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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.
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.
Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City Country Club Plaza
Hotel is located on the Country Club Plaza, within walking distance of unique shopping, entertainment, and movie theaters, as well as all major office centers. Kansas City Int'l Airport 25 MI, S Downtown Airport 5 MI, S. Union Sation/Amtrak 3 MI, S. Downtown Kansas City 5 MI, ...
Hilton President Kansas City
Hilton President Hotel Kansas City is located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, MO, business district and directly across the street from the new H&R Block World Headquarters. The new historically renovated President Hotel is within walking distance of the Kansas City Convention Center, theatre district, and business and financial district. The hotel is part of the new Kansas City entertainment district featuring pedestrian friendly retail, restaurants, and entertainment venues just steps ...
Holiday Inn AT THE PLAZA
The Holiday Inn Hotel at the Plaza-Kansas City is located on the world famous Country Club Plaza, the Midwest's premier shopping / dining / entertainment district. The 241 room hotel just completed (Fall 2005) a multi-million dollar renovation. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, free garage parking (all other Plaza hotels charge), free local and long distance calls, and free shuttle service within a 2 mile radius, including Westport. The Holiday Inn Hotel also offers an oversized exercise room ...
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