KC has a tour that will fit your group’s interest, from themed adventures to behind-the-scenes discoveries for groups of any kind. For more details about these tours, contact Visit KC at 800-767-7700.
Rhythm and Ribs
Experience Kansas City’s most famous traditions—jazz and barbecue—both of which have roots in KC that date back to the 1920s. Belly up to the bar and sample the heavenly ’cue at some of the city’s 100+ barbecue joints. Then, discover how Kansas City jazz defined an era through KC legends like Charlie Parker, Count Basie and Big Joe Turner.
Possible stops include: American Jazz Museum, Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue, Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, Gates Bar-B-Q, Mutual Musicians Foundation and various jazz clubs throughout the city.
City of Fountains, City of Art
More boulevards than Paris. More fountains than any city but Rome. And an entire neighborhood modeled after Seville, Spain. Explore the art and architecture of some of Kansas City’s most famous neighborhoods, from the Old World charm of the Country Club Plaza to the emerging artists of the trendy Crossroads Arts District.
Along the way, take in a tour of Kansas City’s beautiful fountains. From large and majestic to small and whimsical, each one has a character all its own.
Possible stops include: Country Club Plaza, Crossroads Arts District and a fountain tour.
One for the History Books
From pioneers to a president, a lot of America’s history has passed through nearby Independence, Mo. Learn how the journeys of settlers heading west on the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails all started in Independence. Then, explore the life of the city’s most famous citizen—Harry S. Truman.
Possible stops include: National Frontier Trails Museum, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, Truman Home and Independence Square.
Signature KC: From Yesterday to Tomorrow
Discover Kansas City’s signature attractions, from old favorites to new kids on the block. Uncover the treasures of the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Visit the nation’s World War I Museum at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
Marvel at 5,000-year-old masterpieces at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Plus, visit popular attractions such as The College Basketball Experience and the Kansas City Power & Light District.
Other possible stops include: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Money Museum and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
Unique Boutiques
In need of some serious retail therapy? Kansas City has the cure. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts as you browse the unique boutiques in the nearby towns of Parkville or Weston, Mo. Shop the distinctive stores of the Tuscan-themed Briarcliff Village, including nationally known Nell Hill’s. And, discover the trademark neighborhood charm that flourishes in the boutiques in nearby areas such as the Brookside and Prairie Village.
Other possible stops include: Corinth Square, Lawrence, Legends Outlets Kansas City, Town Center Plaza and Zona Rosa.
Trouble Brewing on the Boulevard
Gangsters in Kansas City? You bet! Explore the tumultuous Pendergast era of the 1930s that seethed with corruption, thumbed its nose at Prohibition and allowed gambling halls and brothels to operate openly. Learn about the Union Station Massacre, drive by the homes of crime bosses and sample some of the city’s most famous brews at Boulevard Brewing Co. and the Roasterie.
Possible stops include: Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City Gangster Tour, Roasterie Coffee Co. and Union Station.
Kansas City's Quirky Side
For visitors who want to travel off of the beaten path, Kansas City has several unique and offbeat attractions. See the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation's largest collections of antique toys at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Leila’s Hair Museum features more than 2,000 pieces of jewelry made of human hair, plus the famous locks of Abraham Lincoln and Marilyn Monroe. Next, travel to Leavenworth to see the sideshow exhibit at the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum. You'll see two shrunken heads, a Fiji Island Mermaid and a petrified human hand.
Other possible stops: Patee House Museum, Glore Psychiatric Museum, Puppetry Arts Institute and 1950s All-Electric House.
In the Pursuit of Jesse James
Jesse James has drawn worldwide fascination for being known as America's Robin Hood and a cold-blooded killer. James was born, raised and killed in the Kansas City region. Your group can explore the legacy of this notorious outlaw at many sites throughout the area, including:
- Jesse James Farm & Museum (Kearney) – The home where Jesse was born and his brother, Frank, died. The Farm holds the world’s largest collection of James family memorabilia.
- Jesse James Bank Museum (Liberty) – The site of the country’s first daylight bank robbery during peacetime, committed by the James’ gang
- Bob Ford’s Gravesite (St. Joseph) – The gravesite of the man who killed Jesse James.
- Jesse James Home (St. Joseph) – The home where Jesse was shot and killed.
- 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum (Independence) – The jail where Frank James resided while standing trial. He turned himself in for protection due to his fear of assassination after his brother’s death.
Civil War Sightseeing
Throughout the tumultuous four-year war, Missouri witnessed more battles and engagements than any other state, with the exception of Virginia and Tennessee. Kansas City, situated between pro and anti-slavery forces, experienced its share of bloody battles and border clashes. Groups can tour several Civil War sites, including:
- Forest Hill Cemetery - KC's most historic cemetery was established on the site of Shelby's Last Stand. The confederate general is buried here, along with many veterans of his famous Missouri Brigade.
