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KANSAS CITY CARRIAGES

                                                                                                          Nichols and Pennsylvania on the Country Club Plaza
                                                                                                          816-531-1999 • kccarriages.com
                                                                                                          Horse drawn carriage rides are located on the Country Club Plaza. Experience
                                                                                                          your forever memory where Cinderella and Vintage carriages make your dreams
                                                                                                          come true. Ideal and unique for surprise gifts, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries,
                                                                                                          engagements and corporate events. “Your Carriage Is Waiting!”

                                                                                                          KCK TACO TRAIL

                                                                                                          Visit KCK
                                                                                                          755 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
                                                                                                          913-321-5800 • kcktacotrail.com

                     Shop, Dine, Play                                                                     The KCK Taco Trail pass is a flavor-filled culinary adventure through Kansas City,
Country Club Plaza

                                                                                                          Kansas. The trail includes more than 50 local taquerias featuring street tacos,
                                                                                                          Tex-Mex style tacos and more. The KCK Taco Trail pass is free and instantly
                                                                                                          delivered via email and text. Sign up today.

                      COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA                                                                  LEGENDS OUTLETS

                      47th & Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64112                                              1843 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66111
                      816-561-3486 • countryclubplaza.com                                                 913-788-3700 • legendsshopping.com
                      This 15-square-block district features 150 shops and restaurants with               Legends Outlets is Kansas City’s premier outdoor shopping and entertainment
                      exclusive names, like Gram & Dun, Made in KC Marketplace, The Capital Grille        destination. As the only designer outlet center in Kansas, Legends Outlets offers
                      and Vineyard Vines. Designed in 1922, the Plaza features romantic Spanish           more than 100 retail and dining options, including Tory Burch, Coach, Vera
                      architecture and art throughout the district, and has become one of the             Bradley, Puma, Nike Factory Store, an AMC Dine-In Theatre, Dave & Buster’s
                      Midwest’s premier entertainment destinations.                                       and more.

                      CROWN CENTER                                                                        MAIN EVENT - INDEPENDENCE

                      2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108                                              4600 S Cochise Ct, Independence, MO 64055
                      816-274-8444 • crowncenter.com                                                      See website for additional Kansas City area locations.
                      This favorite family entertainment destination offers year-round fun. Crown         816-350-1000 • mainevent.com
                      Center is home to SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, plus            Main Event Entertainment-Independence offers 22 lanes of state-of-the-art
                      more than 40 shops and restaurants, live theaters, free exhibits, outdoor movies,   bowling, billiards, gravity ropes, laser tag and over 100 arcade games for your
                      festivals and seasonal ice skating. Sheraton and Westin hotels on site. Don’t       enjoyment. Work up an appetite and take a seat at our full-service restaurant
                      miss the 100’ tall Mayor’s Christmas Tree during the holidays.                      and bar, with handcrafted dishes and drinks for every taste.

                      HY-VEE ARENA                                                                        LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER

                      1800 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102                                             2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
                      816-505-0404 • hy-veearena.com                                                      816-471-4FUN (4386) • legolanddiscoverycenter.com/kansas-city
                      The Nation’s first multi-level sports complex with a 350m indoor track, multiple    LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City is the Ultimate Indoor LEGO
                      fitness options, meeting rooms, businesses, shopping, and dining locations          Playground designed specifically for children aged 3-10 years to enjoy -
                      surrounding 12 full-sized hardwood courts striped for volleyball, futsal,           everything is kid-sized. Adults must be accompanied by a child. While at
                      basketball and pickleball. We can host tournaments, expos, corporate and social     LEGOLAND® visit SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium for close encounters with our
                      events. Workout, play and grab lunch. Open 7a.m.-10p.m. daily                       aquatic friends.

