16 Best Things to Do in Kansas City, MO

Known for its world-famous barbecue, stunning fountains, and fervent Kansas City Chiefs fans, Kansas City, the Barbecue Capital of the World, offers renowned smoke-filled joints serving tender brisket and burnt ends.

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$16 per visitor 2 and older
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The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

#19 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

433 E Red Bridge Rd
2 hours to Half Day
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Varies by activity and event
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

#18 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Hallmark Visitors Center

#17 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Less than 1 hour
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$10 for adults; $5 for kids 6-17; free for children 5 and younger
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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

#16 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

5235 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
1 to 2 hours
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$22 for adults; $20 for kids 3-11; free for infants 2 and younger
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Kansas City Zoo

#15 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
Half Day to Full Day
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Boulevard Brewing Company

#14 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

2501 Southwest Boulevard
2 hours to Half Day
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Free; some activities have fees
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Power & Light District

#13 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

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2 hours to Half Day
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Kauffman Stadium

#12 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

1 Royal Way
2 hours to Half Day
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Varies by game
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GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

#11 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129
2 hours to Half Day
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$17 per person
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Science City at Union Station

#10 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

30 West Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108
Half Day to Full Day
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Free; some activities have fees
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Union Station

#9 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Kansas City's City Market

#8 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

20 E. 5th Street Kansas City, MO 64105
2 hours to Half Day
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Free; some activities have fees
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Country Club Plaza

#7 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

4750 Broadway Street
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Westport

#6 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

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2 hours to Half Day
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$16.50 for adults; $6.50 for kids 4-14
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Arabia Steamboat Museum

#5 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

400 Grand Boulevard
1 to 2 hours
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$10 for adults; $6 for children 5-12; free for kids 4 and younger
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

#4 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

1616 E 18th St
1 to 2 hours
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$19.50 for adults; $11.50 for kids 6-15; free for children 5 and younger
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National World War I Museum

#3 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

100 West 26th Street
2 hours to Half Day
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Varies by restaurant
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Try Kansas City barbecue

#2 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

3002 W 47th Ave
1 to 2 hours
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Free; special exhibits have fees
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

#1 in Best Things To Do in Kansas City

4525 Oak Street
2 hours to Half Day
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