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Fun Activities in Kansas City, Mo
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Food Recommendations
Famous for its barbecue and big flavors, Kansas City offers delicious eats that bring everyone together—classic comfort food, local favorites, and must-try spots.
Place to relax on a Friday night
Local brewery on tap
Yard House: World's Largest Selection of Draft Beer
Mouthwatering, amazing here in the Midwest
Kansas City Taco Company, KC Taco Company
Genuine Italian right at your fingertips tips and worth the price
Garozzo's Downtown
Hole in the wall of burgers right here!
Tay's Burger Shack
Experience continuous fire-roasted cuts including tender Picanha, juicy Fraldinha, and buttery Filet Mignon—each grilled over an open flame and carved tableside. Visit the nutrient-dense Market Table featuring seasonal salads, exotic fruits and more....
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Relaxed, family-friendly eatery dishing up southern classics such as fried chicken and catfish alongside cocktails.
Lula Southern Cookhouse
Straight-up no-frills bar with history, a burger-plus menu, live music & performance art.
The Brick
Hip spot featuring a rotating selection of meat sandwiches such as banh mi, cheesesteaks & burgers
Pigwich
Laid-back venue for live jazz & blues, plus open-mic & karaoke nights, with a soul-food bar menu.
The Kansas City Juke House
Small, circa-1958 counter serve dishing up breakfast, burgers, fries & ice cream.
Harold's Drive-In: Smash Burgers & Creamy Shakes
Chill spot for burgers, sandwiches, nachos & tacos, plus billiards, darts & board games.
Rhythm & Booze Downtown
Bustling cafe serves up a variety of local, seasonal breakfast & lunch dishes in a homey setting.
You Say Tomato
Full family fun
From hands-on play spaces to classic attractions, Kansas City offers plenty of ways for families to spend time together—easy outings, active fun, and places that welcome kids of all ages.
Good for kids of all ages 5+ (toddlers might get bored)
Main Event Kansas City North
Kansas City's most celebrated destination for civic, entertainment and cultural activities, with over 100 years of iconic history and year-round attractions for all ages. Visit internationally awarded Science City, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, Ext...
Union Station Kansas City
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages.
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Family entertainment center featuring Lego toy displays, rides & a 4-D theater, plus a gift shop.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
Large, clean entertainment center with go-karts, mini golf, trampoline area, laser tag and an arcade.
The Rush Funplex
Colorful, upbeat center offering creative arts & crafts sessions for kids, free of charge.
Kaleidoscope
Indoor venue with arcade games, a carousel & other kiddie rides, plus laser tag & outdoor go karts.
PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center
Worlds of Fun is a 235-acre theme park in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring thrill rides, family rides, and a kids' area (Planet. Snoopy), plus the adjacent Oceans of Fun waterpark, all included with admission. The park is themed around international ...
Worlds of Fun
Perfect for team building with friends and family! Try to make it out before time is up!
Breakout KC
Museums
Known for its rich history and creative spirit, Kansas City is home to museums and interactive exhibits that blend art, science, and storytelling—engaging, approachable, and great for curious minds.
Museum devoted to jazz music with live performances, educational programs & interactive exhibits.
American Jazz Museum
comprehensive and informative look at World War I, with a vast collection of artifacts, engaging exhibits, and short films
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Plenty of things to see, look at, interact with. It looks small but it was like 45mins in there. The tunnel was super cool!
Museum of Illusions
vast and impressive collection of artwork from various eras and cultures, including French Impressionist paintings and Asian art. the free admission to the main collection, the beautiful and well-laid-out exhibits are to swoon over
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
offers an extensive collection of miniatures and toys, including a Star Wars exhibit.
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Modest museum housing a permanent collection & special exhibitions of challenging contemporary art.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
children's museum offers interactive exhibits that bring childhood stories to life, with a literary theme and fun, engaging experiences for kids and adults
The Rabbit hOle
Museum featuring hands-on exhibits about art, science, math & reading designed for kids.
The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
What does 8,000 square feet of model trains look like? Visit Union Station’s Model Train Gallery and find out! Eight different train scales, ranging from the smallest Z-Gauge to the largest G-Gauge, run simultaneously. And more than 80 total trains a...
Model Train Gallery
An 80-acre park with authentic buildings documenting Missouri history, plus reenactments & trails.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum