{"id":18930,"date":"2019-04-08T10:09:26","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T17:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=18930"},"modified":"2020-04-24T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T23:51:22","slug":"7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to do in Kansas City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located on the western edge of Missouri, Kansas City has outgrown its cowtown image of ages past. It boasts the diverse attractions of a major metropolitan city, while still maintaining its hometown comforts. Here are 7 things to do when you visit Kansas City.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb42112dd7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb42112dd7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/#See_a_Show\" >See a Show<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/#Catch_a_Game\" >Catch a Game<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/#Eat_BBQ\" >Eat BBQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/#Take_Advantage_of_the_Night_Life\" >Take Advantage of the Night Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/#Go_Gambling\" >Go Gambling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/#Stroll_Through_a_Garden\" >Stroll Through a Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-kansas-city\/#See_Some_Sights\" >See Some Sights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_a_Show\"><\/span>See a Show<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlight-Theater.jpg\" alt=\"Starlight Theater in Kansas City\" width=\"765\" height=\"512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlight-Theater.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlight-Theater-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlight-Theater-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlight-Theater-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlight-Theater-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Starlight-Theater-735x492.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/>If the performing arts are your cup of tea, then Kansas City may surprise you with its vast selection of theaters. Starlight Theater is an outdoor complex that seats over 8,000 people in an open-air experience that combines the beautiful summer sky with Broadway entertainment. It is located in Swope Park, next to the Kansas City Zoo. Starlight hosts concerts as well as touring Broadway shows. In addition to Starlight Theater, Kansas City is home to The Lyric Opera and the Kansas City Repertory Theater.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catch_a_Game\"><\/span>Catch a Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KAUFFMAN-STADIUM-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS.jpg\" alt=\"KAUFFMAN STADIUM-KANSAS CITY ROYALS\" width=\"765\" height=\"320\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KAUFFMAN-STADIUM-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KAUFFMAN-STADIUM-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KAUFFMAN-STADIUM-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS-200x84.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KAUFFMAN-STADIUM-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS-400x167.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KAUFFMAN-STADIUM-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS-600x251.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KAUFFMAN-STADIUM-KANSAS-CITY-ROYALS-735x307.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/>Two national sports clubs anchor Kansas City&#8217;s appeal to sports enthusiasts. The Kansas City Royals make their home in the K, the newly remodeled Kaufmann Stadium that features the Royals Hall of Fame. Situated across a sprawling parking lot, the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium have thrilled crowds with tailgating parties and touchdowns since the club&#8217;s arrival in Kansas City in 1963. A major league hockey team, The Wizards, shares Community America Ballpark with the minor League baseball club, the T-Bones.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_BBQ\"><\/span>Eat BBQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FIORELLAS-JACK-STACK-BARBECUE.jpg\" alt=\"FIORELLA&#039;S JACK STACK BARBECUE\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FIORELLAS-JACK-STACK-BARBECUE.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FIORELLAS-JACK-STACK-BARBECUE-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FIORELLAS-JACK-STACK-BARBECUE-200x107.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FIORELLAS-JACK-STACK-BARBECUE-400x213.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FIORELLAS-JACK-STACK-BARBECUE-600x320.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/FIORELLAS-JACK-STACK-BARBECUE-735x392.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>Kansas City is known for its world famous barbecue. Fiorella&#8217;s Jack Stack Barbecue is a local dining favorite. The original Jack Stack restaurant is located on Prospect Avenue. Gates and Sons Bar-B-Q can be seen in locations all over the city. Both families began their respective enterprises in the 1940s and 1950s.<\/p>\n<p>Every fall since 1979, the American Royal Barbecue Contest has hosted an increasing number of barbecue aficionados in the world&#8217;s biggest barbecue cook off. Teams compete for top honors in the event that opens the American Royal season, which spans several weeks and features rodeos and equestrian events.