Attractions

The 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District celebrates Kansas City’s rich musical and cultural heritage through museums, live jazz venues, restaurants, and historic landmarks honoring the city’s role in American jazz history. The district remains one of the region’s most important cultural destinations while supporting community events, arts experiences, and local entertainment. RideKC transit connections nearby help visitors conveniently experience the district’s history, music, and cultural attractions.

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is situated north of the Missouri River has more than 1,900 slot and video poker machines. The Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City also provides casino goers with plenty of table games around, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Bac, EZ Pai Gow and Fortune Pai Gow Poker. The location has nearly 200 hotel rooms and six dining options to choose from.

Bally’s Kansas City is a modern casino near downtown Kansas City, offering a lively gaming floor with hundreds of slots and table games. The recently renovated property features multiple dining options, including a popular sports bar.

Boulevard Brewing Company is one of Kansas City’s most recognizable local destinations, offering brewery tours, craft beverages, rooftop gathering spaces, and panoramic skyline views near the Crossroads Arts District. The brewery attracts residents and visitors seeking local culture, social experiences, and Kansas City’s celebrated craft beer scene.

Crown Center is a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring shopping, dining, entertainment, hotels, and family attractions in the heart of Kansas City. The district serves as a popular gathering place for residents and visitors exploring nearby museums, seasonal events, and downtown experiences. RideKC transit and nearby KC Streetcar access help make Crown Center easy to explore throughout the year.

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead was established in 1978 to depict a turn of the century farm in Kansas. The Farmstead has nearly 250 animals and birds of prey, vegetable and flower gardens, a one-room schoolhouse, an old-time fishing pond, and much more. Activities, attractions, and programs are provided April 1 through October 31 in a 12-acre educational farm environment that cultivates an appreciation of farm life, wildlife, and Kansas Heritage.

The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a public botanical garden that covers two acres. The gardens are maintained by the Kauffman Foundation and Powell Gardens. The Kaufmanns traveled the world and created a space that was comparable to parks that they had seen in Europe. There are more than 350 varieties of perennial plants in the garden, and flowerbeds that are replanted seasonally. With its fountains and sculptures, the garden offers beautiful and peaceful respite in the heart of Kansas City.

Discover how an ambitious teenage boy from Nebraska tucked two shoeboxes of postcards under his arms and set out to create an iconic company in Kansas City. More than 116 years later, our billion-dollar enterprise features a diverse portfolio of innovative businesses. With one of the world’s largest creative communities, Hallmark continues to enrich lives and cultivate a more emotionally connected world. The Hallmark Visitors Center offers something for everyone, with exhibits and activities for children and adults. If you love history, friendships and partnerships, craftsmanship and fine artifacts, ingenuity and innovation, you will be fascinated by our compelling Hallmark stories.

Harrah’s offers 392 hotel rooms and 60,000 sq. ft. gaming floor. The casino offers the best in gaming and entertainment with more than 1,500 slot and video poker machines, 45 table games and the only World Series of Poker room in Kansas City. Property features four restaurants including Gordon Ramsay Steak, Brew Brothers, Brew Brothers Express and Royal Noodle Bar. Also, home of the VooDoo Lounge concert venue and nightclub.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway shares a site with racetrack Kansas Speedway, host of two high-speed NASCAR events each year. In addition to the track, visitors will find 2,000 slot machines, 52 table games and five restaurants.

Hy-Vee Arena is a historic sports and event venue located in Kansas City’s West Bottoms district, hosting tournaments, fitness events, youth sports, and community entertainment throughout the year. Originally built as Municipal Auditorium Arena, the facility has evolved into a modern destination supporting recreation and large-scale gatherings for visitors across the region. RideKC transit access nearby helps connect guests to the venue and surrounding downtown neighborhoods.

The J. Rieger Distillery features tours, tastings, and restaurants on site. They also host entertainment events and have spaces available for private events. The distillery is located in the West Bottoms at the historic Electric Park site.

Kaleidoscope is a free art-making space designed for kids ages 4-12 and their accompanying adults. Located in Crown Center in downtown Kansas City, Kaleidoscope is Hallmark’s gift to kids and families. During each 50-minute studio session, kids are invited to explore and create in an open-ended way. Using materials leftover from Hallmark’s manufacturing processes (all sorts of paper, stickers, ribbon, and more), Crayola supplies (crayons, markers, paint), and their own vivid imaginations, kids are empowered to have their own creative experiences.

Encompassing more than 800,000 square feet, the Kansas City Convention Center hosts more than 400 events every year. The center covers an eight-square block area in Downtown. The complex is connected to major downtown hotels and parking by skywalks and underground walkways.

The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is 202 acres and is has more than 1,300 animals. The zoo is divided into five areas of the following themes: Africa, Australia, Tiger Trail, KidZone and The Valley. Visit the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, Polar Bear Passage, the Helzberg Penguin Plaza, and the Discovery Barn. It is located in Swope Park, the 29th largest municipal park in the United States.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City is an interactive family attraction filled with creative play zones, LEGO-themed exhibits, rides, and hands-on experiences designed for children and families of all ages. Located within Crown Center, the destination encourages imagination, exploration, and family entertainment while connecting visitors to nearby dining, shopping, and downtown attractions.

The Museum at Prairiefire inspires learning and engagement with science, culture, art and natural history. The museum hosts a variety of Natural History, Science and Art exhibitions, as well as regular events, interactive activities and programs for adults and children. Exhibits includeartifacts from national and regional collections. Let the kids explore in the Discovery Room, or get out of this world with a Virtual Reality Experience.

The Overland Park Convention Center includes ehibition halls, ballrooms, courtyard rooms and a courtyard. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout this newer building.

Open on Saturdays from April to November and Wednesdays during the summer. Vendors line both edges of the Overland Park Farmers' Market, offering fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers and more.

Rabbit Hole is an imaginative museum and interactive storytelling destination designed to bring children’s literature and creativity to life through immersive exhibits and educational experiences. Located in North Kansas City, the attraction offers engaging spaces encouraging exploration, learning, and family entertainment. RideKC regional transit access nearby helps families and visitors conveniently reach the destination and surrounding community attractions.

THE place to experience the amazing world of science first-hand. Spend a few hours or an entire day exploring three massive floors and over 100,000 square feet of themed spaces packed with more than 300 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and high-energy play spaces to workout both mind and body. Voted Kansas City’s Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction and Best Family Fun!

Voyage into jaw-dropping underwater worlds only at SEA LIFE Kansas City, located in the Crown Center area. Take in the 180-degree underwater tunnel and come face to fin with sharks, rescued sea turtles and over 5,000 creatures.

The College Basketball Experience is an interactive sports attraction celebrating the history, energy, and excitement of college basketball through exhibits, skill challenges, and hands-on experiences in downtown Kansas City. Located at T-Mobile Center, the destination attracts sports fans, families, and visitors exploring Kansas City’s strong basketball culture and tournament history.

Union Station was built in 1914. It was at its peak for passenger traffic towards the end of World War II, but a long decline led to the Station being closed in 1985. After being restored, Union Station reopened in 1999, and offered a number of public attractions and museums. It once again is an active train station with Amtrak service. Union Station includes a restaurants, several retail shops, permanent and rotating historic exhibits, a post office, a movie theater, meeting spaces, offices and more. It also houses Science City at Union Station.  

Worlds of Fun is one of the Midwest’s largest amusement parks, offering roller coasters, family rides, live entertainment, and seasonal attractions for visitors of all ages. The destination has been a favorite Kansas City attraction for generations and continues to provide memorable experiences for families and tourists throughout the region.