These are the perfect places for those who love to do activities and be outside! Kid friendly options as well
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Museums
Exhibits
Amusement parks/zoo
Botanical gardens
Parks/Scenic views
Farmers markets
Museums
My favorite museum to go to, they have a nice restaurant inside, museum is free! You pay for certain exhibits that are in season that you want to see, love going to the museum, it's so big and takes a while to get through with so much to see!
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Very informative and pretty, would recommend
National WWI Museum - Kansas City
Such a cool museum if you like toys and figurines, very cute and lots to see
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Great museum if you have kids, it's basically a story book that came to life, very whimsical and enjoyable
The Rabbit hOle
Exhibits
There's so much to do here! They have new exhibits rotating in and out constantly, have a free train exhibit, very pretty to walk around! High recommended coming during Christmas time, very pretty Christmas display
Union Station Kansas City
If you take your kid anywhere let this place be it! Sooooooo much to do! For toddlers and for big kids, you definitely get your moneys worth and its also a learning experience love this place
Science City at Union Station
Very nice shopping center, there's something here for everyone, kid friendly and so much to do, during Christmas time, the place looks like it came straight out of a hallmark movie! They also open their ice skating rink, so much fun
Crown Center
Located inside crown center, it's a free exhibit for kids to create art! So much fun and enjoyable
Kaleidoscope
I loveddd coming here! So many cool pieces to look at, has a nice ride and things to do for kids, has a Lego store at the end when your leaving so many Lego’s to choose from !
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
Very nice aquarium, kid friendly, you can get a package to both Lego land and sealife, so cute
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Amusement parks/zoo
Fun amusement park with so many rides! There fright fest is such a good experience, have a water park as well
Worlds of Fun
Highly recommend coming here! They have a new aquarium that is beautiful!!! The zoo is nice, either a zip line that takes you over the zoo very cool and fun
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
I love this farm so much, there’s so much to do and very interactive, so many animals and activities, highly recommend
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Botanical gardens
Such a pretty botanical garden, variety of plants, has an inside area as well, so pretty to go to!
The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
Such a big and pretty garden, big trail to walk and so many different plants and flowers, during Christmas time they decorate with lights highly recommended
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Parks/Scenic views
One of my favorite parks here!! Has a variety of playgrounds, trails, has a pretty pond you can walk across, basketball courts, shelters, this park has it all!
Facilities • Antioch Park
Great park to walk, has the prettiest view of the city!
Penn Valley Park
Love this lake so much, so pretty to drive through, has multiple shelters, trails, and has a huge playground when you enter the lake! Plenty of places to fish, you can take your boat out, such as pretty park and lake
Wyandotte County Lake Park
Great park for kids, lots of play areas, and has really cool big sized anaimals
Penguin Park
Best park in kck area, the rose garden is to die for, they have a splash park, picnic areas, a good walking trail, and it's very scenic
Loose Park
Such a pretty park, very pretty trails and good play grounds, I recommend going during Christmas time ! They light up the whole park so pretty and magical,
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
My heart belongs to this park, so scenic, and has a good playground, they have a community garden that is so pretty, love coming here to walk
West Flanders Park
Has a pretty view of the city!!
Kaw Point Park
Nice view of the city, great to walk as well
Observation Park - Kansas City
Has a greatttt view of downtown and union station, good place for a picnic, or a date!
National WWI Museum - Kansas City
Farmers markets
Sooooo many vendors!! you can find so much here for cheap, it's authentic stuff and just a fun activity to do
City Market
Has a great farmers market, cute town, and it's located on a park with a beautiful trail
English Landing Park
Stadiums
If you love football you must go to a chiefs game once In your life, amazing energy and a good time
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Very pretty stadium, games are enjoyable and fun, such a good time
Kauffman Stadium
There is always concerts and events happening here, you’ll never get bored highly recommend
