Kansas City Missouri Visitors Guide

Kansas City, Missouri

 

The City of Fountains



Do you want a fun vacation for the whole family?  A romantic getaway? An action packed adventure? Kansas City, Missouri has something for everyone!

Kansas City is the largest city in the state of Missouri. Kansas City is located in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. It is situated at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. With an estimated population of 450,000, It is considered the seventh largest city in the Midwest and the 39th most populous city in the United States.

Kansas City received its nickname "The City of Fountains" because the city has more fountains than any other city in the world with the exception of Rome Italy. Also known as the BBQ Capital of the World, Kansas City is most famous for its Kansas City strip steak and barbecue.


Swope Park is one of the nation's largest in-city parks, comprising 1,763 acres and is compared to New York's Central Park. It includes the Kansas City Zoo, a lake, an amphitheatre, two golf courses, a day-camp area, and numerous picnic grounds.

 

 

In nearby Independence, The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum is now 50 years old and every year, thousands of visitors come to Kansas City to visit places such as this. While you are in the area, take a tour through his home nearby. Arrangements can be made at the library.

 

In North Kansas City, you will find the gambling casinos and other entertainment available. Whether you want to visit the museums, parks, sports events, or casinos, there is something for you and the entire family. You will want to come back for a visit as often as you can.

 
 

                  Ameristar Casino                                             Harrah's Casino    

 

 

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Other Lodging

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Kansas City Area Attractions

Arabia Steamboat Museum
Crown Center Complex - Home to Hallmark Cards International Headquarters and more.
Airline History Museum
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City Ballet
Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Starlite Theatre
Coterie Theatre - for youth and family audiences.
New Theatre Restaurant - Billed as "The best dinner theatre in the country."
Kansas City Zoo
Toy and Miniature Museum
American Jazz Museum
Kansas City Symphony
Union Station Theater District
Theis Park - Better known for its sports events, it hosts music concerts and more.
Kansas Speedway
Zona Rosa - a Unique entertainment and shopping district.
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
Harry S. Truman Home
Flying Monkey Brewery Tours - FREE
Kansas City Royals baseball
Kansas City chiefs football
Kansas Speedway
Harrahs Casino
Ameristar Casino
Isle of Capri Casino - Kansas City
Missouri Lottery
NKC Farmer's Market
Shawnee Indian Mission - KC-KS

Kansas City Boat Tours

Belton, Grandview & Kansas City Railroad Co.
502 Walnut Avenue, Kansas City, MO - 816-331-0630
Climb aboard a small town American railroad for a 45 minute round trip train ride like your grandparents may have ridden.

Fiesta Cruises
928 Riverwalk Plaza, Kansas City, MO - 816-756-1331
See the beautiful waterfalls and fountains of the nation's oldest shopping center, the Country Club Plaza, as you take a narrated tour aboard a 48 passenger boat that winds along Brush Creek. The boat departs at the top of every hour.
 

Local Kansas City Information

Kansas City Weather
Kansas City Map
Kansas City Public Library
Kansas City International Airport
City of Kansas City
City of North Kansas City
The Kansas City Star
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Rockhurst University
DeVry University
 



Other Missouri Links:

Branson Missouri
Table Rock Lake - Branson
Lake Taneycomo - Branson
Missouri Country Music

Independence Missouri

 

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