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Kansas City Area Attractions
Places of Interest
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Established in 1989, Boulevard has grown to be among the largest and most respected specialty brewers in the Midwest. Tours available.
2501 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 474-7095
18 minutes; 15 miles
www.boulevard.com
Hallmark Visitors Center
See creativity come to life. Interactive displays, exhibits and video make the tour fun for the entire family. Press a button to make a bow. Watch Hallmark craftspeople create greeting cards. Stamp your passport at the six stamping stations!
2501 McGee
Kansas City, MO
(816) 274-3613
21 minutes; 16 miles
www.hallmarkvisitorscenter.com
Kansas City Zoo
With over 1,000 animals to delight, every visit is a new adventure . . . to Africa, Australia, or four other continents. Located in Swope Park.
6800 Zoo Dr.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 513-5700
30 minutes; 23 miles
www.kansascityzoo.org
National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
This unique 172-acre complex offers an educational tour of the history and importance of agriculture. Located on-site are the Museum of Farming, Farm Town USA, Rural Art Gallery, narrow-gouge miniature train and more. Open daily March through November.
630 Hall of Fame Dr.
Bonner Springs, KS
(913) 721-1075
7 minutes; 4 miles
www.agholloffame.com
Union Station
Home to Science City, an interactive science center/ museum for kids with more than 50 hands-on activities and a planetarium. Union Station was lovingly restored to its former grandeur thanks to both Missouri and Kansas taxpayers. Its newest attraction is the K.C. Rail Experience, a permanent railroad museum including a locomotive simulator and real trains to climb aboard. Live theatre, fine restaurants and unique shops complete the visit.
30 W. Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO
(816) 460-2000
19 minutes; 15 miles
www.unionstation.org
Westport
In the heart of Kansas City (immediately north of the Country Club Plaza), this is a unique, historic and very popular destination of young people seeking a good time. It features dozens of Kansas City's 19th century buildings, old-style lampposts, and tree-lined boulevards. With dozens of nightclubs and bars, the streets are filled with vibrant sounds - music and otherwise! Though Westport has indeed changed over its 150 year history, the energy and vitality of the district remains at its same high. Fun and funky shopping, diverse restaurants, entertainment hotspot.
4050 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 531-4370
21 minutes; 17 miles
www.westportkcmo.com
or
www.westportnights.com
Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun
Amusement parks feature 235 acres of more than 100 rides and attractions. Experirence six world-class roller coasters, dozens of thrill rides and live shows. Get soaked on 18 water slides, a lazy river and a giant wave pool.
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave.
Kansas City, MO
(816) 454-4545
29 minutes; 24 miles
www.worldsoffun.com
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