Kansas City Things to Do

A world of excitement and imagination awaits at this Crown Center family attraction. Here, children can create one-of-a-kind artwork, design their own unique puzzle, construct a skyscraper and more using scrap material provided... more

This zoo is a must-see for children and adults interested in getting back to nature. This sprawling park, which attracts 700,000 visitors annually, is divided into sections named for areas of the world, from Africa and Austrail... more

One way to beat the Kansas City summer heat is to venture to the city's biggest water park. Located next to its sister amusement park, Worlds of Fun, this 60-acre park has slides, wave pools, streams and float rides offering re... more

Named for the man who led Jayhawks basketball for 39 years, Dr. F.C. "Phog" Allen, the Allen Fieldhouse has been a home for Kansas athletics since it opened in 1955. The fieldhouse has gained prominence in college basketball b... more

Connected to the Crown Center with its many shops and restaurants and via walkway to Union Station with its Science City, the Westin incorporates a limestone bluff with a rock garden and 60-foot waterfall in its multilev... more

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Opened in the fall of 1994, the Kemper Museum has become one of the most respected galleries in the region. The permanent collection donated by Bebe and Crosby Kemper features contemporary works. Temporary exhibits included a c... more

Located in Independence, the library, one of 10 presidential libraries in the country run by the National Archives and Records Administration, houses 15 million pages of documents and 35,000 objects, all associated with the lif... more

If country western music is your thing, be sure to check out this fun and friendly dance club where every night is a party. Free dance lessons are the draw from 7:30p-8:30p Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. By the time 9p... more

America's Pub is a great place to have fun in a party-like atmosphere. The energetic DJs get people pumped up with dance music and classic favorites—there is also karaoke for folks who enjoy a more participatory experience. If... more