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4 Fun Ideas for a KC Spring Break Staycation

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Destination #1: Downtown

Kansas City’s largest, most interactive science museum, Science City at Union Station, offers something for visitors of all ages. Little ones especially love three experiential, hands-on exhibitions: “Let’s Play!” designed especially for babies, crawlers and toddlers with multiple sensory and role-playing activities, “Creative Corner” where art meets science in a whole new way with cool interactive activities and “All Aboard” that celebrates Union Station’s rail history.

Sea Life Aquarium transports guests into an amazing underwater world with up-close views of more than 5,000 sea creatures! Next door to Sea Life you’ll find Legoland Discovery Center in Crown Center, a larger-than-life attraction.

National World War I Museum and Memorial is not only a Kansas City landmark, but an American landmark. The museum tells the story of the Great War through interactive displays, thought-provoking films and eyewitness testimonies. With family guides and hands-on exhibits, the museum is an educational attraction for all ages.

Destination #2: Johnson County, KS

Urban Air Adventure Park (locations in Overland Park and Lenexa) is our favorite local trampoline park. Offering much more than trampolines, this is a great place to spend a day! Urban Air gives a generous helping of frenetic fun with attractions like Kidzone and Urban Air Warrior Course.

RoKC Olathe is one of the metro’s newest attractions. Adventurers have a blast bouldering and rock climbing on walls up to 50 feet tall! The facility offers introductory classes and walk-in programs for beginners and experts alike, with a variety of styles for every skill level and interest.

KidScape at the Johnson County Museum is a whimsical, hands-on, child-sized city. Children time travel to different periods and communities from the region's past. They enjoy pretend play as they work on the farm, perform at the theater or the puppet show, teach in the school, deliver the mail, care for patients at the hospital and fry up some burgers at the diner.

Destination #3: Swope Park

Explore the Kansas City Zoo. Travel all over the world without ever leaving the Kansas City Zoo. Take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel, ride the train, then continue your journey on the tram to the award-winning Africa exhibit. Visit Helzberg Penguin Plaza, the Discovery Barn and Stingray Bay. Stroll down Tiger Trail and get nose to nose with primates, orangutans and tigers—and be sure to explore Australia too.

Near the Kansas City Zoo, Go Ape offers treetop and private group adventures. The 2- to 3-hour obstacle course includes 40 crossings that feature rope bridges, five zip lines, Tarzan swings and net bridges. This is a fully immersive experience combining obstacles and zip lines for the adventure enthusiast.

Lakeside Nature Center is a free urban oasis and home to native animals in need of care. Children will learn about conservation and the needs of the animals. Enjoy hiking trails around the center and coming face to face with birds, reptiles, fish and mammals.

Kansas City mom Kristina Light enjoys taking her girls on adventures all over her hometown.

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