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1701 American Royal Court Kansas City, MO 816-221-9800 ADMISSION: Varies ANNUAL EVENT: October The American Royal Livestock, Horse Show and Rodeo has been an annual event since 1899. The American Royal "season" includes barbecue contests, concerts, art show and sale and hosts of special events. The American Royal Parade winds through downtown Kansas City on the first Saturday of the show. It has been called "America's largest hometown parade", with over 7,000 participants and over 250,000 spectators. AUDITORIUM THE 204
1001 W. Walnut Independence, MO 816-833-1000 ADMISSION: Free TOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9am-4:30pm Sunday, 1pm-4:30pm The World Headquarters of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A half hour guided tour of the auditorium and museum offered throughout the day. Organ recitals are held at 3:00pm daily from June-August, and on Sundays from September-May. The highlight of this 6000 seat conference chamber is the 110-rank Aeolian-Skinner organ, one of the largest in the United States. CLAUDSETTE'S THEATRE ON WHEELS 205 PERMANENTLY CLOSED CROWN CENTER ICE TERRACE 206
25th & Grand Avenue Kansas City, MO 816-274-8411 ADMISSION: Adult $5 HOURS: (Nov-March) Daily, 10am-9pm Children under 12 $4 Holiday hours are different The Ice Terrace is the coolest place in town. Slide and glide to your favorite music. Skate rentals are available; Also group and private party rates. FIESTA CRUISES 207
Ward Parkway & Wyandotte St. Kansas City, MO 816-756-1331 ADMISSION: Adult $6.50 HOURS: March-Weather Permitting Senior Citizens, Ages 3-12 $5.50 April-October 11am-10pm Daily Ages 2 & under-free November 11am-5pm Fiesta Cruise Boats glide along the Country Club Plaza River Walk's winding waterway, waterfalls and fountains. Tours approximately 40 minutes. Holiday Christmas Lights Thanksgiving thru mid-January 5pm-9pm HALLMARK VISITORS CENTER 208
25th & McGee Trafficway Kansas City, MO 816-274-3613 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9:30-4:30 Closed Sundays See 90 years of Hallmark's history. The visitors center has thirteen exhibits that include paintings, original art works, toy selection, presidential cards, historical displays, Emmy's from the Hallmark Hall of Fame and actual production going on with diemaker, engraver and operating presses. Many other exhibits of interest to both adults and children. HALL OF WATERS 209
201 E. Broadway Excelsior Springs, MO 816-630-0753 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm This Art Deco style building is the world's largest water bar. The Historical Hall of Waters in Excelsior Springs, Missouri is the site of the first spring to be discovered, Siloam Springs, for which the town was later to become famous. Siloam Spring remains today as the only natural supply of Iron Manganese mineral water in the United States and is one of five recognized in existence worldwide. HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM 210
U. S. 24 Highway & Delaware Independence, MO 816-833-1400 ADMISSION: Adults $5 HOURS: Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat, 9am-5pm Seniors $4.50; Thurs 9am-9; Sun 12pm-5pm Children(6-18) $3; under 5 free Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years The Library is the repository for the historical materials of the Truman Administration. Featured are head-of-state gifts, a reproduction of the White House Oval Office and Truman's actual working office after his presidency. Exhibits focus on the life and career of President Truman. Audio/visual programs are shown in the auditorium. President and Mrs. Truman's grave sites are in the courtyard. KALEIDOSCOPE 211
25th & McGee Trafficway Kansas City, MO 816-274-8300 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: School year, Monday-Friday Reservations required, Saturday 4 - 60 minute public sessions. Summer, Monday-Saturday 4 - 60 minute public sessions A creative art exhibit sponsored by Hallmark Cards for children 5 to 12. Life-size sculptures of friendly animals greet children upon their arrival. It is a hands on experience where children create colorful pictures, art designs with colored cubes and many other sensory-filled experiences. KANSAS CITY NORTHERN MINIATURE RAILROAD PERMANENTLY CLOSED LINDA HALL LIBRARY 213
