Kansas City is brimming with activities to keep your family entertained. Discover our professional sports, casinos, museums, theaters and great places to eat and shop. Kansas City attractions come alive during the fall with many festive events and activities. Kansas City, Mo., was recognized as one of ten All-America Cities for 2006. This is one of the nation's most prestigious community recognition awards.
Things to do in Kansas City
Airline History Museum at Kansas City
Founded in 1986, The Airline History Museum at Kansas City is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and exhibition of propeller-driven commercial aircraft. The museum is located at the historic Charles Wheeler Downtown Airport and contains a collection that will bring you the true flavor of an age gone by. The collection of aircraft includes the World's only flying Lockheed "Super G" Constellation in passenger configuration, a very rare Martin 4O4, and a unique 24-passenger Douglas DC-3. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday noon - 4pm. Best Western Kansas City lodging is nearby. Call 800-513-9484 for more information.
201 NW Lou Holland Drive, Kansas City, MO
Alexander Majors Historic House and Museum
Alexander Majors Historic House and MuseumConstructed in 1856, the antebellum home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On site you will find a blacksmith shop, tools room, Conestoga Wagons and buggies are shown. Open April 1 - December 15. Best Western Kansas City Mo lodging is nearby. Call 816-333-5556 for more information.
8201 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO
American Heartland Theatre in Crown Center
Production of six Broadway and off-Broadway style productions of comedies, dramas and musicals are done each year. Open year round, Tuesday - Sunday Call 816-842-9999 for more information.
2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO
American Jazz Museum
American Jazz Museum Listen to great jazz, view exhibits devoted to legendary musicians and gain new insight into the jazz experience as a way of life, an art form and a tradition. Open year round Call 816-474-8463 for more information.
1616 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO
American Royal Museum & Visitors Center
This is a hands on interactive museum. You will find history, agriculture and the American Royal, Kansas City's famed rodeo, horse and livestock show. Open year round and admission is charged. Call 816-221-9800 for more information.
1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO
Ameristar Casino
Featuring exciting gaming with over 3,200 slot and video poker machines and more than 100 table games. Luxury hotel attached to the entertainment complex for easy access. Las Vegas-style entertainment, 18-screen movie theater, supervised child-care facility and fantastic dining! Open year round Call 888-440-7700 for more information.
I-435 at E. Highway 210, Kansas City, MO
Arabia Steamboat Museum
In September 1856, the Arabia Steamboat sank near Kansas City with 200 tons of cargo bound for towns west of the Mississippi River. In 1988-'89 River Salvage, Inc. excavated those artifacts and displayed them in a museum. Open year round Call 816-471-4030 for more information.
400 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO
Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute
The Artspace is dedicated to contemporary art and visual arts education. The gallery features an ongoing series of temporary exhibitions and hosts a wide range of academic and public programs. Open year round Call 816-561-5563 for more information.
16 E. 43rd Street, Kansas City, MO
Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.
This is a museum of African American History. You will see an original slave cabin, original KKK Robe and exhibits includes artifacts on the buffalo solders. Museum was formally an old black fire station. Open year round Call 816-483-1300 for more information.
2033 Vine, Kansas City, MO
Boulevard Brewing Company
This was the first brewery to open in Kansas City in more than 50 years. Tours are offered free every Saturday; call to make your reservation. Call 816-474-7095 for more information.
2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and State Museum
The museum interprets role of blacks in the development of Kansas City and the state. Exhibits showcase the African American experience with emphasis on the civil rights movement in Missouri. Call 816-784-4444 for more information.
3700 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO
Comedy City
This is a hilarious improvisational comedy performed at the spur of the moment, based entirely on audience suggestion. Suitable for groups of all types and ages. Open year round Call 816-842-2744 for more information.
300 Charlotte, Kansas City, MO
Country Club Plaza
The Country Club Plaza is Kansas City's premiere destination with over two dozen fine restaurants, 180 unique shops and an array of entertaining options; the plaza has something for everyone. Open year round Call 816-753-0100 for more information.