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UNION STATION & SCIENCE CITY                                                       THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE

                             30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108                                            1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
                             816-460-2000 • unionstation.org/sciencecity                                        816-949-7500 • collegebasketballexperience.com
                             A 108-year-old historical landmark located in the heart of downtown. Union         Open year-round! Drill free throws, become a sports broadcaster, dribble to the
                             Station is dedicated to preserving its historic monument, inspiring lifelong       beat, pick-up on Center Court - and more. It’s fun, interactive, and you will learn
                             learning and creating lasting memories for our community. It’s home to             all about men’s college basketball while you play! Open Thursday-Sunday until 6
                             internationally-awarded Science City, the Gottlieb Planetarium, the Regnier        p.m. Also available for your birthday party, private event or tournament.
                             Extreme Screen, world-class touring exhibitions, hosts community celebrations
                             and more.

                             ZONA ROSA                                                                          HOLLADAY DISTILLERY

                             8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153                                           One McCormick Lane, Weston, MO 64098
                             816-587-8180 • zonarosa.com                                                        816-640-3056 • holladaydistillery.com
                             We’re more than a mall. We offer an experience unique in Northland and, in         Visit the Holladay Distillery, the oldest business in the Kansas City area. Explore
                             many ways, unlike anything else in Kansas City. It’s a place you can truly make    over 165 years of distilling history and experience Real Missouri Bourbon in the
                             your own, where you can be who you want to be. Northland True.                     making. Located in historic Weston, a short drive north of Kansas City. Bottled-in-
                                                                                                                bond bourbon coming May 2022.

                                                                                                                KANSAS CITY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

                          Unique Experiences                                                                    633 N 130th, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
                                                                                                                913-721-2110 • kcrenfest.com
                                                                                                                Come experience the magic at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival in Bonner
                                                                                                                Springs, KS. Opening Labor Day Weekend. Be a part of this long-standing
                                                                                                                tradition by visiting the festival grounds with your whole family – even bring
                                                                                                                your pet!

                                                                                                                KC FRINGE FESTIVAL

                                                                                                                PO Box 415001, Kansas City, MO 64141
                                                                                                                816-359-9195 • kcfringe.org
                                                                                                                The KC Fringe Festival returns live July 15th - 31st 2022! This explosion of
Urban Hikes Kansas City

                                                                                                                Kansas City arts straddles a thin, frayed line between mass appeal and eclectic
                                                                                                                tastes. Fringe is innovative and affordable. Enjoy cutting-edge work of local and
                                                                                                                national artists, encompassing all genres of performing, film, visual arts as well
                                                                                                                as virtual.

                             BOULEVARD BREWING COMPANY                                                          THE MIDWEST GENEALOGY CENTER
                             TOURS & RECREATION CENTER
                                                                                                                3440 S Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055
                             2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64114                                            816-252-7228 • mymcpl.org/genealogy
                             816-701-7247 • boulevard.com/visit                                                 As one of the U.S.’s preeminent destinations for family history research, this
                             Tours | Beer Hall | Bottle Shop | Local Goods | Shuffleboard! This beloved         Mid-Continent Public Library branch provides access to 750,000 on-site
                             destination in the heart of the city boasts three floors of great times. Whether   materials. Open daily to the public, MGC offers free programs, online resources
                             you take a tour of the beautiful brewery, or just enjoy good beer and good food    and technology researching family history researchers. Located near I-70 just
                             with good friends, their view of the Kansas City skyline is one of a kind.         15 minutes east of downtown Kansas City.

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MISSOURI STAR QUILT CO.                                                                  URBAN HIKES KANSAS CITY

114 N Davis St, Hamilton, MO 64644                                                       Kansas City Walking Tours
888-571-1122 • missouriquiltco.com                                                       913-229-6493 • urbanhikeskc.com
In November 2008, the kids got together and bought Mom a long-arm quilt                  We offer guided urban hikes in downtown Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS.
machine so she could machine quilt for the local community. Back then, we had            We explore diverse communities, learn about the history, see lots of street art,
no idea that we had planted a seed that would grow so quickly. We opened a               connect with others and get exercise! This hike is full of Instagramable spots,
little shop where Mom and we worked. We roped in our friends, then Dad, in-              history and hidden Kansas City gems.
laws, and...well now practically anyone who can use a rotary cutter in Hamilton,
Missouri is involved!

