Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City, KS

  • The list below includes 196 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Wyandotte County Lake State Park to Rosedale Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Kansas City and Olathe.
  • The list below includes 196 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Wyandotte County Lake State Park to Rosedale Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Kansas City and Olathe.
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11.4 Miles
89% 267 votes
Historic Sites 223 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Declared a National Historic Site in 1983, the Harry S Truman National Historic Site has on its premises the Truman House and the Truman Farm House. There are exhibited more than 50,000 items depicting the life of the former president and its family.
11.4 Miles
86% 140 votes
Landmarks Independence, MO MoreLess Info
The Independence Square is the home of plenty business in the downtown area: cafes, boutiques, and restaurants are some of them.
11.4 Miles
85% 62 votes
History Museums 217 North Main Street, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to local criminal justice history, the Jail, Marshal's House & Museum in Indepenence, Missouri takes visitors back to the harsh, draconian environment of an historic American prison. The museum is only open from April through the end of October.
11.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums Independence, MO MoreLess Info
Housing a small museum, the National Frontier Trail Center offers American history buffs displays and a short film highlighting the five historic westward trails. There are diary excerpt from pioneers and personal accounts of the grueling trails.
11.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Soccer Field 8875 Rosehill Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 MoreLess Info
All American Indoor Sports has five indoor soccer fields with state of the art grass-like infill turf in a climate-controlled environment. Leagues are available for enjoyable competition, including coed, and Lil' Kickers (18 months to 9 years).
11.6 Miles
29% 7 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 19800 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218 MoreLess Info
Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball is a sand volleyball complex that offers private parties, food and beverages, and competitive volleyball leagues. The complex has league play six nights of the week.
11.6 Miles
33% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 19900 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218 MoreLess Info
Ice Sports of Kansas City offers visitors options when it comes to on-the-ice entertainment. Visitors can relax and take in a hockey game as a spectator or take to the ice themselves during the rinks open ice hours.
11.7 Miles
92% 24 votes
Specialty Museums 1333 S Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Leila's Hair Museum contains wreaths and jewelry made out of human hair, including a wreath acquired from actress/comedian Phyllis Diller. The museum has been featured in various publications, including People magazine and the Missouri Travel Guide-Wake Up Missouri.
11.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 4751 Woodland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218 MoreLess Info
With 60 acres to explore, Charles J. Stump Memorial Park offers visitors expansive fields for flag football, soccer, baseball, and other sports. The park also has a 0.6 mile walking trail that rolls over hills.
11.8 Miles
29% 7 votes
Bowling 7701 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66217 MoreLess Info
As a community bowling alley, Park Lanes offers visitors cosmic bowling with neon lights and glow in the dark bowling balls. The complex has V.I.P. bowling rooms with 7 lanes and a private lounge.
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