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FEATURES 8 go see kc

experience the best of kansas city

16 best fall festivals

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seasonal fun at local fairs

18 hip hangouts

cool places for a night on the town

20 hometown holidays

kansas city’s christmas traditions

discover downtown aboard kc’s free public transit

celebrate kc with locally made souvenirs

50 unique ways to experience the metro

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n 1943, Rodgers & Hammerstein opined that “everything’s up to date in Kansas City,” and we’re proud to say that’s true. From the recent addition of the KC Streetcar to Downtown Kansas City to our state-of-the-art Kauffman Performing Arts Center to the world-class Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the brand new exhibits at the Kansas City Zoo—we’re proud of our city and excited to share it with you. The beautification of our city, new attractions plus improvements to beloved favorites and the successes for the Kansas City Royals, Chiefs and Sporting KC have put KC on the map as a great place to raise a family and a great place to visit.

In fall, I look forward to visiting our favorite pumpkin patches and cider mills. Fall boasts so many terrific festivals that it’s hard to choose a favorite. Apple Fest in Weston, the Plaza Art Fair, Glow: A Jack- o’-Lantern Festival at Powell Gardens and the KC Japan Festival are just a few of my favorites. And it wouldn’t be autumn in Kansas City without the American Royal. The annual rodeo, barbecue competition and festival are a Midwest tradition you don’t want to miss.

Before we know it, autumn will give way to winter and that means our favorite holiday traditions, starting with the lighting of the Country Club Plaza Christmas lights. Then, we make plans to see our favorite holidays shows, from The Nutcracker at the Kansas City Ballet to A Christmas Carol at the KC Repertory Theater. We’re also looking forward to the return of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Coterie. With beautiful holiday light displays and traditions, Christmas in Kansas City truly is magical.

When we’re not enjoying seasonal favorites, we love taking in a First Friday in the Crossroads or Third Thursday in Martin City.

There’s always something to enjoy in Kansas City.

These are just a few of the things I enjoy about Kansas City. You’ll find many more as you flip through the pages of KC Going Places.

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Go See KC Classics The Country Club Plaza, the first shopping district designed for shoppers traveling by automobile, is the pride of Kansas City. The architecture inspired by Seville, Spain, makes for one of the prettiest places in Kansas City and is home to many of the city’s most beautiful fountains and ideal backdrops for family photos. Among the many excellent restaurants in the district, two in particular serve Kansas City classics.

Enjoy our signature barbecue at Fiorella’s Jack Stack or Kansas City steaks at Plaza III Steakhouse. Over the holidays, enjoy amazing views of the holiday lights with a horse-drawn carriage ride.

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Spend a day at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, then take a tour to the top of this iconic landmark, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the city’s everchanging and improving skyline. One of the most notable landmarks you’ll see is Union Station, home to Kansas City’s Science City with loads of hands-on science exhibits for children and the Gottlieb Planetarium, one of the largest 360-degree domed screens in the Midwest. Nearby, make a stop at the Money Museum, a free museum where visitors leave with a souvenir bag of shredded cash.

National WWI Museum & Memorial

Visit Crown Center for many wonderful family-friendly attractions, great shops and restaurants. Kaleidoscope is consistently ranked as one of the best kid-friendly destinations in Kansas City. Imaginations know no limit as kids create jigsaw puzzles, glow-in-the-dark art, crowns and more at this hands-on art center. Sea Life features a huge tropical ocean tank with a walk-through underwater tunnel and an enthralling journey from the fresh waters of the Missouri River to the deep, dark abyss of the Atlantic Ocean. The Legoland Discovery Center provides a range of interactive play areas, including a 4D cinema, classes, an exciting Lego ride and one-of-a-kind Lego exhibits. The Coterie produces professional children’s theater year-round.

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Go on an Adventure One of the metro’s newest attractions is iFly KC, an indoor skydiving facility. The indoor skydiving is a simulation of true freefall conditions in a vertical wind tunnel. The dream of flight becomes a reality! This is a top pick for visitors who have come to town for an event at the Overland Park Convention Center.

Nearby, be sure to spend an evening at Topgolf, an entertainment complex for golf enthusiasts. Play pointscoring golf games for anyone from expert golfers to children and enjoy the luxury of indoor play on a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like targets in the ground. Urban Air Overland Park is a favorite indoor trampoline park, with an indoor playground and fun for all ages. iFlyKC The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Kansas Speedway allows fans to take a ride or get behind the wheel of a 600 hp NASCAR race car on the 1.5-mile tri-oval track at speeds of up to 155 mph. Or watch a NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway, as professional drivers race to the finish line.

Then, head to Zip KC in Bonner Springs, where you can take a zip line tour with a mix of hiking and zip lining. For an unforgettable experience, spend the night at Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park and resort hotel with seasonal fun, including a giant gingerbread house for the holiday season.

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Test your puzzle solving skills at Breakout KC, an escape room entertainment venue. Players are given one hour to solve puzzles and unravel codes to escape a real life scenario. Then, grab pizza at Minsky’s or farm-to-table food at the Farmhouse in City Market. City Market, the last—or first— stop on the free KC Streetcar, is home to more than 100 vendors on seasonal weekends and is even open in the winter with special weekend events like Whoville Holidays during the Christmas season, where children can visit the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. Visit the Arabia Steamboat Museum and learn about the excavation of the 1850s steamboat and her treasure on display at a 25,000-square-foot museum.

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Go Experience the Arts Kansas City is home to many remarkable art galleries, with three of her finest open to the public for free! The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, one of the largest galleries in the United States, maintains a permanent collection representing art from throughout history and around the world. Visitors enjoy the galleries and, on sunny days, picnic or stroll the landscaped museum grounds and sculpture garden. For modern art enthusiasts, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art exhibit permanent and temporary collections with special events and workshops for families.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Over the holidays, you don’t want to miss the magic of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Kansas City’s favorite holiday tradition is back for its 36th season, presented in the magnificent new Spencer Theatre! A ripping good telling of the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the curmudgeonly businessman who requires the intervention of a few spectral guides to understand the true meaning of Christmas and life. Complete with lively musical numbers, ornate costumes and dashing stagecraft, Dickens’ classic tale of hope and redemption continues to remind us what’s really worth celebrating–at the holidays or any time!

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One of Kansas City’s original favorites is the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, which recently underwent a magical transformation. From the first glimpse, visitors know they’re entering a charming world of toys with interactive exhibits taking them on a stroll down memory lane. They encounter treasures from Grandma’s attic, a vast collection of dollhouses, miniatures and toys of yesteryear.

Toys enjoyed by generations are waiting to be discovered. This is a favorite attraction for families before heading downtown to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to enjoy a live show from the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera, Kansas City Symphony and touring productions.

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Kansas City Ballet

Go Outside Experience one of the area’s botanical gardens. Powell Gardens is home to a beautiful island garden, rock wall garden, conservatory, Heartland Harvest Garden and acres of trails overlooking beautiful flowers, plants and prairie. In the fall, enjoy scarecrows in the gardens, GLOW: A JackO’-Lantern Festival and cooking demos by local chefs.

During the holiday season, make reservations for the annual luminary walk. The Overland Park Arboretum is home to a Monet garden, train garden and beautiful trails to explore.

The gardens are glorious with fall foliage, and their holiday luminary walk is a favorite tradition for many families.

Powell Gardens

Meet exotic animals at the Kansas City Zoo at Swope Park, where Berlin the polar bear, the Helzberg Penguin Plaza, Sumatran Tiger Exhibit and the Tropics are favorite attractions. Ride the train, carousel, boat, tram and Sky Safari to enjoy terrific views of the animals. In the fall, enjoy Boo at the Zoo, an annual Halloween event. At Christmastime, visit Santa at the zoo. Year-round check out the zoo’s calendar for special events, including overnights with the penguins and polar bear. Enjoy other attractions at Swope Park, including GoApe KC zipline adventures, Lakeside Nature Center and the Battle of Westport Museum.

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Cedar Cove in Louisburg, KS, is an animal refuge for a variety of endangered or rescued big cats. Tour Cedar Cove to see leopards, cougars, wolves, bobcats, a white tiger, black leopards and caracals. There is no better way to enjoy a crisp autumn day than to visit a local pumpkin patch. Carolyn’s Country Cousins and Johnson Farms both delight visitors with their expansive pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Also in town, enjoy fresh-made cider at Louisburg Cider Mill, where visitors watch as cider is pressed and cider donuts are made. The mill is also home to a seasonal pumpkin patch and corn maze. On Saturdays through October, visit Powell Observatory for a public stargazing session with one of the largest telescopes in the region.

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Go Back in Time Living history museums are a favorite local attraction, with several historic sites telling the area’s history through reenactments and hands-on education. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Johnson County brings 1850s farming to life with tours and programs all year, including stagecoach rides, family programs and a working blacksmith shop. On snowy Saturdays, enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides on the property. Missouri Town 1855 and Shoal Creek Living History Museum are two historic villages teaching pioneer life through fun events, festivals and programs.

Shawnee Town 1929 is a slightly more modern village where families explore living history firsthand.

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm

It’s been said that jazz was born in New Orleans but it grew up in Kansas City.

There’s no better place to experience Kansas City jazz and celebrate our finest musicians than at 18th & Vine with a visit to the American Jazz Museum and a live concert at the Gem or the Blue Room.

Then, head next door and visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, where you’ll discover the history of American baseball from the African American perspective, beginning in 1863, and get to know many famous local baseball stars. Measure up against the life-size bronze statues of players in mid-game on the baseball diamond.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Independence, MO, was home to the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman.

Learn about his childhood at the Truman Farm, his humble lifestyle at the Truman Home in Independence and his presidency at the Truman Presidential Library. There, visitors participate in interactive exhibits, including a replica Oval Office; they also explore Truman artifacts and special exhibits. At the National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence, you can load a wagon bound for Oregon and learn about the Westward Expansion. For a truly historic experience, take a wagon tour with Pioneer Trails Adventures.

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Go Shopping Lee’s Summit has been awarded the “Great American Main Street Award,” and it’s easy to see why! This shopping district is one of the most vibrant in the area. Start with a discovery of the area’s history at the Lee’s Summit Historical Society Museum, housed in a 1905 train depot in the heart of downtown. The area offers restaurants ranging from upscale to the local diner. Visit shops and boutiques, including bookstores, hobby shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, cooking stores and more. Experience an eclectic array of fine dining and casual restaurants. From gooey cinnamon rolls to smoky pulled pork, there’s something for everyone and every taste.

Downtown Lee’s Summit

Head west to Legends Outlets for a day of shopping and local attractions. The shopping center features statues commemorating local celebrities with banners, statues and artwork.

You even can walk the Yellow Brick Road, a tribute to Kansas’ literary fame in the Wizard of Oz. Play your favorite arcades and enjoy delicious food at Dave and Buster’s or dine with dinosaurs at T-Rex. Grab a burger at Five Guys, watch phenomenal knife skills in action at STIX, a Japanese steakhouse, or try one of the 130 beers on tap at Yard House. Shop at one of the many top merchants or catch a film at the AMC movie theater.

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Brookside is known for quaint boutiques and eclectic shops—including some of the most FUN shops for kids!

Brookside Toy & Science, a store named Stuff and the (New) Dime Store are just a few favorites. With a weekend farmers market, a variety of restaurants and nearby Loose Park with the prettiest rose garden, fall foliage and duck pond in the area, this is a favorite Saturday day trip. Then, learn local history on a tour of the John Wornall House Museum, an antebellum home telling the history of one of the area’s earliest families.

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Go Play At Paradise Park your family can enjoy a variety of fun activities, including an all-new laser tag experience, bumper cars, go-karts, batting cages, miniature golf, a rock wall and arcade games. The favorite attraction for little tykes is the Children’s Edutainment Center, with everything from a miniature grocery store and bank, to an indoor water play exhibit and art center with face paints and special projects with children in mind. Dine at the Paradise Café, where you can enjoy pizza, nachos and sandwiches. Be sure to check out their special events, including fall hayrides, the giant gingerbread house during the holidays and year-round fun with character meet-and-greets and more.

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The merry-go-round is one of childhood’s fondest memories, and you can take a trip to see where it all began with a visit to the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, one of the recipients of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Award from the Kansas Sampler Foundation.

The Carousel Museum pays homage to C.W. Parker’s innovation and designs, including the 1913 carousel. The museum is still actively creating and restoring carousel animals. You’ll also enjoy seeing a variety of merry-go-rounds, including the oldest operating primitive wooden carousel and even miniature carousel music boxes. Every visit includes a nostalgic merry-go-round ride for fun memories and the perfect photo op!

For traditional family fun, visit one of Kansas City’s family fun centers. Miniature golf, gokarts and arcades are all the rage at Cool Crest.

Aaron’s Fun Center in Belton and Smiley’s in Lenexa are more great options for miniature golf. Little Monkey Bizness is the ultimate indoor attraction for tiny tots, with indoor play equipment and a hands-on art room. Main Event offers bowling, billiards, laser tag, arcades and more. Sky Zone in Lee’s Summit is another great indoor trampoline park with special play hours and packages for all ages from toddlers to teens.

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Go Make Things One of the most unique DIY opportunities in Kansas City is offered at Local Pig, where you can sign up for culinary classes to learn a variety of skills, including the fine art of butchering. For a more traditional cooking class, the Culinary Center of Kansas City offers more than 450 contemporary classes and demonstrations in the culinary arts for all ages, interests and skill levels.

Learn ethnic cooking, baking, basic kitchen skills, gourmet recipes and culinary classics. A Thyme for Everything is a quaint shop in Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown shopping district and offers cooking classes for children and adults.

