If you are planning a summer or fall wedding in Kansas City, share this with your guests from out of town!  There are so many things to see and do while visiting KC, so while planning their trip to come see your big day, they may want to tack on a few extra days to check out our wonderful city!

 

How to Get Around

The KC Streetcar runs every day and is completely free to ride!

If you are flying into KCI, you may want to consider renting a car. The airport is about 30 minutes north of downtown. Driving around the city is relatively easy or you can use Uber for quick and affordable rides wherever you want to go.

If you are staying in the downtown area, you can easily use the KC Streetcar to explore from the River Market to the Crossroads. Power and Light, the River Market, the Crossroads, the Country Club Plaza, Westport, and Brookside are a few must-see neighborhoods in KC that have plenty of sidewalks for easy walkable convenience! 

Areas to Visit

Kansas City has several wonderful neighborhoods that residents and visitors alike love! Check out the following areas to find out which one is the best fit for you:

  • Downtown
  • Power and Light
  • The Plaza
  • Westport
  • River Market
  • West Bottoms

    The Kansas City Skyline

  • Crossroads

Attractions and Places to Visit Near Downtown KC

You don’t have to venture too far from downtown to catch some of the best experiences in KC:

  • Crown Center
  • Union Station
  • National WWI Memorial and Museum
  • Boulevard Brewing Company
  • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Attractions Further From Downtown

If traveling around the Kansas City metropolitan area isn’t an issue, there are tons of exciting things to do:

  • Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
  • Museum at Prairiefire

    Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

  • Overland Park Farmer’s Market 
  • TopGolf 
  • Country Club Plaza
  • Brookside Shopping District
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

In Town with Kids?

The whole family will be raving about these great, kid-friendly spots:

  • Deanna Rose

    Catch a Royals game at KC’s famous Kauffman Stadium!

  • Kansas City Zoo
  • Wonderscope
  • LEGOLAND
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium 
  • Science City 
  • Royals Stadium
  • Chiefs Stadium
  • Kaleidoscope
  • Worlds of Fun
  • Oceans of Fun 
After reading this list, your guests are sure to have a blast on their trip to KC! Contact us today at Ball Conference Center to see how we can make your wedding dreams come true!