Why visit Gladstone
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 122 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include B&B Theathers Northland 14, Gladstone Farmer's Market, Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Property and Dr. James Compton House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Gladstone
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gladstone
Gladstone is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States and a suburb of Kansas City. The City of Gladstone is located about 10–20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, and about 10–20 minutes from Kansas City International Airport. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 27,063. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Gladstone, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Gladstone Farmer's Market
Farm and orchard · 1.4 mi
4109 Northeast Pleasant Valley Road, Gladstone
May-Oct: Sa 08:00-13:00; Nov-Apr: off
Worlds of Fun
Monument and historic site · 4.5 mi
Amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Oak Grove Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
7600 North Troost Avenue, Gladstone
Museums and landmarks6
Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Property
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Dr. James Compton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Renner Village Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Archaeological site in Missouri, United States of America
Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
4109 Northeast Pleasant Valley Road, Gladstone
Apr 15-Dec 12 We-Sa 11:00-16:00; Dec 13-Apr 14 closed
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Maple Woods Natural Area
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Nature reserve in Gladstone, Missouri, enclosing an MDC-designated natural area of the same name; owned by MDC but maintained by Gladstone
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes122
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
6069 North Antioch Road, Gladstone
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.7 mi
5243 North Antioch Road, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Champion Burritos To Go
Restaurant · Burrito, Tex-Mex, Mexican · 1.2 mi
7217 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone
Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 08:00-20:00; We 08:00-18:00
Crepe KC
Restaurant · Crepe · 1.7 mi
7711 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City
Su 11:00-15:00; We-Fr 09:30-14:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Headrush Roasters Coffee and Tea
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
7108 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City
Mo-Fr 06:30-05:30, Sa 07:00-05:30, Su 08:00-15:00
Pepperjax Grill
Restaurant · Cheesesteak · 1.7 mi
5235 North Antioch Road, Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
7291 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone
Su-Th 10:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Smokehouse BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.0 mi
6304 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Sushi Nami
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.6 mi
200 Northeast Barry Road, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Tomlinson Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Tea, Sandwich, Pastry · 2.0 mi
5050 N Midwestern Drive
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
Xuyen Vietnamese
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi
6920 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
54th Street Grill and Bar
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
303 Northeast Englewood Road, Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-11:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
110 more on the map.
History
Settled as the area of Linden, Gladstone formally incorporated under the Missouri Constitution by popular vote in November 1952. The purpose of formation was to avoid being annexed by Kansas City.
A remnant of the mesic forested land on which Gladstone is built is preserved as the Maple Woods Natural Area, a park within Gladstone that is a National Natural Landmark. The Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
From the History section of Gladstone, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship44
Antioch Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian
Church · Presbyterian · 2.1 mi
8029 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City
Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
6415 Northeast Antioch Road, Gladstone
Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.6 mi
4737 North Cleveland Avenue, Kansas City
Sovereign Joy Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.6 mi
3700 Northeast Barry Road, Kansas City
The Event Space at The Grove Church
Place of worship · 1.1 mi
7027 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone
Cornerstone Wesleyan Church
Church · Wesleyan · 2.1 mi
6609 North Brighton Avenue, Kansas City
Englewood Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
1900 Northeast Englewood Road, Gladstone
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · Episcopal · 2.2 mi
Northeast Chouteau Drive
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
School · Baptist · 1.9 mi
5001 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City
Healthcare14
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
7117 North Prospect Avenue, Gladstone
Low Dose 3D Mammography
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
NW Englewood Road, Kansas City
Passport Health Kansas City Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
5330 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City
Map of Gladstone
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 1.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 2.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kansas City Downtown Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clay County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Kansas City 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Kansas City 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Independence 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Merriam 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Prairie Village 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Lansing 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Shawnee 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Excelsior Springs 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Blue Springs 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Lee's Summit 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GladstoneMissouri, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse, Gladstone, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antioch Community Church Clay County, MO DSC 3841 DxO, Bob Simrak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OakViewMissouri, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- OakwoodParkMissouri, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- OakwoodMissouri, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- OaksMissouri, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- Wetzel Orson Whitaker, Alw91, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wetzel Orson Whitaker 2, Alw91, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kansas City District media visits (5840352858), Kansas City District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Kansas City District media visits (5840352860), Kansas City District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Molkke Game Played in Kansas City, Kodycgibson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MidwesternBaptistTheologicalSeminary, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- Mölkky players, Kodycgibson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Joe Andrews, KD0LOS, playing with the Arrow Sattenna (6778352415), Sterling Coffey from Rolla, MO, USA, CC BY 2.0
- North Kansas City Hamfest (6778352103), Sterling Coffey from Rolla, MO, USA, CC BY 2.0
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