Kansas City, MO

Travel Guide

Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts which includes interior views and modern architecture
Starlight Theatre featuring heritage architecture and theater scenes
Kansas City featuring a river or creek, a bridge and a park
Liberty Memorial which includes night scenes

Where to stay in Kansas City

Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building

Downtown Kansas City

4.5/5(800 area reviews)

Immerse yourself in rich arts culture, marvel at numerous fountains, and indulge in upscale shopping and local cuisine. Explore the Power and Light District, Crossroads Arts District, and River Market, while enjoying easy access to public transportation.

Downtown Kansas City
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

Designed in Baroque Revival and Moorish Revival style, this upscale shopping center boasts high-end stores like Tiffany & Co. and Michael Kors, alongside European-inspired architecture, statues, and fountains. Luxury hotels and hidden parking add to the experience.

Country Club Plaza
Power & Light

Power and Light District

Dive into a vibrant entertainment hub with the renovated Midland Theatre, Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet Cinema, and Kansas City Live! featuring bars, restaurants, and a concert venue. Explore nearby T-Mobile Center and the iconic art deco Power and Light Building.

Power and Light District
A quiet little garden perfect for a warm afternoon.

South Kansas City

3.5/5(205 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Kansas City, Swope Park and International House of Prayer are top sights worth seeing.

South Kansas City
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing interior views and theater scenes

Crossroads Arts District

4.5/5(313 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Crossroads Arts District. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Crossroads Arts District
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which includes a garden

Midtown - Westport

3.5/5(145 area reviews)

Unique features of Midtown - Westport include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Uptown Theater or Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

Midtown - Westport
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is SAR 746 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
SAR 746
SAR 898 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,569 reviews)
"Favorite kc hotel"

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
3.5 out of 5
220 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO
The price is SAR 359 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
SAR 359
SAR 435 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
6.6/10 (1,012 reviews)
"We loved the hotel"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3.5 out of 5
18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO
The price is SAR 484 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
SAR 484
SAR 562 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,988 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!! Clean an comfortable. The room was huge. The front desk staff were so friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
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.
Beautiful estate in the bluffs with breath taking views and a private air strip!
Beautiful estate in the bluffs with breath taking views and a private air strip!
Platte City
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Platte City. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a pool table. Popular attractions Happy Hollow Lake and Leavenworth ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
Nice place
"Hosted friends and family of 10 people. Ample living space and nice entertainment amenities. Lots of beds; I recall a king, three queens, and a bunk upstairs. And the remaining beds are in the basement, which is semi finished but still nice. The driveway and sidewalks were shoveled and ice free (this ..."

Reviewed on 11 February 2025

Beautiful estate in the bluffs with breath taking views and a private air strip!
Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot.
Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot.
Independence
Stay at this vacation home in Independence. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
College roommate reunion
"There were five of us ladies staying for a long weekend. We hadn’t seen each other in 39 years! The house was so lovely and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. We had a few kinks to deal with but the property managers were super fast in responding and everything turned out great! We were ..."

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot.
Home Of The Kansas City Chiefs
Home Of The Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City
Stay at this vacation home in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
a wonderful stay
"anytime we rent from tiera it is always a good stay her communication is on point and her place is always up to par it’s great being able to rent from a reliable source"

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

Home Of The Kansas City Chiefs
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.

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Reviews of Kansas City

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1877
5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
1985
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
544
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
47
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I live here so I was just spending time with my husband

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

love the area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Arrived late and left early so we didn’t get a chance to see much of the city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city to visit!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I am not a big city person but due to the Covid the streets were mostly quiet until the evening when protestors were out.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my hometown, so of course, I love KC! The only downfall of the Fontaine was the view of the plaza lights. I feel like we would have been able to see the plaza better from a different location, but the area is great and the hotel is beautiful!