                                                                                     Naturally
THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART

4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111

                                                                                     Fun
816-751-1278 • nelson-atkins.org
Join us for free cultural festivals & community events, along with free general
admission, tax-free shopping, a 22-acre Sculpture Park and friendly staff, all
while discovering an internationally recognized museum with objects from
ancient times to modern day.

PLANET COMICON KANSAS CITY

Bartle Hall
301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
816-533-3126 • planetcomicon.com

                                                                                                                                                                       Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch
Planet Comicon Kansas City is an awe-inspiring pop culture extravaganza
held annually at Bartle Hall featuring more than 200 celebrities, creators
and cosplayers, hundreds of vendors and a galaxy of family-friendly fun
and adventure over three days! For more information or to purchase tickets:
planetcomicon.com. April 22-24, 2022 and March 17-19, 2023.

THE REGNIER FAMILY WONDERSCOPE                                                           ANITA B. GORMAN
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM                                                                        CONSERVATION DISCOVERY CENTER

433 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131                                               4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
816-643-6700 • wonderscope.org                                                           816-759-7300 • mdc.mo.gov/discoverycenter
The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum is the Kansas City region’s             The Discovery Center is a unique, hands-on urban nature center in the heart of
only fully-accessible, non-profit children’s museum dedicated to providing STEAM         Kansas City. Just a short walk from the Plaza and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,
– Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math – educational experiences for         the Discovery Center is at the confluence of culture and conservation.
young children. Wonderscope features 30,000 square feet of indoor exploration
and 1/2 acre of year-round outdoor adventure.

SUMMIT ART PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL                                                            CAROLYN’S PUMPKIN PATCH

Crestview Dairy                                                                          17607 NE 52nd St, Liberty, MO 64068
16499 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 64139                                                   816-781-9196 • carolynspumpkinpatch.com
816-805-0114 • summitart.org                                                             Adventure awaits you at Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch! Pumpkins, Farm Animals,
Summit Art is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting visual art and artists. Our mission       Carousel Rides, Uncle Bud’s Railroad, Pig Races…there’s so much to do! Don’t
is to encourage and promote artists and visual arts in Lee’s Summit and the              forget to pick up a pack of our Farm Fresh Pumpkin Donuts! Open September
surrounding communities. We provide opportunities for networking, professional           17th through October 31st. For information on schedule, prices, and activities,
development, education, exhibitions, events and recognition for members and              visit CarolynsPumpkinPatch.com.
the art community.

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GO APE TREETOP ADVENTURE

Swope Park, 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
800-971-8271 • goape.com/location/missouri-kansas-city/
Go Ape offers multiple adventure courses for the adventurers of all ages. Guests
experience zip lines, tarzan swings, and awesome obstacles at heights of 30–50
feet in the trees. New offerings include axe throwing and escape rooms! Go Ape
is a great outdoor adventure park for families, friends, and groups.

JACKSON COUNTY PARKS + REC

                                                                                                                                                                             Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
22807 Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-503-4800 • MakeYourDayHere.com
Jackson County offers 21,000 acres of fun featuring three lakes, campgrounds,
and marinas offering boating, sailing, skiing and fishing. Several parks offer

                                                                                        History & Museums
hiking & biking trails, archery, horseback riding, swimming, beaches, baseball
& softball complexes, a golf course, historic sites, radio-controlled flying fields,
shelters and much more!

KANSAS CITY PARKS & RECREATION                                                              AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM

4600 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64130                                                       1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
816-513-7500 • kcparks.org                                                                  816-474-8463 • americanjazzmuseum.org
Kansas City, Missouri, has 221 parks, 135 miles of boulevards, 47 fountains, 122            The American Jazz Museum is a jazz museum in the historic 18th & Vine District
sculptures/monuments, 150+ miles of trails, five golf courses and hundreds of               of Kansas City, Missouri. The museum preserves the history of American jazz
events. Highlights include Swope Park, one of the country’s largest urban parks;            music with exhibits on Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella
Loose Park Rose Garden; Shoal Creek Living History Museum and Lakeside                      Fitzgerald and more.
Nature Center.

