Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association
An energetic city forged by a rich history, Kansas City is brimming with activities to keep you entertained—eclectic cuisine, swinging jazz, one-of-a-kind museums, a thriving arts scene and fantastic shopping. Part of the city’s charm lies in its impressive network of parks and boulevards and of course, exquisite fountains. The world-renowned jazz legacy continues today in clubs throughout the city. For barbecue lovers, the city’s signature food can be found at more than 100 barbecue establishments, but visitors also delight in restaurants of every ethnic origin. Pack your bags and discover something unique and unexpected in Kansas City.
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Below are some of the 2010 KC Visitors’ Choice Award-winners and nominees in the Things to Do category. For a complete list of Kansas City attractions, click here.
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Country Club Plaza 4750 Broadway Blvd. (Plaza Customer Service) Kansas City MO 64112 (map) 816-753-0100 Website The grandeur of the Country Club Plaza won the district Best of KC in the 2010 KC Visitors’ Choice Awards. With its beautiful fountains and statues, the Spanish-inspired Plaza features more than $1 million in artwork.
Kansas City Royals/Kauffman Stadium One Royal Way Kansas City MO 64129 (map) 816-921-8000 Website Nominated for Favorite Overall Attraction in the 2010 KC Visitors’ Choice Awards, the Kansas City Royals offer a classic American tradition in an elegant venue—fountains cascade behind the outfield walls.
Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr. Kansas City MO 64132 (map) 816-513-5800 Website Voted Favorite Kids Attraction and Favorite Overall Attraction in the 2010 KC Visitors’ Choice Awards, the Kansas City Zoo offers visitors the unique experience of seeing more than 1,000 animals in naturalistic setting.
The Blue Room 1600 E 18th St. Kansas City MO 64108 (map) 816-474-2929 Website Few nightclubs hold the allure of The Blue Room, set in the classic 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District. It was voted Favorite Jazz Venue in the 2010 KC Visitors’ Choice Awards.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St. Kansas City MO 64111 (map) 816-751-1ART(1278) Website Voted Favorite Art Museum in the 2010 KC Visitors’ Choice Awards, the Nelson-Atkins is one of the nation's top art museums The stunning Bloch Building is the equivalent of a 67-story office building lying on its side.
Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd. Kansas City MO 64108 (map) 816-460-2020 Website Kansas City's fully-restored, 1914 train station was voted Favorite Museum/Historical Site and Favorite Landmark/Monument in the 2010 KC Visitors’ Choice Awards.
