Six-Stop Tour: Streetcar Tour
Explore Kansas City aboard the FREE KC Streetcar and make stops exploring local spots along the way.
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Downtown KC’s Ice Rink
The Crown Center Ice Terrace, Kansas City’s original public outdoor ice-skating rink, celebrates its 50th season of great skating fun. Bring the entire family to enjoy public skating seven days a week. Group rates and private parties are available. Admission is $8 plus $5 skate rental. Or purchase a season pass for $120. Info at CrownCenter.com/IceTerrace
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Iconic Landmark
Explore one of our city’s most recognized landmarks, Union Station. It houses two gems: Science City that boasts loads of hands-on science exhibits for all ages, and the Gottlieb Planetarium, 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. UnionStation.org
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Groceries and Rooftop Views
Stop in the Power & Light District to enjoy a local restaurant or live theater. Visit Cosentino’s for fresh food or a local souvenir and take their elevator to the top of the building to enjoy a stroll through Rooftop Park. For another great view, head to the top of KCMO’s City Hall for 360-degree views of downtown.
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Sensational Shows
The T-Mobile Center hosts fantastic shows year-round, from concerts to live productions. This winter, be sure to attend these shows: Monster Jam, the most action-packed motorsports experience in the world today, returns to Kansas City at T-Mobile Center Jan. 14-15. Then, Feb. 23-26, the celebration of the century comes alive in Disney on Ice – Let’s Celebrate.
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Giant Bookshelf
The Central Library with its famed painted bookshelf parking garage and rooftop reading area sporting a life-size chess set is a downtown landmark. The library has reading rooms, historical archives, research areas, a film collection housed in an old bank vault and a café. The Children’s Department is especially magical, inviting patrons to enter through the pages of a book.
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River Market
The Arabia Steamboat Museum, in the River Market, is one of the city’s most beloved museums. Learn about the excavation of the 1850s steamboat and her treasure on display at the 25,000-square-foot museum. While you’re visiting City Market, shop at the Candy Wizard for sweet treats, Level One Game Shop for family games and Planter’s, where you can stock up on spices.
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Arabia Steamboat Museum
The steamboat Arabia sank in 1856 in the Missouri River and the treasures of the shipwreck and their history are on exhibit.