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During your Kansas City vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
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.
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 ...
Sleep Inn Airport
Easy on and off Interstate access. KCI Airport 3 miles. Complimentary shuttle service to airport 0500-2300. Free high speed Internet access, Free deluxe continental breakfast. Oversized showers, coffee makers and iron and ironing boards in each room. Heated outdoor pool. Cracker Barrel Restaurant 1 block, Ruby Tuesdays accross the street. Ask about our Park and Fly package! Pet charge: 20.00 USD per ...
Hampton Inn Kansas City/Liberty
The hotel is conveniently located at the intersection of I-35 and Hwy 152, just minutes from Worlds of Fun and the casinos and only a short drive to downtown Kansas City and KCI airport. Kansas City Intl Airport 15M NW, . Downtown Kansas City 16M SW, ...
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