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.
Kansas City Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Kansas City Convention Center during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event 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 entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music 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
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Best Hotel and mini stay ever!!! We went on a mini cruise without ever going on a ship. First off the staff is amazing. Elizabeth, Tony, Deb and Nick took amazing care of us. My husband and I went away for our Anniversary and this was the PERFECT place to go. Friendly, hospitality, clean and comfortable. ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
clean, great service, no complaints
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
This was a very clean and comfortable room. Its an older hotel, but it seems to have newly renovated rooms. I usually stay in very pricey hotels, but I really was inpressed especially for what I paid. I had the king size room and paid about $78. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. I will ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Yes.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
The room, hotel surroundings, area for animals was nice. The room sheets were pretty good and bed was comfortable for the night. However they have a microwave, k cup coffee, and refrigerator in the room. We saw 2 roaches in the room so I think this area could use a little bit of attention.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Savoy Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Excellent room. Restaurant is special. I cannot wait to come back when the grand lobby renovations are completed.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 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 Santa Fe Trail and Kansas City Public Library 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.
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.
Crown Center District
Spend some time visiting places like National World War One Museum and Memorial while getting to know Crown Center District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at WWI Museum & Memorial Tram Stop or Union Station Tram Stop to see more of the area.
