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During your Kansas City vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
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.
Toy and Miniature Museum
Occupying a 1911 mansion, this museum houses an extensive collection of antique dolls, more than 100 furnished dollhouses, marbles, and toys ranging from model trains to games, as well as perfect scale miniatures of houses, rooms, and furniture. The miniatures are fully functional -- scissors cut, clocks run, and musical instruments can be played, making it a fascinating experience for adults and kids alike. You can easily spend a fascinating hour or more here.
Red Roof Inn Kansas City North
The Kansas City North Red Roof Inn is located just 1 ' miles from Ameristar Casino, 2 miles from Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun and 4 miles from Harrah's Riverboat Casino. This Inn features T-Mobile wireless Internet access (daily fee may apply). Experience our coffeehouse-style service featuring fresh brewed, ground whole bean coffee. Also free local phone calls, extended cable television, voicemail, data ports and clock radios in all guest ...
Motel 6 Kansas city North - Airport
The Kansas City North - Airport Motel 6 is located within 20 minutes of downtown, Kemper Arena, Union Station, the Crown Center, Worlds of Fun, casinos and the Kansas Speedway. This location is also conveniently located near shopping and within walking distance of a variety of restaurants. This Motel 6 charges an additional $1.50 city tax per night, per ...
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Kansas City Downtown Union Hill
Marriott's award winning economy hotel lodging chain features clean, convenient, quality accommodations and the peace of mind you get from Marriott consistency - all for a great value. The Fairfield Inn Kansas City Downtown Union Hill is located less than one mile from Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Crown Center (shopes, restaurants, theatres), Hallmark Cards, Penn Valley Community College, Union Station, and University Medical Center. For more detailed location information and an area map see ...
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