See KC
While you're in Kansas City for the Western Farm Show, why not make it a weekend? Plan to spend an extra day so you can see the sights, hear the sounds and savor the tastes of Kansas City.
Here's a sampling of what you'll enjoy:
Attractions For a bit of history, visit the Liberty Memorial, commemorating World War I, or the Truman Library, dedicated to the presidency of Harry S. Truman. If you're interested in fine art, visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum, which boasts an internationally renowned collection of paintings and sculpture.
Music Kansas City is known for its jazz and blues, which can be enjoyed in many venues. You'll also find clubs offering country and pop music.
Food Fine food abounds, whether your taste is for our world-famous barbecue, Kansas City strip steaks, continental, American, or such ethnic specialties as Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Thai, Middle Eastern, Greek, Indian, Cajun, Irish or Vietnamese.
Shopping Visit the world-famous Country Club Plaza for shopping, dining and riding in the horse-drawn carriages. Other popular shopping areas include Crown Center, the new Zona Rosa shopping center and Cabela's.
Helpful Links
Kansas City Visitors Info
Kansas City Visitors Bureau
http://www.experiencekc.com/
Kansas City, MO Convention & Visitors Bureau
http://visitkc.com/index.cfm
Missouri Welcome Center
http://www.visitmo.com
Wyandotte County Visitors and Convention Center
http://www.visitthedot.com/
Kansas Travel and Tourism
http://www.thinkkansas.com/
Restaurants
County Club Plaza
http://www.countryclubplaza.com/plaza.aspx?pgID=882
Crown Center
http://www.crowncenter.com/Dining-Dining/index.htm
Zona Rosa
http://www.zonarosa.com/dining.cfm
Westport
http://www.westportkcmo.com
Kansas City Restaurant Search
http://visitkc.com/visitor_info/index.cfm?page=visitor_info_dining.cfm
Museums and Tours
Hallmark Visitors Center
http://www.hallmarkvisitorscenter.com/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
http://www.kemperart.org/home.asp
Legler Barn Museum
http://www.grapevine.net/~lhskc/
Liberty Memorial WW1 Museum
http://www.libertymemorialmuseum.org/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
http://www.nelson-atkins.org/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
Pony Express National Museum
http://www.ponyexpress.org
Truman Presidential Museum and Library
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
Union Station
http://www.unionstation.org/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
Harley Davidson Final Assembly Plant
http://www.harley-davidson.com/CO/FTY/en/kansascity.asp?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US
Boulevard Brewing Co.
http://www.boulevard.com/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
American Jazz Museum
http://www.americanjazzmuseum.org
Arabia Steamboat Museum
http://www.1856.com
Crossroads Arts District
http://www.crossroadscommunityassociation.org/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
Shopping
County Club Plaza
http://www.countryclubplaza.com/plaza.aspx?pgID=912
Crown Center
http://www.crowncenter.com/Shopping-ShoppingOverview/Index.htm
Westport
http://www.westportkcmo.com
Zona Rosa
http://www.zonarosa.com/
Legends Shopping Center
http://www.legendsshopping.com/
Cabelas
http://www.cabelas.com
Entertainment
Casinos
Ameristar
http://www.ameristarcasinos.com/kc/index.asp
Argosy
http://www.argosy.com/kansascity/
Harrah's
http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-north-kansas-city/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml
Woodlands - Greyhound and Horse Racing
http://www.woodlandskc.com/?CFID=2210747&CFTOKEN=62260608
Isle of Capri
http://www.isleofcapricasino.com/Kansas_City/
