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During your Kansas City vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Thomas Hart Benton Home
From 1939 until he died in his studio in 1975, this 1903, late-Victorian limestone house served as home and studio of Missouri's most renowned 20th-century artist. The house and studio are just as Benton left them, with many personal belongings like clothing, furniture, paints and brushes, and 13 original works, which you can see in about half an hour.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum/American Jazz Museum
These two unique museums, housed under one roof, are in the historic Jazz District. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum tells the compelling story of segregated baseball, from the founding of the Negro National League just a few blocks away in 1920, until Jackie Robinson, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs, signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The Jazz Museum pays tribute to jazz greats ranging from Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington to Ella Fitzgerald and Charlie Parker, with listening stations throughout. Be sure to see the film in the visitor center highlighting the golden days of the 1930s, when this very district boasted more than 60 jazz clubs and served as the commercial heart of Kansas City's African-American community. The Blue Room, attached to the complex, stages jazz concerts 4 nights a week. Plan on 2 hours here.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City's premier museum is especially noted for its Asian art, including Tang dynasty bowls and Ming dynasty furniture; an outdoor sculpture garden with the largest U.S. collection of bronzes by Henry Moore; the largest public collection of works by Missouri native Thomas Hart Benton (closed periodically due to an expansion that will increase the museum's size by 71%, slated for completion in 2007); a collection of 17th- and 18th-century European paintings; Impressionist and post-Impressionist pieces; and American art. The museum includes works by Caravaggio, Titian, Rembrandt, Renoir, Monet, Picasso, Gauguin, van Gogh, Andy Warhol, and Willem de Kooning. The airy Rozelle Court Restaurant has extended dinner hours on Friday, with live jazz. Plan on 2 hours or more here.
Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Country Club Plaza
Hotel is located on the Country Club Plaza, within walking distance of unique shopping, entertainment, and movie theaters, as well as all major office centers. Kansas City Int'l Airport 25 MI, S Downtown Airport 5 MI, S. Union Sation/Amtrak 3 MI, S. Downtown Kansas City 5 MI, ...
Holiday Inn KANSAS CITY-SPORTS COMPLEX
For business or pleasure, we offer a great location with all Kansas City has to offer. The Holiday Inn Sports Complex Hotel- Kansas City is located within walking distance to Arrowhead Stadium home of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Kauffman Stadium home to Kansas City Royals! Centrally located to downtown only 8 miles East, and only 3 miles from historic Independence, President Truman's hometown. Enjoy shopping at our exquisite malls including the renown Country Club Plaza. Take the family to ...
Hotel Phillips
Listed on the national register of historic places, Hotel Phillips is a downtown landmark that combines Art Deco ambiance with European-style luxury in the heart of Kansas City. This contemporary yet inviting hotel creates an intimate refuge for today's business or leisure traveler. A four-diamond property, Hotel Phillips has become one of downtowns most popular destinations. Housing both the Phillips Chophouse and 12 Baltimore restaurants, the Hotel Phillips has become the top choice for ...
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