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.
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Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdPopular 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).
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Swope Park
3999 E Meyer BlvdOne 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.
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StRenown 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
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdOutstanding architecture houses the KC Symphony, KC Ballet, and multiple performing arts venues
Liberty Memorial
2 Memorial DrThe 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.
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Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdGrand, 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.
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdFirst 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.
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Stuff
316 W 63rd StOne 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.
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdEnclosed 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.
Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveFun 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.
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Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrLarge 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'
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Midtown - Westport
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.
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Crossroads
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.
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Kansas City Power & Light District
50 E 13th StClose 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
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThe 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