Country Club Plaza
The Country Club Plaza, the first shopping district designed for shoppers traveling by automobile, is the pride of Kansas City. Throughout the year, this district along Brush Creek is home to several festivals and fairs, including Illuminated Waters over Memorial Day Weekend, the Dragon Boat Festival in June and the Plaza Art Fair in September. With shops, restaurants, amazing architecture, numerous fountains and amazing art, this is a favorite attraction for locals and visitors alike. Nearby, visit the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. The museum houses a charming world of toys with interactive exhibits that take visitors on a stroll down memory lane.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City boasts many remarkable art galleries, with two 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. Visitors enjoy the galleries and, on nice days, picnic or stroll the landscaped museum grounds and sculpture garden. Nearby, enjoy a stroll through the free Kauffman Memorial Gardens where something is always in bloom. For modern art enthusiasts, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits permanent and temporary collections with special events and workshops for families.
Visit the Kansas City Zoo where Berlin and Nuniq the polar bears, the Helzberg Penguin Plaza, Sumatran Tiger Exhibit, Stingray Bay, Australia, Africa and the Tropics are favorite attractions. This spring, the zoo welcomes two new koalas who will be visiting through November. While you’re there, ride the train, carousel, boat, tram and Sky Safari to enjoy terrific views of the animals. Other favorite attractions nearby include Lakeside Nature Center, Starlight Theatre, Swope Park Soccer Village and the Battle of Westport Museum. The adventurous can spend a day at Go Ape KC, a two- to three-hour obstacle course that includes 40 crossings featuring rope bridges, five zip lines, Tarzan swings and net bridges.
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Battle of Westport Museum
The museum depicts the history of the famous Civil War battle in western Missouri.
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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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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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Kauffman Memorial Gardens
The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a privately-owned garden that is run in cooperation with Powell Gardens. The garden is free and open to the public.
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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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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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Starlight Theatre
Everything from Broadway shows to live concerts perform on the stage where thousands of guests can watch, listen and enjoy what they see!
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Swope Soccer Village
The Swope Park Rangers, owned and operated by Sporting Club, play in the United Soccer League (USL) at Swope Soccer Village.
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