Home to the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Crown Center offers something for everyone. The three-level Crown Center Shops feature more than 30 shops and restaurants. Eating options range from a burger spot where meals are delivered by miniature train to a variety of casual dining spots. Shopaholics are drawn ...
More Zoo for you to explore with more than 200 acres of adventure filled with nearly 10,000 animals. See penguins like never before at Helzberg Penguin Plaza. Watch king and gentoo penguins torpedo through the water in their 100,000 gallon cool pool and see the Humboldt penguins bask in the sun and get their flippers wet...
From pioneers to presidents, Independence played a key role in shaping our nation's future. Minutes east of Kansas City, it offers several heritage attractions within a short distance of the downtown historic square. Home to President Harry Truman and the beginning of the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails, it features 16 heritage attractions including the Harry S.
Legends Outlets is Kansas City’s premier outdoor shopping and entertainment destination – and the only outlet center serving the market. As home to more than 75 leading designer and favorite brand-name stores, as well as a wide array of restaurant and entertainment venues, Legends Outlets offers an exciting tenant line-up satisfying every style, taste, age and price range.
Experience life in the 1860s at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site -- the only stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail open to the public. Learn about automotive heritage at the Kansas City Auto Museum, climb the ropes course at Main Event Entertinament, or shop and learn at Bass Pro Outdoor Shop. Finish your t...
You are invited to discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. From ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the Nelson-Atkins collection spans over 5,000 years of humanity. The Nelson-Atkins aspires to create a glorious env...
Union Station Kansas City -- a 501(c)3 non-profit organization -- is a 104-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Now 20 years later, Science City has earned the distinction of Kansas City’s “Favorite Attraction” and “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction”, while ...
The Arabia Steamboat Museum houses a fascinating time capsule of frontier life in the 1800s. The Arabia was headed up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when it struck a tree snag and sank just north of Kansas City. The boat's cargo hold was loaded with 200 tons of supplies intended for general stores and pioneer settle...
The mission was operated by the Presbyterian Mission from 1834 until 1838. The government bought the mission later selling the property to the Wea Baptiste Mission, which had been established by David Lykins and his wife, Abigail, and a teacher, Sarah Osgood. The Wea Baptiste Mission existed until 1857. At that time, the pr...
One of the most family-friendly, inviting suburbs of Kansas City, Shawnee is just minutes away from all attractions and neighborhoods! Located just 15 minutes off I-70 from Downtown or 20 minutes from Lawrence, Shawnee also offers its own getaway amenities.