Kansas City’s history is intriguing and diverse: what started as a former frontier town (wagon trains setting out west) transformed into a cattle stockyard capital and blossomed into a jewel city of the Midwest. Known for its steaks, barbecue, and jazz, the city has enjoyed a revival in recent years, with independent restaurants, eclectic boutiques, and art galleries moving into 19th-century warehouses and Art Deco-era buildings.
Discover independent eateries, brewpubs, small boutiques, and trendy art galleries aplenty in this eclectic neighborhood, where historic warehouses host an array of quirky and artsy shops.
In the heart of Crossroads, this center consists of two performance halls beneath a joint glass dome where guests can enjoy music, opera, theater, and dance.
Enjoy free admission to this vast art museum, which houses neoclassical and modern galleries with artwork from around the world as well as a sculpture garden.
This historic train station, which dates back to 1914, now enjoys a second life as a planetarium and science center, while retaining its grand architecture.
Celebrate a special occasion at this upscale steakhouse, known for its USDA prime steak, exclusive bourbons, single-malt scotches, and its 1920s-inspired décor, which includes cozy leather booths.
Enjoy a robust menu of steak and seafood that’s been sustainably raised and harvested (without hormones or antibiotics) in this Crossroads Arts District eatery and taproom.
America's official World War I Museum and Memorial, dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it. Home to the most comprehensive collection of WWI objects in the world.
Located within historic Swope Park, the zoo is home to 1,300 animals across 202 acres. It’s renowned for its African animal exhibit, which includes elephants, rhinoceroses, zebras, cheetahs, lions, and more.
Tucked inside historic Union Station, Science City offers a place for kids to explore interactive exhibits, including a test kitchen, engineering center, maker studio, and a planetarium.