Traveling throughout Missouri, you are guaranteed to find yourself in Kansas City. Families should be able to explore the city in a day or take their time and see as much as possible during their stay. From uptown to downtown, Kansas City has a great day and night life. No matter the length of your stay, you will find plenty to do and plenty to see. Let’s look at fun things to do in Kansas City, Missouri.

Here are a few highlights:

Kansas City Public Library
Photo op anyone? Kansas City Public Library has some larger than life book bindings that are more than 25 feet tall. The book spines showcases authors like Langston Hughes, Charles Dickens and J.R.R Tolkien.

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Tour the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures and get a blast from the past, from the 1800’s to the 1980’s. The museum was originally built in 1982.

Amity Woods Nature Park

Take a quiet stroll to separate yourself from the hustle and bustle of being a tourist. The 48-acre park was established in the year 2000.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The museum was established in 1933, it displays diversity and community engagement by displaying almost every culture and continent.

Kansas City Zoo

From sting rays to rhinos, the Kansas City Zoo features animals from across the globe. Kansas City Zoo was established in 1909.