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Grinter Place State Historic Site

1420 S. 78th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111
913-299-0373
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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- 25 Apr 2012
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Kansas City, Ks
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

People are so much taller now...what is low doorway for me was the norm then...very unique.

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Lawrence, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This house was built well before Kansas became a state. The best time of year to visit is in the fall for AppleFest. It can be rented out for weddings.

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Platte City, MO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

We really enjoyed touring the Grinter Place. The home was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our tour guide, Joe, was very informative and shared his knowledge of the house and area with us. This is a must see for those who are in the area and would like something to do for an hour or two. You will learn about... More

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Kansas City, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

We toured on a Friday afternoon and it was worth the stop. Nominal admission fee (pay at the Visitors Center first), then the guide takes you on a tour of the Grinter home. The house has been lovingly preserved with furniture/decor/antiques of that timeframe. The view from the upper balcony of the Kansas river was really nice. The guide (a... More

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