- Harris-Kearney House - The public museum is Kansas City’s oldest brick home—and was a witness to the 1864 Battle of Westport, a major turning point in the war.
- Wornall Majors House Museums - During the Battle of Westport, both sides of the army used the farmhouse as an emergency field hospital.
- Union Cemetery - Among the many Civil War highlights of this cemetery is the gravesite of Josephine Anderson, sister of “Bloody” Bill Anderson, who was killed in the 1863 jail collapse that caused William Quantrill to retaliate by attacking and burning nearby Lawrence.A war monument, dedicated to the memory of 15 confederate unknown prisoners of war, is also located on the grounds.
Extend your stay and tour numerous Civil War battlefields that are located throughout the region, including Lone Jack Battlefield and the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site.
There's more to see in KC
1827 Log Courthouse
Region: East
Phone: (816) 325-7111
Visit WebsiteAdventure Oasis Water Park
Region: East
Phone: (816) 325-7370
Visit WebsiteAmerican Jazz Museum
Region: 18th and Vine Neighborhood, Downtown
Phone: (816) 474-8463
Visit WebsiteAmerican Royal Association
Region: West Bottoms, Downtown
Phone: (816) 221-9800
Visit WebsiteAmigoni Urban Winery
Region: West Bottoms, Downtown
Phone: (913) 890-3289
Visit WebsiteBeast Haunted House, The
Region: West Bottoms, Downtown
Phone: (816) 842-4280
Visit WebsiteBrush Creek Community Center
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 513-0730
Visit WebsiteBruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 513-0700
Visit WebsiteChicago and Alton Depot
Region: East
Phone: (816) 325-7955
Visit WebsiteCinder Block Brewery
Region: North KC
Phone: (816) 298-6555
Visit WebsiteCity Hall Observation Deck
Region: Downtown
Phone: (816) 513-2689
Visit WebsiteElmwood Cemetery
Region: East
Phone: (816) 231-0373
Visit WebsiteEwing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
Region: Midtown
Phone: (816) 932-1260
Visit WebsiteGangster Tour
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 471-1234
Visit WebsiteGreat Wolf Lodge
Region: Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas
Phone: (913) 907-2954
Visit WebsiteHallmark Visitors Center
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 274-3613
Visit WebsiteHeritage League of Greater Kansas City
Region: Downtown
Phone: (913) 715-2551
Visit WebsiteHorace M. Peterson III Visitors Center
Region: 18th and Vine Neighborhood, Downtown
Phone: (816) 474-8463
Visit WebsiteJohnson County Museum
Region: Kansas, Overland Park, Johnson County/South
Phone: (913) 826-2787
Visit WebsiteKaleidoscope
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 274-8301
Visit WebsiteKansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities
Region: Crossroads, Downtown
Phone: (816) 513-5000
Visit WebsiteKansas City Fun Trolley Tours LLC
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 500-5417
Visit WebsiteKansas City Northern Miniature Railroad
Region: Northland
Phone: (816) 746-5663
Visit WebsiteKemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Region: Country Club Plaza, Midtown
Phone: (816) 753-5784
Visit WebsiteLanesfield Historic Site
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 893-6645
Visit WebsiteLakeside Nature Center
Region: South KC, Swope Park
Phone: (816) 513-8960
Visit WebsiteLenexa Convention and Visitors Bureau
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 888-1414
Visit WebsiteLoose Park
Region: Midtown
Phone: (816) 513-7500
Visit WebsiteLouisburg Aquatic Center
Region: Overland Park
Phone: (913) 837-3555
Visit WebsiteMacabre Cinema Haunted House
Region: Downtown, West Bottoms
Phone: (816) 472-4467
Visit WebsiteMahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 971-5111
Visit WebsiteMidwest Genealogy Center
Region: East
Phone: (816) 252-7228
Visit WebsiteNational Frontier Trails Museum
Region: East
Phone: (816) 325-7575
Visit WebsiteNegro Leagues Baseball Museum
Region: 18th and Vine Neighborhood, Downtown
Phone: (816) 221-1920
Visit WebsiteOld Red Bridge Love Locks
Region: South KC, Swope Park
Phone: (816) 513-7500
Visit WebsitePenguin Park
Region: Northland
Phone: (816) 513-7500
Visit WebsitePlatte County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (816) 270-3979
Visit WebsitePuppetry Arts Institute
Region: East
Phone: (816) 833-9777
Visit WebsiteQuindaro Ruins Underground Railroad
Region: Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas
Phone: (913) 609-1587
Visit WebsiteRose Garden
Region: Northland
Phone: (816) 784-5300
Visit WebsiteScience City at Union Station
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 460-2020
Visit WebsiteSouth Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 761-7660
Visit WebsiteSpring Hill Cemetery
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 592-3664
Visit WebsiteStarlight Theatre
Region: South KC, Swope Park
Phone: (816) 363-7827
Visit WebsiteThe Bay Water Park
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 965-9218
Visit WebsiteThe Edge of Hell Haunted House
Region: West Bottoms, Downtown
Phone: (816) 842-4279
Visit WebsiteThe Money Museum at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 881-2683
Visit WebsiteTony Aguirre Community Center