Culinary Center of Kansas City

BYOB paint-your-own-canvas shops are very popular across the city, each offering diverse calendars with a variety of masterpieces you can create by following simple step-by-step instructions.

One of our favorites, Thirsty Palette in Leawood, offers adult and kid projects. Customers sign up for a class, bring their own beverage and spend an evening creating a personal work of art to take home and display. Read our guide to “Paint Your Own Canvas Shops in KC” at www.KCParent.com.

Create family keepsakes at Paint, Glaze & Fire or Ceramic Cafe and more paint-your-own pottery shops on p.30 Thirsty Palette

Back in 1932, Hazelle Hedges Rollins opened a Kansas City-based puppet company. The company no longer exists, but her collection inspired and started the collection for the Puppetry Arts Institute, where visitors learn about puppets from around the world. The museum shows monthly puppet performances. After shows, kids may sign up to paint and assemble their very own hand puppet. The museum is located in Independence’s historic Englewood, where you can enjoy art walks and local shops and galleries. Nearby, head to the Independence Square for lunch or a visit to one of the area’s historic sites.

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American Royal Sept.-Oct. www.AmericanRoyal.com. The American Royal continues a Kansas City tradition with its annual horse shows, rodeo, barbecue, parade and family festival.

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Oktoberfest Lee’s Summit Sept. 23-24, Downtown Lee’s Summit, MO, www.LSChamber.com/Oktoberfest. Enjoy German meals, three stages of entertainment, German dancers, carnival, biergarten, free children’s activities, contests and arts and crafts booths!

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rom apples to pumpkins, crafts to carnivals, ethnic festivals and more—celebrate autumn at one of Kansas City’s fall festivals. You’ll find a complete guide on www.KCParent.com.

Kansas City Renaissance Festival Weekends Sept. 3-

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Enjoy handmade crafts, barbecue, live music, old-fashioned good eats, pumpkins and a lot of other fun activities! From the pumpkin patch to kettle corn, there is something for everyone in the family.

Oct. 16, Bonner Springs, KS, www.KCRenFest.com. Pay heed to the exploits of jousting knights on thundering steeds, roam the village shops for unique crafts, delight in comedy, music, magic and more on 20 stages of non-stop entertainment.

Wild West Days Sept. 24-25, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe, KS, www.Mahaffie.org. Hands-on activities and entertainment for the whole family as Kansas celebrates its Wild West heritage. Live entertainment, historic reenactors and more.

Plaza Art Fair Sept. 23-25, Country Club Plaza in Kansas City,

Missouri Town 1855 Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music Oct. 1-2, Missouri Town 1855 in Lee’s Summit, MO,

MO, www.PlazaArtFair.com. The Plaza Art Fair encompasses nine city blocks and welcomes a crowd of more than 250,000.

Featuring 240 artists, the Plaza Art Fair is a top-ranked, national art event with three live music stages and more than 25 featured restaurant booths.

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Weston Applefest Oct. 1-2, Main Street Weston, Weston, MO, www.WestonMO.com. Step back in history and enjoy the time-honored techniques of a Missouri family as they demonstrate the “lost arts” of candle and soap making, wood turning and carving, leather tanning and basket weaving. In addition to exploring the variety of other arts and crafts booths along downtown’s Main Street, you’re also invited to browse the many unique Weston shops during your visit.

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Sprint Family Fun Days Oct. 8, KCP&L District. Admission to the event is free. Fees apply for premium activities. ($5 allaccess wristband per child). October’s theme is Fall Festival: Bring the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes and trickor-treat at shops and restaurants. Enjoy pony rides, inflatables, face painting and more.

Summit Art Fest Oct. 7-9, Downtown Lee’s Summit, MO, www.SummitArtFest.org. The Summit Art Festival is a three-day outdoor, high quality fine art event. The cultural arts are thriving in Downtown Lee’s Summit year-round, and this weekend visual arts mix with three days of live music, ballet, theater groups and yoga on the streets.

Gardens in Kingsville, MO, www.PowellGardens.org. GLOW: A Jack-O’-Lantern Festival is a spellbinding Halloween experience at Powell Gardens. More than 700 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will light a 1-mile trail through the gardens. www.JCPRD.com Bring the family and spend the day exploring the Mildale Farm property and enjoying a number of fall activities during this free public event. Crafts, petting zoo, nature walks, storytelling and more. There will also be tractor-drawn hayrides and catch-and-release fishing in any of the seven ponds within the 158-acre area.

Boo at the Zoo Oct. 29-30, Kansas City Zoo, KC, MO, www.KansasCityZoo.org. Children will trick-or-treat the Zoo while enjoying Halloween themed activities and entertainment. Skip, hop, crawl or waddle to trick or treat stations with the zooiest, gooiest treats in town. Put on your favorite costume and join the zoo animals for a trumpeting great day of not-so-spooky activities.

Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Family Festival Nov. 6, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, KC, MO, www.Nelson-Atkins.org. This lively festival celebrating Mexican art and culture, including an altar installation which tributes loved ones who have passed away, has become a fall tradition for many families. It features art activities, live music and entertainment and Mexican food.

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Hip s t u o g n a H AMIGONI URBAN WINERY

Moving down the list (or should I say up the list?) is another local favorite found in the Crossroads District of downtown Kansas City: Up-Down. No, that’s really the name! Whether you want to have an intimate conversation upstairs or have a beer and play life-size Connect Four, this is a place to do it. Not only is this a great place to meet singles, it’s also a great place to just have fun.

Up-Down Crossroads/Downtown KC UpDownKC.com 816.982.9455 Sometimes you need to unplug. Enjoy old-fashioned board games in a hip hangout with the coolest atmosphere.

Pawns and Pints is coming to Kansas City this fall. The hangout will feature more than 500 board games, craft beers, coffee and snacks.

Pawns and Pints Downtown KC PawnsAndPints.com 415.613.0476 Opening October 2016!

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inding someone to potentially spend your life with is difficult. I have a hard enough time trying to decide what to eat or what to wear before I go out every morning, so just imagine trying to find someplace special for a first date. If you don’t know where to go for a special outing, you are in luck. We have 50 percent of what you need right here (finding the right person is up to you)!

The Belfry is a nice, cozy place to kick back and just relax.

Often mentioned as the “casual neighborhood joint,” this restaurant isn’t just serving good vibes, it’s also dishing out good food. With two different menus (day and night), finding the right time to go is never an issue. Also, whether you want to relax with friends or just enjoy a serene atmosphere, the Belfry can help you do just that.

Next up is not only a local favorite, but also a Food Network dive. Some people call it their fave, but it’s nationally known as The Brick. This crowd pleaser has great food, great drinks and even better entertainment.

This not-so-traditional diner is great for adults and singles alike. With live entertainment, great food and even better people, the Brick stays grounded and remains one of KC’s most desirable must-see’s.

The Belfry Downtown KC TheBelfryLounge.com 816.471.7111

The Brick Downtown KC TheBrickKCMO.com 816.421.1634

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Are games just not your thing? Do you prefer a simple, romantic evening with no children of the adult or PG13 form?

Next on the list is just the place for you in

The GREEN LADY LOUNGE

the West Bottoms of KC. Quiet, quaint and just beyond beautiful, Amigoni Urban Winery boasts an abundance of atmosphere and quality. Want to reserve a space for a party? Look no further. Love wine? Look no further. Love local? LOOK NO FURTHER! Amigoni has it all, and the staff there are ready and willing to guide your palate toward your favorite selections.

The Charbar

Amigoni Urban Winery West Bottoms Winery.Amigori.com 913.890.3289 If one lounge is not enough for you, try this one out—this sexy jazz spot definitely has replay value. The Green Lady Lounge features live music from local jazz musicians from all over the greater Kansas City metro area, from amazing bass players to some of the most talented saxophonists. The lounge is a great place for dates, singles and any adult who loves live music.

The Green Lady Lounge Downtown KC GreenLadyLounge.com 816.215.2954 This list wouldn’t be complete without a Kansas City staple. That’s right, a good old-fashioned dry rub barbecue.

According to the crowd, Charbar

Last but not least on this list of goodies is a true veteran of Kansas City. This distillery lost its way then made a swift comeback. Now this company is bottling, selling and shipping all over the nation. Known for their whiskey but even more for their story and tours, Rieger’s is a Kansas City classic mustsee. Follow the crew while they create some of the world’s finest concoctions and learn lots of history along the way.

J.Rieger’s Distillery Downtown KC JRiegerCo.com 816.215.2954

serves it up just right. The Charbar stands firmly behind their low and slow tradition, but that’s not the only thing they stand behind. The Charbar also stands behind good food and having a good time. With games like croquet, bocce ball, ping pong and corn hole, you’re sure to leave with a full belly and a smile on your face. Classics like pulled pork and smoked chicken wings get you started, and a twist on classic desserts helps you finish. Charbar is a family and friend favorite, but will also be a fun twist on first times for singles.

So there you have it! Some of Kansas City’s musts in fun, food and atmosphere. Kansas City is filled with even more goodies we couldn’t fit on this list. Your challenge is to get out there and explore—then share what you love with someone else. We’ll leave you to figure that one out!

Jessica Samuel is a Kansas City writer who loves to make the most of a weekend.

J. RIEGER’S DISTILLERY

Charbar Westport CharbarKC.com 816.389.8600 Feeling French but don’t quite know the language? That’s alright. Le Fou Frog has you covered. I know what you’re thinking—French? Yes, French! This elegant bistro is romantic and intimate.

If nothing else does it, this place will surely charm dates, dissolve some of the grandest appetites and do it all on a budget. They even have a happy hour!

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Hometown Holidays the stories behind some of KC’s most treasured Christmas traditions

by Kristina Light

The Fairy Princess

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and for Kansas City that means princesses, crowns and thousands of lights adorning landmarks.

Greeting Cards, Shiny Paper and Special Ornaments

Who Needs Santa? The Fairy Princess Gives Presents!

Can you imagine a tree without shimmering wrapped packages and special ornaments? Or Christmas without cards’ arriving in the mail? These traditions are celebrated around the world, and they originated in Kansas City.

In 1935, Kline’s Department Store of downtown Kansas City was preparing to celebrate the grand opening of their Toyland. Santa came to other stores. Kline’s wanted to do something original to attract visitors, so they introduced the Fairy Princess. For 25 cents, children visited the princess, telling her their Christmas wishes. Then she waved her magic wand and a surprise gift would appear! Over the years, gifts were presented sliding from chutes, appearing on revolving turntables or hiding in fairyland trees or magically opening trunks. The tradition continued, at just 25 cents, until Kline’s closed in 1970.

The Fairy Princess returned in 1987 when the Kansas City Museum brought her back for Christmas. You can visit the Princess Pavilion for a photo, princess activities and, of course, a magically presented gift for every child. You can call on the Fairy Princess on weekends in December.

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In 1910, 18-year-old J.C. Hall came to Kansas City selling postcards out of two shoeboxes (yes, that’s the secret behind the name of the “Shoebox” card line). His brother, Rollie, joined him, and they founded Hall Brothers, a stationery company. In wartime 1915, Americans desired privacy, so they began to use cards in envelopes instead of postcards.

The Halls joined the trend, selling greeting cards in time for Christmas.

In 1917, when the company ran out of solid paper for gift wrap, they began to sell decorated French envelope linings.

This inspired J.C.’s invention of modern wrapping paper, and the company began designing and manufacturing gift wrap.

In 1928, they changed the name to Hallmark and took the lead nationally in Christmas card sales, a position held ever since.

You can watch as cards are manufactured, enjoy the magic of Halls’ Christmas trees and create your own wrapping paper, cards and decorations for FREE! Take your family to the Hallmark Visitors Center. It is decorated for the holidays all month, and each visitor receives a special gift. Then, go next door to Kaleidoscope, a hands-on art center for children.

bulb is bright. On Thanksgiving night, the magic begins as Kansas City’s “Nighttime Fairyland,” as it was known in the 1930s, comes to life!

Kansas City’s landmark Country Club Plaza, opened in 1922, is perhaps most famous for its Christmas lights. The tradition began on Christmas Day 1925 when Charles Pitrat, the maintenance supervisor for the Nichols Company, decorated the Mill Creek Building with a single strand of lights and a few small trees. Every year Pitrat added to the display, and now the Plaza boasts more than 80 miles of lights. Celebrities including Harry Truman, George Brett, Disney characters, local mayors and even American Idol winner David Cook have flipped the switch after the countdown that leads to the Plaza lighting and a fireworks display over Brush Creek. You can enjoy the Country Club Plaza Christmas lights every evening Thanksgiving through mid-January.

Kansas City’s Crowning Glory Kansas City is home to the Monarchs, the Royals, the American Royal and Crown Center, so it seemed a perfect choice to decorate downtown with gigantic lighted crowns at Christmas! The crowns were part of the holidays from the 1960s through the 1980s. When Zona Rosa opened as a new shopping district, they chose to restore the tradition, hiring the same family-owned company that designed the original crowns to craft new 17-foot-wide, 2,000-pound bejeweled crowns based on original blueprints. The ornate golden crowns accompany a 14-foot wreath and 50-foot Christmas tree for the Northern Lights at Zona Rosa. You may see the Zona Rosa Christmas lights every evening Nov. 19 through mid-January.

Crown Center

A Nighttime Fairyland Starting in September, workers begin installing thousands of lights. Then, in the middle of the night before Thanksgiving, the lights are secretly tested to ensure every

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KANSAS CITY STREETCAR

SCAVENGER HUNT

By Kristina Light

The Kansas City Streetcar is Kansas City’s newest public transportation source and it’s free! Spend a day exploring downtown Kansas City, visiting the stops along the way. For tips and guidelines for your first streetcar adventure, visit KCStreetcar.org.

