Kansas City, MO

Travel Guide

Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts which includes interior views and modern architecture
Starlight Theatre featuring heritage architecture and theater scenes
Kansas City featuring a river or creek, a bridge and a park
Liberty Memorial which includes night scenes

Where to stay in Kansas City

Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building

Downtown Kansas City

4.5/5(800 area reviews)

Immerse yourself in rich arts culture, marvel at numerous fountains, and indulge in upscale shopping and local cuisine. Explore the Power and Light District, Crossroads Arts District, and River Market, while enjoying easy access to public transportation.

Downtown Kansas City
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

Designed in Baroque Revival and Moorish Revival style, this upscale shopping center boasts high-end stores like Tiffany & Co. and Michael Kors, alongside European-inspired architecture, statues, and fountains. Luxury hotels and hidden parking add to the experience.

Country Club Plaza
Power & Light

Power and Light District

Dive into a vibrant entertainment hub with the renovated Midland Theatre, Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet Cinema, and Kansas City Live! featuring bars, restaurants, and a concert venue. Explore nearby T-Mobile Center and the iconic art deco Power and Light Building.

Power and Light District
A quiet little garden perfect for a warm afternoon.

South Kansas City

3.5/5(205 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Kansas City, Swope Park and Bay Water Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Kansas City
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing interior views and theater scenes

Crossroads Arts District

4.5/5(313 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Crossroads Arts District. CrossroadsKC at Grinders is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Crossroads Arts District
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which includes a garden

Midtown - Westport

3.5/5(145 area reviews)

Unique features of Midtown - Westport include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Uptown Theater or Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

Midtown - Westport
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
3.5 out of 5
11828 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Argosy Casino & Hotel
Argosy Casino & Hotel
4 out of 5
777 N.W. Argosy Parkway, Riverside, MO
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free parking, 6 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property ...
Argosy Casino & Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacious 2BR Downtown Retreat
Spacious 2BR Downtown Retreat
3 out of 5
1004 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an indoor pool. Popular attractions T-Mobile Center and Science City ...
Spacious 2BR Downtown Retreat
Brand New Suite in Kansas City
Brand New Suite in Kansas City
4 out of 5
3600 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium ...
Brand New Suite in Kansas City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kansas City

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1877
5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
1985
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
544
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I live here so I was just spending time with my husband

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

love the area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Arrived late and left early so we didn’t get a chance to see much of the city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city to visit!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I am not a big city person but due to the Covid the streets were mostly quiet until the evening when protestors were out.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my hometown, so of course, I love KC! The only downfall of the Fontaine was the view of the plaza lights. I feel like we would have been able to see the plaza better from a different location, but the area is great and the hotel is beautiful!

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