Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Kansas City, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Kansas City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kansas City. This list contains 25 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Rage KC!

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Honestly it felt like a life changing experience. I brought my fiance here for his birthday and we brought a friend. By the time we left we were sweaty and exhilarated! I've never experienced anything like this in my life and I honestly can say it changed my mood, my outlook, and my rage is gone! Th...

5.00 (136 reviews) (~4.95 km from centre)

Mark Twain Statue

Tourist attraction

5.00 (5 reviews) (~3.64 km from centre)

James Pendergast

Statuary

👍👍 yo im related to him and stuff

5.00 (5 reviews) (~3.1 km from centre)

World’s Largest Shuttlecock

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Awesome sculpting! You can see this even after hours. It’s outside the building

4.90 (29 reviews) (~8.5 km from centre)

Vietnam Memorial

Park

4.90 (7 reviews) (~7.79 km from centre)

Northland Fountain

Fountain

Large, circular all-year water fountain with 35-ft. jets that freezes in winter, located in a park.

4.80 (45 reviews) (~8.67 km from centre)

Kansas City Skyline Viewpoint

Tourist attraction

4.80 (13 reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)

Sauer Castle

Tourist attraction

👍👍 I've lived around this area most of my life it's very interesting to see how this is finally starting the shape

4.80 (12 reviews) (~5.02 km from centre)

Huron Indian Cemetery

Cemetery

Burial ground established for the Wyandotte Nation in the 1840s, now a National Historic Landmark.

4.80 (12 reviews) (~0.23 km from centre)

Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site

Historical place

Historic site established in 1977 at the home & studio of Regionalist artist Thomas Hart Benton.

4.70 (143 reviews) (~6.23 km from centre)

Children's Fountain

Fountain

👍👍 Perfect use of this property. Small but shaded. Nice place to take lunch or read.

4.70 (90 reviews) (~5.83 km from centre)

Santa Fe Junction

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Good Place to Watch Trains go by In KC One of 2 Busy Spots in the Area

4.70 (70 reviews) (~3.82 km from centre)

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fountain

Park

Landmark memorial fountain pools & backdrop honoring 451 American deaths of the Vietnam War.

4.60 (144 reviews) (~7.77 km from centre)

Bloch Cancer Survivors Park

City park

👍👍 I love this park. It's through KU Cancer Center it's beautiful. And worth going to even if you do not have cancer. You can also go through this park anytime of the day or night in memory of someone who has passed away from cancer. It also has once a year an activity were they give out all kinds of c...

4.60 (102 reviews) (~8.4 km from centre)

Eagle Scout Memorial

Fountain

👍👍 Boy Scouts are a part of the our hearts!! Beautiful monument, the meaning of be a Boy Scouts

4.60 (77 reviews) (~7.49 km from centre)

Hospital Hill Park

City park

👍👍 Great park for children just a little bit of a walk to get there due to distant parking but that shouldn't be an issue is well worth it plus crown plaza across the street you can't go wrong

4.60 (37 reviews) (~5.33 km from centre)

Missouri River Viewing Deck

Tourist attraction

4.60 (28 reviews) (~3.63 km from centre)

Harris Kearney House

Museum

👍👍 Cool historic house offering tours for $10. In the back of the house is the Battle of Westport museum.

4.60 (25 reviews) (~7.4 km from centre)

Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain

Park

Landmark fountain featuring 232 jets of water set to a timed display, with colorful lights at night.

4.60 (25 reviews) (~4.87 km from centre)

Seville Light Fountain

Historical landmark

👍👍 What can we say around these parts? When it comes to the plaza, well, its the Plaaaza. Kansas City's sister city is Seville, Spain. The architecture of this area of town reflects that as seen in this fantastic fountain on the western entrance. Over 24 feet tall it has had water run through it befor...

4.60 (16 reviews) (~8.57 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Kansas City, United States