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Things to see in Kansas City, Missouri (United States): 45 places and when to go
Kansas City, Missouri is a major city in United States with around 1,469,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (21), With kids (16), Wildlife (15). The best known are Westwood Hills, Kansas, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and National World War I Museum and Memorial. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.109, -94.606
- Population
- About 1,469,000
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (21) · With kids (16) · Wildlife (15) · History (4) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 651 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kansas City, Missouri
The places in and around Kansas City, Missouri, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Westwood Hills, KansasHistory7.8 km
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtArt museum in Kansas City, Missouri7.5 km
- National World War I Museum and MemorialMemorial in Kansas City to World War I dead3.6 km
- Kansas City Zoo & AquariumZoo in Kansas City, Missouri14 km
- Kansas City Missouri TempleTemples15 km
- Worlds of FunAmusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, United States13 km
- Airline History MuseumAviation museum in Kansas City, Missouri1.2 km
- Shawnee Methodist MissionChurch building in Kansas, United States of America8.6 km
- Museum at PrairiefireMuseum in Overland Park, Kansas26 km
- Huron CemeteryNative American cemetery1.9 km
- Alma Mader BrewingBrewery3.3 km
- Arvin Gottlieb PlanetariumPlanetarium3.2 km
- Big Rip Brewery CompanyBrewery3.1 km
- Border Brewing CompanyBrewery3.2 km
- Bornean orangutanSpecies of orangutan13 km
- Boulevard Brewing CompanyBrewery located in Kansas City, Missouri3.1 km
- Calibration BreweryBrewery4.3 km
- Casual Animal BrewingBrewery2.9 km
- Cinder Block BreweryBrewery4.2 km
- City Barrel Brewery + KitchenBrewery3.2 km
- Double Shift Brewing CompanyBrewery3.1 km
- DromedaryA large camel of the genus Camelus with one hump on its back13 km
- EmuSpecies of bird13 km
- Kansas City Bier CompanyBrewery14 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Lifted Spirits, Mean Mule Distillery Company, Nimble Brewing, Pizza and Taproom;Martin City Brewing Company, Red Sash Brewing, Restless Spirits Distilling Company, River Bluff Brewing, Rochester Brewing and Roasting, Stockyards Brewing Co., Strange Days Brewing Company, Torn Label Brewing Company
- With kids: Lion-tailed macaque, Merino, North American river otter, Polar bear, Macropus rufus, Sea Life Aquarium Kansas City, California sea lion, Shoal Creek Living History Museum, The Springs Aquatic Park, Trumpeter swan
When to go to Kansas City, Missouri
The best time to visit Kansas City, Missouri is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In March, 45 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kansas City, Missouri
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 651 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kansas City, Kansas10 places2.1 km
- Independence, Missouri6 places17 km
- Olathe10 places32 km
- Lawrence, Kansas9 places59 km
- St. Joseph, Missouri15 places76 km
- Topeka, Kansas7 places92 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kansas City, Missouri?
The best known: Westwood Hills, Kansas, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, Kansas City Missouri Temple. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kansas City, Missouri?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Kansas City, Missouri?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 651 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kansas City, Missouri as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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