Region: Westside/Southwest BLVD, Downtown
Phone: (816) 784-1300
Visit WebsiteTrailside Center
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 942-3581
Visit WebsiteVaile Mansion and Arboretum
Region: East
Phone: (816) 503-6700
Visit WebsiteVietnam Veterans Memorial
Region: Midtown, Westport
Phone: (816) 561-8387
Visit WebsiteVisit Shawnee
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 631-6545
Visit WebsiteArabia Steamboat Museum
Region: River Market, Downtown
Phone: (816) 471-1856
Visit WebsiteUnion Station Kansas City
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 460-2000
Visit WebsiteThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Region: Country Club Plaza, Midtown
Phone: (816) 751-1278
Visit WebsiteOlathe Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 764-1050
Visit WebsiteLegends Outlets Kansas City
Region: Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas
Phone: (913) 788-3700
Visit WebsiteVisit Independence
Region: East
Phone: (816) 325-7575
Visit WebsiteKansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Region: South KC, Swope Park
Phone: (816) 595-1234
Visit WebsiteCrown Center
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 274-8444
Visit WebsiteNational WWI Museum and Memorial
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 888-8100
Visit WebsiteVisit Kansas City Kansas
Region: Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas
Phone: (913) 321-5800
Visit WebsiteKansas City Royals
Region: East
Phone: (816) 921-8000
Visit WebsiteLEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 471-4386
Visit WebsiteSEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 471-4FUN (4386)
Visit WebsiteThe National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Region: South Plaza, Midtown
Phone: (816) 235-8000
Visit WebsiteServaes Brewing Company
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 608-5220
Visit WebsiteChicken N Pickle - Kansas City
Region: North KC
Phone: (816) 537-1400
Visit WebsiteBlade & Timber Power & Light
Region: West Bottoms, Downtown
Phone: (816) 343-8489
Visit WebsiteOverland Chauffeured Services
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 381-3504
Visit WebsiteBoulevard Brewing Co.
Region: Westside/Southwest BLVD, Downtown
Phone: (816) 701-7247
Visit WebsiteJ. Rieger & Co.
Region: North East
Phone: (816) 702-7800
Visit WebsiteCity of Lenexa, Kansas
Region: Kansas, Johnson County/South
Phone: (913) 477-7500
Visit WebsiteBingham-Waggoner Estate
Region: East
Phone: (816) 461-3491
Visit WebsiteErnie Miller Nature Center
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 826-2800
Visit WebsiteBlade & Timber Town Center
Region: Kansas, Overland Park, Johnson County/South
Phone: (913) 205-5421
Visit WebsiteCity of North Kansas City, Missouri
Region: North KC
Phone: (816) 274-6000
Visit WebsiteCity Market
Region: River Market, Downtown
Phone: (816) 842-1271
Visit WebsiteGardner Chamber of Commerce
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 856-6464
Visit WebsiteBorder Brewing Company
Region: Downtown
Phone: (816) 469-5287
Visit WebsiteHarry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
Region: East
Phone: (816) 268-8200
Visit WebsiteCasual Animal Brewing Company
Region: Crossroads, Downtown
Phone: (816) 648-0184
Visit WebsiteCity of Grandview, MO
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 316-4800
Visit WebsiteJackson County Parks + Rec
Region: South KC, East
Phone: (816) 503-4800
Visit WebsiteMartin City Brewing Company
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 268-2222
Visit WebsiteiFLY Kansas City
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 305-4359
Visit WebsiteMissouri Town Living History Museum.
Region: South KC, East
Phone: (816) 229-8980
Visit WebsiteHistoric Garment District Museum of Kansas City
Region: Downtown
Phone: (816) 513-0726
Visit WebsiteKansas City Automotive Museum
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 322-4227
Visit WebsiteFactory Cafe - The Roasterie
Region: Westside/Southwest BLVD, Downtown
Phone: (816) 931-4000
Visit WebsiteKansas City Renaissance Festival
Region: Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas
Phone: (913) 721-2110
Visit WebsiteGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Region: East
Phone: (816) 920-9300
Visit WebsiteKemper Outdoor Education Center
Region: South KC, Westport, East
Phone: (816) 229-8980
Visit WebsiteTom's Town Distilling Company
Region: Crossroads, Downtown
Phone: (816) 541-2400
Visit WebsiteBrew Lab
Region: Overland Park, Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 400-2343
Visit WebsiteNorthland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Region: Northland
Phone: (816) 455-9911
Visit WebsiteVisitor Services at the JCPRD Administration Building
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 888-4713
Visit WebsiteSplash Cove Aquatic Center
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 631-7177
Visit WebsiteShawnee Town 1929
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 248-2360
Visit WebsiteSpring Hill Kansas - Historic Downtown
Region: Kansas, Johnson County/South
Phone: (913) 592-3664
Visit WebsiteKansas City Chiefs
Region: East
Phone: (816) 920-9300
Visit WebsiteStrange Days Brewing Co.