Enjoy this streetcar scavenger hunt as you stop along the way to find clues. Put them together for one final puzzle at the end.

Streetcar Stop: Union Station Clue 1: When you look at the clock in the Grand Hall so that it appears to be centered in the window, which direction are you facing? __ __ __ __ __ Attractions at this stop: • Union Station’s Science City and special exhibits (UnionStation.org) • KC Model Rail Exhibit • Gottlieb Planetarium • Extreme Screen • National Archives of Kansas City • Link to Freight House restaurants, including Jack Stack Barbecue, Lidia’s and Grunauer

Streetcar Stop: Crossroads Clue 2: Which store in the Crossroads District sells Kansas City souvenirs, including some that feature the design on the cover of KC Going Places? __ __ __ __ __ __

Attractions at this stop: • Crossroads District art galleries and boutiques (KCCrossroads.org) • The Rabbit Hole Explorastorium • Many restaurants and food shops, among them Michael Smith’s, NARA and Christopher Elbow Chocolates

Streetcar Stop: Kauffman Center Clue 3: The Kauffman Center for the performing arts

was the vision of Kansas City philanthropist _______ Kauffman. __ __ __ __ __ __ Attractions at this stop: • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, where you can enjoy the Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony and other shows.

• Restaurants including Los Tules, Webster House and Anton’s.

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Streetcar Stop: Power & Light

Streetcar Stop: Metro Center

Clue 4: Rooftop Park, a free green space with great

Clue 5: Kansas City’s City Hall is how many blocks

views of downtown, is located atop which KC Power & Light District market? __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Attractions at this stop: • Sprint Center • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema • Midland Theatre • Many restaurants and shops (PowerAndLightDistrict.com)

from this stop? __ __ __ __

Attraction at this stop: • City Hall Observation Deck (Hours and info: http://kcmo.gov/city-hall-observation-deck/)

Streetcar Stop: City Market Clue 7: City Market is located in Kansas City’s first

Streetcar Stop: Library

and oldest neighborhood. Over the years it has been known by many names including Westport Landing, River Market and River _____. Hint: You’ll find a coffee shop on the 400 block of Delaware that uses this bit of history for its name. The shop also features live concerts and entertainment on weekends.__ __ __ __

Clue 6: The library’s parking garage, painted

to look like a giant bookshelf, is a local landmark.

Starting at the corner of 10th & Baltimore, count the books from the right. Who is the author of the fourth book? __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Attractions at this stop: • City Market Farmers Market, shops and restaurants (TheCityMarket.org) • Arabia Steamboat Museum

Attraction at this stop: • Central Library, which features a café, rooftop views, giant chess, tremendous children’s department, Missouri Valley Room and more.

(KCLibrary.org)

Clue 9: What did you ride to go on this

Streetcar Stop: Union Station

scavenger hunt?__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Clue 8: The fastest way to get to Crown Center from this stop is to walk the __ __ __ __

Attractions at this stop (Crown Center): • Crown Center shops and restaurants (CrownCenter.com) • The Coterie, a children’s theater • Kaleidoscope • Legoland Discovery Center • Sea Life • Hallmark Visitor’s Center • Crown Center Ice Terrace

Final Clue: Once you have filled

in all the blanks, take the nine letters on the red blanks and unscramble them to answer this final clue: Kansas City is known as the City of __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Answers:

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1. South 2. Raygun 3. Muriel 4. Cosentino’s 5. Four 6. Dickens 7. Quay 8. Link 9. Streetcar 10. Final: Fountains

B E S T of kc souvenirs Whether you are visiting Kansas City or reside here, Kansas City has many great landmarks and attractions worth visiting. And what better way to commemorate your visits than with a unique and special souvenir? Don’t let your souvenirs get thrown in a drawer after a few weeks though. Choose something truly special and you will want to display or use it daily! Here are some great ideas from attractions around town for both KC locals and visitors.

Shuttlecocks What’s more iconic than the giant shuttlecocks on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art? They are uniquely KC, and the gift shop at the Nelson-Atkins has a number of great products featuring these whimsical sculptures, including a fun mug, necklaces and Christmas ornaments. You can pick these up at the gift shop or online at http://MuseumStore.nelson-atkins.org. Prices vary, $17-$20

Iconic Coasters These coasters are one of a few sets featuring the Kansas City area made by Coasters to Coasters. Available at Made in KC, both at their Kansas City locations and online. You can find these “Landmark” coasters along with sets featuring art, barbecue, beer and sports for $30/set.

Tea Towels and More Local artist Tammy Smith has an adorable line of products featuring Kansas City icons in a variety of styles and colors. From melamine platters and note cards to color prints, tea towels and aprons, her creations showcase the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, Union Station, the Country Club Plaza and more! Buy them online at www.TammySmithDesign.com or visit her website for a list of local shops that carry her products. Prices vary, $10 and up.

KC ICONS Another unique depiction of the shuttlecock, along with other KC landmarks, is Bozz Prints’ “Kansas City Icons” print. Available as a print or on t-shirts (including kids’ sizes!), it features some of Kansas City’s most recognizable buildings. Their artwork is featured on this cover. Buy yours at www.BozzPrints.com.

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Don’t let your souvenirs get thrown in a drawer after a few weeks...choose something truly special and you will want to display or use it daily!

Andre’s Chocolates These chocolates from Andre’s Confiserie Suisse on Main Street not only are delicious, they each feature a different Kansas City landmark. Pick yours up when you visit Andre’s for lunch or you can buy them online at www.AndresChocolates.com.

These are also available at Made in KC shops and online at madeinkc.co. They are $24/box and made in Kansas City from dark and milk chocolate.

Boulevard Brewery If a trip to Kansas City’s own Boulevard Brewery is on your agenda, you can take home some great souvenirs in addition to a six-pack of your favorite brew.

Check out these cute pillows depicting the brewery...they would be perfect in a man cave or wherever you entertain. Pillowcases are available at the brand new Boulevard Tours & Rec building or online at http://store.boulevard.com for $35 each, along with a variety of other Boulevard products.

Subway Sign Farmdog Studios’ hand-painted wooden subway signs are a fun, graphic way to remember all of your favorite places in Kansas City. You can order their Kansas City landmarks sign or contact them to create a custom sign with your personalized choices. Order yours at www.FarmdogStudios.com. Prices start at $85.

Kansas City-Opoly Pick up this Kansas City-themed version of Monopoly at Rally House in Kansas City or on Amazon.com for around $24, and your kids will enjoy buying properties like City Market or Union Station!

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weekend s in kc The Strawberry Swing

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othing can be more refreshing than time spent catching up with friends and being able to take a break from our busy lives and schedules.

Thankfully, Kansas City has a variety of events throughout each month just for us ladies. So grab your girlfriends and explore this exciting city together! Here are just a few of my favorite events around town that are great for a girls night out:

For the crafty mavens, I highly recommend Eat Drink Stitch (EatDrinkStitch.com). Several times a month, Kristen Schuler hosts pop-up embroidery happy hours at varying local restaurants, pubs and event spaces. Kristen is the

Eat Drink Stitch

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owner of Hey Paul Studios (located at the Bauer in the Crossroads) and the entrepreneur behind these ingenious and fun events. Whether you come with old friends or meet new ones, you will leave with a working knowledge of embroidery basics or with new techniques and projects for those more experienced. Schuler even will host a private party for your group!

Schuler’s hopes for her event have already begun to be realized. “I have seen women come to the events alone, make friends with other attendees, and then they are coming to future events together. I have seen friendships blossom,” she says. Schuler also has seen some real talent develop. One regular attendee even opened her own embroidery shop on Etsy.

“What inspires me about embroidery is the lack of rules,” Schuler says. “There is no right or wrong way to stitch. The sky is the limit with the possibilities, and it’s an amazing outlet for a full range of emotions.”

For those with artistic flair, look no further than Third Thursdays at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Nelson-Atkins.org). Designed just for adults, each month’s program features a new theme—supplemented by current exhibits on display, local musicians and artisans and hands-on art projects. Best of all? These events are free!

Upcoming themes include “Lifestyles of the Rich & Roman” and “Home Is Where Havana Is.”

BYOW (Bring Your Own Wine) painting sessions are another popular option for ladies night out. Various art studios around the city host these fun events, like Thirsty Palette (ThirstyPalette.com) and Pinot’s Palette (PinotsPalette.com — there are several locations from which to choose). Join your girlfriends for an evening of laughter and impress each other with your completed masterpieces.

No previous experience necessary—beginner painters welcome! Some upcoming sessions are Charlie Hustle’s Champagne City at Grapes and Paints and the Joie de Vivre (’50s and ’60s theme) series at Pinot’s Palette. Wine and hors d’oeuvres are also available for purchase at most studios.

Gather a group of ladies for the River Market’s monthly Wine Walk on Delaware (WineWalkOnDelaware.com).

This event’s mission “is to share the charming atmosphere and rich history of Delaware Street with Kansas City locals through a seasonal wine tasting event hosted by an eclectic mix of Delaware Street establishments.” The unique wine tasting and social gathering experience happens every third Saturday of the month (April-October) from 5:00 to 8:00 on Delaware Street in the River Market. Get to know the eclectic mix of locally owned businesses in the area while discovering great tasting wines. Each ticket is just $15 and includes a glass of wine at several stops along the tour.

Third Thursdays at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art For “sip and shop” ladies nights events featured throughout greater Kansas City each month, check out this fun Facebook page: KansasCityLadiesEvents. You can choose from several themes and locations every few weeks—all are free admission and offer boutique pop-up shops and pampering services.

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Urban Mining

Alamo Drafthouse

Past events have been at Longview Mansion, Belvoir Winery, Chateau Avalon and Alexander Majors Historical House.

Vintage seekers can unite for a variety of drool-worthy antique treasure hunts around the city. I recommend Urban Mining’s (UrbanMiningVintage.com) First Thursday Vintage Event. Get a carpool together and score a sneak peak at the new inventory before the First Friday crowds flock to the unique vintage gems the urban miners have uncovered this month.

There are many other superb vintage and handmade showcases in the area. Don’t miss the Artisan Chick Event at Crown Center Oct. 8-9. Or, catch the Strawberry Swing (TheStrawberrySwing.org) indie craft fair. Strawberry Swing hosts a fair for every season: fall, holiday, spring and summer. They’ve become the Midwest’s celebration of the handmade movement. The Fall Swing will be Oct. 8-9 at the Shawnee Indian Mission, and the Holiday Swing is Dec. 11 at Union Station.

“Our goal is to create an indie craft event that becomes nationally known as a “place to be” for all lovers of handmade and recycled/upcycled items. Buzzfeed recently recognized us as just that: one of the top 35 indie craft fairs in the world! We support small businesses and the handmade craft movement,” says Katie Mabry van Dieren, founder of Strawberry Swing.

What would a girls night out be without a classic tearjerker or rom-com?! Cinephiles can enjoy their favorite chick flicks at Girlie Night at Alamo Drafthouse in the Power & Light District. You can find all the upcoming shows listed on their website. I’m particularly looking forward to seeing Steel Magnolias with my mom and sisters!

And, of course, local restaurants also host ladies nights throughout the week. For example, Nara Japanese Sushi Grill (NaraKC.com/nara-ladies-night-out-wednesdays.html) offers Ladies Night Out every Wednesday evening, 3:00-close, that features a discounted menu and cocktails. The Melting Pot (www.MeltingPot.com) offers Ladies Night Out Mondays with a discounted menu and drink specials.

Margaret Bristow grew up in Kansas City and loves to explore new and unusual places in her hometown.

Log onto www.KCParent.com and search “Date Night” for ideas on a shoestring budget.

Ladies Night at The Melting Pot

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Kansas City Metropolitan Area Use this map to help plan your tourism itinerary. Each listing in KC Going Places includes the map coordinates to help you find the nearby attractions! For instance, Kansas City Zoo (p. 48) is located at C4 on this map.

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CREATIVE PLACES Legend: FREE $ (Under $40 for family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for family of 4)

Go Create

Art House

Dare to Dabble

Apple Pie Painting

7526-B NW Prairie View Rd. Platte Woods, MO 816.853.4094 $$ D1 www.ArtHouseKC.com Painting classes and gallery.

1329 Swift Ave. North KC, MO 816.451.1025 $$ C2 www.DareToDabble.com A painting and creative arts studio.

Blanc Palette

Eat Drink Stitch

17 E. Kansas St., #100 Liberty, MO 816.674.6225 $$ C2 http://blancpalette.com/ A painting and wine party experience.

Locations vary. $$ www.EatDrinkStitch.com A series of embroidery happy hours, workshops and more.

Build-A-Bear Workshop

18 SW 3rd St. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.600.5932 $$ D4 http://GotArtGallery.org Local gallery offers painting classes for all ages and skill levels.

Paint, Sew and Make Things

KC - Kansas City OP - Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission

9525 Melrose St., #3, OP, KS 816.809.2272 $$ B5 www.ApplePiePainting.com A painting studio for all ages.

Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pg. 29

ARTichokes

Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours and directions for each facility.

1317 W. 13th Ter., KC, MO Leawood, KS 913.638.7929 $$ C3 www.ArtichokesKC.com Art classes and gallery.

Oak Park Mall: 11465 W. 95th St., OP, KS 913.307.0328 B3 Zona Rosa: 8640 N. Dixson Ave., KC, MO 816.587.6515 B2 Indep Center: 18813 E. 39th St. S. Indep, MO 816.795.5266 D3

T-Rex Café Build-A-Dino: 1847 Village West Pkwy.

