Hidden gems: Things to dos 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 109 places from Things to do category.

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FLAVOR KITCHEN & CATERING
Catering food and drink supplier
👍👍 Flavor makes and heart and stomach happy. On one side of the business, it’s a cute store filled with spices, oils, cookbooks and knickknacks that make for great gift ideas. Oh, and there’s a kitchen there too for cooking classes. On the other side, they’ve opened up a fabulous deli that offers up fr...
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5.00 (137 reviews)
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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)
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Liberty Memorial Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 Best view of Kansas City is on top of the tower.
5.00 (36 reviews)
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MeritMade
Jeweler
5.00 (19 reviews)
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Fox Hollow Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 A really nice and surprisingly long trail that loops around the Nature Center! Quite a bit of wildlife, even in winter! It follows a creek for a majority of the trail, leading to pretty views. The path can get a bit obsure at times, but it's hard to get lost. Lots of alternatives when it comes to pa...
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Stingray Bay
Zoo
👍👍 Stingrays are amazing creatures!
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Buck O'Neil Tribute Park
Park
👍👍 Great place to have a catch with your kids.
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Yankee Smith Grist Mill
Historical place museum
👍👍 A great piece of history. There wasn't any water to move the water wheel but it still was great to see it up close.
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Mark Twain Statue
Tourist attraction
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Sobela Ocean Aquarium
Zoo
5.00 (5 reviews)
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World’s Largest Shuttlecock
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Awesome sculpting! You can see this even after hours. It’s outside the building
4.90 (29 reviews)
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Loose Park Pond
Lake
👍👍 This place is so pretty. The trails are nice and clean and there is a rose garden too!
4.90 (27 reviews)
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Tropics
Exhibit
👍👍 One of my favorite areas in the zoo. Lots of interesting jungle animals, and the monkeys are pretty friendly!
4.90 (23 reviews)
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Observation Park
Park
👍👍 It was my first time here and let me just say….I loved it! I was up early and wanted to chase the sunrise and I’m glad I found this little gem. The view is breathtaking and the park is spacious. They even have a few exercise machines, a baseball field, and cute little benches scattered along the edg...
4.90 (17 reviews)
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UMKC Museum of Geosciences
Museum
👍👍 This small Museum in the library of the University is just terrific. They have a huge collection of rocks minerals and fossils from the greater Kansas City area as well as from around the world. Some displays are even able to be touched and examined. If you are a rock lover like me this is a must st...
4.90 (13 reviews)
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Kansas City Love Mural
Museum
Cheery site where visitors can stand beneath a “Kansas City I’m So in Love" speech bubble.
4.90 (9 reviews)
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Vietnam Memorial
Park
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Hodge Park Playground
Playground
👍👍 Amazing playground with padded astroturf base. Tons of climbing equipment great for kids of all ages. Zip line, running/ walking path, hiking trails nearby. Pretend fort area. Our family had a wonderful time running and exploring! Swings, rope climbing stuff, pretend tree house, and slides everywher...
4.80 (130 reviews)
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