Six-Stop Tour: The Crown Center District, Fun at a Local Landmark
Winter is the perfect time to enjoy ice-skating, indoor exhibits, films and delicious dinners with the ones we love.
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A Historic Adventure
One of Kansas City’s most respected museums is the National World War I Museum and Memorial. After exploring the galleries, you may take a tour to the top of the tower for views of the city skyline. Their immersive VR experience, War Remains, transports viewers to the Western Front of the First World War.
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Coterie Theatre
The Coterie Theatre, named "One of the Five Best Theaters for Young Audiences" in the U.S. by TIME magazine, provides unique theatre experiences for families and young audiences.
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Delicious Dining
Local restaurants team up annually for KC Restaurant Week, a 10-day dining event (Jan. 14-23) where you may savor delicious dishes and support a good cause. This year, proceeds benefit Guadalupe Center. Many Crown Center, Union Station and downtown restaurants are participating. Sample new eateries or enjoy personal favorites. Pierpont's at Union Station (pictured) is one of our top picks! For a list of participating restaurants, visit KCRestaurantWeek.com.
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Downtown KC’s Ice Rink
A beloved winter tradition in KC is skating at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, downtown Kansas City’s outdoor skating rink. The rink offers public skating daily and even offers skating lessons for beginners. Admission is $8 per person plus $4 skate rental, or purchase a season pass for $90. CrownCenter.com/IceTerrace
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Iconic Landmark
Spend a day exploring one of our city’s most recognized landmarks, Union Station. Part of the Union Station complex, Science City boasts loads of hands-on science exhibits for all ages, and the Gottlieb Planetarium is one of the largest 360-degree domed screens in the Midwest. Films are offered at the Extreme Screen, and you’ll also find souvenir shops and restaurants.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Legoland Discovery Center provides interactive play areas, including a 4D cinema, classes, rides and exhibits.
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Science City at Union Station
Kansas City’s Science Center, Science City at Union Station Kansas City, is a dynamic, hands-on science center featuring nearly 200 individual interactive exhibits and daily programming. Kids of all ages experience the amazing world of science fir...
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Sea Life Kansas City
Sea Life Aquarium is home to a walkthrough underwater tunnel and an enthralling journey from the fresh waters of the Missouri River to the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Spend the Day Shopping
Crown Center offers three levels of shopping and dining. Shop for toys, clothing, candy, cooking items, local souvenirs at these boutiques—there’s truly something for everyone. The Coterie offers live children’s theater and MTH Theater produces live shows for all ages. Throughout the year the center hosts FREE hands-on educational exhibits for children to enjoy.