Spend a day at Crown Center enjoying great shops and restaurants. Weekender events throughout the summer feature free outdoor movies and live entertainment. 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. Legoland Discovery Center provides interactive play areas, including a 4D cinema, classes, rides and exhibits.
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Liberty Memorial Tower at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Opened in 1926, the museum is dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War.
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 breathtaking views of the city’s skyline. One of the most notable landmarks you’ll see is Union Station, home to Kansas City’s Science City that boasts loads of hands-on science exhibits, and the Gottlieb Planetarium, one of the largest 360-degree domed screens in the Midwest. Nearby, make a stop at the Money Museum, a free museum where visitors leave with a souvenir bag of shredded cash. While you’re downtown, take a ride on the KC Streetcar to help you explore the area.
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Kansas City Power and Light Entertainment District
At Union Station, board the KC Streetcar for a free ride through downtown. Stop in the Power & Light District where you’ll find a variety of restaurants, shops and theaters. For an amazing view, head to the top of KCMO’s City Hall for 360-degree panoramas of downtown (Mon.-Fri. 9:00-3:00). Also explore the Central Library with its famous painted bookshelf parking garage and the River Market District where you can enjoy many tasty restaurants and fun shopping experiences.
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Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station
Combining interactive astronomy education with spectacular public shows and night sky viewing opportunities, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium continues to be one of Kansas City's greatest connections to the night sky.
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City Market
Open daily and featuring an eclectic mix of dining, shopping, entertainment, and attractions in a unique open-air setting, the City Market offers visitors a variety of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, specialty groceries, flowers, and gift items.
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Crown Center
2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MissouriCrown Center is the place for pure entertainment. With exciting events and unique attractions. A center full of locally owned shops and restaurants. And two luxury hotels so you can stay at the center of it all.
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Federal Reserve Bank & Money Museum
Tour Kansas City’s Federal Reserve Bank and learn about the U.S. Monetary System. Children can make their own money and leave with a shredded souvenir!
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Jack Stack Barbecue Freight House
Set in the burgeoning Crossroads Art District, our historic converted Freight House will wow you with its 25-foot ceilings, fireplace lounge with full-service bar, and indoor and outdoor private dining.
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KC Streetcar
30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MissouriThe Kansas City Streetcar is free to ride as it travels the 2 miles through the heart of downtown.
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Kansas City Missouri City Hall
Take a free tour to the top for a panoramic view of the city, or schedule a tour to learn about the inner workings of city government.
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Kansas City Power & Light District
Between Baltimore and Grand Blvd. and 12th Street and Truman Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64105The Kansas City Power & Light District is a dynamic, nine-block neighborhood in the heart of downtown Kansas City, with more than 50 restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment venues! The Power & Light District is the Midwest's premier entertainment
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Kansas City Public Library - Central Branch
The Central Library serves as the main resource library for the system. It houses the major library departments, including: Customer Service, Central Reference, Special Collections, Youth Services, Document Delivery, Collection Maintenance and more.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City offers a fun, highly interactive and educational 2-to 3-hour indoor experience. Based on the ever-popular Lego® brick, Legoland Discovery Center provides a range of interactive play areas.
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. Named one of the top 25 museums in the United Sta...
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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
This aquarium experience will get you up close and face-to-face with amazing underwater creatures such as sharks, octopus, our green sea turtle named Gertrude, stingrays, sea stars, seahorses, jellyfish and thousands of colorful fish! A favorite a...
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Union Station
A place for great adventure. Where Kansas City Connects. All of these phrases – and more – are regularly used to describe Union Station. Visitors of all ages, from all places and for all reasons tie Union Station to special and magical moments.
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