Experience the Sights and Sounds of Kansas City!

An energetic city forged by a rich history, Kansas City is brimming with activities to keep you entertained—eclectic cuisine, swinging jazz, one-of-a-kind museums, a thriving arts scene and fantastic shopping.  Part of the city’s charm lies in its impressive network of parks and boulevards and, of course, exquisite fountains.  The world-renowned jazz legacy continues today in clubs throughout the city.  For barbecue lovers, the city’s signature food can be found at more than 100 barbecue establishments, but visitors also delight in restaurants of every ethnic origin.  Pack your bags and discover something unique and unexpected in Kansas City! 

Summer is the peak tourist season in Kansas City, so many museum shows, theatrical events and general attractions sell out months in advance. 

MUSEUMS

Toy & Miniature Museum  816-333-2055
Displays antique toys, scale miniatures, Russian lacquer art, dolls and doll houses.  Housed in a 1911 mansion, the museum has 24 rooms and a gift shop.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum  816-221-1920
The NLBM was conceived as a museum to tell the complete story of Negro Leagues Baseball, from the average players to the superstars.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art  816-751-1278
Nationally and internationally recognized as one of America’s finest general art museums.  The permanent collection contains more than 28,000 works of art, with special distinction in Asian Art and European paintings.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art  816-753-5784
The open, light filled atrium provides a striking setting for art activities in the museum, which is accessible to all, free of charge, year-round.  A leader among modern and contemporary art museums in America.

American Jazz Museum  816-474-8463
The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum.  The museum includes interactive exhibits and educational programs as well as the Blue Room, a working jazz club.

Arabia Steamboat Museum  816-471-1856
A permanent exhibit featuring over 100 tons of artifacts from a salvaged steamboat that sank in the Missouri River in 1856. 

Union Station Kansas City  816-460-2020
All aboard! Union Station is Kansas City’s premier entertainment destination for family and cultural activities.  Hosting various traveling exhibits throughout the year, Union Station is also home of the KC Rail Experience.

Hallmark Visitors Center  816-274-3613
Experience more than 80 years of Hallmark Cards’ history presented through fun interactive  exhibits, displays and videos that enable visitors to understand the creativity and craftsmanship in making Hallmark products.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial  816-784-1918
Opened in 2006, this museum serves as the first American and only national museum dedicated to the Great War.  The 30,000-square-foot core exhibit features more than 50,000 artifacts.

Kansas City Zoo  816-513-5700
Celebrating its 99th year in 2008, the Kansas City Zoo offers visitors a unique experience of seeing more than 900 animals in naturalistic settings, all stretched across 200 acres in Swope Park.

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival  816-231-7728
A professional theatre company entering its 16th year of presenting FREE Shakespeare.  Festival dates: June 17 -  July  6, 2008. 

Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plant Tour  877-883-1450
The tour center features a series of displays that guide you through the various manufacturing and assembly processes and illustrate the individual and collaborative skills necessary to produce each motorcycle.

Kansas City Royals Baseball  816-921-8000
Enjoy the sights and sounds of America’s favorite pastime at a Royals game.  Come experience Major League action at Kauffman Stadium. 

Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun  816-454-4545
Worlds of Fun, the premier amusement park destination in the Midwest, offers 175 acres of excitement and fun for every member of the family.  Oceans of Fun, the largest tropically themed water park in the Midwest, offers 60 acres of splashing thrills.

Airline History Museum  816-421-3401
Exhibits telling the story of early airline travel detailing all phases of its history. Extensive airline memorabilia fully restored Super G Constellation and Martin 404, and a Douglas DC-3 being restored.

Zona Rosa  816-587-8180
Zona Rosa offers more than 80 shopping, dining and entertainment options in a nostalgic downtown setting. In 2008 the district will nearly double in size, adding almost 500,000 sq ft of retail, office and residential space.

The Country Club Plaza  816-753-0100
A 15 block district, with more than 150 shops and dozens of fine dining restaurants makes The Country Club Plaza Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination

City Market  816-842-1271
Celebrating its 151st anniversary season in 2008, the City Market is the largest farmer’s market in the region with an annual attendance of over 550,000 per year and bursting with over 140 farmer stalls. 

Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau  800-767-7700
Everything you wanted to know about Kansas City!!    

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