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.

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.

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 ...

Quality Inn & Suites
Hotel features free high speed internet, indoor pool, business center and deluxe continental breakfast with a featured hot item daily. All rooms with Hair dryers, coffee makers, ...

Inn Towne Lodge
Nearby Towns * Gladstone - 2 miles * Independence - 15 miles * Kearney - 10 miles * Liberty - 5 miles * Maplewoods - 5 miles * North Kansas City - 4 miles * Parkville - 15 miles * Riverside - 10 miles Nearby Businesses * American Heartland Theatre - 10 miles * American Royal - 10 miles * Farmland Industries - 5 miles * Hereford House Restaurant - 5 miles * Marty's BBQ - 1 mile * Park College - 8 ...