Kansas City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kansas City
Kansas City
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing interior views and modern architecture
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art featuring a statue or sculpture and modern architecture
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art featuring art

Where to stay in Kansas City

Aerial View of Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City

I-435 West

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in I-435 West, Legends Outlets Kansas City and Legends Field are top sights worth seeing.

I-435 West
Kansas City skyline by night, viewed from Liberty Memorial Park, near Union Station. Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri.

Rosedale

While visiting Rosedale, you might make a stop by sights like 39th Street West and Rosedale Memorial Arch.

Rosedale
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Edwardsville

Shopping and entertainment venues are just a few things travellers like about Edwardsville. A stop by Village West is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Edwardsville
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Shawnee Heights

While visiting Shawnee Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Sauer Castle and Boulevard Drive-In Theater.

Shawnee Heights
Over the Missouri River Bridge Architecture Rush Hour Traffic Kansas City MO

Armourdale

While there might not be top attractions in Armourdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kemper Arena and American Royal Complex.

Armourdale
This coffee shop offers a unique way to taste the same bean prepared 3 different ways. It's known as a "flight" and was interesting to see the different taste for each of the ways that same bean was prepared. Enjoy!

Riverview

While visiting Riverview, you might make a stop by sights like Kansas City Memorial Hall and Granada Theater.

Riverview
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

3.5 out of 5
1491 North 98th Terrace Kansas City KS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.654.358 ₫ per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
4.654.358 ₫
5.544.666 ₫ total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Legends Outlets Kansas City and Kansas Speedway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (440 reviews)
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

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City

Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City

3.5 out of 5
10401 Cabela Drive Kansas City KS
The price is 3.099.438 ₫ per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
3.099.438 ₫
3.630.216 ₫ total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Kansas City. Enjoy 4 indoor pools, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good experience

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kansas City at Village West, KS

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kansas City at Village West, KS

3 out of 5
1805 N 110th St Kansas City KS
The price is 2.129.477 ₫ per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
2.129.477 ₫
2.528.221 ₫ total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Awesome room very clean and super friendly staff

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kansas City at Village West, KS
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Kansas City - Overland Pk

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Kansas City - Overland Pk

3.5 out of 5
11200 Glenwood St Overland Park KS
Stay at this apartment in Overland Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,104 reviews)
It was clean, comfortable beds, the staff was wonderful

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Kansas City - Overland Pk
Leavenworth Local Hotel

Leavenworth Local Hotel

2.5 out of 5
600 Shawnee St Leavenworth KS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Leavenworth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions First City Museum and C.W. Parker ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Leavenworth Local Hotel
Washburn Hotel Suites

Washburn Hotel Suites

4 out of 5
1635 SW Washburn Ave Topeka KS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Topeka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mulvane Art Museum and Stormont ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
Very clean room and had an accessible laundry room in the room

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Washburn Hotel Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

The Legends in KCK. This picture was taken with my cell phone just after a storm moved through.

Legends Outlets Kansas City

You can enjoy retail therapy at Legends Outlets Kansas City during your visit to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.

Legends Outlets Kansas City
Here for a weekend of NASCAR races. Tonight is qualifying and the ACRA race.

Kansas Speedway

Catch an event at Kansas Speedway during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.

Kansas Speedway
Here for a weekend of NASCAR races. Tonight is qualifying and the ACRA race.

Village West

During your trip to I-435 West, you can enjoy retail therapy at Village West. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Village West

University of Kansas Medical Center

If University of Kansas Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rosedale.

University of Kansas Medical Center

Children's Mercy Park

Catch an event at Children's Mercy Park during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.

Children's Mercy Park

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway during your time in Kansas City? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway

Cities near Kansas City

Ok, so I don't write about or "review" food very often. However, in a case like this, I need to. We've all heard at some point or another that Kansas City is the place for BBQ. Today I was in Bonner Springs, a small town just outside of K.C. There really isn't any reason to ever go there, unless, you want a phenomenal BBQ experience. You will be met by some exceptionally nice & friendly owners, Papa Bob and his wife. The place is only 5 years old, and for the most part, off the beaten path. But Papa Bob has made a name for himself out here. This is BBQ country, and when it comes to BBQ, no one is counting calories; especially, Adam Richman, star of The Food Network's, "Man vs. Food." Adam was at Papa Bob's not too long ago, attempting to defeat "The Ultimate Destroyer Challenge!" What is it you ask? I'll let Papa Bob tell you... "SPREAD OUT ON THE FIRST LAYER OF THE 12” HOAGIE BUN IS A HALF POUND OF MOUTHWATERING PULLED PORK. ATOP THAT, A HALF POUND OF HICKORY SMOKED SLICED PORK. ABOVE A GENEROUS SQUIRT OF PAPA BOB’S REGULAR SAUCE, WE ADD TWO SLICES OF BREAD. NEXT COMES A HALF POUND LAYER OF SLICED, HICKORY SMOKED HAM WITH A HALF POUND LAYER OF HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST ABOVE THAT. FOLLOWING THE SAUCE AND TWO MORE PIECES OF BREAD, ADD THREE, COUNT ‘EM, THREE, HALF POUND HICKORY SMOKED HAMBURGERS WITH ANOTHER GENEROUS SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ADD THE BREAD AND HERE COMES THE BEEF. A HALF POUND OF TENDER HICKORY SMOKED BRISKET SPREAD OUT WITH A HALF POUND OF LEAN, HICKORY SMOKED BBQ SAUSAGE AS THE LAST LAYER FOLLOWED WITH YET ANOTHER SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ALL THIS WILL TRY TO BE CAMOUFLAGED WITH THE TOP OF THE HOAGIE BUN. FOR YOUR CULINARY ENJOYMENT, WE’RE ADDING ONE AND ONE HALF POUNDS OF FRIES AND FOUR DILL PICKLE SPEARS OR FOUR JALAPENO PEPPERS TO COMPLETE THE “ULTIMATE DESTROYER CHALLENGE” Drooling yet? Think you could handle all of that? Well, if you think you can muster to put down all 4 1/2 lbs of this meal'o'heartattack, then you should give it a shot. Because if you can clean your plate in under 45 minutes; that $55 sandwich you just ordered will be free! Plus, you'll get your picture up on the wall next to the two others that have completed the challenge successfully. If you don't finish it in under 45 minutes, you still get your picture on the wall, you just get to have your picture next to Adam's on Papa Bob's "Wall of Shame." Next time you're traveling through Kansas City, do yourself a huge favor and stop by here. It is a delightful experience! And if you don't want the Ultimate Destroyer, than try the burnt ends... They're absolutely amazing!

Bonner Springs

Ceiling at Kansas City’s Union Station...amazing!

Mission

Whichita Kansas

Lansing

River Market which includes signage

North Kansas City

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