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Kansas City/Liberty Missouri Things to Do

The Kansas City area abounds with fun and interesting things to do.

Discover everything from jazz clubs to a top zoo and other family attractions to one of the world’s most exciting theme parks when you stay at our Kansas City Missouri hotel.

Oceans of Fun/Worlds of Fun.

This popular Kansas City amusement park includes exciting roller coasters, around the world themed areas, kid’s attractions and play areas such as Camp Snoopy and a 60-acre tropical theme water park where you can cool off after all the hot rides, www.worldsoffun.com.

Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.

Kansas City’s major art museum is widely regarded as one of the best museums in the country for its outstanding sculpture garden featuring Claes Oldenburg’s famous Shuttlecocks sculpture and numerous Henry Moore’s.

Plus outstanding Native American and modern art collections, www.nelson-atkins.org.  [Top]

American Jazz Museum.

Kansas City Jazz was born at 18th and Vine and the American Jazz Museum pays tribute to the American art form at this unique Kansas City Museum. You can also listen to the real thing with live local and national jazz performances at the American Jazz Museum’s Blue Room, www.americanjazzmuseum.com.

Negro Baseball League Museum.

Down the street from the American Jazz Museum, you’ll find this unique Kansas City museum. Uncover the history of blacks in baseball at one of the more interesting things to do in Kansas City, www.nlbm.com.  [Top]

Kansas City Zoo.

Marvel at everything from hippos and sea lions to chimps and elephants at this Kansas City popular family attraction. A new tropical rain forest recently opened and you can enjoy daily chats with zookeepers, www.kansascityzoo.org.

Kansas City Gates BBQ. 

No visit to Kansas City would be complete with sampling some of Kansas City’s famous BBQ. KC Masterpiece was created by a dentist from Kansas City and is based here. You can visit one of their locations or try a few local favorites. Try Arthur Bryants, one of the bigger names in KC BBQ, www.arthurbryantsbbq.com. Or head to local gem Gates BBQ in the jazz district for authentic KC BBQ, www.gatesbbq.com.

Zarda BBQ. Enjoy high quality hickory smoked meats, world famous BBQ beans and many more family favorites for over 30 years [Top]

Power & Light District.

In Kansas City’s newest entertainment district you can do everything from shop to bowl to eat at dozens of interesting restaurants and bars, www.powerandlightdistrict.com.

Kansas City Sports

• Kansas City Royals Baseball.

  Spend a pleasant day or evening at Kauffman Stadium watching Kansas City Royals baseball.
  
  A newly renovated outfield is a great place to socialize over KC BBQ, hot dogs and home runs, www.kcroyals.com.  [Top]

Kansas City Chiefs.

Thrill to Kansas City Chiefs football at nearby Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City residents take tailgating to a fine art before and after Kansas City Chiefs games, www.kcchiefs.com.

Kansas City Casinos. 

Indulge in the fun of riverboat gaming at several Kansas City area casinos. Docked just off the Missouri, visit nearby Ameristar, Isle of Capri and the Harrah’s for Las Vegas style gaming and fun. Visit them for more information at their website, www.harrahsnkc.com, www.kanas-city.isleofcapricasinos.com  and www.ameristarcasinos.com.  

 The Country Club Plaza Kansas City. Enjoy a fun getaway at the Country Club Plaza. Experience a fun filled day with shopping, fine dining restaurants from American to Kansas City Steaks. There are year round activities of music and special events from light shows to art fares.

 Shoal Creek Golf Course. Enjoy a 4 star rated public course by Golf Digest, home of the 2003 and 2004 PGA mid-west sectional championship. The number two rated course in Missouri.

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