5109 Cherry St. Kansas City, MO 816-363-4600 HOURS: Mon, 9am-8:30pm Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. Visit a special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the largest privately funded library of science, engineering, and technology in the United States. The library includes the U.S. Patent and Trademark Depository Library Collection Open to the public and holding more than 1 million volumes dating from 1472, the library features extensive collections, a rare book room, an exhibit room, and grounds maintained as an urban arboretum. KC CLASSIC AUTO DISPLAY 214
10101 Lackman Road Lenexa, KS 913-888-1234 ADMISSION: Adults $1 HOURS: Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm Closed Monday and Tuesday A special interest and antique auto showroom. Most all of its 90 cars are for sale. The cars range from 1925 to 1975 models. Its like visiting a museum but maybe better, since the cars are always changing. LOUISBURG CIDER MILL 215
14730 Hwy 68 South on U.S. 69 Hwy. to Hwy 68, go W. 4 Miles Louisburg, KS 800-748-7765 HOURS: 7 Days, 9am-6pm January-March, 9am-5pm Watch cider being made in a rustic old barn during the fall, from September to December. Off-season visitors are welcome to tour the cider barn, and view the bottling process. A cider mill video recounts the colorful history of apple cider and shows up close how the cider press works when it is in action. Watch world famous cider donuts come to life. Call for information on tours and family weekend festivals throughout the year. MISSOURI TOWN (1855) 216
Fleming Park Blue Springs, MO 816-795-8200 Ext 1260 ADMISSION: Adults $3 Seniors & Children (5-13) $2 HOURS: April 15-November 15, Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-4:30pm under 5 free Winter hours, November 16-April 14 Saturday & Sunday only 9am-4:30pm Step back in time on your visit to Jackson County Parks and Recreation's Missouri Town 1855, a mid-19th Century village depicting a typical Mid-western 1850's farming community. Trained interpreters bring the year 1855 to life for the entertainment and educational enrichment of the public. NATIVE ANIMAL SAFARI TOURS 217
Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure Flemimg Park, Animal Enclosure: exit 291 at Colbern Rd; go East to Cyclone School Road and turn left Blue Springs, MO 816-524-8770 ADMISSION: Adult $4 Children (2-13) $3 Seniors (62+)$3 SEASON: July-October, Randon Saturdays TOURS: 10am,11am,12pm, 2pm and 3pm Travel with Jackson County Parks and Recreation on a hay filled truck for an informative 45-minute guided tour of the 100-acre Animal Enclosure. Get a close-up look at the Bison and Elk. Bring apples or pears to feed the animals if you wish. Tickets may be purchased "only" the day of the event in the gift shop at Missouri Town. Call for the scheduled dates for all Safari Tours. Tickets go real fast. OCEANS OF FUN 218
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave. I-35 Exit 54 Parvin Road Kansas City, MO 816-454-4545 SEASON: Late May-Early September Nothing says tropical refreshment like 680 feet of raging rapids. So, visit Oceans of Fun's newest thrill, Hurricane Falls, a 72-foot tall super slide guaranteed to create a huge splash. Oceans of Fun offers 60 acres of wet and wild adventure. Enjoy a million gallons of refreshment in the Surf City Wave Pool, relax as you float along the Caribbean Cooler or scream down one of seven water slides, all while soaking up some rays. Call (816) 454-4545, Ext. 44 for operating dates and times and admission prices. OLD SHAWNEE TOWN 219
11501 W. 57th Street Shawnee, KS 913-248-2360 ADMISSION: Adult $1 HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5pm Child $.50 Saturday-Sunday, 12am-5pm 6 and under Free Closed Monday and major Holidays Shawnee was known as Gum Springs until 1856, Old Shawnee Town is a re-created pioneer town and has many original structures like the first jail built in the territory of Kansas in 1843 and the Hart Home built in 1878 plus many replicas. All the buildings in Old Shawnee Town are furnished with items and furniture from that period. PLAZA CARRIAGE RIDES 220
Central & Nichols Road Kansas City, MO 816-531-1999 RATES: Couples $25 HOURS: Daily, 7pm-12am $10 additional person $5 per child Take a leisurely ride through the Plaza streets enjoying the beautiful fountains, statues and Spanish buildings in your own chauffeur driven carriage. For the larger groups there are limousine carriages and Sleighs. PLAZA TENNIS CENTER, THE 221
