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Overview

Kansas City, Kansas The guide was updated: 2022-07-31

Located on the border between the states of Kansas and Missouri, KC is a lively metropolis in the middle of the green hills of the Midwest Plains. Following continuous development that took place over the last decades, Kansas City offers endless fun and sports activities. Officially nicknamed the City of Fountains, it boasts impressive shopping malls, delicious traditional barbecue, an interesting arts scene, and a vibrant nightlife in a downtown that never sleeps: Kansas City is truly a diverse source of entertainment.

Facts

Population:	488,943 (2017)
Currency:	US Dollar, $1 = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	911
Newspapers:	Kansas City Star (www.kansascity.com) The Call (www.kccall.com) The Pitch (www.thepitchkc.com)
Opening hours:	Major shopping malls usually open at 10am, and have extended opening hours until 9pm on selected days. Bars and clubs tend to close around 3am.
Tourist information:	Visit KC 1321 Baltimore Ave Kansas City, MO 64105 +1 816 691 3800 www.visitkc.com

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Kansas City offers a large number of creative and recreational activities, museums and sports events. The city also houses some of the most beautiful musical halls and theaters that will leave an awe-inspiring impression on those who enter, and the same can be said of its impressive entertainment and shopping centers.

Kansas City Power & Light District

Kansas City Power & Light District

Kansas City's number-one neighborhood for entertainment lines up a decent number of stores, and is home to the most popular watering holes of Kansas Citians: Howl at the Moon, 801 Chophouse, BRGR, and Mildred's, among others. Its two-floor KC Live is also a popular concert venue. This 9-block district connects the Convention Center to the Sprint Arena, so all the other major KC sights are within easy reach.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

From Italian Renaissance culture and Asian handicrafts to the giant badminton shuttlecock in front of the building, what is on display at this museum easily spans hundreds of years of human art history. Admission is free to most exhibitions, and once you get your fix of classical and contemporary art, you can finish the tour at the cafe or the restaurant on the spot.

Boulevard Brewing Company

Boulevard Brewing Company

The largest specialty brewer in the Midwest offers 21 types of beer year-round as well as seasonal brews, including the popular Smokestack Series—all made with a focus on sustainability. Tours with tasting are available between 11am to 4pm on weekdays, and are free on Wednesdays. Enjoy your pint with a nice view of downtown!

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

The impressive shell-shaped building is located near the P&L District, and is home to the widely known Kansas City Symphony, also called the “Sound of Kansas City.” Besides promoting American music with, it comes up with a truly international lineup each season.

Arrowhead Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium

Home of the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead is an important tribute to KC's great dedication to sports—and so much more! Enjoy the concerts, browse the Arrowhead Art Collection, and discover the tunnel that connects it with Kauffman stadium.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

In a building shared with the American Jazz Museum, this location will give you an insight into more than 200 years of African-American baseball history. Join an interactive tour among unique photographs and autographed baseballs that are all part of a collection created entirely by the enthusiasts of this sport.

Powell Gardens

Powell Gardens

The Powell Gardens sit atop 915 acres of rolling hills and windswept meadows. This botanical garden is one of Kansas City's finest attractions, with display gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail, and a year-round calendar of special events, including the seasonal ReFresh in the Missouri Barn.

Hallmark Kaleidoscope

Hallmark Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a colorful art studio where children can playfully foster their creativity. Bows, cardboard, jazzy junk, puzzle making, and painting with melted crayons are just a few of the fun things to do. There are even independent art sessions available that are free on a first come first served basis.

Children's Mercy Park

Children's Mercy Park

Home of the immensely popular soccer team Sporting Kansas City, the stadium hosts several games and sports events every year, including MLS Cup, and has recently introduced Skycam to ensure an even more memorable experience.

The Money Museum

The Money Museum

Free and open to the public, the Money Museum offers guests a fun and educational opportunity with tons of interactive exhibits. Check their 450-piece coin collection minted under various U.S. presidencies, and join educational tours on how the economy works. Are you able to lift a $400,000 gold bar?

National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial

National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial

This museum is the official World War I museum of the United States. Found in the heart of the Crown Center, it has exhibits focusing on WWI from several aspects, with a major focus on the US involvement. Along with the authentic exhibits, the museum also has state-of-the-art interactive displays and theaters with educational narratives about WWI.

Steamboat Arabia Museum

Steamboat Arabia Museum

This museum is an homage to the Arabia riverboat that sank in the Missouri river in 1856. If you are interested in boat technology or the 19th-century history of the United States, then the Steamboat Arabia museum is a must-see destination for you.

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