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Top things to do and Attractions in Kansas City, Missouri:
Kansas City’s has a huge array of popular attractions run the ranging from some of the best museums in the USA through to exhilarating theme parks, everyone will be impressed with all there is to do in Kansas City in Missouri!
The great thing about Kansas City and a stay here is that many of the attractions and sightseeing opportunities in Kansas City are in the greater downtown area, south of the Missouri River and east of the state line with Kansas. So you don’t have to venture far from your hotel.
We’ve put together a list of the best things to do in Kansas City. Contact Us if you’d like some more tips!
Harley Davidson Assembly Plant – 11401 North Congress, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64153, USA
Tel: +1 816 513 5700
Harley Davidson – what a famous name – well this is where it all started – you should not miss the company’s only manufacturing plant west of the Mississippi. Free walking tours through Kansas City’s Harley Davidson Assembly Plant factory are provided on weekdays, taking roughly an hour and guiding visitors through the basic assembly process of these mean machines. Definitely not to be missed for every Harley fan out there to see construction and making of this iconic American Symbol.
Kansas City tourist attraction open: Monday to Friday – 08:00 to 12:00
KKansas City tourist attraction admission: free
Kansas City Zoo – 6800 Zoo Drive, Swope Park, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64132 USA
Tel: +1 816 513 5700
The zoo also actively participates in over 20 Species Survival Plans, an inter-zoo project designed to facilitate the genetic diversity of animal species.
Kansas City tourist attraction open: daily – 09:30 to 17:00
Kansas City’s Zoo is a 200-acre / 80-hectare zoo area has been skillfully constructed to represent the original habitats of its diverse collection of animals. African grasslands, American plains and the Australian outback are all featured at this outstanding complex, which was recently refurbished and now houses over 1,500 animals. Other attractions at Kansas City Zoo include an IMAX theater and two sizable walk-through aviaries.
Kansas City tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children
Quindaro Ruins – 27th and Sewell, Kansas City, Kansas (KS), 66104, USA
Tel: +1 913 321 8024
Added to the National Register, The Quindaro Ruins is now part of Historic Places in 2002, Quindaro was once a thriving abolitionist town where African-American slaves were given their freedom. Now little more than a ghost town, Kansas City’s Quindaro is nevertheless still well worth visiting for its fascinating historical legacy and attractions, old buildings, spring-fed streams and prolific flora and fauna. Many of our guest love travelling here and it’s HIGHLY recommended as a place to visit.
Kansas City tourist attraction open: daily
Kansas City tourist attraction admission: free
Union Station – 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64108, USA
Tel: +1 816 460 2020
Originally opened as a major rail transport hub Union Station which is located on 30 West Pershing Road is close to downtown. The buildig is from the 1800s but was refurbished in 1996 after standing empty and obsolete for roughly a decade. Today it is arguably Kansas City’s premier tourist attraction, boasting superbly restored Beaux Arts architecture, a multi-million dollar science museum, 3D movie screen, live performance theater, restaurants and shops. The KC Rail experience takes visitors on a train trip through Kansas City history, while regular Amtrak services are still available from the terminal.
Kansas City tourist attraction open: daily – 06:00 to midnight
Kansas City tourist attraction admission: free
Worlds of Fun – 4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64161, USA
Tel: +1 816 454 4545
Adrenalin junkies visiting Kansas City won’t have to look far for a fix at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, two adjacent amusement parks that offer a smorgasbord of attractions, such watery adventure rides and a riot of roller coasters. From the 205-foot / 63-meter Mamba to the freaky Fright Zone, there are plenty of thrills for both adults and children at Worlds of Fun. Kansas City’s Oceans of Fun offers endless entertainment in one of the Midwest’s largest water parks, which stretches over 60 acres / 24 hectares.
Kansas City tourist attraction open: seasonal variations
Kansas City tourist attraction admission: charge
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