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Country Club Plaza - Modeled after traditional areas of the Spanish port city Seville, the Country Club Plaza is Kansas City's most well-known strip of retail shops, restaurants and attractions. It's easy to stroll down the Plaza and not spend a dime, taking in instead the sense of bustling activity and historic and aesthetic beauty of the architecture that separates the area from other shopping districts.
Crown Center - Home to the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Crown Center offers something for everyone. The three-level Crown Center Shops feature more than 60 shops and restaurants. Eating options range from a burger spot where meals are delivered by miniature train to the city's only Mobile Four-Star dining experience, The American Restaurant. Shopaholics are drawn to the unique specialty stores, headlined by Halls Crown Center. Theatre goers can choose from Broadway-style productions at the American Heartland Theatre, award-winning youth-oriented shows at The Coterie Theatre and innovative shows at the new Off Center Theatre. The center also hosts free activities, such as children's exhibits, fashion shows and puppet and magic shows.
Kansas City Zoo/ IMAX - The Kansas City Zoo and its adjoining IMAX Theater are great attractions for those young and old alike. The Zoo has gone through a major transformation in the last few years and boasts over 200 acres with over 900 animals. Where else can you travel the world and see animals from all of the continents all in one day? The Zoo does have trams, shuttles and a train--but be advised, you'll get a lot of exercise!
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - You are invited to discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. From ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the Nelson-Atkins collection spans over 5,000 years of humanity. The Nelson-Atkins aspires to create a glorious environment--the ongoing experience which is in itself as compelling as a single "blockbuster" event. Each visit to the Nelson-Atkins brings different connections and unique experiences. Whether you are exploring the collection for the first time or the hundredth time, there's always something new.
Paradise Park Family fun & adventure - Paradise Park, a premier family Kansas City destination, has something for the whole family to enjoy. In their 35,000 sq.-ft. building, you will find the Children's Edutainment Center (CEdC), a multi-level foam factory, you can fire foam balls through air-powered cannons, geysers, and blasters. A 24-ft. rock climbing wall is uniquely designed to accommodate the varying skills of climbers of all levels. You can "take a spin" on the bumper cars, play the classics or new favorites like "Deal or No Deal" and "Highway 66" mini-bowling in the game room and much more. You can also go outdoors and race the go karts or jr. go karts and try out the 18-hole miniature golf course.
PowerPlay - PowerPlay Family Entertainment Center is an 80,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fun center with something for everyone. Enjoy the very best attractions at the premiere place for family fun in Kansas City. This exciting new facility includes go-karts, laser tag, cosmic golf, bumper cars, tilt-a-whirl, swing and rascal rocket rides and a kids zone area. PowerPlay i9s a great space for groups of all sizes and ages.
Worlds of Fun - Worlds of Fun is the premier amusement park destination in the Midwest, offering 175 acres of excitement and fun for every member of the family. For thrill seekers, an impressive line-up of seven world-class roller coasters and dozens of thrill rides offers dips and loops from big to small. The kids can run wild in PEANUTS Playhouse, a massive interactive attraction that features various kid-friendly mechanisms - including blasters, catapults, conveyors and buckets that propel, throw, raise, vacuum and dump thousands of oversized foam balls throughout the three-story structure. Worlds of Fun features 16 rides designed specifically for children, many of which are modeled after the big thrill rides in the park. Snoopy and the PEANUTS characters meet and greet families in Camp Snoopy, a two-acre play land themed around the world-famous comic strip. There is something FUN for all ages!
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