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During your Kansas City vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
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.
Arabia Steamboat Museum
This cargo steamboat, laden with 220 tons of merchandise destined for settlers out west, sank in the Missouri River in 1856, where it remained preserved in cold mud until it was excavated in the 1980s. A virtual time capsule of the 1850s and one of the best collections of pre-Civil War artifacts in the world, the museum provides a fascinating look at frontier life, with displays of the steamboat's cargo, from china and hardware to jewelry and leather boots (900 shoes and boots alone are on display). Tours begin with a film of the excavation and restoration of parts of the boat (which are now on display); plan on 1 1/2 hours here.
Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza
Please note the elevators at the Residence Inn Kansas City Country Club Plaza are out of service for repair until April 17th 2007. * At Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with a passion for making every guest feel welcome. Our spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of space for entertaining, relaxing or meeting with colleagues. Each suite features free high speed ...
Comfort Suites Kansas City
Convenient location to historic Liberty and walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free hot breakfast includes: belgian waffles, biscuits/gravy, egg omelet, fruit, Royal Cup coffee, plus much more. Free Wireless High Speed Internet, Ecercise room, Game area and guest laundry. Indoor pool and spa. All roomtypes include: microwave/refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, clock radio with MP3 hookup, HBO. Sofa sleepers in all rooms. Please DO NOT request connecting rooms. On May ...
Clarion Hotel Sports Complex
Hotel is located across from Truman Sports Complex and features free high-speed Internet in all rooms, and business class rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. Property offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, and restaurant. All rooms have coffee makers, irons/boards, and hair dryers. Pet charge of 25.00/stay per pet, 50 pounds or ...
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