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.

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.

Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza
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Holiday Inn KANSAS CITY-SPORTS COMPLEX
For business or pleasure, we offer a great location with all Kansas City has to offer. The Holiday Inn Sports Complex Hotel- Kansas City is located within walking distance to Arrowhead Stadium home of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Kauffman Stadium home to Kansas City Royals! Centrally located to downtown only 8 miles East, and only 3 miles from historic Independence, President Truman's hometown. Enjoy shopping at our exquisite malls including the renown Country Club Plaza. Take the family to ...

Best Western Seville Plaza Hotel
This 77 room boutique hotel was completely renovated in June 2003 and is within easy walking distance to both the famous Country Club Plaza and the Historic Westport Entertainment district. Our rooms feature free high speed Internet access, gourmet coffee, duvet covers and over-sized Turkish cotton towels among our many upgraded amenities. We also offer exercise facilities, a state-of-the-art boardroom, a business center, complimentary continental breakfast and an expansive patio for you to ...