The City of De Soto, KS
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The city of De Soto is located in the state of Kansas and has a population of 5,488 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to De Soto is Kansas City, approximately 34 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near De Soto, including KFC Taco Bell, Wally's Cafe, Mcdonald's Restaurant, Sonic Drive In and Pizza Hut. For a larger selection of De Soto restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby De Soto Golf Courses, including the Lakeside Hills Golf Course, Shawnee Golf & Country Club, Oak Country Club, Smiley's Executive Golf Club and Eudora Riverview Golf. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of De Soto please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 4 airports are located in or near De Soto:
- Kansas City Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
- Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)
- Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC)
- Olathe Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
De Soto, Kansas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in De Soto
In the month of December, De Soto experiences an average high temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 24 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.76 inches. The seasonal climate varies in De Soto with daytime temperatures averaging 86 degrees in the summer, and 42 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect De Soto to receive an average of 1.43 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.09 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 114 degrees in the summer and as low as -22 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to De Soto should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 67 degrees, and nighttime lows of 46.
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De Soto, Kansas Attractions
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Harrah's - , North City, Harrah's North Kansas City is a riverboat casino in North Kansas City, Missouri. It is located just north of Kansas City, Missouri on the Missouri River.
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Harry S. Truman National Historic Site - , Grandview, The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves both the family farm and the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States. The Wallace House is in Independence, Missouri, and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri: both are within the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area and are about 15 miles apart.
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Heritage Park Golf Course - Olathe, The Heritage Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Johnson County Kansas. Built in 1990, this Olathe course designed by Donald Sechrest is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 913-829-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 16445 Lackman Rd, Olathe, KS 66062
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Hodge Park Golf Course - , City, The Hodge Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Clay County Missouri. This course is located in the city of Kansas City. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 816-781-4152.
Address: 7000 Ne Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156
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Ironhorse Golf Club - Leawood, The Ironhorse Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Johnson County Kansas. Built in 1995, this Leawood course designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 913-685-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 15400 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66224
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John Brown Museum - Osawatomie, The John Brown Museum, which is also referred to as the John Brown State Historic Site, is located in Osawatomie, Kansas. The site is operated by the Kansas Historical Society, and includes the log cabin of Reverend Samuel Adair and his wife, Florella, who was the half-sister of the abolitionist John Brown. The museum's displays tell the story of John Brown, the Adairs and local abolitionists, and include the original cabin, Adair family furnishings and belongings, and Civil War artifacts.
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John Wornall House Museum - , City, Constructed in the year 1858 by John B. Wornall, the house stands as a reminder of Kansas City's past. Built in the Greek Revival style architecture with bricks hand-fired on the Wornall's property, this house is one of the four remaining Civil War period homes in the Kansas City area.
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Kansas City Museum - , City, The Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall is a small museum in the historic Northeast Neighborhood in Kansas City, Museum. Also known as the R.A. Long House, the 3-acre plot consists of Corinthian Hall and its outbuildings, most of which have been renovated to contain various displays concerning local area history and natural sciences, a 50-seat planetarium, and a 1910-style soda fountain that serves up phosphates and ice cream.
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Kansas City Zoological Park - , City, Kansas City Zoological Park is a 202 acres zoo founded in 1909. It is located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive Kansas City, Missouri, in the US. The zoo has a Friends Of The Zoo program. It is home to more than 1,300 animals and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Kansas Speedway - , City, Kansas Speedway is a 1.5 miles tri-oval race track in Kansas City, Kansas. The speedway was built in 2001 and currently hosts two annual NASCAR race weekends. The IndyCar Series also raced at the speedway between until 2011. The speedway is owned and operated by International Speedway Corporation.
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De Soto, Kansas Hotels
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De Soto, Kansas Restaurants
This is a list of De Soto Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Bar & Grill Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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