Westport

Kansas City
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While it's a historic part of Kansas City, this neighborhood in Midtown has a youthful atmosphere with its seasonal arts festivals, brewpubs, diverse restaurants, galleries and museums.

Lively and youthful, Westport is a popular entertainment neighborhood in Kansas City. Enjoy cultural experiences at fairs, festivals and museums and delve into a superb culinary and nightlife scene. Westport is also one of the city’s most historically significant neighborhoods. Established as a trading outpost by the pioneering McCoy family in 1831, for many years it served as a last stop for those heading west on wagon trails. It became part of Kansas City in 1897.

At the district’s southwestern corner, look for the sign saying Old Westport alongside a replica of a prairie schooner, which is a traditional covered wagon. Walk to Pioneer Square to see the Kansas City Pioneer Square Monument. It features sculptures of Pony Express founder Alexander Majors, frontiersman Jim Bridger and John Calvin McCoy, a founding father of the city. Learn about the city’s role in the Civil War and Westward Migration at the 1885 Harris House Museum.

Discover boundless opportunities for dining, drinking, entertainment and shopping around Broadway and Westport Road. Browse for artwork, jewelry, decorative rugs, vintage clothing, vinyl records and more. Satisfy your taste buds on Chinese, Indian and Mexican fare in addition to gourmet burgers and pizzas. Find live music venues and boisterous pubs such as Kelly’s Westport Inn, located in what is thought to be the city’s oldest standing building.

Visit in September for Art Westport, when 150 local artists and craftspeople take over the streets to showcase their work. Also in September is the Lost Arts Fair celebrating blacksmithing, quilting and spinning, among other 19th-century trades. The Westport Roots Festival is a 3-day festival of bluegrass, honky-tonk and rock and roll held every May.

Relax on Mill Creek Park’s well-maintained lawns. Inspect J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain and Seville Light Fountain, two of the fountains that give the city its City of Fountains nickname. Nearby, peruse the exhibits at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Get to Westport easily by taking a public bus from Downtown Kansas City. Parking is available for free on designated streets and for a fee at more than 20 parking lots.


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Westport Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
3.5 out of 5
220 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO
The price is CA $161 per night from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3
CA $161
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"There was a leak in our room leaving a continuous puddle on the floor, the sink dripped, and carpet was coming up in spots. The staff was amazing. There were angry guest because of 2 large busses taking up the drop off area, they handled it amazingly. The man working the dining area during breakfast ..."

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza
AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza
3.5 out of 5
560 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $149 per night from May 28 to May 29
CA $149
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (928 reviews)
"We had a short stay at this hotel but the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The room was clean and the bartender was so sweet. All staff greeted us with the same warmth. It was a lovely experience and I would recommend this hotel to others."

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza
Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
2.5 out of 5
801 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO
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The price is CA $148 per night from May 28 to May 29
CA $148
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
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Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is CA $271 per night from May 26 to May 27
CA $271
CA $326 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,434 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 13, 2024

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Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
3.5 out of 5
11828 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO
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The price is CA $130 per night from May 28 to May 29
CA $130
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,437 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3.5 out of 5
18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO
The price is CA $175 per night from May 19 to May 20
CA $175
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,767 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
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Other neighbourhoods around Westport

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which includes a garden

Midtown - Westport

Unique features of Midtown - Westport include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Uptown Theater or Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

Midtown - Westport
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West Plaza

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Plaza and surrounding area, you can visit Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and 39th Street West.

West Plaza
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

A noteworthy feature of Country Club Plaza is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Country Club Plaza and Fountain of Neptune.

Country Club Plaza
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Broadway Gillham

While there might not be top attractions in Broadway Gillham, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Uptown Theater and National World War I Museum and Memorial.

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Sunset Hill

If you're spending some time in Sunset Hill, Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park and Battle of Westport are top sights worth seeing.

Sunset Hill
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Union Hill

While Union Hill isn't home to many top sights, T-Mobile Center and National World War I Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Union Hill


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