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POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT KANSAS CITY STREETCAR
50 E 13th St, Kansas City, MO

Located in the center of it all, there’s always
something happening at P&L (as the locals
call it). With citywide watch parties, huge
concerts, more than 150 free events a year,
terrific food and a thriving nightlife, the eight-
block entertainment hub is the heartbeat of
downtown.

RIVER MARKET
20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO

Stroll through stalls of crisp produce, cut
flowers, baked goods and crafts at the City
Market. This distinct, 150-year-old riverfront
neighborhood is a favorite gathering place
for lovers of history, local business and fresh,
worldly eats.

THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE
1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Test your skills at the hands-on hoops haven.
Two floors of slam-dunking fun and the
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
make this interactive round ball experience
everything but a museum.

CROWN CENTER DISTRICT CROWN CENTER
DISTRICT

Crown Center District is more than a shopping and
entertainment district, it’s the gateway into downtown.
Nestled near museums, theaters, remarkable architecture
and the streetcar, history meets innovation right in the
heart of the city.

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CROWN CENTER DISTRICT

NATIONAL WWI CROWN CENTER DISTRICT
MUSEUM & MEMORIAL

2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO

Honor the Great War at America’s official
World War I museum and memorial. Home to
the most comprehensive collection of WWI
artifacts in the world, and a selfie-worthy view
of the city from the Liberty Memorial Tower.

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CROWN CENTER CROWN CENTER DISTRICT
2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO

Three levels feature more than 40 shops and
restaurants, including a burger spot where
meals are delivered by miniature trains and
Halls department store. LEGOLAND® Discovery
Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium and Kaleidoscope,
Hallmark’s creative art experience for children,
are musts with little ones.

MONEY MUSEUM
1 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO

Watch millions of dollars process, lift a
$400,000 gold bar and enjoy fun, interactive
exhibits. See a 450-piece coin collection minted
under each U.S. President, and take home a free
souvenir bag of shredded currency.

KANSAS CITY GANGSTER TOUR
Schedule Tour 816-471-1234

From prohibition through the ‘80s, mob
culture thrived in KC. Get hot on the trail of
the city’s most notorious Goodfellas with an
interactive, melodramatic look at mob homes
and hangouts, turf wars and crime. Public and
private tours leave from Union Station.

MAKERS’ ROW MAKERS’ ROW

More an experience than a neighborhood, some of the
greatest beer, coffee, art and food comes from this area of
town. Spend a day with our local brewers, makers and chefs,
and we’re certain you’ll be back soon for more.

MAKERS’ ROW

MAKERS’ ROW

BOULEVARD MAKERS’ ROW
BREWING COMPANY

2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO

Boulevard, which has grown to become
the largest craft brewery in the Midwest,
offers free tours ending in the Tasting Room.
Sample fresh, flavorful beers using the best
of both old and new brewing techniques.

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HAMMERPRESS MAKERS’ ROW
500 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Looking for gorgeous cards to write home?
Hammerpress’ space serves both as a
letterpress studio and retail shop where
they design and print unique letterpress
cards and prints. Pick up journals, leather
goods, jewelry and other treasures made
by regional artists.

THE ROASTERIE CAFE
1204 W 27th St, Kansas City, MO

Whether you need a pick-me-up or an
insider’s look at one of the most renowned
specialty coffee roasters in the nation, follow
the giant airplane in the sky to caffeinated
bliss. Savor the air-roasted coffee in the
sunlit cafe, or get a behind-the-scenes
public or private tour.

CAFE GRATITUDE KANSAS CITY
333 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Hey, hippies have to eat, too! Nosh at
this positive-vibed, solar-powered vegan
restaurant serving international plates
and smoothies from locally-sourced
foods. Don’t forget to answer the
question of the day!

18TH & VINE 18TH & VINE

Follow the beat to Kansas City’s internationally-recognized jazz
district. A historic hub of African-American businesses, find
yourself at a crossroads where exceptional music, art, sports
and cuisine collide and the world’s greatest artists played.

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AMERICAN 18TH & VINE
JAZZ MUSEUM

1616 E 18 St, Kansas City, MO

Charlie Parker. Dizzy Gillespie. Ella Fitzgerald.
You know the names, now know the story
of American jazz through interactive exhibits,
hands-on experiences and vibrant storytelling.
Finish your visit with a drink and a listen to
KC’s most talented jazz musicians at the
attached Blue Room.

