Kansas City Things to Do

Cradled in the arms of three major interstates, this 18,000 seat arena is located in Downtown Kansas City. After two years of construction, Elton John inaugurated the arena with a sold-out concert on October 13th, 2007. The Spr... more

Located between the Municipal Auditorium and Marriott Hotel, Barney Allis Plaza has a colorful history. As a park, the Plaza was a congregation point for festivals, street fairs, and carnivals like the 'Elvis Parade' every Augu... more

Situated along the banks of Missouri River, the Riverfront Park is a green community space unlike any others. Managed by the Port Authority of Kansas City. Cyclists and walkers alike traffic the 'joggers' track', one of the man... more

As the name suggests, this is Kansas City's huge racecourse. Car races are a rage in the city and the venue is always buzzing with action because of the many events held here. This has been a popular premier race track for inte... more

A visit to the Black Archives makes the perfect addition to a day of discovery in the downtown area. This one-of-a-kind attraction, located just one block west of the 18th and Vine District, boasts one of the largest collection... more

Take a trip back in time with a visit to this museum celebrating aviation history. It resides inside a hanger at the old Downtown Airport. Airplanes, photos, audio/video productions, artifacts, logbooks, uniforms and other item... more

This 35-acre historic site and nature preserve sits on land that once was part of the Santa Fe Trail. Today, it is dedicated to preserving local history and the natural features of the area. A variety of interactive programs a... more

Kansas City's popular symphony offers stirring classical music. The symphony gives moving performances and also has educational concerts. Founded in 1982, the symphony has 80 full-time musicians and is an important part of Kans... 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

More than 150,000 people come to this interactive museum and informational center each year. Here, you will learn about how Hallmark Cards started, meet some of the talented artists, writers and designers, view the massive coll... more