GO SEE KC
Go Explore Midtown Visit Swope Park, Kansas City’s gem of a green space that is even larger than New York’s Central Park. Meet exotic animals at the Kansas City Zoo at Swope Park, where you can enjoy the new alligator exhibit opening this year. Be sure also to visit the camel feeding deck, touch stingrays, visit Berlin the polar bear and explore the Helzberg Penguin Plaza, Billy Goats Gruff, Sumatran tiger exhibit, Australia and the world-class Africa exhibit. The adventurous can spend a day at Go Ape, a two- to three-hour obstacle course that includes 40 crossings featuring rope bridges, five zip lines, Tarzan swings and net bridges.
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Kansas City Zoo
The Country Club Plaza, the first shopping district designed for shoppers traveling by automobile, is the pride of Kansas City. Throughout the year, this district along Brush Creek is home to several festivals and fairs, including Illuminated Waters over Memorial Day Weekend, the Dragon Boat Festival in June and the Plaza Art Fair in September. With shops, restaurants, amazing architecture, numerous fountains and amazing art, this is a favorite attraction for locals and visitors alike. Nearby, visit the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. The museum houses a charming world of toys with interactive exhibits that take visitors on a stroll down memory lane.
Kansas City boasts many remarkable art galleries, with three of her finest open to the public for free! The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, one of the largest galleries in the United States, maintains a permanent collection representing art from throughout history and around the world. The Sculpture Garden on the lawn is a favorite place for outdoor photos and a walk through art history. For modern art enthusiasts, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits permanent and temporary collections with special events and workshops for families. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 8
KC GOING PLACES | 2022
