Things to Do in Kansas City
Downtown KCMO includes historical landmarks and thriving arts, dining and entertainment districts. You need a Kansas City travel guide to be sure not to miss any of the fun. Union Station (Amtrak’s facility) is also the home of Kansas City restaurants, bars, shopping and Science City. Go behind-the-scenes at the Hallmark Cards Visitors Center, the largest creative greeting card company in the world. Kids love Kaleidoscope, a hands-on art studio for creating small masterpieces in all art mediums. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and new Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art offer exhibits from recognized national and international artists. In spring 2008, the new Power & Light entertainment district will light up the night. Also on the entertainment docket for 2009, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is the future home of the Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera and Kansas City Ballet.
Sports fans in Kansas City cheer for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs, Major League Baseball Royals and Major League Soccer Wizards. The sparkling new Sprint Center sports and entertainment arena features the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Military enthusiasts appreciate the National World War I Museum. It is the only U.S. military museum dedicated entirely to The Great War. And, a must-see for Harley-Davidson fans is a tour of the factory floor up-close-and-personal to the assembly line and of all phases of producing the latest HD motorcycles.
When it's time for Kansas City dining, head for the 39th Street District known as Restaurant Row for a tender Kansas City strip steak, Kansas City BBQ or a taste of international cuisine. Later, kickback with cool jazz, dust off your boots for some country music or dance the night away at a trendy KCMO hip-hop club.
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