7 Reasons to Move to Lee's Summit

1. A Fantastic Community

Lee's Summit has been rated as one of the best places in Missouri for young families by CNN Money Magazine. Not only do they boast excellent school systems both public and private, but they also have 18 city parks that offer plenty of fun activities including hiking trails at Central Park! The city is home Summit Fair, a premier shopping destination, and Lee's Summit has hundreds of local retail shops as well.

2. Wonderful Outdoor Activities

Lee's Summit is great for outdoor activities because of all the options available to you! You can enjoy Downtown Lee's Summit, a historic area that offers a wide variety of restaurants and specialty stores along with local Farmer's Markets and public art. Or, you can take your pick from one of many parks including Charles David Hartman Memorial Park. If you like biking, hiking or playing sports outside, there are plenty of opportunities for you here in Lee's Summit!

3. Great schools

As with many cities within metropolitan areas in Missouri, Lee's Summit has some great public schools for its residents to take advantage of. According to most teachers in the local school district, students are treated much like family with special events being held throughout the year including Halloween parties, holiday festivities, football games, etc..  More importantly parents are encouraged to come into contact with teachers when they have concerns or need assistance on academic matters such as understanding their child's success and comprehension in the classroom. 

4. Plenty of Arts & Culture Options

If arts and culture interest you, then Lee's Summit shouldn't be overlooked as a place to live! In addition to the history and culture available downtown as mentioned above, there are also a number of local attractions that you can enjoy! You can visit the Lee's Summit History Museum or take a trip over to the Summit Art.

5. The Community is Diverse

As a city, Lee's Summit has a great deal of diversity. If you're moving here from out of town, it will be easy for your family to find community members who share your values and traditions. There are also a number of organizations for those who enjoy volunteer work. You can always find an opportunity to give back to your community if that's something that matters to you.

6. It's Family Friendly

Lee's Summit offers an excellent quality of life and it's a great place to raise a family! One of the most highly ranked school districts in the state is located here and for good reason. There are also lots of different activities available to children including sports, after-school programs and more at local parks. 

7. Public transportation & major interstate highways

There is a recently expanded bus system that provides connections between Lee's Summit and Kansas City. And, if you like driving your own car, there is easy access to Interstates 35 (north - south) and 470 (east - west). Also, highway 350 will take you directly from downtown Lee's Summit to the Kansas City International Airport.

NL Wilson Moving & Storage has got you covered for your move! Whether it's across town or across state let us make it as simple and worry-free as possible. Contact us today!