Kansas City Break
- Day 1 (5 schedule items)
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- Flight arrives in the evening
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- A Kansas City, MO
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[Full Description]
Kansas City is a major Midwestern city on the border of Missouri and Kansas. Those who know Kansas City know it’s well worth a visit. Clean, beautiful, boasting great museums, tasty KC BBQ and excellent blues. The city architecture is somewhat reminiscent of a European city, with Parisian-style boulevards and Romanesque fountains.
Downtown Kansas City is generally defined as the areas including the River Market, the central business district (the “Loop”), the Crossroads Arts District, Crown Center and Union Station. After years of neglect and decay in the 1980s and 1990s, the area is making a comeback. Union Station and Crown Center, houses shops, restaurants and offices. The nearby Liberty Memorial is the world’s first World War I memorial and has spectacular views from the top. Just south of Crown Center is Union Hill, another revitalized area offering some of the best skyline views in the city.
Many visitors take in some music at an area blues bar or other live music venue, or watch the city’s Kansas City Chiefs play a game of football.
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- Pick up rental car at airport
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- B Hotel Phillips - Kansas City, United States - TravelMuse
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Hotel Phillips - Kansas City, United States - TravelMuse
The 217-room Hotel Phillips is a historical landmark located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, two blocks from the Convention Center.Phillips Chophouse the hottest restaurant in downtown Kansas City serving Old World Classics with a contemporary flare. 12th and Baltimore for lunch or happy hour with co-workers or dinner with friends.Guest services include a health club, concierge, shoe shine and dry cleaning. The hotel is decorated in the Art Deco style. Accommodations feature two multi-line phones, voice mail, data ports and complimentary newspapers. Fax machines are available upon request. The price includes the property*s resort fee.[Full Description]
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- C Le Fou Frog, Kansas City
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This popular French restaurant transforms a normal meal into a lasting memory. The atmosphere in the cozy dining room and outside on the airy terrace transports diners to the South of France, where outstanding food, an awesome wine list and stellar service make for an enjoyable evening. A private, heated tent is available year-round. The dinner menu changes nightly, but some examples of what you may find include escargot sautéed in butter and garlic, Steak au Poivre, Filet Mignon stuffed with lobster and Bouillabaisse.[Full Description]
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- Day 2 (4 schedule items)
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- D Country Club Plaza - Missouri Shopping - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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Country Club Plaza - Missouri Shopping - TravelMuse
If one place could illustrate the heartbeat of Kansas City, it would be the Plaza. Known as the first mall in the world, the outdoor district is peppered with 180 shops, 38 restaurants, numerous hotels and several entertainment venues. The Plaza abounds with activity almost around the clock. Spanish Colonial architecture and fine art, combined with the many fountains for which Kansas City is known, create an atmosphere unparalleled anywhere else in the city. During the holidays, the district glows with the twinkle of millions of Christmas lights.[Full Description]
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- E Toy and Miniature Museum - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse, Kansas...
