Things to Do and Essential Experiences in Kansas City

Things To Do

With a thriving creative arts scene, robust craft brewing culture and die-hard sports—plus so much more—it’s no wonder why the center of the country is quickly becoming the center of attention.

Entertainment

From live music at Sprint Center and dive bars on 39th Street West to shopping at the Country Club Plaza, there’s never a dull moment in the Paris of the Plains.

Best Restaurants, Breweries and Bars in Kansas City

Eat & Drink

Kansas City's best restaurants, bars, cocktails, breweries and other top drinking and dining favorites.

Arts and Culture

Creativity thrives in Kansas City. Internationally known museums, dynamic gallery districts and unforgettable performances combine into a colorful artistic palette unlike anywhere else in the world.

Shopping

Source craft goods and luxury fashion statements alongside antique picking and one-of-a-kind souvenirs to truly taste the retail experience in Kansas City, the Midwest’s marquee shopping destination.

Sports & Recreation

Take it from the loudest fans in the country: KC is a sports town. Get loud throughout the year with Royals baseball, Chiefs football, Sporting KC soccer and NASCAR races at Kansas Speedway.

Free Admissions

For sightseers on a shoestring budget, Kansas City offers an abundance of free adventures that everyone can enjoy.

Trip Ideas

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

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

Track your barbecue escapades with this KC-exclusive app, your ultimate resource for enjoying the city’s signature cuisine.

Uncover Kansas City’s charm by exploring its treasured attractions and institutions. Examine the Great War at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, let curiosity guide you at Union Station and walk in the steps of America’s 33rd president in Independence.

Creative Breaks

Meet local artists, musicians, chefs, mixologists and more as they share what drives them and how they embody the KC spirit. Plus, you'll be able to pick up a few tips on adding the flavors of Kansas City to your own daily routine.

Check it Out

Entertainment

Entertainment

Eat & Drink

Eat & Drink

Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

Shopping

Shopping

Sports & Recreation

Sports & Recreation

Free Admissions

Free Admissions

Trip Ideas

Trip Ideas

Film Tourism

Film Tourism

KC BBQ Experience

KC BBQ Experience

Attractions

Attractions

Creative Breaks

Featured Things To Do

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Zip KC

Kansas City Zoo