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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.
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.
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.
Hilton Kansas City Airport
Property is located approximately 3 miles southwest of the Kansas City International Airport. Featuring 347 recently renovated rooms and 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting ...
Hampton Inn Kansas City-Airport
The Hampton Inn Kansas City-Airport is located north of downtown Kansas City one mile south of KC International Airport. KC International Airport 1 m N, Free hotel shuttle to Airport. Bus station 25 m S, Taxi. Downtown 20 m S, Taxi/shuttle bus. Downtown Airport 17 m S, Taxi/shuttle ...
Holiday Inn KANSAS CITY-NE-I-435 NORTH
The Holiday Inn Kansas City Northeast welcomes you to Kansas City! Our staff is eager to share with you why so many travelers to Kansas City select our hotel. Located near Worlds of Fun, we offer complimentary shuttle service in a five-mile radius of our hotel. Experience why we are the Kansas City hotel of choice! Business trip® The Holiday Inn Kansas City Northeast is conveniently located to many area corporations. We are your Kansas city hotel when visiting Ford, Union Pacific, Cerner, ...
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