Pal Around with Polar Bears.
Get up close and personal with the Kansas City Zoo’s two newest residents. Watch Nikita and Berlin as they jump, wrestle and play inside the $11 million Polar Bear Passage.
Downtown's New Jewel
Designed by architect Moshe Safdie, the 285,000-square-foot Kauffman Center includes two new standalone performance halls, both housed within a dramatic overarching shell featuring a glass roof and glass walls that provide sweeping views of Kansas City.
The Buck Stops Here
Visit Independence for an exclusive look at the life of America’s 33rd President. Take advantage of 2-for-1 admission at the Harry S. Truman Museum in the Special Offers section.
Gallery Walk! Crossroads Arts District
If you’re looking for an eclectic gathering place, head to the Crossroads! First Fridays are a local favorite with galleries and shops remaining open from 7-9 pm the first Friday of each month.
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Crown Center—home to Hallmark Cards—houses the city’s first aquarium, SEA LIFE Kansas City. The aquarium houses more than 30 displays of diverse marine life—everything from starfish and seahorses to sharks and rays.
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"Kansas City, Missouri ... known for its barbecue and jazz, combines classic attractions—a top art museum among them—with a new emphasis on nightlife in a revitalized city center."
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Doc's Caboose, Inc.
Doc's Caboose, Inc. has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Our trackside train store is in the historic West Bottoms, one of KC's busiest railroading areas. We specialize in HO & N sc...
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
A single crack of gunfire in 1914 sparked an event that forever changed our world. In all, 36 nations took up arms in the wo...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Celebrating Harry Truman's 125th birthday in 2009, the Truman Library & Museum recounts the life of America's 33rd president...
Silver Screen Salon
Silver Screen Salon has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Silver Screen Salon is a client focused hair salon and gallery, designed to showcase hair and art in various mediums.
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Hilliard Gallery
Hilliard Gallery has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Hilliard Gallery, located in the Crossroads Arts District, has been showcasing great artwork for 35 years. The gallery c...
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