South Kansas City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kansas City Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Kansas City Zoo home during your holiday in Kansas City? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Starlight Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Starlight Theatre on your trip to Kansas City. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Swope Park
Explore the great outdoors at Swope Park, a lovely green space in Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Toys and Miniatures during your trip to Kansas City. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Worlds of Fun
Bring the family to Worlds of Fun and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in South Kansas City
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
when I checked in I was told complemetary breakfast in the morning. Went down and they said it was 12$ for breakfast. The price was not the problem. It was being told free then charged.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South
This place was the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. We had to change rooms due to uncleanness. Overly stained carpet, rips and tears in the furnishings, poor dusting, stained towels. We were given another room with less stains on the carpet but still stained. Stains on the furnishings, bed frame ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Amazing location near everything!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Nice, clean, safe, and great location.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
Great location! Walking distance to nice restaurants. Hotel is well maintained and the rooms are comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Staff very friendly ! Everything great except breakfast !! Otherwise great place will come back sgain
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Kansas City
Raytown
Restaurants and churches are just a few things travellers like about Raytown. A stop by Crane Brewing is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Country Club Plaza
You'll love the popular shops in Country Club Plaza, and you might want to stick around to check out Plaza Tennis Center, a top place to visit.
Southmoreland
If you're spending time in Southmoreland, check out sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art or Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Southmoreland Tram Stop or Art Museums Tram Stop.
Plaza Westport
Though Plaza Westport may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
West Plaza
While West Plaza may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and 39th Street West.
Westport
Visitors highly recommend Westport for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Riot Room while you're in town.
