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Kansas City

· Kansas City, MO

Why you should go…

Kansas City, Missouri straddles the Missouri River and is known for its jazz heritage, barbecue tradition, and hundreds of public fountains. Downtown's Power & Light District and the nearby Country Club Plaza shopping district anchor a metro area that spans the state line into Kansas.

  • #jazz
  • #barbecue
  • #fountains
  • #downtown

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Kansas City, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Kansas City Helicopter Tours

    $50+

    Aerial sightseeing flights over the Kansas City skyline and riverfront.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Just One Day Travel Tours

    $25–$50

    A Kansas City area tour operator offering walking, streetcar, and bus tours covering local history, gangster lore, and food.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Eat & Drink
    Date Night

    TerraVox Winery

    $25–$50

    A 100 percent estate grown vineyard and tasting room in the hills north of Kansas City.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    KC Streetcar

    Free

    A free, frequent streetcar linking River Market, Power & Light, Crown Center, Union Station and the Plaza.

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Kansas City, Kansas

    Free

    Kansas's third-largest city, home to Kansas Speedway, the Legends shopping district, and Sporting KC's stadium.

    4.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Independence

    Free

    A historic Kansas City suburb and hometown of President Harry S. Truman.

    9.1 mi awayMore like this