Stay in Prairie Village or Fairway

Officially recognized as a city in 1951, the city of Prairie Village was originally the vision of the late J.C. Nichols.

After the successful development of the Country Club Plaza area in Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. Nichols turned his company's direction and development toward his native Johnson County, Kansas, just a few miles from the Plaza. He had visions of transforming the rolling hills into a well-planned community of beautiful homes and neighborhood shopping centers. Construction in Prairie Village started in 1941 and by 1949 Mr. Nichols's dream became a reality when the City was named the best planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders.

Check out The Shops of Prairie Village which offer personal service of a small town with the upscale merchants and merchandise that Kansas City shopping + dining were built for. From style & gifts to creative cuisine, The Shops of Prairie Village create an atmosphere that is welcoming and full of life. Art lover? The R.G. Endres Gallery is located in the Prairie Village Municipal Offices at 7700 Mission Road and is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Each month features a different artist. Art Receptions are held on the second Friday of each month at 6 p.m.