Merriam Historic Plaza && CVB ~

Merriam Visitors Bureau
6304 East Frontage Road
Merriam, KS 66202
(Shawnee Mission Parkway Exit #228B along Interstate 35)
(913) 403-8999
(913) 789-0961 fax
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Merriam Historic Plaza | About the CVB

Merriam Historic Plaza ~

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Merriam Historic Plaza & Visitors Bureau opened in September, 2006 and is located along I-35 at Exit 228B in Merriam. This site enhances the entrance to Merriam and provides visitors and residents with an outdoor preview of Merriam’s history from pre-settlement to current day. A paved walking path, historic signage, beautiful fountains and custom-designed sculptures are a few of the features at this beautiful site. Merriam Historic Plaza is also home to the Merriam Visitors Bureau and includes meeting space for up to 50 people, available by appointment (fees apply; please inquire).

Historic Signage Stations ~ The Merriam Historic Plaza & Visitors Bureau features 12 outdoor markers depicting the history of Merriam from pre-settlement to current day. Click here to download an overview of each station (PDF file, Adobe Acrobat required).

About the CVB ~

When you are making plans for your next reunion, meeting, conference, special event, group tour, sporting event or leisure visit, make sure to include the Merriam Visitors Bureau! You’re only a phone call or email away from a successful and stress-free event! Request our services and let us help with the planning and workload. Our experienced staff is eager to help you design the perfect guest experience from beginning to end. Whether your request is for one or 100, we are happy to assist!

Services ~

Site inspections
Group tour planning
Meeting planning assistance
Group discounts
Itinerary design
Referrals, recommendations and directions
Media assistance to publicize your event
Welcome letters from City officials
Step-on-greeting
Guest presentation
Goodie bags with FREE Visitors Guides (overnight groups in Merriam only)
Friendly hospitality and superb attention to detail!

Advisory Council ~

The Merriam Visitors Bureau is a department of the City of Merriam, in existence since 1995. Administered by a Director, other volunteers in the tourism industry of Merriam serve as “Advisory Council” members to help guide and direct the organization’s program of work, events and activities.

Chairman: Wendy Smith, Drury Inn
Director: Karen Crane, Merriam Visitors Bureau
Advisory Committee: Hampton Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Homestead Studio Suites, Comfort Inn, Drury Inn, Walnut Grove RV Park, Merriam Parks and Recreation, Historic Merriam, KC Strings, Russell Stover Candies.

Persons interested in serving as volunteers or joining our advisory council may inquire by calling the Visitors Bureau at 913-403-8999. Individuals or businesses represented on the Advisory Council are governed by the by-laws of the organization and must also serve personally or professionally within the tourism/hospitality industry.