Region: River Market, Downtown
Phone: (816) 469-5321
Visit WebsiteKansas City Parks & Recreation
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 513-7500
Visit WebsiteJohnson County Arts & Heritage Center
Region: Overland Park, Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 826-2787
Visit WebsiteThomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 631-0054
Visit WebsiteKansas City Museum
Region: North East
Phone: 816-702-7700
Visit WebsiteVisit Overland Park
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 491-0123
Visit WebsiteShawnee Historic Murals
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 631-2500
Visit WebsiteThe Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 643-6700
Visit WebsiteCrown Center Ice Terrace
Region: Crown Center, Downtown
Phone: (816) 274-8411
Visit WebsiteBlack Archives of Mid-America, Inc.
Region: 18th and Vine Neighborhood, Downtown
Phone: (816) 221-1600
Visit WebsiteLewis and Clark Lookout, Case Park
Region: Downtown
Phone: N/A
Visit WebsiteVisit KC
Region: Downtown, Power & Light
Phone: (816) 691-3800
Visit WebsiteKC Wine Co. & KC Pumpkin Patch
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 484-6251
Visit WebsiteTransport Brewery
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: 732-998-5899
Visit WebsiteDowntown Shawnee
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 631-2500
Visit WebsiteAubrey Vineyards
Region: Overland Park, Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 909-2926
Visit WebsiteExBEERiment Brewing
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 938-4175
Visit WebsiteThe College Basketball Experience
Region: Power & Light, Downtown
Phone: (816) 949-7500
Visit WebsiteAmazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Kansas City
Region: Midtown, Westport
Phone: (805) 603-5620
Visit WebsiteBreakout KC - Park Place
Region: Overland Park, Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 298-1081
Visit WebsiteBreakout KC - River Market
Region: River Market, Downtown
Phone: (816) 945-CODE(2633)
Visit WebsiteRockcreek Brewing Co.
Region: Kansas, Johnson County/South
Phone: 913-218-0017
Visit WebsiteT-Mobile Center
Region: Power & Light, Downtown
Phone: (816) 949-7100
Visit WebsiteCallsign Brewing
Region: North KC
Phone: (660) 541-0420
Visit WebsiteSinkers Lounge
Region: Downtown, Power & Light
Phone: (913) 374-0105
Visit WebsiteKansas Speedway
Region: Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas
Phone: (866) 460-7223
Visit WebsiteGhost Tour, Haunted Taxi Ghost Tours & 1322 Maple House Of The Dead
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: 913-205-9775
Visit WebsitePinstripes Overland Park
Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas
Phone: (913) 681-2255
Visit WebsiteDowntown Lee's Summit
Region: South KC, East
Phone: (816) 246-6598
Visit WebsiteKirk Family YMCA
Region: Downtown
Phone: (816) 842-9622
Visit WebsiteBRKTHROUGH
Region: Kansas, Johnson County/South
Phone: (913) 948-5800
Visit WebsiteRiver Bluff Brewing
Region: River Market, Downtown
Phone: (816) 255-2360
Visit WebsiteCity Barrel Brewery + Kitchen
Region: Downtown
Phone: (816) 298-7008
Visit WebsiteStockyards Brewing Co.
Region: Downtown, West Bottoms
Phone: (816) 945-7729
Visit WebsiteOak & Steel
Region: Downtown, Crossroads
Phone: (816) 610-8955
Visit WebsiteChicken N Pickle - Overland Park
Region: Kansas, Johnson County/South
Phone: (913) 703-5950
Visit WebsiteRaytown Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Region: South KC, Westport, East
Phone: (816) 353-8500
Visit WebsiteRestless Spirits Distilling
Region: North KC
Phone: (816) 492-6868
Visit WebsiteFull Moon Escape
Region: West Bottoms, Downtown
Phone: (816) 842-4280
Visit WebsiteKC Rainbow Tour
Region: Downtown
Phone: (574) 226-9550
Visit WebsitePuttery
Region: Country Club Plaza, Midtown
Visit WebsiteKC Wheel
Region: Downtown
Phone: (816) 608-6918
Visit WebsiteFaulkner's Ranch Event Venue
Region: South KC
Phone: (816) 761-5055
Visit WebsiteKansas City Tour Company/Black History KC
Region: South KC, Westport, East
Phone: (816) 286-5298
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