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Address: 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129
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Home of the beloved Chiefs, Arrowhead has seen more than its share of great NFLers, including Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, Derrick Thomas, Len Dawson, and colorful head coach Hank Stram. For more than 25 years, crowds of rabid, red-clad fans have crowded into Arrowhead each fall to cheer and holler for the Chiefs. If...
Address: 2033 Vine St, Kansas City, MO 64108
This prestigious non-profit occupies a firehouse that was the former home of Kansas City's first African-American fire brigade. Artifacts and memorabilia from all aspects of community life – art, music, sports, religion, and more – are stored, interpreted, and displayed. The archives also puts together traveling...
Address: 2450 Grand Ave, Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 64108
This accolade-garnering theater delights Kansas City with six mainstage productions a year – three aimed at middle and high school students and three directed towards a younger crowd. Aspiring to "open lines of communication between races, sexes, and generations" with its inventive shows, the theater offers...
Address: 2501 McGee St, Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 64108
Telling the story of the founding and rise of the Hallmark Company, this interactive center has attractions to entertain the whole family: Hallmark TV commercials from years past, live demonstrations of the card-making process, and a complete collection of Keepsake Christmas ornaments. At the exhibit's end, make a...
Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations
Address: 11401 N Congress Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
Whether you're a die-hard motorcycle enthusiast or merely curious about one of America's most iconic vehicles, you'll find much of interest on this factory tour. Kansas City's plant is the only location where entire Harleys are made from start to finish. After viewing a brief introductory film, visitors take in a...
J. C. Nichols Memorial Fountain
Address: Main St at 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112
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This beautiful fountain is a prime example of why Kansas City has earned the nickname "City of Fountains." Indeed, the metropolitan area has the most fountains of any US city, and J.C. Nichols Fountain, with its 40-foot geyser, exemplifies the artistic tradition. Four horsemen surround the center of the fountain, each...
Address: 4601 Main St, Community Christian Church, Kansas City, MO 64112
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The lighting of the "steeple" at this breathtaking, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure (the Community Christian Church) draws thousands of visitors each year. A beautiful sight to behold, the "steeple" is not actually tangible but is composed of beams of light projecting from the church's perforated dome and into...
Address: Meyer Blvd and Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
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This beautiful park is a great spot for nature lovers. Aside from being a perfect stop for an afternoon picnic or as part of a walking tour, Swope also features a challenging 18-hole disc (as in "Frisbee") golf course. A visit to beautiful Starlight Theatre (an impressive amphitheater that hosts musical and fine arts...
Address: 1 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64198
The strength of both the economy and the dollar are always foremost in our collective concern. However, not everyone knows how the Federal Reserve (America's central bank) functions and how policy is determined. This informative museum adds clarity, thanks to interactive exhibits and helpful displays. Education is...
Address: 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161
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Based on Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days," Worlds of Fun lets visitors "travel" to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas via an assortment of thrill and family rides. The Patriot roller coaster, the newest addition, is a speeding, disorienting tangle of tubular steel track that will leave you...
