Kansas City’s Grand Architecture: Liberty Memorial to Union Station is a self-guided, app-narrated walking tour showcasing some of KC’s most iconic and historic buildings and monuments.

It’s easy to install the VoiceMap app onto your phone, and once you do, you’ll be on a 90-minute journey of discovery. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the city’s most impressive landmarks, hearing how each of them shaped KC’s identity. You’ll also see firsthand how these monuments have served as gathering places for celebration, commemoration, and community for generations.

The tour starts at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, where the towering Liberty Memorial honors those who served. You’ll explore its Egyptian Revival elements including the Sphinx sculptures, and ascend to a panoramic viewing platform overlooking the city. Along the way, you’ll find out how Kansas City raised millions of dollars in just ten days to build this impressive monument. You’ll cross to the magnificent Union Station, a masterpiece of French Beaux-Arts design that once welcomed over 670,000 passengers annually. As you continue to the Federal Reserve Bank, you’ll pass the choreographed Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain, reminiscent of the famous Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. The tour ends at the Money Museum.

Whether you’re a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or simply looking to understand what makes Kansas City unique, this tour is an unforgettable journey through the city’s most impressive monuments and their stories.

Download the VoiceMap app to begin the self-guided tour.