We love to go down to Clinton State Park for hikes around the lake or along the beach. There are tons of trails to walk throughout the wooded areas, campgrounds available to rent, smaller areas on the lake for kayaks/canoes, and you are bound to see lots of wildlife enjoying their natural habitat.
Boulevard Brewing is a great brewery to check out if you are in Kansas City. They have great drinks, food, plenty of games to play inside, as well as an outdoor area that overlooks downtown Kansas City, MO. You can even take a behind the scenes tour of the brewery.