KC, KS 913.334.8888 $$ A3 www.BuildABear.com Children create their own stuffed bears and other animal friends at this shop.

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Ceramic Cafe

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See ad on pg. 33 9425 Mission Rd. Leawood, KS 913.383.0222 $ B5 www.CeramicCafeKC.com Ceramic Cafe is a paint-yourown-pottery and glass fusing studio open to all ages. Their helpful staff will guide you through the creative process with techniques and supplies to help even the artistically challenged create a masterpiece they are proud to call their own.

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Got Art Gallery

Grammy’s Walls of Clay 16625 Midland Dr. Shawnee, KS 913.248.1117

$ A4 Paint your own pottery at this shop.

Grapes & Paints 7175 W. 95th St., OP, KS 913.314.2650 $$ B5 www.GrapesAndPaints.com A social BYOB painting studio that caters to all ages.

Harper’s Fabrics & Quilt Co. 7918 Santa Fe Dr., OP, KS 913.648.2739 $$ B5 www.HarpersFabricAndQuilt.com Quilting and sewing classes at local shop.

Hook Gallery 1409B Westport Rd., KC, MO 816.531.4665 $$ C3 www.HookGallery.com A one-of-a-kind masterpiece made by you.

Kaleidoscope 2500 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.274.8300 Free C3 www.HallmarkKaleidoscope.com Children create their own unique works of art.

• CREATIVE PLACES • CREATIVE PLACES • KC Clay Guild

Paint, Glaze & Fire

Potter’s Haven Art Studio

Sunfire Ceramics

200 W. 74th St., KC, MO 816.363.1373 $ C4 www.KCClayGuild.org Make your own pottery.

12683 Metcalf Ave., OP, KS 913.661.2529 $ B5 www.PaintGlazeAndFire.net Paint your own pottery, make your own mosaics or enjoy the coffeehouse.

292 SW Blue Pkwy.

Lee’s Summit, MO 816.525.9323 $ D4 www.PottersHavenArtStudio.com Paint your own pottery shop.

1002 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, KS 785.749.2828 $ A3 www.SunfireCeramics.com A locally owned pottery painting and glass fusing shop.

KC Sewing Academy 471 SW Ward Rd., Ste. 7 Lee’s Summit, MO 816.607.1360 $ D4 www.KCSewingAcademy.com Sewing classes are offered for students ages 6 years to adults.

MOD Gallery 1809 McGee St., KC, MO 816.695.4670 $$ C3 www.artexperience.us Fun night out painting classes.

Modern Makers 3707 Summit, KC, MO 816.200.1396 $-$$ C3 www.KCModernMakers.com Modern boutique sewing shop and classroom space offering designer-quality fabrics and patterns, sewing notions and all manner of fiber arts classes.

Painted Clover

Potter’s Obsession

Locations vary.

913.730.6833 $ www.PaintedClover.com Paint with easy step-by-step instructions.

13035 Holmes Rd., Ste. B KC, MO 816.941.2555 $ C5 www.PottersObsession.com A pottery and mosaic teaching studio.

Pinot’s Palette

Primary Colors

5235 W. 116th Pl., Leawood, KS 913.451.7466 $$ B5

109 W. Lexington Ave. Indep, MO 816.254.2106 $ D3 www.PrimaryColors.com Painting classes and gallery.

4165 N. Mulberry Dr., KC, MO 816.492.3772 $$ C2 11945 S. Strang Line Rd. Olathe, KS 913.732.3768 $$ A5 6943 Tomahawk Rd. Prairie Village, KS 913.671.1837 $$ B3 721 Wakarusa Dr., Lawrence, KS 785.856.3254 $$ A3 www.PinotsPalette.com An upscale “paint and sip” studio.

Stained Glass Station 236 NW Oldham Pkwy.

Lee’s Summit, MO 816.525.8088 $$ D4 Stained glass and glass fusing classes.

• FEATURED LISTING • Thirsty Palette

See ad on pg. 27 11958 Roe Ave., OP, KS 913.669.0501 $$ B5 http://ThirstyPalette.com The Thirsty Palette is Leawood’s trendiest painting party hot spot. Sign up for any future party of a painting that you are interested in. That night, the artist of that painting will guide you and your classmates step by step, shape by shape, to create a nearly identical version of it – but with your own flair of course!

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FREE FESTIVALS The American Indian Cultural Celebration Sunday, September 25 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Day of the Dead Sunday, November 6 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Chinese New Year Celebration Sunday, January 29 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Passport to India Sunday, April 9 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Tipsy Red Fox

Green Dirt Farm

4116 Pennsylvania, Ste. B KC, MO 816.359.1015 $$ C3 www.TheTipsyRedFox.com Entertaining people as a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) art and social studio.

19915 Mount Bethel Rd. Weston, MO 816.386.2156 Free A1 www.GreenDirtFarm.com Tour the farm and learn about grass-fed lambs, sheep, milk and cheeses.

Wine & Canvas

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Location varies.

816.844.5639 $$ www.WineAndCanvas.com Painting parties and classes.

Wine & Design 6052 NW 63rd Ter., KC, MO 816.944.0644 $$ C2

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217 SE 291 Hwy. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.875.9707 $$ D4 www.WineAndDesign.com Painting parties and classes.

Zoelee’s Fabrics & Sewing School 1329 NE Deer Valley Dr. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.524.7217 $$ D4 www.Zoelees.com Classes make sewing fun for any age.

Louisburg Cider Mill

See ad on pg. 16 14730 KS 68 Hwy., Louisburg, KS 800.748.7765 $ B5 www.LouisburgCiderMill.com Watch as cider is made at the local mill and enjoy freshly made donuts. Shop at their Country Store where you can buy apple cider and Lost Trail Root Beer, both made on the premises.

MSNBC picked Louisburg Cider Mill as one of the top 10 cider mills in America.

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The Roasterie Inc. 1204 W. 27th St., KC, MO 816.931.4000 FREE C3 www.TheRoasterie.com Tour the coffee company and learn about cupping, roasting and blending.

Shatto Dairy Farm

Go Experience Food Learn to Cook and Watch as Food Is Made Chip’s Chocolate Factory Crown Center: 2450 Grand Ave. KC, MO 816.421.0012 Free C3 www.ChipsChocolateFactory.com Visit the shop and factory where KC’s very own KC Fudge was developed more than 27 years ago.

9406 N. Hwy. 33 Osborn, MO 816.930.3862 $ D1 www.ShattoMilk.com Tour the dairy farm and watch milk processing and bottling firsthand.

Sur La Table 430 Nichols Rd., KC, MO 816.756.5400 $$ C3 www.SurLaTable.com Gourmet cooking classes.

Culinary Center of Kansas City

Thyme for Everything

7920 Santa Fe Dr., OP, KS 913.341.4455 $$ B5 www.KCCulinary.com More than 600 cooking classes offered all year along.

229 SE Main St. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.554.3755 $$ D4 www.AThymeForEverthing.com Cooking classes taught by local chefs.

Dunn’s Cider Mill 17003 State Hwy. D Belton, MO 816.331.7214 $ C3 MillSite.Homestead.com Seasonal cider mill. Watch as apple cider and donuts are made.

Young Chef’s Academy 10082 Woodland Rd. Lenexa, KS 913.764.0077 $ B4 Lenexaks.youngchefsacademy.com Cooking classes offered for kids.

• CREATIVE PLACES • CREATIVE PLACES • Go to aN ART Museum

Hallmark Visitors Center

Museums Celebrate the Arts American Jazz Museum 1616 E. 18th St., KC, MO 816.474.8463 $ C3 www.AmericanJazzMuseum.com Learn about the history of jazz through fun, interactive exhibits perfect for kids.

Crossroads Art District Various Galleries in Downtown KC, MO Free C3 www.KCCrossroads.org Offers more than 100 art galleries, plus tour for free the first Friday evening of each month.

Epsten Gallery 5500 W. 123rd St., OP, KS 913.266.8414 Free B5 www.epstengallery.org Innovative art exhibitions and related programming to engage the community through art.

2450 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.274.3613 Free C3 www.HallmarkVisitorsCenter.com Discover the story of Hallmark through interactive displays and fascinating exhibits.

KC Strings 5842 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS 913.677.0400 $ B4 www.KCStrings.com Group tours of the stringed instrument shop.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 4420 Warwick Blvd., KC, MO 816.753.5784 Free C3 www.KemperArt.org This art gallery features free modern art exhibits.

Leila’s Hair Museum 1333 S. Noland Rd., Indep, MO 816.833.2955 $$ D3 www.LeilasHairMuseum.net Wreaths and pieces of jewelry made of human hair, dating to before 1900.

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art See ad on pg. 31 4525 Oak St., KC, MO 816.751.1278 Free C3 www.Nelson-Atkins.org The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is Kansas City’s favorite free attraction, as voted by readers of KC Parent Magazine!

Discover masterpieces in the galleries, spend quality time together at a festival or drop in for a weekend art activity.

Classes, workshops and tours also are offered.

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Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art 12345 College Blvd., OP, KS 913.469.3000 Free B5 www.NermanMuseum.org This 41,000-square-foot museum is the largest contemporary art museum in the four-state region.

The Rabbit Hole 110 Southwest Blvd., KC, MO 816.492.7915 C3 www.RabbitHoleKC.org The world’s first Explorastorium: an interactive museum based on children’s books.

Stocksdale Art Gallery 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 816.781.7700 Free D1 www.Jewell.edu Regional and national artists are featured at William Jewell’s campus art gallery.

UMKC Gallery of Art 5100 Rockhill Rd., KC, MO 816.235.1502 Free C3 http://info.umkc.edu/art/umkcgallery The gallery features temporary exhibits on 20th century American and European art.

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Ceramic Cafe the

Relax, create and make a keepsake while making memories!

A place to celebrate and explore your creative side 9425 Mission Road • Leawood, KS 66206 • 913.383.0222

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FUN PLACES Chuck E. Cheese

Howl-in-One Mini Golf

10510 Metcalf Ln., OP, KS 913.648.4920 $ B4

Great Wolf Lodge: 10401 Cabela Dr., KC, KS 913.299.7001 $ A3 www.GreatWolfLodge.com Outdoor miniature golf.

18701 E. 39th St., Indep, MO 816.254.6300 $ D3 15225 W. 134th St., Olathe, KS 913.390.0815 $ A5 www.ChuckECheese.com Pizza, arcade games and indoor amusement rides.

Cool Crest 10735 E. US Hwy. 40 Indep, MO 816.358.0088 $ D3 www.CoolCrest.com Four full 18-hole miniature golf courses, video game arcade, go-karts and more!

Dave & Buster’s

FREE $ (Under $40 for family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for family of 4) KC - Kansas City OP - Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pg. 29 Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours and directions for each facility.

9300 NE Underground Dr. KC, MO 816.452.6600 $ C2 www.Jaegers.com Underground paintball field and laser tag is set in one of KC’s oldest limestone mines.

Main Event Independence 4600 S. Cochise Ct. Indep, MO 816.350.1000 $-$$

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The Legends at Village West: 1843 Village West Pkwy.

KC, KS 913.981.6815 $ A3 www.DaveAndBusters.com Arcade games, shuffleboard and billiards.

Opening Fall 2016 11950 S. Kansas City Rd. Olathe, KS 913.738.0311 $-$$ A5 www.MainEvent.com Bowling, billiards, laser tag, ropes obstacle course, video games and more.

Drop Zone Paintball

Martin City Paintball

Amusement Parks, Arcades and Entertainment Centers

1224 N. 1st Rd. Overbrook, KS 785.841.1884 $ A3 www.DropZonePaintball.com Outdoor paintball fields offer excitement.

13501 Holmes Rd., KC, MO 816.885.2134 $ C5 www.martincitypaintball.com Six unique outdoor paintball fields.

Aaron’s Family Fun Center

Family Golf Park

17070 Aaron’s Ln. Belton, MO 816.322.0488 $ C5 www.AaronsFamilyFunCenter.com Play outdoor miniature golf and enjoy indoor bowling, outdoor go-karts and volleyball.

1501 NE 40 Hwy. Blue Springs, MO 816.228.1550 $ D3 www.FamilyGolfPark.com Outdoor miniature golf, arcade, bumper boats and party facilities.

Advanced Laser Tag

High Performance Paintball

2026 E. Santa Fe St. Olathe, KS 913.254.9678 $ B4 www.AdvancedLaserTag.com Laser tag games, a high-tech video arcade, prize counter, party room and observation deck.

1500 Sandy Links Ln. Harrisonville, MO 816.868.5675 $ C5 http://highperformancepaintball.net Outdoor paintball field with 10+ acres and three varying paintball fields and terrain.

Worlds of Fun

Legend:

Jaegers Paintball Park

Go Play

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Novastar Gaming Center 840 S. 55th St., KC, KS 913.703.6682 $ A3 www.NovaStarGaming.com PC gaming center.

• FEATURED LISTING • Paradise Park

See ad on pg. 35 1021 NE Colbern Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.246.5224 $ D4 www.Paradise-Park.com The 35,000-square-foot building is home to the Children’s Edutainment Center (CEdC), integrating children’s

• FUN PLACES • FUN PLACES • FUN PLACES • educational experiences into a fantasy of discovery play, exploration and fun! With a multilevel foam factory, you can fire foam balls through our airpowered cannons, geysers and blasters. A 24-foot rock climbing wall, go-karts, miniature golf, bumper cars and laser tag add to the fun.

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Parkville Mini Golf 7 W. 1st St. Parkville, MO 816.505.9555 $ B2 www.ParkvilleMiniGolf.com Outdoor miniature golf course is set on the Missouri River bluffs.

