Swope Park

Heart of America Golf Course

This scenic 9-hole course is fairly tight with many hazards. Be prepared to lose some golf balls. Blue River is also home to the outstanding Blue River Golf Academy. Holes: 9 Par: 35 Yardage: 2,287 USGA Course/Slope Rating: N/A Fairways: Zoysia Greens: Bentgrass Practice Range: Yes Rental Clubs: Yes Walking: Yes

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

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...

Swope Park

Country's third largest park. Donated by Col. Thomas Swope in 1896. Features golf, shelter houses, picnic areas, athletic fields, swimming pool.

Starlight Theatre

NO PERFORMANCES FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19. While you're visiting Kansas City, don't miss the opportunity to experience Starlight Theatre! This one-of-a-kind historic theatre has been a Heartland tradition and treasure since 1951. Repeat visits to Starlight will become a new tradition after you enjoy one of the theatre's live...

Old Red Bridge Love Locks

Celebrate your commitment by “locking your love” to the Old Red Bridge in Minor Park! The placing of love locks is a custom whereby couples affix a padlock to a bridge, fence, gate or similar fixture so pronouncing their unbreakable and everlasting love. The Old Red Bridge is adjacent to the new bridge located on Red Bridge Road between Holmes and Blue River Road in south Kansas City.

Lakeside Nature Center

Wildlife education programs for all ages with live animals. Nature Center is free, has a hiking trail, picnic pavilion and native Missouri wildlife exhibit. Rental facilities in wooded area for corporate events, receptions and business retreats; capacity: 100 people.