Things To Do

Along every boulevard and around every corner, there’s something to do that’s unique to Kansas City. With a thriving creative arts scene, eclectic mix of entertainment and die-hard sports—it’s safe to say there’s something for everyone. Find your way in KC by doing it all … or, at least trying to.

Attractions

Attractions

Unique attractions throughout KC beckon locals and visitors alike to find the city’s hidden gems. Explore the nationally recognized World War I Museum. Let curiosity guide you at Union Station. Walk in the steps of America's 33rd President in Independence. Uncover the city’s charm by discovering its attractions.

Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

In Kansas City, creativity thrives. Internationally known museums, dynamic gallery districts and outstanding performances create a colorful palette for both locals and visitors. Get in the know on everything creative in KC here.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Live music at Sprint Center, dive bars on 39th Street, shopping on the Country Club Plaza—entertainment comes in many forms in Kansas City. Immerse yourself in KC’s culture by surrounding yourself with the entertainment.

Shopping

Shopping

Allow your shopping bags to overflow as much as the city’s fountains. Boutique shops in Westport, brand name favorites at Legends Outlets and antique treasures in the West Bottoms are just a few of the city’s shopping hotspots. Prep for your KC shopping spree by learning about all of the city’s offerings here.

Sports & Recreation

Sports & Recreation

Take it from the loudest fans in the country; Kansas City is a sports town. Between Royals baseball and Chiefs football to Sporting KC soccer and NASCAR at the Kansas Speedway, there’s always a game to catch.

Free Admissions

Free Admissions

If the best things in life are free, you’ll be more than happy in Kansas City. From chic to country charm, alfresco to educational, enjoy an array of free activities that offer something for everyone. Donations are accepted at some locations.

Trip Ideas

Trip Ideas

Looking for something new in KC? Use these instant itineraries to explore a different side of Kansas City.

Film Tourism

Film Tourism

Kansas City’s film scene goes far beyond being a burgeoning industry attracting more attention by the day—it’s one of the city’s oldest and most culturally significant pastimes.

KC BBQ Experience

KC BBQ Experience

Track your barbecue adventures with the KC BBQ Experience app, the ultimate resource for enjoying Kansas City’s signature cuisine. Check in to 100+ regional restaurants, earn badges for bragging rights, post photos of your ‘cue and embark on themed trails to explore new parts of the city.

Kansas City Tap Tour

Kansas City Tap Tour

Visit. Drink. Earn Prizes. Stop by one of the selling locations and pick up your half-priced Guidebook to start earning stamps—and savings of more than $100—before Season 3 ends.

Halloween and Haunted Houses in KC

That hair on the back of your neck? It’s standing up because of the city’s ghoulish collection of haunted houses. Combined with KC’s pioneering use of an open format, which allows visitors to wander without a predestined path, the city has earned the moniker of “The Haunted House Capital of the World,” making it one of the best places to visit during Halloween season.

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