Kansas City MO Attractions and Things to Do
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Worlds of Fun Amusement Park & Oceans of Fun Waterpark.
Worlds of Fun is one of the Midwest's largest amusement parks and includes an attached water-themed park, Oceans of Fun. The Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun amusement park is located right in Kansas City, Missouri with dozens of roller coasters, water-fun activities and exciting thrill rides, including the Detonator, which was the first space shot built in the United States. To learn more about one of Kansas City’s top attractions for kids, visit www.worldsoffun.com.Zona Rosa.
Zona Rosa is a luxury shopping, living dining and entertainment complex located in Kansas City, Missouri. Occupying more than 500,000 square feet, the luxurious development features theaters, a comedy club and restaurants, plus well-known mainstream retailers and upscale department stores like Dillard's. To learn more about top Kansas City attractions at Zona Rosa, visit www.zonarosa.com.
Shoal Creek Golf Course.
Shoal Creek Golf Course was completed in 2001 and has been awarded a prestigious 4-star rating by Golf Digest. Shoal Creek Golf Course is frequently named the top golf course in the Kansas City, Mo area and stretches for 6,950 yard. A par-71 course, Shoal Creek Golf Course offers varying levels of play for golfers. To learn more about Shoal Creek Golf Course, visit www.shoalcreekgolf.com. [Top]William Jewell College.
William Jewell College was founded by Baptist leaders in 1849, interestingly one of whom happened to be the father of Frank and Jesse James. Strongly associated with the Baptist faith, the college houses a fine collection of Baptist materials. In 2001, Time Magazine named William Jewell College “Liberal Arts College of the Year.” To learn more about William Jewell College, visit www.jewell.edu.Liberty Memorial.
Liberty Memorial is the home of The National World War I Museum, a collection of World War I-era artifacts that highlight the period and pay tribute to the heroes of the war. Liberty Memorial was officially designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006, and its World War I museum offers an innovative look at the period. In 2008, the National World War I Museum was named "Favorite Museum or Historical Site" by the KC Visitors' Choice Awards. To learn more about one of the top tourist attractions in Kansas City, Missouri, visit www.theworldwar.org.
Kansas City Jazz District.
Kansas City Jazz District commemorates the glory days of Jazz that took place in Kansas City in the 1930s and 1940s in Kansas City. Today, the Kansas City Jazz District is home to a beloved annual festival, the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival, which is one of America’s most popular jazz fests.To learn more about the Kansas City Jazz District, visit www.kcjazzdistrict.org. [Top]
Fountain Bluff Sports Complex.
Fountain Bluff Sports Complex has been an important center for sports and recreation since it opened in Kansas City, Missouri in 2002. Sprawling across a whopping 146 acres, the multi-million dollar complex offers jogging trails, playgrounds and picturesque fountains. To learn more details about Fountain Bluff Sports Complex, visit mo-liberty.civicplus.com/index.asp?NID=91.Historic Downtown Liberty.
Historic downtown Liberty, Missouri dates back to the early 1820s. Today, the charming downtown Liberty, MO area is home to a bustling shopping district, a delicious choice of restaurants and a regular farmer's market. To learn more about shops, dining and sightseeing in historic downtown Liberty, Missouri, visit www.historicdowntownliberty.org.Kansas City Sprint Center.
Sprint Center located in the downtown for Kansas City Missouri is home for entertainments and events. Having been listed as one of the finest arena’s for sports and live entertainment, the area hosts over 100 events a year including live concerts, family shows, special events and so on. To learn more about the latest events, visit http://www.sprintcenter.com/
Kansas City/Liberty Casinos. The fun hasn't just started yet if you haven't hit the Kansas City Casinos. Experience the riverboat gaming at its best with several Kansas City/Liberty MO casinos. Where will you find them? Just a few miles away are citys top Casinos, the Ameristar, Isle of Capri and the Harrah's that feature Las Vegas style gaming, fun and more. Visit them for more information at their website, www.harrahsnkc.com, www.kanas-city.isleofcapricasinos.com and www.ameristarcasinos.com.
Kansas City Gates BBQ and Zarda BBQ.
You haven't experienced BBQ until you have had true Kansas City style BBQ. KC Masterpiece was created by a dentist from Kansas City and is based here. You can visit one of their locations or try a few local favorites. Try Arthur Bryants, one of the bigger names in KC BBQ, www.arthurbryantsbbq.com. Or head to local gem Gates BBQ in the jazz district for authentic KC BBQ, www.gatesbbq.com. Also don't forget Zarda's BBQ, any of these locations is where true KC style BBQ lives.
The Country Club Plaza Kansas City. The Country Club Plaza is great place to spend your day and experience a fun filled getaway. The city is a host to shopping, fine dining restaurants from American to Kansas City Steaks. The city offers a year round of great activities such as music, concerts, art fares, shows and other special events.
KC Royal and Chiefs. Enjoy America's favorite past time as the Royals take on any comers in their bid to win another championship, or watch the hard hitting style of the Chiefs as football tries to take over as America's number one sport.