Power Play Shawnee: 13110 W. 62nd Ter. Shwn Msn, KS 913.268.4386 $ B3 North: 509 NW Barry Rd., KC, MO 816.268.4386 $ C1 www.PowerPlayKC.com Rides, laser tag, whirly ball, arcade games, bowling, go-karts and more.

Smiley’s Golf 10195 Monticello Ter. Lenexa, KS 913.782.1323 $ B4 www.SmileysGolf.com Outdoor miniature golf features beautiful gardens and fun hazards.

Tapcade 1701 McGee St., #200, KC, MO 816.492.6577 $$ C3 http://screenland.com/tapcade-at-crossroads Restaurant and bar with arcade games for adults.

with 235 acres of family rides, thrill rides and waterslides, including seven world-class rollercoasters and Oceans of Fun, the city’s first waterpark.

Your senses come alive as you enter the gate, the sights and sounds take over, and the little ones in your family take your hand. Breathtaking views from towering coasters, hairraising thrill rides and a Planet Snoopy kids area that is the playground for new memories.

2017 promises new rides and an all new WinterFest event.

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Up-Down KC 101 Southwest Blvd., KC, MO 816.982.9455 $$ C3 www.UpDownKC.com Arcade and bar with a retro vibe for adults.

Go Learn through Play

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Children’s Peace Pavilion

Worlds of Fun

See ad on pg. 36 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave. KC, MO 816.454.4545 $$ C2 www.WorldsOfFun.com Kansas City’s amusement park

Children’s Museums & Indoor Playgrounds for Children

1001 W. Walnut St., Indep, MO 816.521.3033 Free D3 www.cofc3.org/kidpeace/default.asp Children’s museum designed to teach concepts of peace.

Coffee Playground Overland Park First Assembly of God 7700 W. 75th St., OP, KS 913.432.3281 Free B4 www.OverlandParkMOPS.blogspot.com Coffee shop where parents can relax while kids play in the gym.

Exchange City & EarthWorks 8300 NE Underground Dr. KC, MO 816.659.854 Free C2 www.ExchangeCity.org Children learn social studies firsthand as they participate in hands-on activities. Call to book tours.

Irene B. French Community Center Indoor Playground 5701 Merriam Dr. Merriam, KS 913.322.5550 $ B3 www.Merriam.org Enjoy Step 2 climbers, Little Tykes riding toys and more.

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• FUN PL ACES • FUN PL ACES • FUN PL ACES • Legoland Discovery Center 2475 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.471.4386 $$ C3 www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com A fun, highly interactive and educational indoor experience, ideal for families with children 3-10 years old.

Lenexa Community Center “Gym for Me” Program” 13420 Oak St. Shwn Msn, KS 913.477.7100 $ B4 www.ci.Lenexa.ks.us Preschool toys and activities keep little ones busy. Call for schedule.

Little Monkey Bizness 12219 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.

Shwn Msn, KS 913.631.7000 $ B3 ShawneeMission.MonkeyBizness.com A full-service coffeehouse overlooking a nearly 4,000-squarefoot play area for kids.

Matt Ross Community Center Indoor Playground

Sylvester Powell Community Center Indoor Playground

8101 Marty St., OP, KS 913.895.6350 Free B4 www.OPKansas.org Three-story “jungle” playground entertains with slides, tunnels and swings.

6200 Martway Mission, KS 913.722.8200 $ B3 www.MissionKS.org Families enjoy inflatables, tricycles, gym mats and more.

Call for schedule.

Parkside Coffeehouse at Cedar Ridge Christian Church

Toddler Town

8839 Lackman Rd. Lenexa, KS 913.393.3000 Free B4 www.cedarridge.cc Coffee shop for parents and indoor play for tots! Gym, indoor playground equipment and ride-on toys.

Roger T. Sermon Community Center: 201 N. Dodgion Ave. Indep, MO 816.325.7370 $ D3 www.ci.independence.mo.us Fall and winter indoor play center with educational fun for toddlers.

Shawnee Civic Centre

Touch of Fun

Open Gym 13817 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS 913.631.5200 $ B3 www.CityOfShawnee.org Enjoy climbing toys, toddler sports, ride-on toys, etc. Call for schedule.

4809 W. 117th St. Leawood, KS 913.609.5057 $$ B4 Indoor play and special events for kids.

TWO NEW RIDES FOR 2017!

Westport Roanoke Community Center Midtown Play Place 3601 Roanoke Rd., KC, MO 816.784.5200 $ C3 http://kcparks.org/facility/ westport-roanoke-community-center/ Enjoy the indoor playground, blocks, gym mats and toys. Call for schedule.

Wonderscope Children’s Museum 5700 King St. Shawnee, KS 913.287.8888 $ B4 www.Wonderscope.org Hands-on children’s museum for little ones with a variety of interactive exhibits.

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4. D OWN Photo Clue: This 15-block district, with more than 150 shops and restaurants, is one of the city’s most famous landmarks.

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6 Kansas City is known as the “City of ____________."

1 This Modern Family star is from Kansas City, KS.

7 America's largest greeting card company, headquartered in KC.

2 The "Man from Missouri" served as our 33rd president.

8 Vsitors learn about the ___ War on a visit to the National World War I Museum and Memorial.

3 Oscar-winning actor from Kansas City best known for the films Adaptation, American Beauty and The Bourne Identity.

9 KC is known for this music style, and it is celebrated at a museum in the 18th & Vine District.

11 Kansas City's largest park, which comprises 1,805 acres.

12 Visitors now can ride through Downtown KC aboard the free _____.

5 The American Royal hosts the world's largest competition for culinary teams preparing this Kansas City trademark food.

7 This local jeweler finds its name on the home of the Kansas City Zoo's penguin exhibit.

10 The Kansas City Royals beat this team in the 2015 World Series.

Down: 1) Stonestreet, 2) Truman, 3) Cooper, 4) Plaza, 5) barbecue, 7) Helzberg, 10) Mets Across: 6) Fountains, 7) Hallmark, 8) Great, 9) jazz, 11) Swope, 12) streetcar.

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ADVENTUROUS PLACES Legend: FREE $ (Under $40 for family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for family of 4) KC - Kansas City OP - Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pg. 29 Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours and directions for each facility.

Go Up

Zip lines, Rock Walls, Obstacle Courses and Sky Diving The Cave Bouldering Gym 3150 Mercier St., #641a, KC, MO 816.569.5792 $ C3 www.TheCaveBouldering.com Kansas City’s only dedicated bouldering gym is now open.

Emerald City Gymnastics 9063 Bond, OP, KS 913.438.4444 $ B4 www.EmeraldCityGym.com/rockwall Monster Mountain is 5,000 square feet of vertical and horizontal indoor climbing.

Go Ape 7331 Oakwood Dr., KC, MO 800.971.8271 $$ C4 www.GoApe.com Course is made up of numerous rope ladders, 39 exciting crossings, two Tarzan swings and five zip lines.

IBEX Climbing Gym 801 NW South Outer Rd. Blue Springs, MO 816.228.9988 $ D3 www.ClimbIBEX.com Challenge yourself on the 32-foot walls, lead cave and bouldering area.

• FEATURED LISTING • iFLY Kansas City

See ad on pg. 41 10975 Metcalf Ave., OP, KS 913.305.4359 $$ B5 www.IFlyWorld.com Using custom technology to create a stable, wall-to-wall cushion of air in a flight chamber, iFly lets you experience an incredibly realistic and safe indoor skydiving adventure.

Make the dream of flight a reality at the indoor skydiving facility where you feel the rush of flying in a fun, safe environment.

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KC Timber Challenge 12829 Loring Dr. Bonner Springs, KS 913.747.5053 $$ A3 www.KCTimberChallenge.com A one-of-a-kind natural 5K obstacle course.

North KC Community Center Climbing Wall 1999 Iron St. North KC, MO 816.300.0531 $ C2 www.NKCCC.org Try the 25-foot indoor climbing wall.

ROKC 1501 Howell St. North KC, MO 816.843.7652 $ D2 www.ClimbKC.com Indoor rock wall climbing facility.

Timber Ridge Adventure Center 12300 S. Homestead Ln. Olathe, KS 913.764.7759 $$ A5 www.JCPRD.com Outdoor recreation activities, including a ropes course, zip line and climbing tower.

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OUS PLACES • ADVENTUROUS PLACES • Y.E.S! Kids Fitness 12 NE Skyline Dr. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.246.0058 $ D4 http://YesKidsFitness.com Family nights, a fit wall, fitness classes and parents night out are offered.

Zip KC 12829 Loring Rd. Bonner Springs, KS 913.302.8881 $$ A3 www.ZipKC.com A zip line adventure under trees and through trees to an awaiting 45-foot tower.

Go Jump

Trampoline Parks and Bounce Houses

• FEATURED LISTING • Urban Air Trampoline Park

See ad on pg. 40 14401 Metcalf, OP, KS 800.960.4778 $$ B3 www.UrbanAirOP.com Overland Park’s newest indoor trampoline park, with more than 35,000 square feet of indoor fun, complete with wall-to-wall trampoline arenas, warriors course and an indoor playground for kids of all ages.

Conveniently located at 143rd & Metcalf, it is the perfect venue to host kids’ birthday parties, as well as church and corporate events.

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Go for a Ride

Wheels, Water and Sky

Cosmic Jump

Ambiance on the Water

12025 S. Strang Line Rd. Olathe, KS 913.397.7700 $ A5 www.CosmicJump.com Indoor trampoline park.

200 Ward Pkwy., KC, MO 816.365.7101 $$ C3 www.AmbianceOnTheWater.com Enjoy a ride aboard one of two custom designed boats for a romantic tour of the Plaza River Walk.

Fun Run 1919 Industrial Dr., Liberty, MO 816.781.0386 $ D1 www.FunRunKansasCity.com Inflatable obstacle course, dual lane slide and bounce houses offer active fun..

Jump City 8020 E. 171st St., Belton, MO 816.425.4966 $ C3 www.JumpCityKC.com Indoor inflatable play facility and birthday party venue.

Pump It Up 7230 W. Frontage Rd. Shwn Msn, KS 913.236.7867 $ B3 www.PumpItUpParty.com Have fun in gigantic, inflatablefilled arenas for open play.

Sky Zone 2801 NE McBaine Dr. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.457.0068 $ D4 6485 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 913.213.5900 $ A4 www.skyzone.com/kansascity Sky Zone is the original indoor trampoline park, bringing unmatched, out-of-this-world and high-flyin’ FUN.

Belton, Grandview and KC Railroad 502 E. Walnut St. Belton, MO 816.331.0630 $ C5 www.BeltonRailroad.org Train rides will appeal to the entire family. Some trips include hot dog trains, ice cream rides and more.

Blue Springs Lake Marina 1700 NE Bowlin Rd. Blue Springs, MO 816.795.1112 $$ D4 www.MakeYourDayHere.com Pontoon boat rental.

Extreme Grand Prix Family Fun Center 6731 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Raytown, MO 816.286.4156 $ C3 www.ExtremeGrandPrix.com Indoor kart racing with high performance European karts of 45 mph.

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ur region is blessed with so many beautiful places that picking the best is a hard task. Near downtown Kansas City is Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park. It offers a wide paved trail and a clear view of the river as it passes under the Heart of America and Kit Bond bridges.

Nelson Island in the Mill Creek Streamway Park displays the confluence of Mill Creek and Kaw River.

It is on the northern portion of the Gary L. Haller trail and is accessed from the Wilder Drive trailhead in Shawnee, KS. The rest of the 17-mile park can be explored from this and other trailheads listed at jcprd.com/park_facilities/mill_creek.cfm.

William M. Klein Park (aka Cave Spring Park) in Raytown is enchanting. The trails are like a maze in which the cave, spring, waterfall and building remains can be discovered.

Travel a little farther north and Parkville, MO, awaits with English Landing Park and Parkville Nature Sanctuary to enjoy. The park is located right next to the Missouri River, and the sanctuary, which is a short drive away, features a waterfall, wetland and bottom-land forest.

Our family visits Weston Bend State Park in Weston, MO, every fall for one of the most beautiful overlooks in the area. Trails wind through forested loess hills and down to the Missouri River.

The Glacial Hills Scenic Byway in Kansas makes for a great day trip. It starts in Ft. Leavenworth and follows K-7 to White Cloud. There the Four-State Lookout displays a view of four states at once! The lookout is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas geography nominations. The byway passes through forested hills and plains. The many historic locations that can be explored on the way are a bonus.

Heather Shields is a Kansas City native and local science teacher.

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• ADVENTUROUS PLACES • ADVENTURO Hot Expectations Balloon Company

KC Fun Trolley Tours

Leavenworth Trolley Tour

11915 W. 143rd Ter. Olathe, KS 913.897.1030 $$ A5 www.KCBalloonRides.com Hot air balloon tours of Kansas City.

Tours Board at Union Station: 30 W. Pershing Rd., KC, MO 816.500.5417 $$ C3 www.KCFunTours.com Tour the popular sights and local favorites aboard an authentic trolley.

320 S. Esplanade Leavenworth, KS 913.682.1023 $ A1 www.VisitLeavenworthKS.com Tour Leavenworth and learn her history.

KC Copters

Kill Creek Park Marina

12921 W. 151st St Olathe, KS 913.440.9499 $$ A5 www.KCCopters.com Helicopter tours of Kansas City.

11670 Homestead Ln. Olathe, KS 913.312.8847 $$ A5 www.JCPRD.com Kayak, canoe, pedal boat rental.

KC Northern Railroad 6060 NW Waukomis Dr. KC, MO 816.746.5663 $ B2 www.KCNRR.com Three 16-inch gauge trains restored and operated by volunteers run on a half-mile track through tunnels.

