The Blue Springs center is around 4 miles east of Independence Events Center and 8 miles southeast of Independence City Center.
Since Missouri has distinct seasons, what your business or vacation itinerary consists of can help decide the best time to plan a visit. Temperatures in Blue Springs average 87 degrees in July and a blustery 20 degrees in January. The yearly rainfall is above the U.S. average of 37 inches with an average at 43 inches and approximately 84 days each year with significant precipitation. Snowfall averages 13 inches per year compared to the U.S. average of 25 inches.
Blue Springs sees a lot of sunshine with over 200 sun-filled days, which leads to a comfort index for humidity at 33 out of 100 compared to the U.S. average of 44 out of 100. This means humidity-filled days are sticky and uncomfortable.
During the fall months of September and October, visitors enjoy an Indian summer atmosphere of warm days and cool nights. While the weather is nice, generally from September to mid-November, the annual American Royal event takes place at the Kansas City fairgrounds. The event is ongoing with live entertainment, rodeos, and cattle exhibitions. It's a major event drawing large crowds that can lead to higher prices and limited hotel availability. Also in October, Kansas City hosts the annual 18th & Vine Jazz and Blues Festival, which also draws large crowds.
Hotel deals and discounts are available, as the area doesn't have crowded conditions year-round. It depends on what you plan to do while visiting and the type of weather you prefer.
When discounts are what you're looking for as well as clean and comfortable rooms, a variety of amenities, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and meeting and event space, Super 8 Blue Springs has it all. The hotel has an average savings rating for groups of 11.6 percent and an overall group friendly rating of 7/10. Select a stylish king or queen room equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and free Wi-Fi. In the morning, enjoy a complimentary copy of USA Today and the SuperStart breakfast. The hotel can handle business and group travelers with conference and meeting rooms as well as a business center and services.
With a convenient location just off Interstate 70, you're approximately 30 minutes from all the attractions, restaurants, and nightlife available in Kansas City. From the Super 8 location, you're within walking distance or a short drive to area restaurants. Whether you're traveling by car, motorcycle, or RV, Super 8 provides ample parking. The hotel has accessible facilities and services, elevator access, and vending machines. Kids age 17 and under with an adult stay for free.
When relaxing is on the agenda, Hampton Inn Kansas City/Blue Springs is ready to make it happen with rooms and suites featuring a plush Hampton bed. Choose the room that best fits your needs, from a king bed study with sofa bed to single or double queen beds. Whichever you choose, all rooms are beautifully decorated with stylish furnishings and accessories. Just a few of the amenities include a Waterpik showerhead, coffee maker, HDTV, large work desk, and free high-speed internet. A complimentary hot breakfast or the hotel's signature On the Run breakfast bags (available daily) are included in your stay.
For your personal convenience, Hampton Inn Kansas City/Blue Springs offers a refreshing pool, room service, safe deposit box for important items, complimentary beverage area to quench your thirst, children's video rental, and a laundry service to keep you looking your best. For business travelers, convenience is equally important, so the hotel provides meeting rooms, complimentary printing service, a fax and printer, and rental of audio/visual equipment.
Whether you're interested in events, concerts, or sports action, the Blue Springs/Kansas City area has the venues to bring you the entertainment. If you're in town during football or baseball season, there's nothing like the live excitement of sitting in a stadium. Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium have the best with the NFL Kansas City Chiefs and the Royals Major League Baseball teams ready to take on the competition. Also, be sure to check out the schedule at the Independence Events Center for upcoming events.
Museums abound with interesting and informative exhibits and displays. Take a tour of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site, the Kansas City Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and the American Jazz Museum. Kids and adults will enjoy the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures and the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Enjoy a variety of artistic styles at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Belger Arts Center, and the Byron Cohen Gallery. At the National Frontier Trails Museum, see interpretative exhibits about the trails of the Old West.
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun will make everyone shriek with excitement with plenty of amusement park entertainment, water slides, and wild rides on the rollercoasters. If you prefer to take a walk on the wild side, the Kansas City Zoo has something of interest for all ages.
For more thrilling excitement, plan to stop by the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City featuring pedal to the metal racing that includes the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. For the adults, see how your luck holds out at the 7th Street Casino, just 20 minutes away, featuring over 550 slot machines.
When it's "tee time" on the greens, head over to Adams Pointe Golf Club or Stone Canyon Golf Club for a leisurely morning or afternoon on the course.
Blue Springs is a good choice for travelers who plan to participate in outdoor activities, visit many attractions, enjoy the scenery, attend a major sports event, and just relax. You have the best of everything with a quality hotel away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet you can be just minutes away from all the attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment venues available in Kansas City.
Below are reviews of the city of Blue Springs, MO from an actual visitor's perspective.
PET FRIENDLY AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM I-70. CLEAN ROOMS AND GOOD BREAKFAST!
It was in close proximity to the Kansas City Chiefs stadium. I felt safe in the area.
Very nice area with lots of food choices. It was very easy to find.
Very nice!
Shopping is very convenient from a tourist perspective. Good restaurants.
Custard's Last Stand is the best place for ice cream!
All of the nice places to eat!
Close to highway.
Comfy bed and pleasant and clean room, nice dinner. The restaurants! Such a wide variety of choices to eat at!
The staff was friendly and welcoming. Hotel was very clean. Very nice and easy to navigate.
Close to an interstate so convenient and newer than Independence and KCITY areas. Felt safer and well lit. Plenty of restaurants and shopping, hospital nearby.
Rooms are nice and spacious.
Alright hotel.
The MO Recycling Conference.
Great area to visit. Lots of history.
Beautiful area!
Blue springs is a beautiful city, near KC. Easy to get to everything including the zoo and many other attractions. While staying in the burbs.
Blue Springs is a nice town.
Easy access to major highways.
The Black Bear restaurant is awesome and the shopping variety is great!
We loved how clean everything was in Blue Springs.
Hotel was in a great location. Easy highway access, stores and restaurants. Overall great experience. will stay there again.
Blue Springs has everything you need.
Convenient to many restaurants and shopping areas. Very clean area.