It's tough to find a city better for families than Overland Park. WalletHub named the city one of the happiest cities in America. It's also a city chock full of history.

In 1905, William B. Strang Jr. founded Overland Park with a vision for a vibrant community with active members and plenty of recreation. Today, the city more than lives up to that dream. You'll find more than 70 public parks with biking and hiking trails.

Overland Park also has a superb education system, especially the Blue Valley School District. The city is home to more than 195,000 people.

Visit the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead where your kids can pet farm animals and enjoy top-notch play areas. Families can also explore nature at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Here, you can walk trails through beautiful forests and flower gardens. Most trails welcome dogs.

The city has plenty of activities for adults as well. History buffs will enjoy the city's many museums. The Johnson County Museum houses award-winning hands-on exhibits all about local history. Then there is the Museum at Prairiefire, which features natural history artifacts, such as fossils. The city also has its share of historic landmarks, including the Overland Park 9/11 Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Local art and culture enthusiasts will enjoy the diverse collections at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center.

Overland Park is home to a fantastic shopping scene. Every Saturday, the Overland Park Farmers Market sells home-grown goods. At this open-air street market, local vendors sell fresh farm-to-table produce and homemade wares. The city also has a classic, sprawling indoor shopping mall, the Oak Park Mall, on 95th street.

Looking for antiques? Have fun exploring Peterson's Antiques, which has two floors full of repaired and restored pieces. Overland Park could never earn its spot as one of the "happiest cities in America" without great restaurants. You'll find Kansas City's famous Jack Stack Barbecue. Other barbecue joints that smoke meats in the region's signature style include Q39 South and Brobeck's Barbeque.

The city also boasts fine French dining at Cafe Provence and upscale dishes from Bristol Seafood Grill.

Being right outside Kansas City, you get the best of a small town atmosphere with the benefits of the big city. The area is also famous for its gorgeous trees. With LawnStarter's help, your home can have that same beautiful canopy. All you have to do is download the app and enter your ZIP code. Then, they'll match you with the best tree care pros in your area. These pros can install new trees, remove dead ones or prune and maintain the gorgeous ones you have. In no time, you can have a beautiful yard, and get out and enjoy Overland Park.