Kansas City Tourism

If you’re heading into the middle of the United States, you might want to make a stop in Kansas City. In this city, you can see a little of what happens when a city is in the middle of a developing country. You get a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. And while you might think the middle of the country is dull, Kansas City is certainly not that. With a thriving jazz scene as well as sports teams and casinos, you will have plenty to do on this trip.

What to See

When you’re first exploring Kansas City, you’ll be surprised to see how many museums and cultural attractions it has. You might want to check out one or more of these attractions during First Fridays in the Crossroads Art District:

• American Jazz Museum
• Atkins Museum of Art
• Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
• Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plant
• National World War I Museum and Liberty Memorial
• Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
• Toy and Miniature Museum
• Swope Park Zoo
• Ward Parkway

You can find a variety of different artists and styles at these museums while also finding out about the way the town has developed. With so many influences in this city, it’s not surprising that the art reflects these changes as well.

What to Do

If you want to get out in the town during your trip in Kansas City, you might want to check out these different activities.

• Kansas City Chiefs
• Kansas City Royals
• Kansas City Wizards
• Ameristar Casino
• Isle of Capri Casino
• Kansas City T-Bones
• Kansas City Roller Warriors
• Plaza Art Fair
• Kansas City Renaissance Festival
• American Royal BBQ Contest
• Kansas City Hot and Spicy Festival
• The Blue Room
• The Majestic
• Sandstone
• Sprint Center
• Starlight Theatre

You can find concerns going on during most weekends as well as sports events and a number of other fun activities. Head to the visitor’s center when you arrive to find out what’s on the schedule the week you are there.

What to Expect

The weather is going to be unpredictable when you’re in Kansas City. Since it’s not near a body of water, the temperatures can be very hot during the summer and very cold during the winter – dress accordingly. Or just suck it up and buy a touristy sweatshirt or shorts when you invariably don’t bring the right things to wear.