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NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM 18TH & VINE
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO

Travel back in time to baseball in America
prior to integration. Dedicated to preserving
the rich history of African-American
baseball, stories of the game come to life
through multimedia displays, remarkable
photography and artifacts spanning the
late 1800s to the 1960s.

MUTUAL MUSICIANS FOUNDATION
1823 Highland Ave, Kansas City, MO

For over 100 years, the Mutual Musicians
Foundation has served as KC’s African-
American Musicians Union. Considered a
National Historic Landmark, it’s a place
musicians go after hours to jam the night
away. Luckily, we’re invited to clink a cocktail
with some of the greats until 5 a.m.

ARTHUR BRYANT’S BBQ
1727 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO

Arthur Bryant, the legendary King of Ribs
and most renowned “barbequer” in history,
made KC BBQ a “thing.” His sauce has
attracted the likes of former Presidents Harry
Truman, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama to
his restaurant. Run, don’t walk, to the original
location of this lip-smackin’ favorite.

SWOPE PARK SWOPE PARK

One of the largest urban parks in the U.S., it’s easy to feel
a million miles away here. Swing for par while taking in
fantastic city views, find your zen on the tree-lined trails,
or meet a new friend at the dog park.

SWOPE PARK

SWOPE PARK

KANSAS CITY ZOO SWOPE PARK

6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO

We don’t mean to toot our own African
Ground Hornbill, but our animals are amazing.
Visit the orangutan canopy, get up close and
personal at Stingray Bay and ride the Train
past kangaroos to the African Market. Explore
more than 200 acres of adventure filled with
more than 1,700 animals.

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STARLIGHT THEATRE SWOPE PARK
4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO

This one-of-a-kind historic outdoor theatre
has been a Heartland favorite and treasure
since 1951. Repeat visits will become a new
tradition after you enjoy a live Broadway
show or concert under the stars.

GO APE ZIPLINE & TREETOP ADVENTURE
7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO

Soar to new heights with an adrenaline-
pumping course of rope ladders, 39
adventures with names like the Log Swing,
Wobbly Ladder and Plank Crossing, plus two
Tarzan swings and five zip lines. Go ape solo
or with your own private group of monkeys.

SWOPE MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE
6900 Swope Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO

Hit the links on the hills of Swope Park.
Originally designed by A.W. Tillinghast,
with fantastic views including the downtown
skyline and well-kept greens, this isn’t your
average municipal course.

VILLAGE WEST VILLAGE
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Heart-pounding fun. Check-it-off-my-wish-list shopping.
Side-aching live comedy. Speed, soccer, stolen bases
and slots. The perfect appetizer. Whatever you’re craving,
this bustling district is jam-packed with it all.

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LEGENDS OUTLETS VILLAGE WEST

1843 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS

Stretch your dollar at the open-air designer
shopping center with your favorite factory
stores and big-name outlets. Close by stands
Cabela’s, a gigantic outdoor equipment store
slash amusement park, thanks in part to a
panorama of wild animals, tropical aquariums,
Fudge & Nut Shop and more.

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SPORTING KC AT CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK VILLAGE WEST
1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS

Visit Sporting KC’s state-of-the-art home
and you’ll know why it’s one of the premier
soccer-only stadiums in the U.S. Matches
are vibrant and lively, without a bad view of
the pitch in the house. Enjoy family-friendly
seats or enter the Member’s Only Caldron—
if you dare.

KANSAS SPEEDWAY
400 Speedway Blvd, Kansas City, KS

Experience The Kansas Speedway’s 1.5 mile
tri-oval track (with a road course in the
infield) at a NASCAR weekend or one
of over 200 events held year-round.
You’ll feel close to the action in the
63,000-seat stadium as you watch fast
cars and great racing at one of the nation’s
best (and most unpredictable) tracks.

HOLLYWOOD CASINO
777 Hollywood Casino Blvd, Kansas City, KS

Try your red-carpet luck at the Kansas
Speedway’s Hollywood-themed casino
offering slot machines, table games and
dining to 21-and-overs.

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2 DOWNTOWN OVERLAND PARK
3 SOUTH OVERLAND PARK
4 119TH
5 PRAIRIEFIRE
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7 KANSAS CITY STREETCAR
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