Got a new Chevrolet and want to show it off? Or maybe your current vehicle deserves a little social media spotlight.
You don’t have to travel far to find a great backdrop. Olathe and the surrounding area have lakes, parks, historic locations, scenic overlooks, and plenty of beautiful Kansas scenery that can make your vehicle photos stand out.
Here are a few spots to add to your next photo drive.
Lake Olathe
Looking for a scenic backdrop? Lake Olathe Park is a great place to start. With the lake, trails, trees, and open scenery, there are plenty of opportunities to capture a great photo.
Try going around sunrise or sunset for softer lighting and beautiful reflections around the water.
Frisco Lake Park
For another lakeside option closer to central Olathe, check out Frisco Lake Park. The park includes a lake and walking loop, making it a simple spot to combine a photo session with a little afternoon drive. Frisco Lake Park
📍 Learn more about Olathe parks and Frisco Lake
Heritage Park
Want a little more variety? Heritage Park in Olathe features a large lake, open green spaces, trees, trails, and scenic areas that can give your photos several different looks. Heritage Park
A larger SUV like a Tahoe or Suburban can look especially good against the open landscape.
Ernie Miller Park
For a more natural Kansas backdrop, Ernie Miller Park offers tallgrass prairie, wooded areas, a stream, and nature trails across its 126-acre park.
Just remember that vehicles need to stay in designated parking areas—use the scenery around the park rather than driving onto trails or restricted areas.
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Want something completely different from the typical lake or park photo?
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm gives you a historic Olathe backdrop with its preserved 1860s setting. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop-Farm
📍 Visit Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
If you’re planning an actual professional or portrait-style vehicle photoshoot here, be sure to check Mahaffie’s photography rules first. Photography permits are required for certain portrait sessions.
Means Observation Tower
Want a photo with a little more Kansas scenery in the background?
The Russell and Helen Means Observation Tower at Kill Creek Park offers an elevated view of the surrounding landscape and can be a great stop for sunrise, sunset, or scenic photography. Russel and Helen Means Observation Tower
📍 Learn more about the Means Observation Tower
Find a Chevrolet Worth Photographing
Of course, the best way to get a great vehicle photo is to start with a Chevrolet you love.
Whether you’re looking for a rugged Silverado, a versatile Traverse, a spacious Tahoe, or an everyday SUV like the Equinox, there’s a Chevy for a variety of lifestyles.
Browse new Chevrolet inventory at McCarthy Chevrolet Olathe
Once you find your next Chevy, grab your camera, choose your favorite Olathe backdrop, and go explore.
And don’t forget to tag McCarthy Chevrolet Olathe when you share your photos! We would love to see them!
📍 McCarthy Chevrolet Olathe
675 N. Rawhide Drive | Olathe, KS
