1
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Zoo
Zoo in Swope Park with zookeepers offering animal interaction & informative chats.
4.60 (19.9K reviews)
2
Worlds of Fun
Theme park
Theme park boasting roller coasters, thrill rides, live entertainment & a Snoopy-themed kids' area.
4.20 (16.1K reviews)
4
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Casino
Contemporary quarters in a casino hotel with dining options including an Old West steakhouse.
4.10 (15.4K reviews)
$91/night
5
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Art museum
Art collection spanning 5,000 years in neoclassical & modern galleries, plus a sculpture garden.
4.80 (14K reviews)
6
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Barbecue restaurant
Relaxed BBQ pit stop for slabs of ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, meat by the pound & sides.
4.80 (13.4K reviews)
$$ $$
7
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian restaurant
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
4.60 (13K reviews)
8
Union Station Kansas City
Historical landmark
Grand, historic train station with permanent & temporary exhibits, a planetarium & a science center.
4.70 (9.6K reviews)
9
Crown Center
Shopping mall
Popular complex with stores, dining, an aquarium, LEGOLAND, a kids' theater & a seasonal ice rink.
4.50 (8.7K reviews)
10
National WWI Museum and Memorial
War museum
The nation's only public museum dedicated to WWI, with a large collection of photos, weapons & more.
4.90 (7.9K reviews)
11
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Kansas City
Resort hotel
Informal suites with kitchenettes in a relaxed resort offering dining, an arcade & a water park.
4.10 (7.1K reviews)
12
Loose Park
City park
Site of a Civil War battle, this 75-acre green space features a pond, tennis courts & a rose garden.
4.80 (5.9K reviews)
13
Winstead's Steakburgers
Hamburger restaurant
Old-fashioned American diner serving burgers, soda-fountain treats & breakfast since 1940.
4.20 (4.9K reviews)
14
Science City at Union Station
Science museum
Family-friendly museum with interactive science displays, including a test kitchen & planetarium.
4.80 (4.9K reviews)
15
LC's Bar-B-Q
Barbecue restaurant
Old-school spot for traditional barbecue & sides offered in a no-frills dining room.
4.20 (4.3K reviews)
16
Texas Roadhouse
Steak house
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
4.50 (4.2K reviews)
$$ $$
17
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
Tourist attraction
Family entertainment center featuring Lego toy displays, rides & a 4-D theater, plus a gift shop.
4.00 (4.1K reviews)
19
Up-Down KC
Bar
Funky bar featuring 50+ arcade games from the 1980s & ’90s, plus cocktails & lots of draft beer.
4.60 (4K reviews)
20
Garozzo's Downtown
Italian restaurant
Homey Italian tavern offering classic cuisine in a large dining room with an old-school vibe.
4.70 (4K reviews)