COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA
The boulevards are lined with beautiful trees, over one million dollars worth of art objects, Spanish style courtyards and towers, and the largest gathering of fountains in North America.
WESTPORT SQUARE
Located on the original settlement spot of Old Westport, a trading center and stopping-off point for wagon trains headed west, Westport Square offers more than 50 shops, boutiques, restaurants, and galleries.
Westport Road and Broadway
NELSON-ATKIN MUSEUM OF ART
Special exhibits, gallery tours, films, art classes, and public lectures are ongoing. The Nelson houses one of the best collections of Oriental art in the United States. Call for hours. 4525 Oak Street (816) 561-4000
KANSAS CITY ZOO
Native habitats include. African veldt, tropics, sea lion pool, ape house, the cat walk display, and an impressive water fowl exhibit.
63rd Street entrance, Swope Park (816) 333-7405
LIBERTY MEMORIAL (currently under renovation)
Visitors will enjoy the panoramic view of Kansas City from atop this 217-foot high World War I Memorial. Also located here is a World War I museum featuring the only archives and library devoted to the study of World War I in North America.
100 West 26th Street (across form Crown Center and Union Station)
WORLDS OF FUN/OCEANS OF FUN
This theme park covers 157 acres with over 100 attractions, shows, and rides. Also visit Oceans of Fun, a 60-acre water recreational complex. Hours vary with the season.
4545 Worlds Fun Ave. (Exit 54 off I435) (816) 445-4545
