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.

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.

Value Place Kansas City
Conveniently located on the northwest corner of US 71 and Longview Road in Grandview, near Carter Broadcast Group. -- Directions -- Merge onto US 71 toward Grandview. Take the Longview Road exit. Turn right onto Longview Road. Turn right onto Colorado Avenue. We are 0.25 mile on the ...

Super 8 Motel - KC/Adj. to Worlds of Fun
Located on I-435 exit 54, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are across the street. We offer city flair, but country air, Free Hi Speed Wireless, SuperStart Breakfast with lots of things to do for all ages. Hair Dryers and Microwave and Refrigerators in all rooms. Irons and Ironing Boards upon request. Casinos a short 2 or 3 mile drive. Kansas city Zoo - 30 minutes. Airport - 15 minutes. Chiefs and Royals Stadium - 6 miles ...

Motel 6 Kansas City Southeast
Motel 6 is one of the United States' largest economy motel chains, with well over 800 locations throughout North America. Motel 6's are conveniently located near attractions and businesses and are accessible from major interstates and highways. In addition, there are several restaurants and activities surrounding this location to make your stay more enjoyable. This Motel 6 charges an additional $1.50 city tax per night, per ...