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KC Streetcar

Main Street corridor, Downtown, Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

Why you should go…

Kansas City's modern streetcar is completely free and glides along Main Street from the River Market past the Power & Light District, Crown Center and Union Station toward the Plaza. It's the easiest, breeziest way to sightsee downtown. Hop on, hop off, repeat.

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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 KC Streetcar, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    College Basketball Experience

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    Kansas City Helicopter Tours

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    Aerial sightseeing flights over the Kansas City skyline and riverfront.

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    A Missouri River metro known for jazz and barbecue history, hundreds of fountains, and a walkable downtown.

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

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