Kansas City, Missouri Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! ===Points of interest=== {{main|List of points of interest in Kansas City, Missouri}} {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Name !Description !Photo |- |[[Country Club Plaza|Country Club Plaza District]] |This district was developed in 1922 featuring Spanish-styled architecture and upscale shops and restaurants. Nearby are the [[University of Missouri–Kansas City]], the [[Kansas City Art Institute]], the [[Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art]], and the [[Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://countryclubplaza.com/tourism|title=A Kansas City Tradition|website=Country Club Plaza|access-date=February 6, 2024}}</ref> |[[File:Country Club Plaza 2 Kansas City MO.jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[18th and Vine]] |Home of distinctive [[Kansas City jazz]], the [[Negro Leagues Baseball Museum]], the [[American Jazz Museum]], and the future home of the MLB Urban Youth Academy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://populous.com/news/2016/04/20/populous-designed-kansas-city-mlb-urban-youth-academy-breaks-ground/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829133123/http://populous.com/news/2016/04/20/populous-designed-kansas-city-mlb-urban-youth-academy-breaks-ground/| archive-date=August 29, 2016 | title=Populous-designed Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy Breaks Ground |date=April 20, 2016}}</ref> Several jazz clubs and venues include the Gem Theater and the Blue Room. |[[File:Negro League Baseball Museum and American Jazz Museum.jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[Crossroads, Kansas City|Crossroads Arts District]] |Home to several restaurants, art galleries, and hotels. First Friday is a monthly event with pop-up galleries, food trucks, venue deals, and music events. [[Kansas City Union Station|Union Station]] and the [[Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts|Kauffman Center]] are here. Union Station has varying exhibits, including at [[Science City at Union Station|Science City]]. |[[File:TWA Headquarters (4719002602).jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[Westport, Kansas City, Missouri|Westport District]] |Originally a separate town until annexed by Kansas City, it contains several restaurants, shops, and nightlife options. Along with the Power and Light District, it is one of the city's main entertainment areas. The [[University of Kansas Hospital]] is close to the district, just across State Line Road. |[[File:Westport Square Kansas City MO.jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[Kansas City Power & Light District|Power and Light District]] |A new shopping and entertainment district within the Central Business District, it was developed by the Cordish Companies. The [[T-Mobile Center]] is a major anchor and the [[Midland Theatre]] is a concert venue. |[[File:PLD KCLive.jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[River Market, Kansas City|River Market District]]/ [[Berkley Riverfront Park]] |Kansas City's original neighborhood on the Missouri River contains one of the country's largest and longest lasting public farmers' markets in the nation, and the [[Steamboat Arabia Museum]]. The new streetcar line's northernmost loop through the River Market with three stops around City Market. Pedestrians can take the Town of Kansas Bridge connection to the Riverfront Heritage Trail to [[Berkley Riverfront Park]], which is operated by [[Port of Kansas City|Port KC]]. |[[File:River Market KCMO1.JPG|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[Crown Center]] |Developed by [[Hallmark Cards|Hallmark]], it is a short walk from the [[National World War I Museum and Memorial]] (Liberty Memorial). |[[File:Crown Center 1 Kansas City MO.jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[West Bottoms]] |The West Bottoms originated primarily as stockyards and for industrial uses, but is slowly being revitalized with apartments and shops. It has [[Kemper Arena]]. |[[File:GoldenOxKC.jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |Kansas City, North |Several attractions are north of the Missouri River. Zona Rosa is a mixed-used development with shopping, dining, and events. The [[Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport]] features the Aviation History Museum. [[Worlds of Fun]] and [[Oceans of Fun]] are major amusement parks of the midwest. |[[File:MambaLiftHillWOF.jpg|frameless|upright=0.65]] |- |[[Swope Park]] |Swope Park has {{convert|1,805|acres}}, a larger total space than [[Central Park]], with several attractions including the [[Kansas City Zoo]] and [[Starlight Theatre (Kansas City, Missouri)|Starlight Theatre]] is the second largest outdoor musical theatre venue in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kcparks.org/attraction/starlight-theatre/|title=Starlight Theatre Attractions – KCparks.org|website=kcparks.org|access-date=May 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160515183404/http://kcparks.org/attraction/starlight-theatre/|archive-date=May 15, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Sporting Kansas City]] practice at the soccer complex. |[[File:KCMO Zoo Nima 09.JPG|frameless|upright=0.65]] |} Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. 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