KANSAS CITY ZOO                                                                             CITY OF INDEPENDENCE
                                                                                            PARKS/RECREATION/TOURISM DEPARTMENT
6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
816-595-1234 • kansascityzoo.org                                                            210 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050
It’s always a new adventure at the Zoo! Explore 200 acres filled with more than             816-325-7111 • visitindependence.com
1,700 animals. See penguins swim, watch orangutans play, touch a stingray and               Immerse yourself in American pioneering history, retrace the steps of President
get a birds-eye view of zebras and rhinos on the African plains. But watch out for          Harry S. Truman, or carve out an adventure totally your own. Independence is
alligators, coming in Summer 2022!                                                          home to unique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants and a variety of cultural and
                                                                                            historical attractions and activities for the entire family.

WATKINS WOOLEN MILL STATE HISTORIC SITE                                                     FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF
                                                                                            KANSAS CITY MONEY MUSEUM
26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO 64062
816-580-3387                                                                                1 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108
mostateparks.com/park/watkins-woolen-mill-state-historic-site                               816-881-2683 • KansasCityFed.org/moneymuseum
In the rolling hills of northwest Missouri is Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site       Explore historic and current American currency, try to lift the gold bar, and take
and Park, the last fully equipped 19th century woolen mill in the United States.            a peek into the cash vault at the Money Museum! Located inside the Federal
Nowhere else can you see what work was like for independent mill owners and                 Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the Money Museum is free, self-guided, and open
textile workers in the late 1800s. Tours available at this National Historic and            Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
National Mechanical Engineering Landmark. See website for schedule.

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HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM                                                      KANSAS CITY MUSEUM

500 W US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050                                               3128 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64123
816-268-8200 • trumanlibrary.gov                                                      816-702-7700 • kansascitymuseum.org
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum has recently reopened after         The Kansas City Museum preserves, interprets and celebrates Kansas City
a closure for the most significant renovation in its history. Designed for visitors   through collections, exhibitions and bold programs that reflect the City’s
of all ages, this stunning transformation showcases President Truman’s life and       evolution and spirit, and engage visitors in unfolding stories about Kansas City’s
legacy, setting a new standard for engaging and comprehensive exhibits in the         vibrant history, cultural heritage and pride.
21st century.

HISTORIC LECOMPTON                                                                    MAHAFFIE STAGECOACH STOP & FARM

609 Woodson Ave, Lecompton, KS 66050                                                  1200 Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
785-887-6148 • lecomptonkansas.com                                                    913-971-5111 • mahaffie.org
About 50 miles west of Kansas City lies a community known as the “Birthplace          Mahaffie is the only remaining stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail preserved
of the Civil War, Where Slavery Began to Die.” The territorial capital of Kansas      for the public. Discover what life was like for travelers following the Civil War.
1855-1861. Featured are Constitution Hall, National Landmark, Territorial Capital     Enjoy 1860s living history activities – Wednesday through Sunday, Memorial Day
Museum, National Register Site and Eisenhower’s parents’ marriage site. Hours         through Labor Day and weekends in the Spring & Fall. We are open year-round;
Wednesday-Saturday, 11a.m.-4p.m. and Sunday, 1p.m.-5p.m.                              visit Mahaffie.org for details.

JESSE JAMES BIRTH PLACE                                                               MEDICINE’S HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM

21216 Jesse James Farm Rd, Kearney, MO 64060                                          6305 Lackman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217
Jesse James Bank Museum,103 N Water, Liberty, MO 64068                                913-261-9280 • medicineshalloffame.com
(Farm)816-736-8500/(Bank)816-736-8510 • jessejamesmuseum.org                          Experience an extraordinary exhibit of medical history, showcasing the
Live the legend, learn the history and hear the story about Frank and Jesse           advancement of medicine throughout the ages! Learn about people who
James, two brothers molded by the turbulent years preceding the Civil War.            contributed to the advancement of medicine, and view examples of the tools
See Jesse’s original burial site in the yard after being shot by Bob Ford in 1882.    of the medical trade used by physicians, healers and medicine men. There is
The museum houses the world’s largest collection of James Family artifacts on         something to pique everyone’s fascination in Medicine Now from Medicine Past!
display. Open year round.