Lake Jacomo Marina 7401 W. Park Rd. Blue Springs, MO 816.795.888 $$ D4 www.MakeYourDayHere.com Pontoon boat, bass boat, canoe, pedal boat and kayak rental.

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Longview Lake Marina 9898 Longview Rd., KC, MO 816.966.0131 $$ C5 www.MakeYourDayHere.com Pontoon boat rental.

Midland Railway 1515 W. High St. Baldwin City, KS 913.721.1211 $ A5 www.midlandrailway.org Take a 20-mile round trip from Baldwin City via Norwood, KS, to Ottawa Junction, KS.

Old World Balloonery 11640 Cody St., OP, KS 913.338.2628 $$$ B5 www.OldWorldBalloonery.com Hot air balloon tours of the city.

Raytown International Raceway 6133 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Raytown, MO 816.353.7568 $ C3 www.RaytownInternationalRaceway.com Race slot cars on a 1/24th scale quarter mile drag strip, and a 155-ft. Blue King road course.

Richard Petty Driving Experience 400 Speedway Blvd., KC, KS 913.328.3300 $$ A3 www.DrivePetty.com High-speed racing venue where visitors can drive or ride along in an authentic NASCAR vehicle.

River’s Edge Aviation 500 NW Richards Rd., KC, MO 816.590.4033 $$$ C3 www.RiversEdgeKC.com Helicopter tours of the city.

SEND YOUR KIDS FLYING Open Jump • Ninja Warrior Course • Indoor Playground • Dodgeball • Parties + More

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Urban Air Trampoline Park 14401 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS 66223 +1 (913) 730-8622

OUS PLACES • ADVENTUROUS PLACES • Shawnee Mission Park Marina

Clue Pursuit

7900 Renner Rd. Shawnee, KS 913.888.4713 $$ D4 www.JCPRD.com Fishing boat, canoe, pedal boat rental.

3953 Broadway, KC, MO 913.982.1076 $$ C3 www.CluePursuitLive.com Clue Pursuit is proud to have been the first escape room in Missouri.

Wyandotte County Lake Marina 9100 Leavenworth Rd., KC, KS 913.573.8327 $$ A3 www.WYCOKC.org Fishing boat rental.

Go Solve

Escape Rooms and Mystery Theater Breakout KC 114 W. 3rd St., #101, KC, MO 816.945.2633 $$ C3 www.BreakoutKC.com You have 60 minutes to break out from a real life escape room, cracking codes.

Escape Artist KC 408 E. 18th St., KC, MO 816.472.6699 $$ C3 www.EscapeArtistKC.com Uncover clues and crack codes to allow your group to solve the puzzle.

Escape Room 511 W. 4th St., KC, MO 816.656.5158 $$ C3 1st Floor Union Station 30 W. Pershing, KC, MO 816.656.5158 $$ C3 www.EscapeRoomKC.com A live escape game where you have 60 minutes to solve a mystery.

The Exit Room 304 SW Market St. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.434.5808 $$ D4 www.TheExitRoomKC.com

Each team of players will have exactly one hour to complete a mission or task giving you the key to escape.

Kansas City Gangster Tour Tours Board at Union Station: 30 W. Pershing Rd., KC, MO 816.471.1234 $$ C3 www.TheKCTours.com Call to schedule a tour. The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of this city’s most notorious Goodfellas.

The Murder Mystery Co. Stanford and Sons: 7328 W. 119th St., OP, KS 888.643.2583 $$ C3 www.grimprov.com Show includes three-course meal and interactive murder mystery show.

Mystery Comedy Dinner Playhouse Various locations, KC, MO 816.333.5999 $$ C3 www.MysteryComedy.com Live mystery comedy theater is performed at various locations in KC.

Mystery Train Various locations 816.813.9654 $$ C3 www.KCMysteryTrain.com Interactive mystery dinner theater enjoyed by teens and adults.

Tick Tock Escape Games 6398 College Blvd., OP, KS 913.396.9144 $$ B5 www.TickTockEscapeGames.com An hour of fun where anyone can be the one who “gets it” and solves the next clue to save the day and escape the room.

Trapped KC 618 SW 3rd St., Ste. E Lee’s Summit, MO 816.457.7410 $$ D4 www.TrappedKC.com Clues are hidden throughout the room that will need to be cracked and assembled to escape before the time’s up!

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HISTORIC PLACES Alexander Majors was one of the founders of the Pony Express.

The home was built in 1856.

Amelia Earhart Birthplace 223 N. Terrace St., Atchison, KS 913.367.4217 $ A1 www.AmeliaEarhartMuseum.org Tour the birthplace and childhood home of Kansas’ famous female aviator.

Arabia Steamboat Museum

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Legend: FREE $ (Under $40 for family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for family of 4) KC - Kansas City OP - Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pg. 29 Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours and directions for each facility.

Go Back in Time

History Museums and Tours 1827 Log Courthouse 107 W. Kansas Ave., Indep, MO 816.325.7111 Free D3 www.VisitIndependence.com Learn about the slave-land dispute and westward expansion issues.

1859 Marshal’s Home and Jail Museum 217 N. Main St., Indep, MO 816.252.1892 $ D3 www.JCHS.org One-room schoolhouse, marshal’s home, 1859 jail and museum.

1950s All-Electric House Relocating, open again soon. www.JoCoMuseum.org The 1950s All-Electric House offers an eye-opening look at the technology of the times.

Airline History Museum 201 NW Lou Holland Dr. KC, MO 816.421.3401 $ C3 www.AirlineHistory.org A collection of photographs and artifacts.

Alexander Majors Home 8201 State Line Rd., KC, MO 816.461.1897 $ C4 www.WornallMajors.org

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Ben Ferrell Platte County Museum 220 Ferrel St., Platte City, MO 816.431.5121 $ A1 www.BenFerrellMuseum.com This 1881 home is a replica of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. County historical archives and exhibits are housed here.

Berlin Wall Monument

400 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.471.1856 $$ C3 www.1856.com The steamboat Arabia sank in 1856 in the Missouri River, and the treasures of the shipwreck and their history are on exhibit.

Grove of Regiments on Bundel Road, Fort Leavenworth, KS 913.682.4113 Free A1 www.VisitLeavenworthKS.com The monument memorializes the historic barrier that separated West and East Berlin during the Cold War.

Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum

Bingham-Waggoner Estate

6607 NE Antioch Rd. Gladstone, MO 816.453.3276 $ C2 www.AtkinsJohnsonFarm.com The museum depicts farm life in the mid-1800s.

313 W. Pacific Ave., Indep, MO 816.461.3491 $ D3 www.BWEstate.org The 1855 museum depicts the history of George Caleb Bingham.

Battle of Westport Memorial

Black Archives of Mid-America

4000 Baltimore Ave., KC, MO 913.345.2000 Free C3 www.BattleOfWestport.org The center of the main battlefield is located at present-day Loose Park.

1722 E. 17th Ter., KC, MO 816.221.1600 Free C3 www.BlackArchives.org Collections featuring the works of black artists, writers, musicians and leaders.

Battle of Westport Museum

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

6601 Swope Pkwy., KC, MO 913.345.2000 Free C3 www.BattleOfWestport.org The museum depicts the history of the famous Civil War battle in western Missouri.

Belton Historical Society & Museum 512 Main St., Belton, MO 816.331.1905 $ C5 www.BeltonHistoricalSociety.org View artifacts preserving the history of Belton.

3700 Blue Pkwy., KC, MO 816.513.0700 Free C3 www.brucewatkinscenter.com This museum is a tribute to the legacy of Kansas City’s early African-American pioneers..

Burnt District Museum 400 E. Mechanic, Ste. 203 Harrisonville, MO 816.380.4396 $ C5 www.CI.Harrisonville.MO.US

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C.W. Parker Carousel Museum 320 S. Esplanade, Leavenworth, KS 913.682.1331 $ A1 www.FirstCityMuseums.org Tour the museum to learn the history of the carousel and enjoy a ride as well!

18995 W. 183rd St., Olathe, KS 913.592.4141 $ A5 www.ensorparkandmuseum.org A seasonal museum devoted to the teacher, craftsman and amateur radio operator and his influence.

743 Delaware St. Leavenworth, KS 913.682.1866 $ A1 www.FirstCityMuseums.org Exhibits highlight the history of Kansas’ first city.

Excelsior Springs Historical Museum

107 Osage St., Sibley, MO 816.650.3278 $ D2 www.JacksonGov.org/FortOsage Osage Indian history and early military history are depicted through exhibits and special events.

101 E. Broadway St. Excelsior Springs, MO 816.630.0101 Free D1 www.ExSMO.com View historic records and artifacts and learn the history of Excelsior Springs.

Fort Osage

Frontier Army Museum 100 Reynolds Ave. Fort Leavenworth, KS 913.684.3767 Free A1 www.FFAM.us

Learn about the history of the frontier Army from 1804 to 1916 and Fort Leavenworth from 1827 to the present.

Grandview Historical Depot Museum 1205 Jones St., Grandview, MO 816.761.6271 $ C4 www.Grandview.org The museum, housed in a caboose, preserves Grandview history.

Grinter Place State Historic Site 1420 S. 78th St., KC, KS 913.299.0373 Free A3 www.KSHS.org A step back to the days of frontier life along the Kansas and Missouri border.

Harris-Kearney House 4000 Baltimore Ave., KC, MO 816.561.1821 $ C3 www.WestportHistorical.com Tour the 1855 house that served as a hotel in old Westport and stands as one of Kansas City’s oldest landmarks.

Sponsored by the Truman Library Institute, the nonprofit partner of the Truman Library

14 N. Main St., Liberty, MO 816.792.1849 Free D1 www.ClayCountyMuseum.org A museum where the James Gang carried out the first daylight bank robbery, and Civil War soldiers once marched.

1 Memorial Dr., KC, MO 816.881.2683 Free C3 www.KansasCityFed.org Tour Kansas City’s Federal Reserve Bank and learn about the U.S. monetary system.

First City Museum

Breakfast with Santa: Nov 26 & Dec 10 • Christmas Open House: Dec 3

Clay County Museum

Federal Reserve Bank & Money Museum

Ensor Park and Museum

Fall Scout Day: Oct 15 • Trick or Treat OFF the Street: Oct 29

11 S. Water St., Liberty, MO 816.407.3250 Free D2 www.Circuit7.net A self-guided tour tells the history of Clay County, including stories of Jesse James.

101 SW 15th St. Blue Springs, MO 816.224.8979 Free D4 www.BlueSpringsHistory.org Tour a 20th-century pioneer home to see how early settlers in Jackson County lived.

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Dillingham-Lewis Home

Wild West Days: Sept 24 & 25 • Fall Cemetary Tours: Oct 13-14-15

Civil War museum with exhibits including a diorama of the Battle of Morristown, timelines, photo archives and more.

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KC Weekend Tourism Guide Kansas City’s arts, antiques and dining districts roll out the red carpet with special hours, sales and events on weekends. These events occur monthly on the first, second, third or final “day” of the month.

FIRST WEEKEND • First Fridays in the Crossroads, starting at 5:00. Free peeks at galleries and studios, delicious treats from food trucks and local restaurants, and live entertainment.

• First Friday Weekend in the West Bottoms, Fri.-Sun. On the first weekend of each month, antique shops and boutiques are open late.

SECOND WEEKEND • Second Saturday Sprint Family Fun Days. May-Oct in the Kansas City Power & Light District. Themed events with booths, activities, and entertainment.

• FEATURED LISTING • Harry S. Truman Presidential Library

See ad on pg. 43 500 US Hwy. 24, Indep, MO 816.268.8200 $ D3 www.TrumanLibrary.org The exhibits in the museum emphasize the life and times of Harry S. Truman and the Truman Presidency. Among the permanent exhibits are a mural painting in the entrance lobby, “Independence and the Opening of the West,” by Missouri artist Thomas Hart Benton; a reproduction of the Oval Office as it was during the Truman administration; and the office which Truman used in his retirement years.

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Herbert Bonnell Museum

Jesse James Farm & Museum 21216 James Farm Rd. Kearney, MO 816.736.8500 $ D1 www.ClayCountyMO.gov Tour the Jesse James home and learn about the famous outlaw and pre-Civil War history in northern Missouri.

John Wornall House Museum 6115 Wornall Rd., KC, MO 816.444.1858 $ C4 www.wornallmajors.org The 1858 museum offers special events and programs telling the history of Kansas City during the Civil War.

Johnson County Kansas Archives

• Second Saturday in Weston. Shops are open late in the historic shopping district, local winery, great restaurants and B&Bs.

20755 Lamar Rd.Weston, MO 816.992.0102 Free A1 www.WestonMo.com Tour an 1874 working farm and explore the museum.

19310 W. 159th St. Olathe, KS 913.715.0400 Free A5 www.archives.JoCoGov.org Archives of Johnson County, KS, history are open to visitors.

THIRD WEEKEND

Historic Liberty Jail

Johnson County Museum

• Third Thursday at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 6:00-9:00. An evening designed with adults in mind, enjoy live music, free programs, art activities, local artists and entertainment.

216 N. Main St., Liberty, MO 816.781.3188 Free D1 www.LDS.org Discover the history of the jail and learn the story of Joseph Smith, a Mormon leader.

Coming Soon, OP, KS 913.715.2550 Free B5 www.JoCoGov.org The museum is closed fall 2016 and will open in a new facility in spring 2017.

Historic Pharis Farm

Kansas City Historic Garment District Museum

• Third Thursday in Martin City, from 5:00 to 9:00. Small businesses in the Martin City shopping district are open for extended hours.

