- TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 183 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Olathe and Liberty.
- From Sporting Park Kansas City to Livestrong Sporting Park, the Kansas City area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
- Situated at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers lies the city of Kansas City, Kansas. Family-friendly attractions are plentiful from a toy museum and the World of Fun Theme Park to the Kansas City Zoo. The more mature crowd will enjoy the areas many monuments and museums, as well as many shopping, dining and lodging options.
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The National Military Heritage Museum has tens of thousands of artifacts, archives and other items inside of its four buildings. Items include 2.5 ton military trucks, a Huey helicopter and a Cobra helicopter.
46.5 Miles
Built in 1879, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion is a Gothic sandstone mansion. The mansion includes furniture from an early American dining room, a restored Victorian bedroom, and exhibits on the Civil War and Jesse James.
46.6 Miles
Built in 1927 and having a seat capacity of 1,200, the Missouri Theater is included in the National Register of Historic Places. It is built in an Art Deco architectural style, combined with Moorish details.
46.6 Miles
Designed in 1879 in the Gothic architectural style, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion has 43 rooms and features a turret which resembles a castle tower. It displays exhibits from the Civil War period and depicting the life and death of Jesse James, among others.
46.6 Miles
Located behind City Hall, Civic Center Park features a Veterans Memorial and a small statue of liberty and is nearby the Pony Express Monument. The park has paved paths for walking and open fields for playing or picnics.
46.6 Miles
Museum Hill Historic District is an old city that offers a historical story behind the town. The area features historic architecture with the styles of Victorian architecture that range from Italianate to Queen Anne, to Victorian Cottages.
46.7 Miles
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9th and Frederick Streets, St. Joseph, MO 64501
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Unveiled in 1940, the Pony Express Monument was designed to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Pony Express. The statue is surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of flowers.
46.8 Miles
Depicting the 130 years history of the mental facility, the Glore Psychiatric Museum features life-size models, interactive displays and plenty of other exhibits. It functioned from 1847 to 1996, and was featured in televised documentaries on several channels, including the History and the Fox channels.
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3609 Frederick Blvd, St. Joseph, MO
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Located inside an open funeral parlor, Heaton-Bowman-Smith Funeral Museum is situated nearby Jesse James' former home and features the transfer basket that carried James' body. The museum includes newspaper articles, old coffins and photos.
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Glore Psychiatric Museum exhibits the history of mental health care in the United States and the 130-year history of the state hospital. Items on display include surgical tools, confinement boxes, and various artwork from hospital patients.