Kansas City Travel Guide

Kansas City, located in western Missouri, is best known for its love of jazz music and abundance of fountains.

Things to Do in Kansas City

Top things to do include heading to the American Jazz Museum, to find out more about the history of jazz, visiting The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which houses a whopping 40,000 works of art, from ancient to contemporary collections, and exploring the National World War I Museum.

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for some lighthearted fun head to the Kansas City Zoo, where you can see toucans, penguins and many more animals, or the Worlds of Fun theme park for an adrenaline fix.

Best Places to Stay in Kansas City

The top place to stay in Kansas City is in the Westport District, which is a hip neighborhood with cool restaurants and nightlife.

Best Time to Visit Kansas City

The best time to visit Kansas City is in the spring months of April and May or the fall months of September and October, when the weather is mild and the crowds are low.