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Advantage_of_the_Night_Life\"><\/span>Take Advantage of the Night Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kansas-City-POWER-LIGHT-DISTRICT.jpg\" alt=\"Kansas City POWER &amp; LIGHT DISTRICT\" width=\"765\" height=\"511\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kansas-City-POWER-LIGHT-DISTRICT.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kansas-City-POWER-LIGHT-DISTRICT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kansas-City-POWER-LIGHT-DISTRICT-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kansas-City-POWER-LIGHT-DISTRICT-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kansas-City-POWER-LIGHT-DISTRICT-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kansas-City-POWER-LIGHT-DISTRICT-735x491.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/>Night life in the city is something of local pride. The Kansas City Power and Light District, located downtown, offers gourmet dining experiences as well as concert venues, like the 3,500 seat Midland Theater, and numerous sports bars and other entertainment arenas. Located in the center of the Power and Light District, Kansas City Live! is a one block area live music and entertainment sector that has hosted such celebrities as David Cook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_Gambling\"><\/span>Go Gambling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ARGOSY-CASINO-HOTEL-SPA.jpg\" alt=\"ARGOSY CASINO HOTEL &amp; SPA\" width=\"765\" height=\"508\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ARGOSY-CASINO-HOTEL-SPA.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ARGOSY-CASINO-HOTEL-SPA-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ARGOSY-CASINO-HOTEL-SPA-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ARGOSY-CASINO-HOTEL-SPA-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ARGOSY-CASINO-HOTEL-SPA-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ARGOSY-CASINO-HOTEL-SPA-735x488.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Riverboat casinos have once again made their way onto the Missouri River. Today&#8217;s riverboats offer many more creature comforts than the gambling boats of the Mark Twain era. The casinos operate is a fun and festive gaming atmosphere, some offer patrons overnight accommodations as well. Harrah&#8217;s, The Ameristar and the Isle of Capri as well as Argosy Casino offer gaming and fun, concert venues and gourmet cuisine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroll_Through_a_Garden\"><\/span>Stroll Through a Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Powell-Gardens-in-Kansas-City.jpg\" alt=\"Powell Gardens in Kansas City\" width=\"765\" height=\"510\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Powell-Gardens-in-Kansas-City.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Powell-Gardens-in-Kansas-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Powell-Gardens-in-Kansas-City-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Powell-Gardens-in-Kansas-City-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Powell-Gardens-in-Kansas-City-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Powell-Gardens-in-Kansas-City-735x490.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/>For the nature lover, Powell Gardens, located east of Kansas City on Highway 50 features hundreds of acres of beautifully arranged floral gardens, walking trails and a nature center. Powell Gardens is also home to a magnificent glass conservatory housing seasonal tropical plants. A visit to this amazing botanical paradise is worth the half-hour drive from the metro area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_Some_Sights\"><\/span>See Some Sights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JC-Nichols-Fountain.jpg\" alt=\"JC Nichols Fountain\" width=\"765\" height=\"510\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JC-Nichols-Fountain.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JC-Nichols-Fountain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JC-Nichols-Fountain-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JC-Nichols-Fountain-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JC-Nichols-Fountain-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JC-Nichols-Fountain-735x490.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/>Located just a few miles from downtown is The Country Club Plaza is home to upscale retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues. Nicknamed the City of Fountains, The Plaza, as the area is known locally, sports the JC Nichols Fountain, and many others including the fountains that spray in nearby Brush Creek.<\/p>\n<p>Have you been to Kansas City? What&#8217;s your favorite thing to do. Leave a comment below with your recommendation!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-Things-to-do-in-Kansas-City-683x1024.png\" alt=\"7 Things to do in Kansas City\" width=\"378\" height=\"567\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-Things-to-do-in-Kansas-City.png 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-Things-to-do-in-Kansas-City-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-Things-to-do-in-Kansas-City-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-Things-to-do-in-Kansas-City-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-Things-to-do-in-Kansas-City-735x1102.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located on the western edge of Missouri, Kansas City has outgrown its cowtown image of ages past. 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