47th and Main, Kansas City, MO
Crossroads Arts District
This eclectic arts district is known for over 40 art galleries, studios, restaurants, one of a kind shops, First Fridays, and other special events. Come and explore this mile-wide neighborhood bounded by Union Station on the south and downtown Kansas City to the north. Call 816-472-5701 for more information.
20th and SW Blvd., Kansas City, MO
Crown Center
You will find more than 70 shops and restaurants at the home of Hallmark Cards. Hotels, festivals, live theatres, fountains, exhibits, winter ice-skating and the tallest Christmas tree. Open year round Call 800-721-STAY for more information.
25th and Grand Street, Kansas City, MO
Doll Museum and UFDC Nat'l Headquarters
The museum is located at the international headquarters of the United Federation of Doll Clubs. The Doll Museum and Research Library houses hundreds of dolls, doll accessories and research material as well as furniture, toys and bears. Dolls on display vary from the early 1700s to today. Open year round Monday - Friday & the 1st Saturday of every month; weekends and evenings by appointment. Call for seasonal closing dates. Call 816-891-7040 for more information.
10900 N Pomona Avenue, Kansas City, MO
Elmwood Cemetery
The historic Elmwood is the resting place for many of Kansas City's founding fathers. A self-guided tour brochure is available. Open year round Call 877-231-0373 for more information.
4900 Truman Road, Kansas City, MO
Ewing & Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
This is a two-acre public garden featuring six fountains, over 350 varieties of perennials, annual beds that change four times a year. This is all within a stone and wrought iron wall. Open year round Call 816-932-1200 for more information.
4800 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO
Fiesta Cruises
Fiesta Cruise boats glide along the Plaza Riverwalk's winding waterway and provide stories of the Plaza, its history and architecture. Operating May - November Call 816-756-1331 for more information.
Wyandotte and Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, MO
Folly Theater
The Folly Theater is Kansas City's oldest theater. Opened in 1900 as a vaudeville/burlesque house, it now hosts world-class jazz and family programming. Open year round Call 816-474-4444 for more information.
300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
Gem Theater Cultural & Performing Arts Center
The Gem regularly presents professional and community theater productions, musical performances, and multimedia events. Open year round Call 816-474-8463 for more information.
1601 E. 18th, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO
H & R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute
The Artspace is dedicated to contemporary art and visual arts education. The gallery features an ongoing series of temporary exhibitions and hosts a wide range of academic and public programs. Open year round Call 816-561-5563 for more information.
16 E. 43rd Street, Kansas City, MO
Hallmark Visitors Center
Located at Crown Center you will find exhibits that tell the Hallmark story. Watch live technicians at work year round; closed January 1 - mid January. Call 816-274-3613 for more information.
2501 McGee, Kansas City, MO
Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plant and Visitors Center
The ninety-minute, guided walking tour of one of two Harley-Davidson motorcycle final assembly plants in the U.S. is worth the visit. The new V-rod motorcycle is assembled here. Tours are by reservation only; available year round except during model change. Call 816-270-8488 for more information.
11401 N. Congress, Kansas City, MO
Harrah's Hotel and Casino
This is an action-packed Mardi Gras style casino joined with elegant, full-service, 200-room hotel and four restaurants. Open year round Call 816-472-7777 for more information.
One Riverboat Drive, Kansas City, MO
Harris-Kearney House
This historic home was the home of early Westport resident John Harris. Built in 1855, today it houses the Westport Historic Society. Open April - October Call 816-561-1821 for more information.
4000 Biltmore, Kansas City, MO
Isle of Capri Casino
Enjoy the hottest slots and tables games, and the best in casual and fine dining all nestled amid swaying palms and s 2-story waterfront. Open year round Call 816-855-7777 for more information.
