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 Bay Water Park 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. CrossroadsKC at Grinders 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 AED 731 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 731
AED 879 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,666 reviews)
"It was great!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
3.5 out of 5
11828 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO
The price is AED 295 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 295
AED 381 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,266 reviews)
"Great hotel! Super comfy beds and really clean."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
106 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is AED 497 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 497
AED 613 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was clean, the people we encountered were very friendly and it was a unique building."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
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.
Spacious 2BR Downtown Retreat
Spacious 2BR Downtown Retreat
3 out of 5
1004 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an indoor pool. Popular attractions T-Mobile Center and Science City ...
KC getaway
"Phenomenal location, close to everything you need. Lift is very spacious and comfortable. Beds are awesome and having 2 bathrooms is a great bonus. Will definitely stay here on our next trip to KC"

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Spacious 2BR Downtown Retreat
NEW LISTING! Home with a POOL, PARK, and close to Arrowhead & Kauffman!
NEW LISTING! Home with a POOL, PARK, and close to Arrowhead & Kauffman!
Blue Springs
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Blue Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Metro East Tennis Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Birthday celebration
"Found this beautiful home with all the accommodations I was looking for, pool, pool table, theater, very spacious. The neighborhood was beautiful and communication was easy with the owner. I love that they also allow small parties as several of my family members in town wanted to stop by with well ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

NEW LISTING! Home with a POOL, PARK, and close to Arrowhead & Kauffman!
Historic mansion in the Scarritt Renaissance District
Historic mansion in the Scarritt Renaissance District
KCMO
Stay at this vacation home in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
Family gathering for a wedding weekend.
"We just spent a wonderful long weekend at this big home. We all grew up in a big house. This felt so at home and fit our needs perfectly. There was plenty of room to gather, or go be quiet in smaller rooms. We hosted a dinner for friends in the KC area and the kitchen with all its utensils had all ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Historic mansion in the Scarritt Renaissance District
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
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5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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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!