JOHNSON COUNTY MUSEUM                                                                 THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TOYS/MINIATURES

8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212                                             5235 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
913-826-2787 • jcprd.com/museum                                                       816-235-8000 • toyandminiaturemuseum.org
Explore local history at the Johnson County Museum through engaging                   Experience two extraordinary collections in one museum! T/m holds the world’s
collections, challenging exhibitions and captivating programs! Step back in time      largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation’s largest
when you visit the 1950s All-Electric House, along with our signature exhibition      collections of antique toys. Explore centuries of childhood and view stunningly
“Becoming Johnson County.” Families, be sure to stop by our popular kid-sized         crafted works of art in 1:12 or smaller scale. See website for special events and
history experience, KidScape!                                                         exhibits.

KANSAS CITY AUTO MUSEUM                                                               NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL
15095 W 116th St, Olathe, KS 66062                                                    2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108
913-322-4227 • kansascityautomuseum.com                                               816-888-8100 • theworldwar.org
The Kansas City area is home to major automotive and motorcycle                       Trip Advisor’s No. 1-rated attraction in KC, the National WWI Museum and
manufacturing, racing, and a vibrant collector community. We have a long,             Memorial is dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding WWI and
storied and proud automotive heritage. The Museum features more than 30 cars          its enduring impact. The Museum and Memorial holds the most comprehensive
in a 12,000 square foot display space, and highlights significant Kansas City         collection of WWI artifacts in the world and takes visitors of all ages on an epic
automotive history such as 1965 Le Mans winner Masten Gregory (the “Kansas            journey.
City Flash”), the Ford Winchester Plant, and the Greenlease Cadillac.

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NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM                                                     GARMIN KANSAS CITY MARATHON

                   1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108                                             October 15, 2022
                   816-221-1920 • nlbm.com                                                           2600 Grand Blvd, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64108
                   The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is the world’s only museum               816-389-4190 • sportkc.org/marathon
                   dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African American      Don’t miss your chance to participate in Kansas City’s largest and most exciting
                   baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America, and one             annual race event (5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon distance options)
                   of Kansas City’s top tourist attractions. One of the most important cultural      that takes runners on a tour through the coolest neighborhoods and past the
                   institutions in the world.                                                        most beautiful landmarks – including the National World War I Memorial, the
                                                                                                     Country Club Plaza, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Waldo, Westport, 18th &
                                                                                                     Vine and more!

                                                                                                     KANSAS CITY CURRENT

              Thrills & Exploration                                                                  Children’s Mercy Park
                                                                                                     1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS 66111
                                                                                                     913-374-0233 • kansascitycurrent.com
                                                                                                     The Kansas City Current competes in the National Women’s Soccer League
                                                                                                     seeking to raise the bar for our fans, our players and our community. The team
                                                                                                     plays at Children’s Mercy Park with plans to build the first stadium purpose-built
                                                                                                     for an NWSL team with expected completion in 2024. Visit KansasCityCurrent.
                                                                                                     com.

                                                                                                     KANSAS CITY MONARCHS BASEBALL

                                                                                                     1800 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66111
                                                                                                     913-328-5618 • monarchsbaseball.com
                                                                                                     The Kansas City Monarchs are a championship baseball team based in Kansas
                                                                                                     City, Kansas at Legends Field. In partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball
                                                                                                     Museum, we strive to honor the original Monarchs’ historic name as well as
                                                                                                     provide an exceptional baseball experience. Enjoy a game, plan a group event, or
Sporting KC

                                                                                                     follow us for future special event announcements.

                   BLADE & TIMBER AXE THROWING                                                       KANSAS CITY ROYALS

                   1303 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105                                         One Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129
                   816-343-8489 • bladeandtimber.com                                                 816-921-8000 • royals.com
                   We’re Kansas City’s original axe throwing experience. Our location in the         Come watch the 2015 World Champion Kansas City Royals play baseball at
                   Power & Light District offers 13 throwing lanes, a party room, good eats, beer,   Kauffman Stadium! Enjoy major league value and experience America’s pastime
                   wine, cocktails, darts and yard games. We’re the perfect date spot, hangout or    in one of the most beautiful ballparks in the country. For details, visit
                   corporate event venue. Let’s throw some axes!                                     royals.com/promotions.

