How to See Kansas City Missouri

Kansas City Missouri is my home town. If you ever find yourself wanting to tour Kansas City or need to spend a few hours or days here, just follow these few steps to see some of the interesting sites.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Car
• Good Map
• My article

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   The beautiful Kansas City Plaza is undoubtedly one of Kansas City's top attractions. The architecture, sculptures and fountains are outstanding. It was built in the 1920's by J.C. Nichols Co. and was the first outdoor mall of its kind. Outstanding stores, restaurants and street entertainment will keep anyone busy for hours.

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   Kansas City's City Market area is a wonderful area for shopping and watching people. Weekends are the busiest. You can spend hours stroll up and down the produce stalls, ride ponies and vist the Steamboat Arabia.

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   Another enjoyable landmark is the Starlight Theater. Broadway shows are booked all summer. The Outdoor Theater has been a landmark since 1950. Enjoy the cultural side of Kansas City if you have time.

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   Visit the only Museum dedicated to World War I Veterans on the Liberty Memorial. This is one of the most impressive, and informative museums this side of Washington, DC. Visitors return again and again and our impressed with the sacrifices of the men of this war. An educational and entertaining attraction not to be missed.

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   This is an outstanding museum because of what it offers to children. It is located at 4525 Oak St. You can expose your kids to an art class or a day of exploring the different parts of the museum. The exhibits are constantly changing and this is definitely worthy of your time.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't miss these other attractions:
• Power & Light Distict
• American Jazz Museum
• Negro Legues Baseball Museum
• Rose Garden in Loose Park
• Martin City Melodrama and Vaudeville Co.

[Susang6]

on 7/27/2009 Sounds like a wonderful day trip. Thanks for sharing

[russellcox]

on 4/7/2009 I'm from Missouri, and I've visited Kansas City several times. It's a nice city for shopping and people watching at the Plaza. World's of Fun is kind of cool too.

[LivnLovnNLernn]

on 11/4/2008 When I lived there for a short time; I was amazed at all the museums, the architecture, the markets, the malls.
There was sooo much to see and do!!

[Susanh]

on 11/4/2008 The Steamboat Arabia sounds interesting!

[JulieMayfield]

on 11/4/2008 All great ideas. You've captured KCMO perfectly! :-)