Kansas City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Union Station showing landscape views, a skyscraper and heritage architecture
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts featuring interior views and modern architecture
Starlight Theatre featuring heritage architecture and theatre scenes
Kansas City showing a river or creek, a bridge and a park
Liberty Memorial showing night scenes

Where to stay in Kansas City

Union Station which includes heritage architecture, a city and a skyscraper

Downtown Kansas City

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Kansas City. You can visit top attractions like T-Mobile Center and Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, and jump on the metro at Metro Center Station or North Loop Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown Kansas City
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
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Power and Light District

The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by T-Mobile Center or Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.

Power and Light District
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts featuring theatre scenes and interior views

Crossroads Arts District

Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Crossroads Arts District
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South Kansas City

If you're spending some time in South Kansas City, Swope Park and Bay Water Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Kansas City
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which includes a park

Midtown - Westport

Unique features of Midtown - Westport include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Uptown Theater or Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

Midtown - Westport
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is AU$395 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$395
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (1,611 reviews)
Great place with amazing staff
"Staff was extremely friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Argosy Casino & Hotel
Argosy Casino & Hotel
4 out of 5
777 N.W. Argosy Parkway, Riverside, MO
The price is AU$195 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free parking, 6 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very interesting and historic property. The room was nice. Bathroom was very spacious. A couple of minor issues, though. The hot water tap of the bathroom sink had very low water pressure, and the faucet was leaking slightly. Also, the location of this property isn’t very convenient - it is not close ..."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Argosy Casino & Hotel
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO
The price is AU$288 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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)
"Overall the visit was enjoyed. The elevator noise all night was annoying. Next time, I would ask for a different room or stay at another hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful estate in the bluffs with breath taking views and a private air strip!
Beautiful estate in the bluffs with breath taking views and a private air strip!
Platte City
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Platte City. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a pool table. Popular attractions Happy Hollow Lake and Leavenworth ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Family Thanksgiving Hiliday
"We had two groups of families stay for the Thanksgiving Holiday. A total of 13 adults and 6 grandchildren 6 and under. It was a fabulous stay. This VRBO was beautifully decorated for the Holiday a very nice touch and surprise. I would definitely recommend this place to others."

Reviewed on 2 Dec. 2024

Beautiful estate in the bluffs with breath taking views and a private air strip!
SWEET! near Downtown PWR & LIGHT Westport KUMC
SWEET! near Downtown PWR & LIGHT Westport KUMC
Kansas City
Stay at this vacation home in Kansas City. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Crown Center and T-Mobile Center ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Cute little townhouse
"It is our second time staying here. We love how close it is to everything. The host is very nice."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

SWEET! near Downtown PWR & LIGHT Westport KUMC
Newly Renovated Stylish 3rd Floor Apartment 5 mins from Country Club Plaza
Newly Renovated Stylish 3rd Floor Apartment 5 mins from Country Club Plaza
Kansas City
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Crown Center and Arrowhead ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Cozy, comfy and cute
"We had a very comfortable stay. Tami was easy to communicate with and the arrival and access process was super smooth. There was easy parking and it felt to be a safe neighborhood,Inside, the apartment was very comfortable and nicely decorated with many interesting things to see and enjoy. Though ..."

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Newly Renovated Stylish 3rd Floor Apartment 5 mins from Country Club Plaza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kansas City

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4/5 - Good

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Nice place, not a lot to do