4747 J. C. Nichols Parkway Kansas City, MO 816-561-5120 The Plaza Tennis Center includes 14 outdoor lighted courts, a pro shop, cafe and locker rooms. The exhibition court, immediately off the clubhouse, features permanent and bleacher seating for approximately 300 spectators. A bricked viewing patio is adjacent to the entrance of the courts. The Center also features: backboards, towel, locker and racquet rental, ball machines, racquet stringing, tennis programs, and instruction. POWELL OBSERVATORY 222
263 rd Street off US 69 Highway Louisburg, KS 913-837-5305 SEASON: May-October, Saturday HOURS: 1 hour before dark Open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. There is a 25 minute program about astronomy and what is currently happening in the skies at the time of your visit. After the program you visit the dome where you get to view the heavens through a 30 inch telescope and ask questions. You are also welcome to view the heavens through smaller telescopes. Located in Lewis-Young park, RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL OF KANSAS CITY, THE 223
628 North 126th Street Bonner Springs, KS 816-561-8005 or 800-373-0357 DATE: weekends beginning ADMISSION: Adult $12.95 Labor Day to Columbus Day Student and Senior $11.50 Children (5-12) $5.95 The Renaissance Festival is a re-creation of a 16th century English village. Stroll down shaded lanes and enjoy continuous entertainment on seven stages. Hundreds of performers including jugglers, magicians, fire-eaters, musicians, knights, lords and ladies are there for your entertainment. Skilled crafts people and artisans create thousands of hand-made gifts and unique items for you to purchase. Delicious Renaissance food includes turkey legs, soup in bread bowls, imported beer and wine. And for the children, the festival features pony, elephant and camel rides. SCIENCE CITY 224
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Pershing Road and Main Street Kansas City, MO 816-460-2020 ADMISSION: Adults $8.95, Seniors (55+) & Children (4-12), $6.95, Under 4 Free HOURS: (Science City & Exhibits) Wed-Fri, 9:30am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12-5pm HOURS: (Union Station) 6am-Midnight daily Science City at Union Station transports North America's second largest train station and Kansas City's most revered icon into a new era. The station once echoed with the sounds of train arrivals and departures, tearful good-byes and joyous reunions, dinners at the Harvey House and New Year's celebrations under the historic clock. It was a place to find excitement and fun. And so it is once again. Visitors to Science City at Union Station will explore a city filled with adventure, discovery and fun. Patrons of the restaurants and shops will be surrounded by the beauty of this historic building. SHOAL CREEK, MISSOURI A LIVING 225
HISTORY MUSEUM 7000 N.E. Barry Road Kansas City, MO 816-792-2655 HOURS: Year-round Dawn to Dusk GENERAL ADMISSION: $1 GUIDED TOURS: March-December Guided tours $2 per person Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3pm; Closed Monday Saturday-Sunday and January-February by appointment only Shoal Creek, Missouri is a living history museum dedicated to the preservation of our nineteenth century architectural heritage and material culture of Missouri. Its mission is to use these materials to interpret the period of 1800-1900 for the public in an educational and recreational manner while remaining as historically accurate as possible. The tour guide will explain life as it was in the nineteenth century and about the people that lived in or had some connection with the buildings. The self guided year-round tour of the 21 buildings at Shoal Creek does not include the buildings interior. Only guided tours can go into the buildings. SMOKY HILL RAILWAY 226
502 S. Walnut Belton, MO 816-331-0630 ADMISSION: $6 (3and older) SEASON: April-October Ride in engine $15 HOURS: Saturday and Sunday Ride in Caboose $10 Call for departure times For a truly different experience take a ride on the Smoky Hill Railway. Travel the old Frisco line in vintage passenger cars dating from the 1920's. The museum SNOW CREEK SKI LODGE 227
5 Miles N. of Weston on Highway 45 Weston , MO 816-640-2200 SEASON: MId December-Mid March HOURS: Mon-Fri, 1pm-10pm Sat-Sun, 9am-10pm Eleven exciting slopes, two beginner runs, Midnight Madness parties and many other programs designed for all skiers from beginners thru experts. Snow Creek is equipped with snow-making equipment. A day lodge offers cafeteria-style dinning, ski rental shop and a bar and lounge. The slopes are equipped with lights so night skiing is offered. SPRINT IMAX THEATRE 228
