Attractions around Kansas City
Explore 20 attractions, restaurants, shops around Kansas City
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108-4616
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. The Museum and Memorial holds the most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war. The Museum and Memorial takes visitors of all ages on an epic journey through a transformative period and shares deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Designated by Congress as America's official World War I Museum and Memorial and located in downtown Kansas City, Mo., the National WWI Museum and Memorial inspires thought, dialogue and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations.
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111-1818
Drop in for an hour, come for lunch, or spend the entire day wandering through world-class galleries. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is the cultural jewel of Kansas City and just three blocks from the Country Club Plaza, and admission is free. The Nelson-Atkins, recognized as one of America’s finest art museums, strives to be the place where the power of art engages the spirit of community. With 40,000 works of art, the Nelson-Atkins is best known for its new Bloch Galleries, featuring Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, plus its Asian art, photography, American paintings, American Indian and Egyptian galleries. The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, a beautiful setting for a walk or picnic, is an oasis in the city and home to notable sculptures.
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Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129-1695
Opened as Royals Stadium on April 10, 1973, Kauffman is recognized throughout baseball as one of the game's most beautiful ballparks. Since then, many exciting games have been contested, including the 1973 and 2012 All-Star Games, three no-hitters, playoff games in 1976, '77, '78, '80, '81, '84, '85, 2014 and '15 with 13 World Series tilts in 1980, 1985, 2014 and 2015. The facility was officially renamed in honor of Ewing M. Kauffman in a ceremony at the stadium on July 2, 1993.
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Union Station
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
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Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-1111
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is a favorite Kansas City attraction, a history museum housing 200 tons of cargo from life on the American frontier in 1856. Our tour is now self-guided to assist with social distancing and face masks are required by order of the health department. You'll want to plan about 90 minutes for a visit.
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112-1934
Country Club Plaza is an open-air shopping and dining destination in the heart of Kansas City. Home to over 120 Shops & Eateries with a one-of-a-kind curated mix of national and local retailers & restaurants, over 50 unique to Kansas City. Known for its annual Plaza Art Fair and Holiday Lights, the Plaza’s design was inspired by Spanish architecture, boasts over 75 unique statues, fountains and one-of-a-kind artwork and has been a Kansas City tradition for over 100 years.
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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132-1711
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 animals and is over 200 acres. A world-class Zoo with animals from around the globe, including penguins, polar bears, elephants, tigers and more!
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1610
Opened in 1991, this museum is a tribute to some of baseball's best unknown players.
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GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129-1651
There is no better way to experience Arrowhead and learn about the Chiefs than to take a Tour of the Stadium! We offer public, private, and game day tours of the stadium. get an in depth tour of normally restricted areas of Arrowhead. You will visit the following on your Tour of Arrowhead Stadium: • Press Box • Chiefs Hall of Honor • Scout Investment Club Level • Locker Room • Field Sideline
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Harrah's North Kansas City Casino
1 Riverboat Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116-3267
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2345
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-1229
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Science City at Union Station
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
See how astronauts train for space missions or discover the chemistry behind some of your favorite beverages. Kids and adults alike will be entertained for hours at this center dedicated to showing how science is a part of our everyday lives.
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Hallmark Visitors Center
2501 McGee Trafficway Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 64108-2616
Discover how a teenager from Nebraska tucked two shoeboxes of postcards under his arms and set out to create an iconic company in Kansas City. More than 100 years later, our billion-dollar brand contains a diverse portfolio of businesses. Combined with one of the world’s largest creative communities, Hallmark helps to foster a more emotionally connected world. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or larger.
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Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand Blvd Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 64108-2616
Kaleidoscope nourishes the creative spirit. It is a place where all children and their families are invited to be creative, have fun, and feel good about their own special ideas. Provided by Hallmark Cards, Kaleidoscope is FREE! At Kaleidoscope, children use their imaginations to make art with materials from Hallmark’s manufacturing processes. Some are cut into shapes, while others are left just as Hallmark sends them. And Hallmark provides different materials so the projects are ever-changing!