River Market Travel Guide
Kansas City
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Popular places to visit
City Market of Kansas City
During your trip to Kansas City, you can enjoy retail therapy at City Market of Kansas City. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
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.
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in River Market
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Friendly and quiet! Pool was nice and the kids loved the video game room. Restaurants and bar were great.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Greatest experience ever!!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Super employees everyone was freindly and kind.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Was worried about noise from alot of activity in lobby/restaurant but once in the room I couldn’t hear anything. Room was very clean. Check-in was easy. Parking for check-in was extremely limited (parking for guests is behind gate access post check-in) but guest parking was plentiful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
American Inn North Kansas City
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Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Did not take advantage of the breakfast but I know from past stays it’s good.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around River Market
Financial District
Live music, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Financial District. Check out Kansas City Public Library or Santa Fe Trail while you're exploring the area.
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 North Loop 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
Take time in Crown Center District to visit attractions like Liberty Memorial and National World War One Museum and Memorial. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Union Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.
River Market Travel Guide
- City Market of Kansas City
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
- Legends Outlets Kansas City
- Harrah's Casino
- Worlds of Fun
- Crown Center
- Kansas Speedway
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Science City at Union Station
- Overland Park Convention Center
- Children's Mercy Park
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- KCI Expo Center
- Overland Park Soccer Complex
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