                    FULL MOON HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS                                                    MISSOURI LIFE BIG BAM

                    1401 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64102                                            208 Columbia St, Rocheport, MO 65279
                    816-842-4280 • 816-842-0320 • fullmoonprod.com                                   573-514-5453 • bigbamride.com
                    The Beast, The Edge of Hell and Macabre Cinema are owned and operated            Big BAM (Bike Across Missouri) is the Show-Me state’s only cross state ride.
                    by Full Moon Productions, one of the nations leading haunted house and           The June 2022 ride along Route 66 is June 12-18. The Katy Trail Ride will be
                    entertainment development companies. Open weekends from mid-September to         October 9-14, 2022. These rides have grown in popularity over the years. It’s an
                    early November. See website for complete schedule.                               experience you must try for yourself to believe!

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SPORTING KANSAS CITY                                                                                        B&B THEATRES

                    One Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS 66111                                                                     PO Box 129, Liberty, MO 64069
                    913-387-3400 • sportingkc.com                                                                               816-407-7469 • bbtheatres.com
                    Welcome to the Soccer Capital of America, and the stadium that ESPN calls the                               Family-owned and -operated since 1924, B&B Theatres is a Kansas City based
                    loudest in MLS! Children’s Mercy Park, the electrifying and award-winning home                              movie theater company. With a dozen locations across the KC Metro, incredible
                    of two-time MLS Cup and four-time U.S. Open Cup champions Sporting KC, also                                 innovative theatrical amenities, and fantastic food and beverage options, B&B
                    hosts more than 400 non-soccer events a year.                                                               Theatres is the best way to enjoy the magic of the movies!

                    WORLDS OF FUN/OCEANS OF FUN                                                                                 KANSAS CITY BALLET

                    4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161                                                               Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
                    816-454-4545 • worldsoffun.com                                                                              1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
                    Enjoy 235 acres of thrill rides and waterslides including seven world-class                                 816-931-8993 • kcballet.org
                    roller coasters, the Midwest’s largest Halloween event and the city’s newest                                For nearly 65 years, Kansas City Ballet has been as committed to the art of
                    and grandest holiday event. Come for the all-ages fun and the unforgettable                                 dance as it is to the community it serves. KCB performs four shows October
                    memories at this hometown amusement park.                                                                   through May including The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center downtown. They
                                                                                                     Dancer Amanda DeVenuta.
                                                                                                      Photo by Kenny Johnson.   perform New Moves at the Bolender Center in the Crossroads.

                                                                                                                                KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE

                                                                                                                                Performances: September through April
                                                                                                                                Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110
                                                                                                                                Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105
                                                                                                                                816-235-2700 • KCRep.org
                                                                                                                                Kansas City Repertory Theatre is the premier professional theatre company
                                                                                                                                of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Working from two stages, KCRep offers
                                                                                                                                diverse and timely productions. KCRep also provides educational and outreach
                                                                                                                                services for students and our community. Kansas City Repertory Theatre is the
                                                                                                                                heart of a great theatre town.

                                                                                                                                KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

                                                                                                                                Performances: September to June

                          Dazzling
                                                                                                                                Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (Helzberg Hall)
                                                                                                                                1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
                                                                                                                                816-471-0400 • kcsymphony.org

                    Entertainment
                                                                                                                                Beauty. Power. All live on stage with your Kansas City Symphony at the Kauffman
Starlgiht Theatre

                                                                                                                                Center for the Performing Arts. Classical concerts plus Pops, Family and Holiday
                                                                                                                                performances, special presentations, Classics Uncorked concerts with free wine
                                                                                                                                receptions, free Happy Hour concerts and much more. Visit us on Facebook or
                                                                                                                                kcsymphony.org.

