River Market Travel Guide
Kansas City
Visit River Market
Popular places to visit
Arabia Steamboat Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Arabia Steamboat Museum in Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Kansas City Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Kansas City Convention Center during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the great live music 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.
T-Mobile Center
Catch an event at T-Mobile Center during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in River Market
Argosy Casino & Hotel
Clean room, fun property, rooms are quiet and far enough from the casino, so never smelled smoke.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Love Loews! Very kid-friendly and great location.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Very clean and food was very good. Coffee also was a nice touch
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Everything was great except the front desk wasn’t manned for about 10 min. The front desk clerk came from the kitchen/bar area. But he was polite and that was greatly appreciated.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
Elevators are old and slow. I had to wait over an hour for valet after
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Staff was wonderful and very friendly. My 6 year old had a blast in the indoor pool area. However, I will say if he was a little bit smaller I'm not sure he would have enjoyed it as much. We will definitely be back and hope to catch some rays outdoors! When leaving, my son asked if we could go back, ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Market
Financial District
Live music, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Financial District. Sights like Kansas City Public Library and Santa Fe Trail are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Kansas City area at Library Tram Stop.
Downtown Kansas City
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Kansas City. You can visit top attractions like Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland and Kansas City City Hall, and jump on the metro at Metro Center Station or Library Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Power and Light District
The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland or T-Mobile Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.
Crossroads Arts District
Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Westside North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside North and surrounding area, you can visit Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Science City at Union Station.
Hospital Hill
Though Hospital Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center.
