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During your Kansas City vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
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.
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 ...
Intrigue Park Place Hotel
Located on the east side of the city on I-435, 5 minutes south of Worlds of Fun, 10 minutes from the sports complex and downtown Kansas ...
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