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.

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.

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, ...

The Westin Crown Center
Nearby Airports: * Kansas City Municipal Airport - 3 Miles * Kansas City International Airport - 22 Miles Nearby Cities: * Kansas City - 2 Miles * Merriam - 3 Miles * Fairway - 6 Miles * Roeland Park - 6 Miles * Leawood - 8 Miles * Gladstone - 8 Miles * Raytown - 8 Miles * Lenexa - 8 Miles * Shawnee - 8 Miles * Prairie Villages - 10 Miles * Independence - 12 Miles * Grandview - 12 Miles * Lee's ...

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 ...