What to do in Kansas City, KS

Activities, attractions and tours
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing interior views and modern architecture

Kansas City Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Kansas City has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Kansas City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kansas City to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Kansas City Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kansas City.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kansas City attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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The Legends in KCK. This picture was taken with my cell phone just after a storm moved through.

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If you're spending some time in I-435 West KC-KS, Legends Outlets Kansas City and Children's Mercy Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Rosedale

While visiting Rosedale, you might make a stop by sights like 39th Street West and Rosedale Memorial Arch.

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Edwardsville

Visitors to Edwardsville like its shopping and entertainment venues, and Village West is a sight worth a stop.

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Riverview

While visiting Riverview, you might make a stop by sights like Kansas City Memorial Hall and Granada Theater.

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Shawnee Heights

If you're spending some time in Shawnee Heights, Sauer Castle and Boulevard Drive-In Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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Fairfax

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Fairfax. A stop by Missouri River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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Day trip destinations from Kansas City