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Toy and Miniature Museum - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse
This is a must-see for the young and young at heart. Located near the Country Club Plaza on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, this museum features a collection of antique toys, built-to-scale miniatures, antique dolls, doll houses, farm toys and teaching kitchens. They recently added a new room to feature the worlds most complete marble collection, donated by Larry and Cathy Runyan-Svacina. The museum was founded in 1982 by two women who wanted to share their toy collections with the general public. Adults will especially enjoy the miniature displays, which fascinate and inspire. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $4 children (5-12).[Full Description]
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- F Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
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This artistic wonderland is housed in a splendid neoclassical structure that serves as a piece of work in itself. Collections of American and European art contain creations from the most prominent schools and periods, from artists such as Homer, Caravaggio, Monet, Titian, Rodin, Renoir and hundreds of others. Popular displays at the museum include the Chinese Temple Room, a sealed Egyptian tomb and an outdoor sculpture garden. A cafe and gift shop are also onsite. Admission is free.[Full Description]
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- G Californos Westport - Missouri Dining - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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Californos Westport - Missouri Dining - TravelMuse
The ambiance of this French-bistro is just one reason diners flock to Californos in Westport. The interior provides a classy, intimate dining experience. In warm weather months, guests can enjoy dining streetside or on tree-shaded decks. Choose from a variety of foods, including grilled salmon, Veal Piccata and other tasty options. This has become a frequent stop for Westport shoppers and business people and is perfect for romantic dinners, banquets and wedding receptions.[Full Description]
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- Day 3 (7 schedule items)
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- H City Market, Kansas City
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Shops, restaurants, bars, museums—you will find all of this and more at one of Kansas City's oldest business communities. This is also the home of the Midwest's largest open-air farmers market. Be sure to visit the Arabia Steamboat Museum, which flanks the east side of the market, where you will view items recovered from the wreckage of a sunken 1850s Missouri River steamboat. There is no admission charge for the vibrant market, but some attractions and museums charge a fee.[Full Description]
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- Steamboat Arabia Museum
- I Hallmark Visitors Center, Kansas City
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More than 150,000 people come to this interactive museum and informational center each year. Here, you will learn about how Hallmark Cards started, meet some of the talented artists, writers and designers, view the massive collection of Keepsake ornaments and make your own gift bow to take home. Located in downtown's Crown Center, the Hallmark Visitors Center is a must-see for anyone interested in learning about the greeting card industry and the people behind it.[Full Description]
Admission is free.
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- J Crown Center - Missouri Shopping - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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Crown Center - Missouri Shopping - TravelMuse
Every visitor who enjoys shopping must take part in the Crown Center experience. This upscale shopping complex, spread over 85 acres, is home to 80 shops and restaurants, as well as two luxurious hotels and the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards. Created in 1968, the shopping center connects via skywalk to the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Westin Crown Center Hotel and Union Station. The facility attracts conventions with its Destination Crown Center program, which offers 140,000 square feet of meeting space. For movie lovers, there is the Crown Center Cinemas on the third level.[Full Description]
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- K Science City - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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Science City - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse
This interactive museum provides entertainment for the entire family. Located in Union Station, the newly created Science City provides interactive displays where visitors learn about astronaut and sports training, weather, history and other scientific phenomena. Divided into five sections, each with a different theme, the museum provides hands-on experiences for children of all ages, proving that learning about science can be fun, as well as educational. The new City Nights Theater adds to the experience.[Full Description]
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- L Kaleidoscope, Kansas City
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A world of excitement and imagination awaits at this Crown Center family attraction. Here, children can create one-of-a-kind artwork, design their own unique puzzle, construct a skyscraper and more using scrap material provided by Hallmark Cards. One-hour sessions are offered daily. The exhibit is specifically designed for children ages 5-12. During the school year, it is booked mostly with school groups and has limited public sessions, but the experience is such a treat for the kids it is worth trying to make a reservation.[Full Description]
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- M 18th & Vine District - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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18th & Vine District - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse
Known throughout the world as the birthplace of jazz, this historic district once hosted such legendary musicians as Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Turner and Charlie Yardbird Parker. After a multi-million dollar makeover, the area is now home to the American Jazz Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, The Blue Room Jazz Club, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center and the newly-restored Gem Theater. This is considered one of the top attractions in the Kansas City area. Visiting the district is free, but individual attractions charge admission fees.[Full Description]
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- Day 4 (4 schedule items)
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- Harley-Davidson | Experience | Factory Tours | Kansas City,
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Kansas City Zoo - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse
This zoo is a must-see for children and adults interested in getting back to nature. This sprawling park, which attracts 700,000 visitors annually, is divided into sections named for areas of the world, from Africa and Austraila to Farmland USA. Visitors can walk the 202-acre park or ride trams from one place to another. There is also a guided train tour that allows one to see the highlights of the park.[Full Description]
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- O Swope Park - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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Swope Park - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse
The 29th largest Municipal Park in the U.S., the Swope Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Kansas City. The 1,805 acre space of the park encompasses the Starlight Theatre, the Lakeside Nature Center, Equestrian Stables, the Blue River & Swope Memorial golf courses, 10 shelter houses, a number of picnic areas and a lot more! Originally called as the Swope Park Zoo, the Kansas City Zoo features the Tropical Habitat House, the Bird & Carnivora house and a large number of African & American exhibits. It also has the beautifully architectured Swope Memorial, built in the memory of philanthropist and founder of the park, Thomas Swope. Over the years, a lot of structures have been developed and re-developed in the park to enhance its beauty and to increase its utility for the general public.[Full Description]
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- P 75th Street Brewery - Missouri Dining - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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75th Street Brewery - Missouri Dining - TravelMuse
A popular local hangout since its opening in 1993, 75th Street Brewery has served approximately two million glasses of homemade beer to date. Features a menu of tasty choices with beer pairings, such as the Kansas City Baby Back Ribs and Gigantic Bavarian Pretzels. Fantastic service with a down-home appeal, including a regular schedule of local musicians. Also accommodates large groups for private occasions in two aptly titled rooms, The Nest and The Family Room.[Full Description]
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- Day 5 (6 schedule items)
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- City of Independence - National Frontier Trails Museum
- Q Vaile Mansion - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse, Kansas City
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Vaile Mansion - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse
Built in 1881 by local businessman, Harvey Merrick Vaile, this 31-room mansion, located in historic Independence, is filled with extravagant furnishings, hand-painted murals and bright ceiling paintings. Architect magazine considers this structure an exceptional example of Second-Empire Victorian architecture. The intricate details and luxurious touches make this mansion a true original. Special holiday decorations and tours are featured from Thanksgiving Day through Dec 30.[Full Description]
Admission: adults $5, seniors $4.50, children ages 6-16 $2, children younger than 6 are free. Prices may change during special holiday showings.
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- R Harry S. Truman Library & Museum - Missouri Attraction - Tra, Kansa...
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum - Missouri Attraction - Tra
Located in Independence, the library, one of 10 presidential libraries in the country run by the National Archives and Records Administration, houses 15 million pages of documents and 35,000 objects, all associated with the life and presidency of Harry Truman, whose hometown was Independence, Missouri. Truman and his wife, Bess, are buried in the courtyard on the grounds of this impressive library.[Full Description]
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1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Built in 1859, this historic frontier jail located in Independence Square is where Frank James, Jesse's bank-robbing brother, was imprisoned. With bars on the windows, the jail looks like something out of an old western movie. Visitors can tour the Marshall's home, the jail cells, a schoolhouse and the surrounding grounds. An exhibit of handmade weapons is also on display.[Full Description]
Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $2 children/students, children younger than 6 are free.
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- T Bingham-Waggoner Estate - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse, Kansas ...
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Bingham-Waggoner Estate - Missouri Attraction - TravelMuse
This historic landmark is such an important part of the community because of the pioneering courage its famous inhabitants embodied. Most notable among them are statesman and painter, George Caleb Bingham, and later the Waggoners, a well-established flour milling family. Its 19th century architectural details, furniture and paintings are worth a look. Now offering tours at reasonable prices: adults $5, senior citizens $4.50, and children and students $2. Also available for rent and is often used for weddings, large conferences and family reunions.[Full Description]
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- U Stephenson's Old Apple Farm Restaurant - Missouri Dining - T, Kansa...
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Stephenson's Old Apple Farm Restaurant - Missouri Dining - T
This quaint, country-style restaurant, built to resemble a red barn on the outside, is inviting and homey. Located in the eastern section of Kansas City, it offers tasty home-cooked meals, including hickory smoked chicken, pork loin chops, freshly baked rolls, green bean casserole and other specialties. Equipped with a cocktail lounge and gift shop, this establishment has something to offer almost everyone. The friendly, accommodating staff and down-home atmosphere result in a pleasant dining experience for all. Open daily 11a onwards.[Full Description]
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- Day 6 (1 schedule items)
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- Flight departs in the morning
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