1800 E. Front Street, Kansas City, MO
John Wornall House Museum
This restored antebellum farmhouse depicts the daily life of Missouri's frontier families. Guided tours, special events, historic herb garden and re-enactments offered. Open February - December Call 816-444-1858 for more information.
6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO
Kaleidoscope
This is a creative hands-on art experience for children ages 5-12. It is sponsored by Hallmark Cards, Inc. Call 816-274-8300 for more information.
2501 McGee, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Chiefs Football/Kansas City Wizards Soccer
Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Chiefs for football excitement, and major league soccer, the Wizards. Open year round Call 816-920-9300 for more information.
I-70 at Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Museum
Regional history exhibits showcase Kansas City's roots, planetarium and 1910 soda fountain. Operating year round / closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Call 816-483-8300 for more information.
3218 Gladstone, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Royals Baseball
Kauffman Stadium is the place to watch Major League Baseball! See the breathtaking fountains, try some mouth-watering barbecue or just enjoy the action! Open for the baseball season April - September and located at the Kauffman Stadium Call 816-921-8000 for more information.
I-70 and Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Trolley Tours
This is Kansas City's scheduled narrative tour of major attractions and sites. Operating April - December Call 888-471-6050 for more information.
401 Charlotte, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Zoo
Do not miss the "new and improved" Kansas City Zoo! Imagine taking your family on a safari from the exotic African plains to the rugged landscapes of Australia. No visit to the Zoo is ever the same - whether you spend an hour or an entire day, you're bound to see something new. And don't forget to complete your adventure with a trip to the Sprint IMAX Theatre where you can see the world unfold on the giant 65 ft. screen. Open year round
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO
KCI Expo Center
The 111,000-square foot convention center hosts various events throughout the year. Space is available for trade shows, meetings and social events. Open year round Call 816-891-7694 for more information.
11730 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
This is home to a growing collection of modern and contemporary art; the museum hosts several exhibitions each year. Open year round Call 816-753-5784 for more information.
4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO
Linda Hall Library
This is the largest privately funded library of science, engineering and technology in U.S. that is open to public. Over one million volumes dating from 1472 are featured in our extensive collections and rare book room. Open year round; no admission fee; Call 816-505-2244 for more information.
5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO
Lyric Opera of Kansas City
The Opera performs four operas each season with five performances of each production in September, November, March and May. The Operas are sung in the original language or English with electronic translation or text. Operating September - May; call for ticket prices; Call 816-471-7344 for more information.
1029 Central, Kansas City, MO
Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Company
This action packed melodrama offers you the chance to fall under the spell of the old time vaudeville. Open year round; admission is charged; Call 816-235-2700 for more information.
4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
Missouri Repertory Theatre
The Missouri Repertory Theatre is Kansas City's premier, fully professional resident theatre company, producing main stage plays, plus the holiday tradition "A Christmas Carol" in an intimate, state-of-the-art facility near the County Club Plaza. Call 816-235-2700 for more information.
4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Discover the history of African-American baseball prior to 1947 through interactive video games, coaching tips and historical vignettes help tell the story of the Negro Baseball Leagues. Open year round; closed Monday. Call 816-221-1920 for more information.
1616 E. 18th, Kansas City, MO
Oak Creek North Equestrian Center
Full care for your horse is offered at the Center. Trails, arenas and night stalls for the travelers and freeway access; let us be the next stop for you and your horse. Open year round; Call 816-746-5900 for more information.
6307 N.W. Waukomis, Kansas City, MO
Oceans of Fun
Take a relaxing float along the Caribbean Cooler or challenge the storm of Hurricane Falls family raft ride. Kids will have a blast in Crocodile Isle, complete with mini water slides, spray cannons and Captain Kidd's pirate ship. Grown-ups can get away at Castaway Cove, a pool just for adults with a swim-up cabana serving tropical refreshments. Oceans of Fun is the place to be for summer sun. Open April - October. Call 816-454-4545 for more information.