                    ARVEST BANK THEATRE AT THE MIDLAND                                                                          KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

                    1228 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105                                                                         Performances: Year-round
                    816-283-9900 • arvestbanktheatre.com                                                                        1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
                    Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland has been entertaining Kansas City since                                  816-994-7222 • kauffmancenter.org
                    1927. Located downtown on the KC Streetcar route, The Midland Theatre has                                   The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts presents extraordinary and diverse
                    brought artists and shows from every genre to KC, and is an unforgettable spot                              performing arts experiences year-round. The Kauffman Center houses the 1,800
                    to host your next corporate, charity or wedding event.                                                      seat Muriel Kauffman Theatre, performance home to the Kansas City Ballet and
                                                                                                                                Lyric Opera of Kansas City and 1,600 seat Helzberg Hall, performance home to
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                                                                                                                                the Kansas City Symphony.

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MUSIC THEATER HERITAGE

    Crown Center
    2450 Grand Blvd #301, Kansas City, MO 64108
    816-221-6987 • mthkc.com
    Music Theater Heritage (MTH) is the professional theater at Crown Center
    bringing musical theater, concerts and cabarets to life in exciting and innovative
    ways. Our 7 row theater and oversized, movie theater-style seats immerse you
    in the experience like no where else in the midwest!

                                                                                           ALLIED MEMBERS
    STARLIGHT THEATRE

    4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132
    816-363-7827 • kcstarlight.com
    Starlight inspires lasting memories by presenting touring Broadway and Off-
    Broadway shows, top-flight concerts and other events and is consistently ranked
                                                                                         HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT
    one of the top outdoor performing arts venues in the United States. From Swope
    Park in the heart of Kansas City, Starlight fosters arts appreciation throughout      Drury Hotels — druryhotels.com
    the region.
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                                                                                          Loews Kansas City Hotel —
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                                                                                         MEDIA
                                                                                          CTM Media Group — ctmmedia.com & visitorfun.com
                                                                                          Fasone & Partners — fasonepartners.com
                                                                                          KC Going Places — kcparent.com
                                                                                          Madden Media — vacationistusa.com &
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                                                                                          Page Communications — pagecomms.com
                                                                                          Sage Communications — sagebrandkc.com
                                                                                          OUTFRONT Media —
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The Greater Kansas City Attractions
 Association gives away tickets and
items from the most exciting venues                                                      TOURISM
       in the Kansas City area!
   Simply follow the Association on                                                       City of Bonner Springs KS — bonnersprings.org
 Facebook or Twitter and you’ll have                                                      Leavenworth Convention and
  the opportunity to experience the                                                          Visitors Bureau — visitleavenworthks.com
          finest attractions in
              the region!                                                                 Visit KC — VisitKC.com

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                                                                                         SPECIAL THANKS
                        @GKCAA
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About the
    Greater Kansas City
   Attractions Association
Kansas City is home to numerous attractions that offer
residents and visitors alike many fun and interesting
things to see and explore. Local attractions include
museums, zoos, historical sites, recreational opportunities,
performing arts organizations, sporting events, and more.

The Greater Kansas City Attractions Association, a not-
for-profit member organization, brings together local
attractions and allied businesses, and offers members
promotional and professional development opportunities.

This brochure highlights GKCAA members so you can
discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you in Kansas
City. All members are also listed at AttractionsKC.com.

         @AttractionsKC                        @GKCAA
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Over 200 acres of adventure filled with more than 1,700 animals to
explore. Travel all over the world with a trip to the Kansas City Zoo.

                                     COMING SUMMER 2022

                                       OPEN DAILY
                                       kansascityzoo.org
                                       816.595.1234
At Crown Center, you're in the heart
of Kansas City's most extraordinary event
scene. From our local shopping and dining
to entertainment and events, explore what
makes us uniquely Kansas City.

 • Shopping & Dining
 • Halls Kansas City
 • Hallmark Visitors Center
 • Kaleidoscope
 • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
 • SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
 • Live Theater
 • Outdoor Festivals and Events

 • Sheraton and Westin
   Kansas City Hotels

       CrownCenter.com
           #CrownCenter
   2450 Grand Boulevard
   Kansas City, MO 64108
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