6800 Zoo Drive Kansas City, MO 816-513-5808 ADMISSION: Adult $6 HOURS: Thurs-Sat, 9:30am-8pm Seniors (55+) $5; Child (3-11) $4 Sun-Wed, 11:30am-6pm Experience a unique film adventure as the Sprint IMAX Theatre's giant six-and-a-half story screen becomes the window to your imagination. Accompanied by 12,000 watts of digital sound, the IMAX(r)15/10 film format produces an image ten times larger than conventional theatres ...with stunning clarity. THE TEMPLE 229
River & Walnut Street Independence, MO 816-833-1000 ADMISSION: Free HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 9am-11:30am and 1pm-4:30pm Sunday, 1pm-4:30pm The Temple is a $35 million structure belonging to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Daily tours of the Temple and museum are given through the day. The temple is an architectural wonder and the ceiling of the sanctuary is so high, you are asked to sit before you look up. TOM LEA MURAL 1907 230
124 S. Lake (U.S. Post Office) Pleasant Hill, MO HOURS: Lobby always open Powerful mural painter and illustrator-journalist for LIFE magazine during the second world war, Tom Lea is another painter who has toiled most of his life with the dubious qualifier of "illustrator" attached to his name. During the thirties and forties he painted a number of murals in public spaces, such as the mural " Back Home April 1865" located in the U. S. Post Office Building in Pleasant Hill Missouri. During the depression the government had a starving artist program that paid artists to paint in public places. UMKC OBSERVATORY 231
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52nd & Charlotte Kansas City, MO 816-235-1606 ADMISSION: Free SEASON: March thru November Friday night only or by appointment For current information on the observatory call for the recorded message on 816/235-1606. Observation is on the roof of Royal Hall. Groups can make other arrangements for another evening. UNITY VILLAGE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY 232
M-350 Highway & Colbern Road Lee's Summit, MO 816-524-3550 ADMISSION: Free GUIDED TOURS; Monday-Friday, 10:30am,1:30pm, 3:30pm (May-Oct) Saturday 10:30am,1:30pm, 3:30pm; (May-Oct) Sundays 1:30pm, 3:30pm This 1,400-acre incorporated city is the world headquarters of Unity School of Christianity. The Visitors Center gives guided tours of Unity's rose gardens and fountains, publishing and prayer ministries and the Silent Unity Chapel. WOODHENGE IN LITTLE PLATTE PARK 233
Smithville Lake Smithville, MO 816-532-0803 An ancient structure has been reconstructed at Smithville Lake. This unusual structure has been nicknamed Woodhenge. It is a group of 48 posts in a perfect 36 foot square, 2' 4" apart and had no roof or corners. Radio carbon dating indicated it was built approximately 700-1000 A. . The site has been studied by scientists from Woods Hole Massachusetts and the Kansas City Astronomical Society. Some experts speculate it was a sundial or an astronomical observatory. WORLDS OF FUN THEME PARK 234
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave. I-35 Exit 54 Parvin Road Kansas City, MO 816-454-4545 Ext. 44 SEASON: April-October MAMBA, one of the world's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coasters is back for another year of thrills at Worlds of Fun! Come enjoy the MAMBA plus 175 acres of rides, shows and attractions. Call for dates, times and admission prices. HELICOPTER TOURS #000 10 NW Richards Rd. Kansas City, MO 816-365-7691 SEASON: Year round 5 days a week Enjoy the finest of Kansas City. From the downtown skyline to monuments, musems,historic district, sports venues & more. SEA LIFE #000
2475 Grasnd Blvd. Kansas City, MO 816-365-7691 ADMISSION: Pricing on the Internet HOURS: 11am - 4pm SEASON: Year round Open daily Dive into an amazing underwarter world. Come face to fin with thousands of weird, wacky and wonderful creatures from Shawny & Lou, rescued green sea turtles to black tip reef sharks and eagle rays. LOGOLAND #000
2475 Grasnd Blvd. Kansas City, MO 816-471-4386 ADMISSION: Pricing on the Internet HOURS: 11am - 4pm SEASON: Year round Open daily Watch exclusive LEGO 4D Movies. Laugh as your favorite LEGO characters jump out of the screen with awesome 4D effects. Put your ninja skills to the test in NINJAGO training camp, featuring an interactive climbing wall & laser maze! |
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