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#1SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium

A wonder for all ages, SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 sea creatures. Explore interactive touch pools, walk through an underwater tu...

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#2LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City

Let your imagination run wild as you build amazing creations, dive into 11 play zones, hop on 2 rides, and immerse yourself in the fantastic 4-D Cinema show....

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#3Winery Tour with Tastings & Snacks

Dive into the ever-growing world of wine in Kansas City. Hop on board a bus for a tour that takes you to 3 hand-selected wineries, from KC's urban core to th...

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#4Operation City Quest of Kansas City, MO

Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for t...

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#5Guided City Tour by Double-Decker Bus

Sit back to see the sights of iconic Kansas City as a double-decker bus takes you to some of the most scenic and historic sites around. Your guides cover mor...

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#6Kansas City Segway and Bike Tours

Kansas City has a rich history, and your tour guides will gladly share their expansive knowledge of the city's past, it's present, and it's exciting future! ...

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#7One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Kansas City, MO

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

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#8Indoor Skydiving Experience

Experience all the plummeting, free falling, and soaring sensations of skydiving without ever getting on a plane. This indoor skydiving experience puts you i...

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#9Tower Tours Zipline

Cruise from lofty perches to canopy-surrounded platforms as you explore 5 thrilling ziplines in the hills outside of Kansas City. Explore routes that are up ...

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#10Night Flight Zipline Tour

Wait for the sun to go down and then head outside Kansas City for a thrilling zipline tour in the dark. Illuminated with glowing LED's, this nighttime ziplin...

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Things To Do in Kansas City

Kansas City is rich with resources, not the least of which are barbecue and the blues. Things to do in Kansas City range from the culinary to the athletic, and you can pack lots of things into one trip to Missouri with a carefully planned itinerary. Stop by the famous KC Fountains, eat your way through The Northland, and see historic homes with plenty of charm. Attractions in Kansas City are meant to welcome all kinds of travelers, so you should head to this Midwest destination whether you are on a family vacation, couples trip, or solo adventure.

Areas & Neighborhoods

The neighborhoods in Kansas City are filled with diverse people and attractions. While you might associate the Midwest with meat and potatoes, you will also find an exciting assortment of cuisine in KC. In fact, there is a neighborhood here to satiate just about any type of travel appetite.

Downtown — Journey downtown to the Power & Light District, often called simply P&L, to see some of the most vibrant blocks in all of the city. Fun things to do in the Kansas City P&L District include shopping, dining, and indulging in a nightcap at a trendy lounge.

The Crossroads Art District — This proudly eccentric district is teeming with former warehouses now filled with a bohemian spirit, paintings, and more. On the first Friday of every month, the streets are flooded with food trucks, art vendors, live music, and other entertainment.

Village West — Village West is typically crowded, but that doesn’t mean you should take it off of your travel itinerary. This part of Kansas City has sports venues like the CommunityAmerica Ballpark, plenty of eateries, and the Legends Outlets shopping center.

Of course, day trips from Kansas City allow you to explore even more regional neighborhoods on both sides of the state line.

Things to See in Kansas City

Kansas City is home to a long list of historical landmarks, including the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial and Battle of Westport museum. A visit to these locations is good not only for photo opportunities, but also to gain a fuller understanding of some of the nation’s most important history. If you’re keen to snap some pictures of the great outdoors, stop by the 74-acre Loose Park to grab some postcard-worthy images in the rose garden. Of course, if your idea of “Things to See” is a list of local shows, the Kansas City theater scene is teeming with Broadway shows and other live performances at venues like the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Things to Do & Attractions in Kansas City

Stop by the Kansas City Speedway to get some excitement, spend your afternoon singing along at a local jazz club, and dive into some comfort food for dinner. The diverse list of attractions in KC can appeal to anyone. Some of the most popular things to do in Kansas City, MO include a visit to theme parks. Kids of all ages (even just the young at heart) can enjoy time at local amusement parks like LEGOLAND®. No matter the nature of your travel, Kansas City makes for a worthy destination.