South Kansas City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Jerrah Biggerstaff
Photo by Jerrah Biggerstaff
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Photo by Erik Rowley
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Photo by Daniel Lay

Popular places to visit

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Missouri-Kansas City as part of your travels around Kansas City. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

University of Missouri-Kansas City

International House of Prayer

Find out about the history of Kansas City when you take a trip to International House of Prayer. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

International House of Prayer

Research Medical Center Brookside Campus

If Research Medical Center Brookside Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kansas City.

Research Medical Center Brookside Campus

St. Joseph Medical Center

If St. Joseph Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kansas City.

St. Joseph Medical Center

Van Noy Mansion

Find out about the history of Kansas City with a stop at Van Noy Mansion. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Van Noy Mansion

Truman Medical Center

If Truman Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kansas City.

Truman Medical Center

Activities

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

AU$161
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Tom’s Town Distilling Co., the first legal distillery in downtown KC since Prohibition, produces premium craft spirits including award-winning Bourbon, Gin, Barreled Gin and Vodka.

Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour

AU$8
per adult
Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour
The Depths

The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City

AU$63
per adult
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
Small-Group Jewelry Making with Wine Tasting in Kansas City

Small-Group Jewelry Making with Wine Tasting in Kansas City

AU$93
per adult
Small-Group Jewelry Making with Wine Tasting in Kansas City
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 2

2-Hour Axe throwing session for 2

AU$72
per adult
2-Hour Axe throwing session for 2
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Our pick of the best South Kansas City Hotel Deals

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
3 out of 5
500 E 105th St, Kansas City, MO
The price is AU$150 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Quiet and cozy
"This hotel is tucked away in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of KC. We stay here every time we come to KC. Very clean and comfy!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is AU$355 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$355
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,623 reviews)
Very comfortable, clean and conveniently located
"Perfect hotel to stay at if you’re going to an event at the convention center, it’s connected so we could easily come and go. Parking was easy, the self-pay option was quick and ended up being cheaper than expected. The room was clean and had lots of places to charge things and a closet to hang clothes. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3.5 out of 5
18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO
The price is AU$215 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,069 reviews)
"Decor and atmosphere. Spacious."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
4 out of 5
401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO
The price is AU$255 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy check in process. Staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
The Fontaine
The Fontaine
4.5 out of 5
901 W. 48th Place, Kansas City, MO
The price is AU$301 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$301
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing and welcoming staff. Made our anniversary feel very special"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

The Fontaine
Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza
Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza
4.5 out of 5
770 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO
The price is AU$215 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"Great place to to stay!!!"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around South Kansas City

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Raytown

You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in Raytown. You might want to make time for a stop at Crane Brewing or Cave Spring Interpretive Center.

Raytown
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

You'll love the popular shops in Country Club Plaza, and you might want to stick around to check out Country Club Plaza, a top place to visit.

Country Club Plaza
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which includes a park

Southmoreland

While visiting Southmoreland, you might make a stop by sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Southmoreland
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Plaza Westport

Though Plaza Westport may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Country Club Plaza and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Plaza Westport
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West Plaza

While West Plaza may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Country Club Plaza and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

West Plaza
Westport

Westport

Visitors highly recommend Westport for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Riot Room while you're in town.

Westport

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