• Third Friday in Historic Downtown Overland Park, 5:00-9:00. Local shops, galleries and restaurants are open late. Enjoy cooking demos, specials, live entertainment and samples.

• Third Friday Englewood Art Walk, 5:30-9:00.

Explore galleries, shops and restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment and specials.

• Third Saturday Wine Walk on Delaware in the River Market, 5:00-8:00 Apr-Oct. Shops and restaurants host a wine tasting for those 21 and over each month.

FOURTH WEEKEND • Fourth Fridays in Downtown Lee’s Summit, 5:00-8:00 Mar-Oct. Enjoy art, theater, author readings, music and special events monthly.

• Olathe Fourth Fridays, 5:00-7:00 spring through fall.

This event features live concerts, food trucks, freebies, family friendly fun, giveaways and entertainment.

FINAL WEEKEND • Final Fridays in Lawrence. Featuring hundreds of artists and performers in more than 30 locations.

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20611 EE Hwy.Liberty, MO 816.736.8500 $ D2 www.ClayCountyMO.gov Learn about the Pharis farm of 1836.

Irish Museum & Cultural Center 15 W. Linwood Blvd., KC, MO 816.474.3848 Free C3 www.IrishCenterKC.org Discover Kansas City’s Irish history.

Jackson County Historical Society Archives Jackson County Courthouse Main & Maple Independence, MO 816.461.1897 Free D3 www.JCHS.org

Jesse James Bank Museum 103 N. Water St., Liberty, MO 816.736.8510 $ D2 www.ClayCountyMo.gov Visit the site of the first U.S. daylight peacetime bank robbery.

801 Broadway, KC, MO 816.474.2112 Free C3 www.KCGarmentMuseum.org The museum tells the story of Kansas City’s garment factories from the 1920s through the 1980s.

KCMO City Hall 414 E. 12th St., KC, MO 816.513.1313 Free C3 www.KCMO.org Tour Kansas City’s City Hall and learn about the inner workings of the city government.

Kansas City Museum 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KC, MO 816.483.8300 $ C3 www.KCMO.GOV/ KansasCityMuseum The museum is currently under restoration. Enjoy restoration tours of the mansion.

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See ad on pg. 7 Union Station: 30 W. Pershing Rd., KC, MO 816.460.2020 $ C3 www.UnionStation.org Experience a hands-on journey through the fascinating history of the American railroad. Rail travel has united Americans from coast to coast, shaping the destiny of the Kansas City region and the nation.

This exhibit shares the sights and sounds from the golden age of rail travel, including a locomotive simulator that offers an engineer’s view of the rails. Personal histories and unique artifacts bring to life a great American tradition.

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Korean War Veterans Memorial Kansas City Washington Square Park: Pershing & Main, KC, MO Free C3 www.MoKoreanWarMemorial.org A memorial dedicated to the memory of those who served during the Korean War.

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• HISTORIC PLACES • HISTORIC PLACES • Legler Barn Museum 14907 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Lenexa, KS 913.492.0038 Free A4 www.LenexaHistoricalSociety.org The site displays changing exhibits on local history.

Lone Jack Battlefield Museum 301 S. Bynum Rd., Lone Jack, MO 816.697.8833 Free D5 www.HistoricLoneJack.org Enjoy this museum and battlefield tour of the Battle of Lone Jack.

• FEATURED LISTING • Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm

Shoal Creek Living History Museum

Korean War Veterans Memorial Overland Park

Leavenworth National Cemetery

11902 Lowell Ave., OP, KS www.KWVA.org Free B5 The KWVA Memorial features an engraved wall honoring the fallen and missing soldiers of the Korean War.

150 8th St. Leavenworth, KS 913.758.4105 Free A1 www.Cem.VA.Gov This historic cemetery is the burial site for many soldiers, beginning with the Civil War.

Korean/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wyandotte County Park: 91st Street & Leavenworth Road, KC, KS 913.596.7077 Free A2 www.WyCoKCK.org America’s first dual war memorial is dedicated to veterans of both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Lanesfield School Historic Site 18745 S. Dillie Rd. Edgerton, KS 913.893.6645 Free A5 www.JoCoMuseum.org The Lanesfield School Historic Site is a tribute to rural schooling.

• FEATURED LISTING • Lee’s Summit Railroad Museum

See ad on pg. 67 220 SE Main St. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.287.4477 Free D4 www.LeesSummitHistory.net Displays include a re-creation of the Vogue Theater, a WPA kitchen, information on local musical families the Brownings and Methenys and an exhibit on the Border War, including Lee’s Summit’s notorious resident Cole Younger. Much more can be found at the museum, including a gift shop and research room.

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See ad on pg. 43 1200 Kansas City Rd. Olathe, KS 913.971.5111 $ A5 www.mahaffie.org Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm offers a unique hands on experience for visitors of all ages, focusing on 1860s farming, frontier life and stagecoach travel while preserving the nationally significant Mahaffie story.

Mahaffie is the last remaining stagecoach stop open to the public on the Santa Fe Trail.

Visitors tour the historic home, blacksmith shop and farm.

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Missouri Town 1855 8010 E. Park Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.503.4860 $ D4 www.MakeYourDayHere.com Missouri Town is a reconstructed 1850s farming community.

Mount Gilead Church & School 15918 Plattsburg Rd. Kearney, MO 816.736.8500 Free D1 www.claycountymo.gov/historic Tour a one-room schoolhouse where school continued to meet through the Civil War, and a historic church.

The Museum at Prairiefire 5801 W. 135th St., OP, KS 913.333.3500 $ B5 www.MuseumAtPF.org The museum showcases world renowned exhibits.

National Agricultural Hall of Fame 630 N. 126th St. Bonner Springs, KS 913.721.1075 $ A3 www.AgHallOfFame.com Learn about agriculture in the Heartland.

National Frontier Trails Museum 318 W. Pacific Ave. Indep, MO 816.325.7575 $ D3 www.CI.Independence.MO.us/NFTM Features the history of the Oregon, California and Santa Fe trails.

• FEATURED LISTING • The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

See ad on pg. 3 5235 Oak St., KC, MO 816.235.8000 $ C3 www.ToyAndMiniatureMuseum.org The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures features exhibits and interactives of antique toys and fine-scale miniatures. The museum educates, inspires and delights adults and children through its collections. The innovative and engaging exhibits are fun for all ages.

Throughout the year, enjoy special events including handson workshops, holiday events and special tours.

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See ad on pg. 45 100 W. 26th St., KC, MO 816.888.8100 $ C3 www.TheWorldWar.org Through original objects and documents, video, re-created trenches and interactive tables, the museum shares a comprehensive history of the First World War with visitors.

Limited-run exhibitions tell newly curated stories of the Great War, often drawing from the museum’s comprehensive archives of more than 75,000 objects and documents.

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• HISTORIC PLACES • HISTORIC PLACES • Oxford Schoolhouse Ironwoods Park: 14701 Mission Rd. Leawood, KS 913.339.6700 Free B5 www.Leawood.org/Parks Living history programs where children experience the one-room school day of pioneers.

Pioneer Trails Adventures 217 N. Main Indep, MO 816.254.2466 $ D3 www.PioneerTrailsAdventures.com Enjoy a mule-drawn covered wagon ride as you learn about the city’s history and famous citizens.

Raytown Historical Society and Museum 9705 E. 63rd St. Raytown, MO 816.353.5033 $ C3 www.RaytownHistoricalSociety.org Museum features a general store, Raytown history and traveling exhibits.

Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 NE Barry Rd., KC, MO 816.792.2655 $ C1 www.KCMO.org A village of more than 20 authentic 19th-century buildings.

Hands-on history is taught through programs and events.

Strawberry Hill Museum 720 N. 4th St., KC, KS 913.371.3264 $ B3 www.StrawberryHillMuseum.org This Queen Anne-style 1887 home tells the story of immigrants from Eastern Europe.

Thomas Hart Benton Home 3616 Belleview Ave., KC, MO 816.931.5722 $ C3 www.MoStateParks.com Tour the home of one of Missouri’s most famous artists.

Truman Courtroom and Office

8801 E. 66th St. Raytown, MO 816.358.7423 $ C3 www.Rice-Tremonti.com Visit the oldest standing frame house in Jackson County, MO.

Jackson County Courthouse: 112 W. Lexington Indep, MO 816.881.3000 $ D3 www.JacksonGov.org Tour the office and courtroom used by Mr. Truman in his early years of elected politics.

Remodeled office opening soon.

Rosedale Memorial Arch

Truman Farm Home

35th Street & Booth, KC, KS 913.677.5097 Free B3 www.WyCoKcK.org Arch was built in 1923 to pay tribute to WWI veterans.

12301 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Grandview, MO 816.254.9929 $ C5 www.NPS.gov/HSTR Built in 1894, this was Harry Truman’s childhood residence from 1906 to 1917.

Rice-Tremonti Home

Shawnee Indian Mission 3403 W. 53rd St. Fairway, KS 913.262.0867 $ B3 www.KSHS.org Learn the history of the Shawnee and early Johnson County, KS.

Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St. Shawnee, KS 913.248.2360 $ B3 www.ShawneeTown.org Experience a typical day in and around a 1920s farm community.

Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Federal Courthouse 400 E. 9th St., KC, MO 816.426.3963 Free C3 www.GSA.gov/portal/content/101540 Tour the Federal Courthouse and learn how the judicial branch of government works.

U.S. National Archives 400 W. Pershing Rd., KC, MO 816.268.8000 Free C3 www.Archives.gov The collections include historical, diplomatic, genealogical and military documents, artifacts and exhibits.

Vaile Mansion 1500 N. Liberty St. Indep, MO 816.325.7430 $ D3 www.VaileMansion.org Guided tours are offered of the 1882 Victorian mansion.

Veterans Memorial Park 1025 S. Harrison, Olathe, KS 913.971.8563 Free A5 www.OlatheKS.org/ParksRec/ This 4-acre park honors the men and women who served America in the Armed Services.

Veterans Park Center & Pawnee St. Gardner, KS 913.856.7535 Free A5 www.GardnerKansas.gov

The park features a veteran’s memorial, as well as park facilities: playground, trail, basketball court, etc.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Broadway & W. 42nd Street KC, MO 816.561.8387 Free C3 The memorial includes a wall with the names of 336 area veterans killed or missing in action.

Watkins Woolen Mill 26600 Park Rd. N. Lawson, MO 816.580.3387 $ D1 www.WatkinsMill.org Tour the home, visitor’s center, farm and brick mill and see how workers turned fleece into fabric.

Weston Historical Museum 601 Main St. Weston, MO 816.386.2977 Free A1 www.WestonHistoricalMuseum.org The Weston Historical Museum has preserved local artifacts to enjoy today.

Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum 631 N. 126th St. Bonner Springs, KS 913.573.5002 Free A3 www.WYCoKCK.org Hands-on exhibits and artifacts depict the history of Wyandotte County and Native Americans.

Truman Home 219 N. Delaware Indep, MO 816.254.9929 $ D3 www.NPS.gov/HSTR Tour the home of President and Mrs. Truman where they lived.

UFDC Doll Museum 10900 N. Pomona Ave., KC, MO 816.891.7040 $ B1 www.UFDC.org Museum features exhibits on dolls from around the world and throughout history.

Arabia Steamboat Museum Photo courtesy of VisitKC.com

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SCIENCE PLACES Legend: FREE $ (Under $40 for family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for family of 4) KC - Kansas City OP - Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pg. 29 Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours and directions for each facility.

Go Explore

Science Museums American Royal Museum 1701 American Royal Ct. KC, MO 816.221.9800 $ C3 www.AmericanRoyal.com Museum is dedicated to agriculture, show animals and petting zoo.

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The Gottlieb Planetarium’s 360-degree domed screen and advanced projection system immerse visitors in an experience that is simultaneously entertaining and informative. From a regular presentation about the solar system to the occasional special musical collaboration, the planetarium dazzles with one of the largest dome experiences in the Midwest.

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Gottlieb Planetarium

KU Natural History Museum

See ad on pg. 7 Union Station: 30 W. Pershing Rd., KC, MO 816.460.2020 $ C3 www.UnionStation.org

1345 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence, KS 785.864.4450 $ A3 www.NaturalHistory.KU.edu Four floors of exhibits help you explore the life of the planet.

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Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and Educational Center See ad on pg. 50 3783 Hwy. K68, Louisburg, KS 913.837.5515 $ B5 www.SaveOurSiberians.org A preserve for tigers and a refuge for big cats that are abandoned, neglected or whose owners are unable to care for them. On Saturday evenings (summer – autumn) watch as the big cats are fed by trained staff.

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Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

600 E. Front St. Bonner Springs, KS 913.441.1432 Free A3 www.MoonMarble.com Watch marble making, learn marble games and visit the store with old-fashioned toys.

13800 Switzer, OP, KS 913.897.2360 Free/$ B5 www.OPKansas.org 12-acre park with farm animals, a dairy barn, a fishing pond, horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides and more.

Powell Observatory

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Science City at Union Station

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Zoos, Aquariums and Farms

Moon Marble

26500 Melrose St. Louisburg, KS 913.837.5305 $ B5 www.askc.org/powell.htm Powell Observatory is home to the largest telescope in a fivestate area.

Science City

Go See Animals

See ad on pg. 7 30 W. Pershing Rd., KC, MO 816.460.2020 $ C3 www.ScienceCity.com Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to outer space, music to optical illusions, medicine and weather. Housed in Union Station, a popular destination drawing tourists who marvel at the Grand Hall’s 95-foot ceiling and 3,500-pound chandeliers.

