Kansas City Zoo
Visit Swope Park, Kansas City’s gem of a green space that is even larger than New York’s Central Park. Meet exotic animals at the Kansas City Zoo in Swope Park, where you can enjoy the new camel feeding deck, touch stingrays, visit the polar bear named Berlin and explore the Helzberg Penguin Plaza, Billy Goats Gruff, Sumatran Tiger Exhibit, Australia, and the world-class Africa exhibit. Ride the train, carousel, boat, tram and Sky Safari to enjoy terrific views of the animals. Other favorite attractions at Swope Park include Lakeside Nature Center, a free nature center with hands-on exhibits, and Go Ape KC, offering treetop zip line and obstacle adventures.
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
The Country Club Plaza, with beautiful towers, sculptures, paintings and mosaics inspired by Seville, Spain, is one of the prettiest places in Kansas City and is home to many of the city’s most beautiful fountains. A favorite autumn tradition is the Plaza Art Fair, held annually during the third weekend of September. The holiday season is not complete without a visit to the Plaza to enjoy the Christmas lights. Nearby, visit the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. The museum houses a charming world of toys with interactive exhibits taking visitors on a stroll down memory lane.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City boasts many remarkable art galleries, with three of her finest open to the public for free! The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, one of the largest galleries in the United States, maintains a permanent collection representing art from throughout history and around the world. Throughout the year, enjoy free festivals, including the Native American Cultural Celebration (Sept. 15), Deaf Cultural Festival (Sept. 28), Day of the Dead Festival (Nov. 3) and Chinese New Year Festival. For modern art enthusiasts, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits permanent and temporary collections with special events and workshops for families.
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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Explore the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, with nearly 10,000 animals on 202 acres, it's the most affordable family fun for kids of all ages! Travel all over the world without ever leaving Kansas City.
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National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
The Museum offers a rich and immersive experience, making it an ideal destination for multigenerational families, adults, and children alike. As you wander through the exhibits, you’ll be transported to different eras, each filled with unique charm.
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is Kansas City’s favorite free attraction, as voted by readers of KC Parent Magazine! Discover masterpieces in the galleries, spend quality time together at a festival or drop in for a weekend art activity. Classes...
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Country Club Plaza
41st and Wyandotte, Kansas City, MissouriIt was designed in 1922 as the nation's first suburban shopping district. Since then, it's open-air public art gallery has continuously added to its collection, with fountains, sculptures and murals.
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Go Ape
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park in Swope Park offers guests much more than just a zipline canopy tour. Go Ape has three outdoor activities to choose from including the Treetop Adventure, Treetop Journey and Axe Throwing.
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Kansas City's destination for modern and contemporary art since 1994, and the home of Café Sebastienne. Free admission (always), and free parking!
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Lakeside Nature Center
Enjoy an incredible place to enjoy learning about local native wildlife, including birds of prey, snakes, amphibians, turtles, fish and invertebrates.
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