Guidebook for Kansas City

Jan
Guidebook for Kansas City

Parks & Nature

Local city parks that are close to visit . Loose Park is close and great for a stroll or jog. Free tennis courts are also available.
Popular urban park close to the Country Club Plaza with nice, cushioned jogging trail, pond w-ducks, tennis courts, playground​ and picnic areas. Houses the beautiful, outdoor Rose Gardens that is host to a lot of weddings.
213 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Джейкоба Л. Луза
5200 Wornall Rd
213 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Popular urban park close to the Country Club Plaza with nice, cushioned jogging trail, pond w-ducks, tennis courts, playground​ and picnic areas. Houses the beautiful, outdoor Rose Gardens that is host to a lot of weddings.
One of the largest city parks in the country. Lots of green space and home to the KC zoo, IMAX 3-D theatre and the outdoor Starlight Theatre which hosts major musicals and performances during the summer. Also has a beautiful golf course, picnic areas and Lakeside Nature Center (a refuge for injured wildlife and public tours).
40 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Swope Park
3999 E Meyer Blvd
40 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of the largest city parks in the country. Lots of green space and home to the KC zoo, IMAX 3-D theatre and the outdoor Starlight Theatre which hosts major musicals and performances during the summer. Also has a beautiful golf course, picnic areas and Lakeside Nature Center (a refuge for injured wildlife and public tours).

Arts & Culture

Renown for it's Chinese art plus art from many eras and cultures. New addition houses many touring exhibits within the halls of modern, new annex.
674 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Художественный музей Нельсона-Аткинса
4525 Oak St
674 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Renown for it's Chinese art plus art from many eras and cultures. New addition houses many touring exhibits within the halls of modern, new annex.
Outstanding architecture houses the KC Symphony, KC Ballet, and multiple performing​ arts venues
166 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd
166 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Outstanding architecture houses the KC Symphony, KC Ballet, and multiple performing​ arts venues
The only museum dedicated to World War 1. 5 star reviews.
400 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Национальный музей и мемориал Первой мировой войны
2 Memorial Dr
400 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The only museum dedicated to World War 1. 5 star reviews.
Grand, restored train station that houses special exhibits, planetarium, restaurants, Science City, 3-D theatre, and theatre stage.
290 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kansas City Union Station
30 W Pershing Rd
290 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Grand, restored train station that houses special exhibits, planetarium, restaurants, Science City, 3-D theatre, and theatre stage.

Shopping

First outdoor shopping area in country patterned after Spanish architecture. Known for its many fountains, shopping, and multiple restaurants within a beautiful setting. The 'Plaza' is the city's 'best kept' secret. The summer is a popular time to explore the river walkways, the Spanish architecture, ​and many fountains including the large, Neptune Fountain​.
505 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvd
505 (рекомендации местных жителей)
First outdoor shopping area in country patterned after Spanish architecture. Known for its many fountains, shopping, and multiple restaurants within a beautiful setting. The 'Plaza' is the city's 'best kept' secret. The summer is a popular time to explore the river walkways, the Spanish architecture, ​and many fountains including the large, Neptune Fountain​.
One of the local shops in Brookside that feature artistic items. Explore all the Brookside shops and eateries within this popular, 3 block area.
8 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Stuff
316 W 63rd St
8 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of the local shops in Brookside that feature artistic items. Explore all the Brookside shops and eateries within this popular, 3 block area.

Entertainment & Activities

Enclosed shopping venue that has an ​ice rink in winter, concerts & events in the summer plus an aquarium​ for the kids. Also access to Kaleidoscope - an interactive and hands-on, creative experience for kids developed by Hallmark Cards whose headquarters are in KC.
234 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Краун-центр
2450 Grand Blvd
234 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Enclosed shopping venue that has an ​ice rink in winter, concerts & events in the summer plus an aquarium​ for the kids. Also access to Kaleidoscope - an interactive and hands-on, creative experience for kids developed by Hallmark Cards whose headquarters are in KC.
Fun for the whole family or the kid in all of us....
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Миры веселья
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fun for the whole family or the kid in all of us....
Large zoo with lots of trails thru various regions of the world showing animals in their habitats.
214 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Зоопарк Канзас-Сити
6800 Zoo Dr
214 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Large zoo with lots of trails thru various regions of the world showing animals in their habitats.

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular with a younger crowd especially after dark. Lots of bars including the oldest bar as the starting point of the westward-bound​ 'Westport Wagon Trail'
99 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Midtown - Westport
99 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Popular with a younger crowd especially after dark. Lots of bars including the oldest bar as the starting point of the westward-bound​ 'Westport Wagon Trail'
A happening scene is First Friday's which is a big event with hundreds of people cruising the art galleries, restaurants and nightlife activities. During the normal week, it's still a lively area that's got a hip, funky and creative vibe.
158 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Crossroads
158 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A happening scene is First Friday's which is a big event with hundreds of people cruising the art galleries, restaurants and nightlife activities. During the normal week, it's still a lively area that's got a hip, funky and creative vibe.
Close to the Sprint Center - this re-vamped, downtown area is home to multiple bars, restaurants and shopping that also includes an outdoor concert arena. Popular with the younger crowd.
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Канзас-Сити Пауэр энд Лайт Дистрикт
50 E 13th St
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Close to the Sprint Center - this re-vamped, downtown area is home to multiple bars, restaurants and shopping that also includes an outdoor concert arena. Popular with the younger crowd.
The Country Club Plaza is the country's first outdoor shopping area - home to beautiful fountains and the Plaza Art Fair in September. This nationally recognized art fair draws hundreds of people to eat, view and listen to the live music. Other times of the year it's great for shopping, eating with a few places offering live entertainment
505 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvd
505 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Country Club Plaza is the country's first outdoor shopping area - home to beautiful fountains and the Plaza Art Fair in September. This nationally recognized art fair draws hundreds of people to eat, view and listen to the live music. Other times of the year it's great for shopping, eating with a few places offering live entertainment