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Fun places in KC
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items For anyone that is in the Kansas City area and it’s looking for something fun to do or somewhere fun to go with friends, family significant other or
solo or if you aren’t from Kansas City and you’re just interested in checking out what we have out h...
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This museum is Instagram iconic, with massive art collections and those famous shuttlecock sculptures on the lawn. It’s peaceful and inspiring—plus admission is free! How Long I’ve Known It: Years—honestly, my favorite free cultural spot in KC.
Vibe:...
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Tiny toy worlds with insane detail—it’s surprisingly fascinating and nostalgic. Perfect for those creative and aesthetic TikToks. How Long I’ve Been Visiting: A couple years; always surprised.
Vibe: Cute and whimsical—great for artsy content or chill...
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Why I Love It: So powerful—walk through history and get that skyline shot from the tower base for free.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Labs
Interactive, hands-on, and totally immersive: from dinosaur labs to a planetarium and food chemistry demos. You can literally launch rockets indoors. How Long I’ve Been Going: Since school field trips, and still fun!
Vibe: Perfect for hangouts with ...
Science City at Union Station
Music exhibition
Why I Love It: Pure KC culture—learn about jazz legends, listen to live music, and walk often with creativity in the air. When I Go: For live shows or midday wandering in the district.
American Jazz Museum
Outdoors
Why I Love It: Fresh produce, local vendors, vintage treasures, and bustling street life. City Market Sunday brunch is a vibe. How Long I’ve Been Going: Years—always something new.
Vibe: Casual, social, and a perfect hangout spot with friends or date...
City Market
I love going to the plaza so much especially with a group of friends to take pictures got to eat and go to any of the cool Trinity stores in this area. Fun fact I actually went here to take my senior prom pictures with my friends. Beautiful fountains...
Country Club Plaza
KC’s free streetcar is both aesthetic and useful. It connects Power & Light, Crossroads, and River Market neighborhoods effortlessly.
E. Crichton "Kite" Singleton Yard
Interactive
Strong team activity if you’re hanging with friends. It’s challenging, immersive, and the Plaza location is stylish too. How Long I’ve Done It: Twice—first time left me obsessed.
Vibe: Energetic indoor fun, perfect for groups or date nights.
The Escape Game Kansas City
Fun place to rent out at a certain time for dates any special occasions like birthdays or even celebrating a fun little holiday with your family friends or even coworkers I’ve been here a few times one for a date and another time was with my family a...
T-Shotz Golf and Entertainment Venue
KC serious about its local beer history. Tom’s Town and Boulevard tours are full of stories and free samples. Great for chill afternoon with friends or a fun date outing.
Embark on a Kansas City Distillery Tour