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MUSEUMS
AGRICULTURAL HALL OF
FAME
630
North 126th Street
Bonner Springs, KS
913-721-1075
ADMISSION: Adults $6.50 Seniors $5 Children (5-16) $3
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Sunday, 1pm-5pm
This attraction offers America's largest and most varied collection of
agricultural artifacts and honors the farmers who have made American
agriculture the envy of the world. Displays include the National
Farmers Memorial, a one room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop and a
railroad depot.
AIRLINE
HISTORY MUSEUM
480
N.W.Richards Rd. (Downtown Airport)
Kansas City, MO
816-421-3401
ADMISSION: Donations $2 per person
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-3pm
The museum owns a Lockheed Super G Constellation, a Martin 404 and a
DC-3 now being restored. You can take a tour of the planes. The object
of the museum is to tell the story of early propeller driven commercial
aircraft with photographs, artifacts, printed and audio/visual
material. The aircraft fly to air shows all over the country, so call
to confirm that the planes are on display.
http://www.saveaconnie.org/
AMERICAN JAZZ
MUSEUM
1616 E. 18th Street
Kansas City, MO
816-474-VINE
ADMISSION: Adults $6 under 12 $2.50
HOURS: Tue-Sat, 9am-6pm
Sun noon-6pm; Monday closed
Kansas City enjoys a rich jazz heritage. Now you can celebrate
jazz-America's classical music-through the sights and sounds in one of
the most interactive
museums in the country. In 18th and Vine Jazz District.
AMERICAN ROYAL MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER
1701 American Royal Ct.
Kansas City, MO
816-221-9800
ADMISSION: Adult $3 Special Groups $2.50 Seniors &Children
(3-12)
$2
HOURS: Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm
Sat-Sun, appointment only
Closed all major holidays.
This unique facility includes a wide variety of interactive exhibits
letting you experience the American Royal Livestock, Rodeo and Horse
Show all year around. You can also see a 25 minute film on the history
of Kansas City and the American Royal.
STEAMBOAT ARABIA MUSEUM
4th Street & Grand (River Market)
Kansas City, MO
816-471-4030
ADMISSION: Adults $7.50 Seniors 60+ $7 Children (4-12) $3.75
HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm
Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
The excavation of the Steamboat Arabia in 1988 uncovered a "time
capsule" of remarkably preserved 1856 frontier supplies— the
world's largest collection. Over 30,000 square feet of living history
is presented in an atmosphere of wonder, discovery and fun!
HARRY S TRUMAN
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
Harry S. Truman was not only the 33rd president of the United
States--he was also an Independence, Missouri native. The Harry S.
Truman Library (500 West U.S. Highway 24, Independence, MO) is home to
an amazing collection of presidential artifacts (over 30,000) that
includes everything from Presidential gifts that he and wife Bess
received during office, political memorabilia and other artifacts from
the Truman era. The Truman Library is also a well known research
library and has a massive collection of photographs, motion picture
collection as well as political cartoon exhibit.
JESSE JAMES BANK MUSEUM LIBERTY, MO.
JESSE
JAMES FARM MUSEUM KEARNEY, MO.
LIBERTY MEMORIAL AND THE
NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM
Liberty Memorial and the WWI museum is the United States official WWI
Museum and honors those who served in WWI and honors the memory of the
sacrifices those who served made. This interactive exhibit shows the
consequences WWI had and the impact it had on the US as a country. The
museum and memorial serve as the leading educational institute and
resource of WWI. Head to the top of the Liberty Memorial for some of
the best 360 view of Kansas City.
NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL
MUSEUM
18th and Vine Street
Kansas City, MO
816-221-1920
ADMISSON: Adults $6 Under (12) $2.50
HOURS: Tue-Sat, 9am-6pm
Sun, noon-6pm; Monday closed
Home of the Monarchs, Kansas City was where the Negro National League
was formed in 1920. Now you can relive the excitement of Negro Leagues
baseball in the only museum of it's type in the world. . In 18th and
Vine Jazz District.
NELSON-ATKINS
MUSEUM OF ART
The world renowned Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (4525 Oak) is one of
Kansas City's most treasured gems. With amazing exhibits both inside
and out--the Nelson-Atkins boasts one of the most impressive
collections anywhere. With everything from ancient Egyptian sculptures
and Japanese collection with more than 2,000 works of art ranging from
the 10th century B.C.E. you could spend days looking at everything.
Admission is free, although to see most special exhibits, a small fee
is charged.
TOY AND MINIATURE MUSEUM
5235 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO
816-333-2055
ADMISSION: Adults, $4 Children (3-12) $2 Senior citizens $3.50 Students
$3.50
HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, 1pm-4pm
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, major holidays and two weeks following
Labor Day
The museum features over 80 antique furnished doll houses, a wide
variety of antique toys, and contemporary scale miniatures which
represent some of the finest craftsmanship in the United States and
Great Britain. The museum is accessible to handicapped
UFDC DOLL MUSUEM
http://www.ufdc.org/museum.htm
UNION STATION/SCIENCE CITY
The fully restored Union Station is one of Kansas City's favorite
attractions with plenty of great things to see and do. With everything
from the fully interactive Science City and its famed Rail Exhibit to
movies, planetarium shows and world famous exhibits Union Station is a
great place to visit. They've also got some great restaurants.
Bodies Revealed is current exhibit.
TOURS
BOULEVARD
BREWING COMPANY
2501 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
816-474-7095
ADMISSION: Free
TOURS: Saturday, 1:30pm to 3pm
Notice: 2 weeks
Max people in tour: 35
Informal guided tour that will explain each piece of brewery equipment
starting with the Kettle, malt room, hops filtration and bottling
equipment. Sample of the brewery's product will be offered at the end
of tour providing you are over 21.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FINAL ASSEMBLY PLANT AND VISITORS CENTER
11401 N. Congress
Kansas City, MO
816-270-8488
ADMISSION: Free
TOURS: Mon-Fri. by reservation only 12 years and older
Tour is temporarily closed.
New Harley Davidson Visitors Center and Gift Shop.
HUNT
MIDWEST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
8300 NE Underground Drive
Kansas City, MO
816-455-2500
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm Age limit: None
Length of tour: Long as you want
Guided: No guide
Notice: None
Type of tour: Driving
You will see how a cave is constructed as well as how railroads are
arranged in the cave. Notice the difference in the temperature of the
cave and that of the outside. The number of businesses located in the
caves will surprise you. Enter at 8300 and get a map from the guard
office. (Need to verify)
MORMON
(LDS) VISITORS CENTER
937 W. Walnut Street
Independence, MO
816-836-3466
ADMISSION: Free
TOURS: Daily, 9am-9pm (365 Days)
A guided tour through exhibits, artifacts, sculptures, painting and
films that tell the history of the Mormon faith. The tour is
approximately 25 minutes long.
FESTIVALS
AND EVENTS
KC RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Opens August 30th in Bonner Springs near AG Hall of Fame.
KC IRISH FEST
Aug 29-31 at Crown Center
SCCA RACES at the
HEARTLAND PARK
TOPEKA, KS
KANSAS SPEEDWAY —group
tours only
Good
Guys Rod and Custom Nationals Aug. 29-31, 2008
TBONES
Games through August
ROYALS BASEBALL
8/29-8/31 Games in Detroit
9/2 Game in KC
HISTORIC
WESTON HISTORICAL DISTRICT WESTON, MO.
WATKINS WOOLEN MILL
WATKINS STATE PARK LAWSON, MO.
1859 JAIL AND MARSHALL’S HOME AND MUSEUM INDEPENDENCE, MO
OTHER
RIVERBOAT
CASINOS
Even if you are not a gambler, the Kansas City Riverboat Casinos are
also great dining, shopping and entertainment destination. The casino's
boast everything from great movie theaters and restaurants to concert
venues, hotels and spas. Some of our faves: Harrah's Casino with Moby's
(excellent place for seafood) and it's Voodoo Lounge brings in some of
the greatest acts anywhere. Ameristar boasts a great buffet and hits a
home run with it's Pearl's Oyster Bar and Arthur Bryant's. Don't skip
Crazy Olives or the amazing spa at Argosy and that's just the
beginning.
POWELL GARDENS
BOTANICAL GARDENSLocated
just east of Kansas City (1609 NW US HWY 50, Kingsville, MO,
64061-9000) Powell Gardens is an amazing 900+ acre botanical garden
that boasts amazing displays of plants and flowers that are in bloom
any time of year. The displays change with the seasons, so you'll never
see the same thing twice at Powell Gardens and is beautiful year-round.
Have lunch at their great Cafe Thyme or see their beautiful
chapel--home to many weddings throughout the year.
OCEANS OF FUN/WORLDS
OF FUN AMUSEMENT PARKS
KANSAS CITY ZOO
The Kansas City Zoo is a great attraction for those young and old
alike. The Zoo has gone through a major transformation in the last few
years and boasts over 200 acres with over 900 animals. Where else can
you travel the world and see animals from all of the continents all in
one day? The Zoo does have trams, shuttles and a train--but be advised,
you'll get a lot of exercise!
SHOPPING
COUNTRY CLUB
PLAZA
With amazing shops, great restaurants and those famed Kansas City
fountains, the world famous Country Club Plaza gets the top pick of
About Kansas City's attractions and destinations. The Plaza (as we
locals call it) was the US's first outdoor shopping, dining and
entertainment district and is wonderful any time of year. Sit at a
courtyard and enjoy an evening of jazz, or enjoy dinner and drinks on
one of the many patios around the district, enjoy a romantic carriage
ride, and be amazed by the Plaza Lights during the holidays. See why
over 170 shops and restaurants make it KC's top destination.
CROWN CENTER- KANSAS
CITY, MO.
ZONA ROSA NEAR
KCI AIRPORT
LEGENDS AT
VILLAGE WEST- KANSAS CITY, KS.
Musical performances at the square:
Aug. 30 Sometimes Three (Alternative Pop/Rock) 5 to 8 p.m
Sept. 1 Krazy Kats (50's Rock & Roll) noon-3 p.m.
CABELA’S LEGENDS AT VILLAGE WEST KANSAS CITY, KS.
BASS PRO SHOPS-OLATHE, KS AND INDEPENDENCE, MO
NIGHT LIFE IN KANSAS CITY
DOWNTOWN-POWER AND LIGHT DISTRICT
JAZZ NEAR 18TH AND VINE
WESTPORT
COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA