Attractions

Kansas City has many attractions for locals and tourists alike to enjoy. Kansas City has many museums for families to explore KC’s rich history. Kansas City also offers many first-class golf courses to play. There is a wide variety of jazz and blues establishments and as many smoky barbecue restaurants. Other attractions in Kansas City include the KC Zoo and the Majestic Theater. And rounding out the list of attractions are Kansas City’s famous fountains, over 200 fountains dot the downtown cityscape, obviously the pride of a city that proudly maintains its historic parks, landscapes, and attractions.

The KC Zoo is a private non-profit 202-acre sanctuary for over 1,000 animals and favorite attraction of locals and tourists. The KC Zoo is operated in agreement with the Kansas City, Missouri, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and is open daily.

According to its website, The Kansas City Zoo is one of sixty Zoos honored in”America’s Best Zoos 2008,” and was ranked number one in the nation for “African Animals and Exhibits,” and ranked in top 10 in the nation for “Australian Animals and Exhibits” and for “Pachyderms: Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos.” In addition, famed ape expert Jane Goodall’s complimented that Kansas City has “one of the finest chimpanzee exhibits in North America.” In fact, “America’s Best Zoos 2008″ ranks the Kansas City Zoo as the number one zoo in the nation to see both chimpanzees and kangaroos.

The Majestic Theater offers moviegoers a more intimate alternative to the large multiplex theaters that have become so popular. With posh decor and a chic cocktail lounge, the Majestic features three theater venues and the world famous Improv Comedy Club. Kansas City’s Majestic Theater offers food and beverage services that you may order right from your seat!

Museums are wonderful attractions that the entire family can enjoy. The top 10 museums in Kansas City are:

  • The American Jazz Museum
  • American Royal Museum and Visitors Center
  • Arabia Steamboat Museum
  • Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
  • Kansas City Museum
  • Kemper Museum of Art and Design
  • Liberty Memorial and National World War I Museum
  • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
  • Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
  • Toy & Miniature Museum

There are also many golf courses in and around Kansas City for players to hone their skills first class resorts or playing with friends at public courses with very reasonable greens fees. Golf courses you’ll want to visit between checking out Kansas City’s other attractions include:

  • Swope Memorial Golf Course
  • Royal Meadows Golf Course
  • Tiffany Greens Golf Club
  • Minor Park Golf Course
  • National Golf Club of Kansas City
  • Fred Abrams Golf Course