening. I'll PM ya.

How far are you from Parsons, KS Ed?

I've got a project I'll be working on there.

[BOOOGHAR]

kansas speedway is there, thats where my grandfather was living at the time of his passing

[bearphoto]

I think the Doubletree is near the Corporate Woods business complex. Pretty nice area. We're 40 minutes away, so maybe we can meet for dinner one evening. I'll PM ya.

That sounds great, Ill be there from Aug 15th, leaving early on the 20th. Doubletree is on College Av in Overland Park but thats all I can tell you about it. Never been there. Lots of suggestions for BBQ!

[Ron Ward]

kansas speedway is there, thats where my grandfather was living at the time of his passing

Kansas Speedway is in Wyandotte County, Overland Park is in Johnson County.

The Doubletree is a really nice place and Overland Park is an upscale town. My brother lives in OP and has never had any issues. I don't think you'll have any problems with the Corvette.... other than the Porsche, Jaguar and BMW guys will scoff at it :)

I highly recommend trying out Oklahoma Joe's BBQ while you are in town. From your hotel, go north on 169 to I-435 west. Take I-435 west to 69 south. Take 69 south to 119th street and turn east. Turn right on Strang Line road and Oklahoma Joe's is on your right. Everything on the menu kicks ass. Don't be bashful and have fun!


Ron

[oletrux4evr]

How far are you from Parsons, KS Ed?

I've got a project I'll be working on there.

We're about an 1-1/2 hours north of Parsons.......17 miles south of Louisburg, KS.

[pats91]

I don't think you'll have any issues in that part of Overland Park. The Doubletree is right off US 69 and College Boulevard, which is pretty nice area, although it's right across the street from a wastewater treatment plant.

I second the recommendation for Oklahoma Joe's, but they just opened a new location just north of 119th and Roe. That would be would be a lot easier to get to than the Olathe location. I'll also recommend Brobeck's BBQ just north of 435 & Roe.

[ksj2]

x3 on Oklahoma Joes.Now Im hungry.

[JeffMcKC]

There is a lot of us from within 20 miles of there.

[oletrux4evr]

Bearphoto made it through in July, and after a nice dinner (and after completing his business here) made his way back home..

[Ron Ward]

Got me to wonderin', too...

[Monk]

Got me to wonderin', too...

Double dog dare ya to click on the link :)

[Ron Ward]

What link?

[Deaf Bob]

What link?


The one that got DELETED! Been lookin for it!

[Monk]

What link?

Yep.......it got shit canned Ron.

Damn.......was hoping we'd find out who oletrux's new friend was.

[oletrux4evr]

Doug, from Big Bear California....he brought his new 427 Corvette convertible too! Very nice car, indeed.

[brandontinley]

U can always stay a little south of there in Gardner, my grandparents live there and it kinda quiete

[oletrux4evr]

You guys are kidding, right?!?? :ha:
I mean, this thread started last July. It all took place then, too.......:cool:

[Deaf Bob]

You guys are kidding, right?!?? :ha:
I mean, this thread started last July. It all took place then, too.......:cool:

Not the poster who called you of all things..." DEAR". That was today!

[oletrux4evr]

Didn't see that.......whoever is watching my '6', thanks!

[Monk]

Didn't see that.......whoever is watching my '6', thanks!

Saw the post early this morn.....told Bruab.
For awhile I thought it was legit.

[oletrux4evr]

Thanks Thom.....and Brian.

[Deaf Bob]

It was a first post too..
Debated squealing... Then it disappeared, thus debate rendered moot..

[Monk]

It was a first post too..
Debated squealing... Then it disappeared, thus debate rendered moot..
Yeah normally they show up with a thread on their own.
Came in the back door this time.
Was concerned about someone getting a virus.

[Ron Ward]

U can always stay a little south of there in Gardner, my grandparents live there and it kinda quiete My mom lived in Gardner for many years, right on the lake. Nice little town.

[bearphoto]

This was my post from last summer. I really enjoyed Kansas and Ed and Mary's hospitality. Sounds like I missed something else going on with this post?

[Monk]

This was my post from last summer. I really enjoyed Kansas and Ed and Mary's hospitality. Sounds like I missed something else going on with this post?

Spammer came on and made a pass on oletrux :)..........LorenaL.

Then had a link to click on.......I'm guessing there were all kinds of surprises
should one have click on it.......that's how the thread got revived.

They're starting to come in the back door now.

[brandontinley]

My grandparents live right acros the street from the lake! I basically grew up there. They have lived there with the rest of my family forever