4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue, Kansas City, MO
Parkville Mini Golf
18-holes of affordable family fun May - October Call 816-505-9555 for more information.
7 West 1st Street, Kansas City, MO
Quality Hill Playhouse
Cabaret revues and musicals in Kansas City's most intimate theatre, featuring J. Kent Barnhart. Open year round Call 816-421-1700 for more information.
303 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO
Rice-Tremonti Home
This 1844 homestead is on the Santa Fe Trail. Log cabin open May - September weekends 1 - 4pm; Call 816-358-7423 for more information.
66th & Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO
RiverBarge Excursion Lines
Barging Through America(r) on the Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio and Cumberland Rivers; these are all-inclusive vacations aboard the 198-guest River Explorer. Call for a location near you; operating year round. Call 888-462-2743 for more information.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
Stimulate your imagination to the world of possibilities at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Open year round Call 816-792-2655 for more information.
7000 N.E. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO
Starlight Theatre
This 8,000-seat theatre located in Swope Park next to the Kansas City Zoo was named "Best Entertainment Venue" in Kansas City by Ingram's Magazine. Open year round Call 816-363-STAR for more information.
4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO
The City Market
The City market has a history dating back to 1856, when The Market was a site for commerce, horse-trading, political rallies, revivals, medicine shows and circuses. The open air Farmers' Market is open on Saturdays in addition to the restaurants, specialty shops and Arabia Steamboat Museum. Open year round Call 816-842-1271 for more information.
5th and Walnut, Kansas City, MO
The Coterie Theatre
This is Kansas City's professional theatre for youth and family audiences since 1979! Season runs October - July Call 816-474-6552 for more information.
2450 Grand-Crown Center, Kansas City, MO
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
This is one of the top American art museums, featuring art from around the world. Open year round Call 816-751-1ART for more information.
4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO
Theater League Broadway
This Musical Theater operated year round, but is more concentrated from September - May Call 800-776-SHOW for more information.
1310 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO
Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
The 2 1/2 story late-Victorian house was this famous artist's home from 1939 until his death in 1975. The house and carriage house/art studio display many of Benton's belongings. Open year round Call 816-931-5722 for more information.
3616 Belleview, Kansas City, MO
Toy & Miniature Museum
Antique toys and exquisite scale miniatures that are appropriate for all ages can be found here. Open all year, except first 2 weeks after Labor Day; admission is charged; Call 816-333 2055 for more information.
5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO
Unicorn Theatre
This contemporary, thought-provoking theatre is in an intimate setting. The Unicorn is celebrating its 28th season with award-winning plays and world premieres. Please call for performances schedule and ticket prices. Call 816-531-7529 for more information.
3828 Main Street, Kansas City, MO
Union Cemetery Historic Union
This cemetery is the final resting place for most of Kansas City's founders. Genealogical research and ancestor research help is also available here. Open year round and free admission; Call 816-472-4990 for more information.
227 E. 28th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
Union Station Kansas City
This entertainment complex is located in historic Union Station. Included are historic tours, restaurants, shops, theaters, exhibits, and its major attraction, Science City. Become a news anchor, surgeon, detective, astronaut and more. Open year round Call 816-460-2020 for more information.
30 West Pershing, Kansas City, MO
Worlds of Fun
Worlds of Fun is jam-packed with over 175 acres of entertaining rides and fun-filled attractions, including MAMBA(tm), one of the tallest, longest and fastest roller coasters in the world. For big excitement, ride our thrilling Boomerang roller coaster that corkscrews, loops and dives from 12 stories, then totally disorients you by doing it all over again...backwards! Plus you can enjoy the excitement of the gravity-defying Detonator, the loops and twists of the Orient Express(tm), and the wooden thrills of the Timber Wolf(tm). ThunderHawk(tm) is a unique tumble-and-spin ride guaranteed to give thrill-seekers a whole new appreciation of the Law of Physics!!! Call 816-454-4545 for more information.
4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue, Kansas City, MO