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Powell Gardens
Powell Gardens is a private, not-for-profit organization located just east of Kansas City, Missouri, with the mission of inspiring people to appreciate, beautify and conserve our natural environment. The Gardens' peaceful setting on 915 acres provides opportunities for learning and reflection through a year-round education program, research and special events.
1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50
Kingsville, MO 64061
816-697-2600
www.powellgardens.org
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The American Royal
The American Royal Association, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and Kansas City's longest running show, has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. During September, October and November, more than 250,000 people attend the American Royal. The American Royal has attained the position as not only one of the oldest and best-loved traditions in Kansas City, but also one of the largest combined livestock, horse show and rodeos in the nation.
1701 American Royal Ct.
Kansas City, MO 64102
816-221-9800
www.americanroyal.com
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Kaleidoscope
Millions of children from all over our planet have visited Kaleidoscope, where they get to make whatever their mind desires, using melted crayons, polka dots of all sizes, zigs and zags, shooting stars, cardboard, shiny paper, pretty ribbons, and lots of other jazzy junk. Kaleidoscope's imaginative worlds inspire each child's creativity. Children explore exciting environments as they make their own amazing art from Hallmark discard materials.
2500 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-274-8300
www.hallmarkkaleidoscope.com
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Kansas City Zoo
The Kansas City Zoo is located in Swope Park. With more than 200 acres of land, it is the 10th largest zoo in the United States. Founded in 1909, the zoo is divided into five separate areas and is home to more than 1,300 animals. An IMAX Theater, a great location and a variety of educational programs make the Kansas City Zoo a popular destination all year.
6800 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-513-5700
www.kansascityzoo.com
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Crown Center
Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Crown Center is often called a city within a city. Three levels of great shopping and dining compliment two of the city's most luxurious hotels, exquisite office buildings, a residential community and several entertainment attractions. It all surrounds the worldwide headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Bring your family and your imagination for an unforgettable visit to Crown Center.
2450 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO
816-274-8444
www.crowncenter.com
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Overland Park Arboretum
The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens was founded to keep the city at the forefront of environmental and ecological issues. A leader of environmentally sound community development, the Arboretum is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region. The Arboretum is located on 300 ecologically diverse acres in southern Johnson County. Eight different ecosystems have been identified on the site, including rare plant species. Hiking trails wind their way through the Arboretum.
8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013
913-685-3604
www.opkansas.org/_Vis/Arboretum/index.cfm
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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site is the last remaining stagecoach stop on the historic Santa Fe Trail still open to the public. Three original buildings are preserved: The Mahaffie Family Home/Stagecoach Stop, two-story Ice House, and Wood Peg Barn. Other buildings include a large livestock barn, a 20th-century implement barn made from two wooden railroad boxcars, reproduction blacksmith shop and smokehouse, and a maintenance building that houses public restrooms.
100 E. Santa Fe
Olathe, KS 66061
913-971-8600
www.olatheks.org/Visitors/Mahaffie/
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Deanna Rose Farmstead
The Farmstead is a 12-acre park. It has farm animals, birds of prey, vegetable and flower gardens, a one-room country schoolhouse, old time fishing pond, horse drawn wagon rides and pony rides. The farmstead first opened in 1978 and was renamed in 1985 to honor Deanna Rose, an Overland Park police officer killed in the line of duty.
138th and Switzer
Overland Park, KS
913-897-2360
www.opkansas.org/_Vis/Farmstead/index.cfm
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Country Club Plaza
The Farmstead is a 12-acre park. It has farm animals, birds of prey, vegetable and flower gardens, a one-room country schoolhouse, old time fishing pond, horse drawn wagon rides and pony rides. The farmstead first opened in 1978 and was renamed in 1985 to honor Deanna Rose, an Overland Park police officer killed in the line of duty.
138th and Switzer
Overland Park, KS
913-897-2360
www.opkansas.org/_Vis/Farmstead/index.cfm
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Cabela's
Cabela's Kansas City, which opened in August of 2002, is a 190,000 square foot hunting, fishing and related outdoor gear store that attracted 2.4 million visitors in the first five months. More than half of its customers come from over 200 miles away. It is the #1 Tourist destination in the State of Kansas.
The Legends at Village West
10300 Cabela Drive
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-328-0322
www.cabelas.com
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The Legend's at Village West
The Legends at Village West is an open-air, brick-faced shopping center and entertainment district. The Legends provide 750,000 square ft of shopping, numerous dining establishments, and entertainment venues, including T-Rex, Dave & Buster's, and Ted's Montana Grill.
1843 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66111
913-788-3700
www.legendsshopping.com
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Negro League Baseball Museum
The 18th & Vine historic district was the center for black culture and life in Kansas City from the late 1800s-1960s.It is against this backdrop that the NLBM was conceived as a museum to tell the complete story of Negro Leagues Baseball, from the average players to the superstars. It has welcomed several thousand visitors and dignitaries since 1990, including Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, General (Ret.) Colin Powell, Jesse Jackson, Walter Cronkite, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Barry Bonds, and many, many others.
1616 East 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.221.1920
www.nlbm.com
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Union Station
This fully restored 1914 landmark is Kansas City's most prominent destination for entertainment and cultural activities. The Station is home to a permanent rail exhibit with vintage rail cars, an interactive science center, a vibrant Theater District featuring giant-screen movies and live theater, fine restaurants, unique shops, spaces for meetings and events and much more. Of course, you can still catch the train at Union Station, once again among Amtrak's busiest stops.
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.460.2020
www.unionstation.org
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Liberty Memorial WWI Museum
On December 2, 2006, the National World War I Museum opened the window to an extraordinary emotional and intellectual experience. Envisioned by the people of Kansas City, designed by Ralph Appelbaum, and designated by Congress as the nation's official WWI Museum, the new state ofthe art complex at Liberty Memorial uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life, and to foster timely discussions of ethics, values, decision making and conflict resolution.
100 West 26th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.784.1918
www.libertymemorialmuseum.org
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