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See ad on pg. 68 6800 Zoo Dr., KC, MO 816.595.1234 $ C4 www.KansasCityZoo.org Visitors love the Polar Bear Passage, Helzberg Penguin Plaza, world-class African exhibit, venturing to Australia and the Tropics exhibit. Live animal feedings and shows are offered daily, and watching elephants paint, sea lions train and the bird show are a few favorites. The zoo also hosts family friendly weekends with character visits, holiday specials, and workshops to educate visitors on the animals. Visit the zoo website for great events all year long.

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• SCIENCE PLACES • SCIENCE PLACES • Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure Fleming Park: US 40 & Woods Chapel Road Blue Springs, MO 816.503.4800 Free D4 www.JacksonGov.org View the 110-acre enclosure where elk, buffalo and deer roam freely.

Screamin’ Oaks Farm 18171 W. 198th St. Tonganoxie, KS 913.845.2775 $ A3 http://screaminoaksfarm.blogspot.com/ Tours are offered of this working farm where children can learn about animals and farming firsthand.

Sea Life Kansas City 2475 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.471.4386 $$ C3 www.sealifeus.com Discover more than 5,000 sea creatures in 30 incredible displays.

Go Visit Gardens Botanical Gardens and Learning Gardens

Beanstalk Children’s Garden 6917 Kensington, KC, MO 816.931.3877 $ C4 www.KCCG.org Children’s garden features educational programs on gardening and nutrition.

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entrance alley of Peking tree lilacs shading billowing blue hydrangeas and other seasonal flowers.

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Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden 51st Street & Wornall Road KC, MO 816.513.7500 Free C3 www.KCMO.org KC’s rose garden features hundreds of roses with a fountain.

Kauffman Memorial Garden

Linda Hall Library

See ad on pg. 49 4800 Rockhill Rd., KC, MO 816.932.1200 Free C3 www.PowellGardens.org This 2-acre garden is part of the Kauffman Legacy Park in the heart of Kansas City and maintained by Powell Gardens.

The Kauffman Memorial Garden is a serene and tranquil garden enclosed by beautiful limestone walls. Its brick paths lead to many places to sit and relax. The garden showcases five designs, beginning with a beautiful

Urban Arboretum 5109 Cherry St., KC, MO 816.926.8753 Free C3 www.LindaHall.org Urban garden on UMKC’s campus features a butterfly garden.

Overland Park Arboretum 8909 W. 179th St., OP, KS 913.685.3604 Free-$ B5 www.OPKansas.org Savor beautiful gardens, including a Monet garden and a children’s garden.

• FEATURED LISTING • Powell Gardens

See ad on pg. 49 1609 NW US Hwy. 50 Kingsville, MO 816.697.2600 $ D5 www.PowellGardens.org Within the gardens, explore the Heartland Harvest Garden, the nation’s largest “edible” landscape, the Island Garden and Waterfall Garden. Powell Gardens also hosts annual festivals, including Glow: a JackO’-Lantern Festival. Guests walk the jack-o’-lantern trail to see scenes created with more than 700 pumpkins in the region’s largest display. Hayrides, live haunts, pumpkin painting and more will make this a Halloween tradition the entire family will enjoy. In December, enjoy a luminary walk through the gardens and wassail.

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Enjoy year-round fun at Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden! As the seasons change, so do our offerings for the whole family. Meet tropical butterflies, taste garden-fresh flavors, explore the nature trail, or take a hands-on class. Join us for special holiday festivals or for an escape any day of the week!

30 miles east of KC on Highway 50

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• SCIENCE PLACES • SCIENCE PLACES • Go Experience Nature

Conservation Centers Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center 4750 Troost Ave., KC, MO 816.759.7300 Free C3 www.MDC.mo.gov Explore the nature center, hiking trail, special programs and more.

Burroughs Audubon Nature Center and Bird Sanctuary 7300 SW West Park Rd. Blue Springs, MO 816.795.8177 Free D4 www.Burroughs.org A library and bird watching center complete with guides to identify local birds, binoculars and great viewing areas.

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center 1401 NW Park Rd. Blue Springs, MO 816.228.3766 Free D3 www.MDC.mo.gov Features hands-on exhibits, an aquarium, animals and nature trails.

Cave Spring Historic Site & Nature Center

John Barkley Visitor Center

8701 E. Gregory Blvd., KC, MO 816.547.9679 Free C4 www.CaveSpring.org Visit the nature center and hiking trails.

Ernie Miller Nature Center 909 N. Hwy. 7, Olathe, KS 913.764.7759 Free A5 www.ErnieMiller.com The nature center features animals native to Kansas, hiking trails and educational programs.

F. L. Schlagle Library 4051 West Dr., KC, KS 913.299.2384 Free A3 www.KCKPL.org Nature library offers trails, nature art gallery, bird watching and classes.

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Rd., Indep, MO 816.325.7115 Free D3 www.GeorgeOwensNaturePark.org Enjoy programs for children, fishing dock and trails.

7900 Renner Rd. Shawnee, KS 913.888.4713 Free A4 www.JCPRD.com Local and national parks exhibit, fishing and trails are available to visitors.

Kemper Outdoor Education Center 8201 Jasper Bell Blue Springs, MO 816.229.8980 Free D4 www.JacksonGov.org See reptile displays, rock and fossil exhibits and a natural resource library.

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., KC, MO 816.513.8960 Free C4 www.LakesideNatureCenter.org An incredible place to enjoy learning about local native wildlife.

Martha LaFite Thompson Nature Sanctuary 407 N. Lafrenz Rd. Liberty, MO 816.781.8598 Free

www.NatureSanctuary.com Provides engaging hands-on environmental and natural science education.

Parkville Nature Sanctuary 12th Street & Highway 9 Parkville, MO 816.741.7676 Free B2 www.ParkvilleNatureSanctuary.net Explore the nature sanctuary and hiking trails.

Prairie Oak Nature Center 14701 Mission Rd. Leawood, KS 913.681.0902 Free B5 www.Leawood.org/parks The nature center features hands-on activities and several live animals.

Prairie Park Nature Center 2730 Harper St. Lawrence, KS 785.832.7980 Free A3 www.lawrenceks.org/lprd/ppnc Investigate animal exhibits including reptiles, birds and mammals.

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Cedar Cove is a non-profit, educational sanctuary dedicated to the care & preservation of large cats and other endangered species while educating the public on their behavior and importance, the threats they face in captivity as well as the wild, and the impending danger of extinction.

Public Feedings Every Saturday!

Hours:

Summer (Apr - Oct) Sat: 10am - 5pm* Sun: 10am - 3pm

Winter (Nov- Mar) Sat: 11am - 3pm* Sun: 11am - 3pm

*Feeding times on Saturday: Summer: 4 p.m. / Winter: 2 p.m.

Weekday tours are available by appointment.

Admission: Kalyana

Age: 24 months Species: p. tigris

Adults: $8.00 Kids 4-12 & Seniors: $6.00 Kids 3 and under are free!

Location:

3783 K-68 Hwy, Louisburg, KS 66053

Phone:

(913) 837-5515 or (816) 739-0363

(see website for map & directions)

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Age: 10 years Species: p. tigris

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THEATRICAL PLACES City Theatre of Independence 201 N. Dodgion, Indep, MO 816.325.7370 $ D3 www.CityTheatreOfIndependence.org Live community theater for all ages includes children’s shows.

Comedy City 3600 Broadway, Ste. 107 KC, MO 816.842.2744 $ C3 www.ComedyCity.cc Improv comedy shows are geared for the entire family.

Coterie Theatre

Carlsen Center at JCCC

Legend: FREE $ (Under $40 for family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for family of 4) KC - Kansas City OP - Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pg. 29 Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours and directions for each facility.

Go See a Show

Live Theater, Dance and Entertainment Avila College Goppert Theatre 11901 Wornall Rd., KC, MO 816.501.3699 $$ C5 www.Avila.edu Students offer live theater performances.

Barn Players Community Theatre

Blue Springs City Theater

6219 Martway, Mission, KS 913.432.9100 $ B3 www.TheBarnPlayers.org Enjoy live community theater performances.

2000 NW Ashton Dr. Blue Springs, MO 816.228.0137 $ D3 www.BlueSpringsCityTheater.com Live community theater performances.

Bell Road Barn Players

Carlsen Center at JCCC

David Theater at Park University: 8700 NW River Park Dr. Parkville, MO 816.587.0218 $ B2 www.BellRoadBarn.com Live community theater performances.

12345 College Blvd., OP, KS 913.469.4445 $$ B4 www.JCCC.edu Concerts, ballet, live theater, puppet shows and performances from around the world grace the Carlsen Center stage.

Big Creek Country Show 110 Veterans Pkwy.

Pleasant Hill, MO 816.524.6856 $$ A5 www.BigCreekCountry.com Country musicians and comedians offer shows for the family.

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Christian Youth Theater Various locations 913.681.3318 $ www.CYTKC.org CYT is an after-school theater arts program for children ages 5-18.

Crown Center: 2450 Grand Blvd., Ste. 144 KC, MO 816.474.6552 $ C3 www.CoterieTheatre.org The Coterie is among the top five theaters serving families and young audiences in the United States, according to TIME magazine.

• FEATURED LISTING • The Culture House

See ad on pg. 53 Various performance locations 14808 W. 117th St., Olathe, KS 913.393.3141 $ A5 www.CultureHouse.com The Culture House produces shows featuring contemporary material as well as classic works, modern musicals to Shakespeare, Reader’s Theatre to full-scale productions. Their professional dance company, Storling, performs throughout the year including their marquee performance, Underground, at the Kauffman Center each February.

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Dramatic Truth Ballet 10510 Grandview Rd., KC, MO 816.767.9222 $ C4 www.DramaticTruth.org Local Christian ballet troupe performs live shows for the whole family.

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Jewish Community Center of Greater KC

Various performance locations in Excelsior Springs, Richmond and Liberty, MO. 816.637.3728 $ D1 www.ESCTheatre.org Live community theater for all ages includes children’s shows.

5801 W. 115th St., Ste. 101 OP, KS 913.327.8000 $$ www.JCCKC.org Live theater and music performances entertain the whole family.

Folly Theater

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

300 W. 12th St., KC, MO 816.474.4444 $$ C3 www.FollyTheater.com Live theater and music performances entertain at this venue.

Gem Theater 1616 E. 18th St., KC, MO 816.474.8463 $$ C3 www.AmericanJazzMuseum.com The Gem Theater features everything from films and live theater productions to dynamic live jazz performances.

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1601 Broadway, KC, MO 816.994.7200 $$ C3 www.KauffmanCenter.org Home to resident organizations the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera, Kansas City Symphony and other programming.

• FEATURED LISTING • Kansas City Ballet

See ad on pg. 51 Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity: 500 W. Pershing, KC, MO

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: 1601 Broadway, KC, MO 816.931.2232 $$ C3 www.KCBallet.org Kansas City Ballet offers an eclectic repertory from the traditional classics to exciting contemporary ballets. As Kansas City’s professional ballet company, they are offering the following shows in the 2016-17 season: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Sleeping Beauty, Director’s Choice, The Nutcracker and New Moves.

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KC Chamber Orchestra Various performance locations 816.960.1324 $$ C3 www.KCChamberOrchestra.org Classical music is performed by KC’s chamber orchestra.

KC Friends of Alvin Ailey 1714 E. 18th St., KC, MO 816.471.6003 $$ C3 www.KCFAA.org Professional dance group features ballet, modern and jazz dance.

• FEATURED LISTING • KC Repertory Theatre

See ad on pg. 53 Spencer Theatre 4949 Cherry St., KC, MO 816.235.2700 $$ C3 Copaken Stage 1 H&R Block Way, KC, MO 816.235.2700 $$ C3 www.KCRep.org The premier professional resident theater company of Kansas City, MO, founded in 1964. The 2016/17 season includes Evita, The Invisible Hand, A Christmas Carol, The Santaland Diaries, The Fabulous Fitches, Constellations, and A Raisin in the Sun.

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KC Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Dr., KC, MO 816.363.7827 $$ C3 www.KCStarlight.com Get into the spirit with starry nights, great food and the best Broadway entertainment.

Child of Hope

Christmas Celebration & Nativity Story Music & Dance December 2-4, 2016 The White Theater (at the ‘J’) Overland Park, KS

Underground

10th Anniversary Performance!

“Top 10 of the Decade” - Paul Horsley February 2-4, 2017 Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO

Greatest Hits!

Störling’s top hits from 20 years of dancing!

April 28-30, 2017 The Culture House Olathe, KS

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• THEATRICAL PL ACES • THEATRICAL PL ACES • Music Hall 301 W. 13th St., KC, MO 816.513.5000 $$ C3 www.KCConvention.com Host to live theater in Kansas City since 1936, this facility is known for bringing world-class shows and entertainment.

Musical Theater Heritage Crown Center: 2450 Grand, KC, MO 816.221.6987 $ C3 www.MusicalTheaterHeritage.com MTH presents classic musical theater and revue performances.

New Theatre Restaurant

Coterie Theatre

KC Symphony

Lied Center of Kansas

Midland Theatre

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: 1601 Broadway, KC, MO 816.471.0400 $$ C3 www.KCSymphony.org Enjoy professional live classical symphony.

1600 Stewart Dr., Lawrence, KS 785.864.2787 $ A3 lied.ku.edu/ World famous live entertainment with theater, concerts and shows.

1228 Main St., KC, MO 816.283.9900 $$ C3 www.MidlandKC.com Live theater, concerts and other performances entertain guests.

Lyric Opera

KC Young Audiences

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: 1601 Broadway, KC, MO 816.471.4933 $$ C3 www.KCOpera.org Attend live professional opera performances.

Miller-Marley School of Dance

5601 Wyandotte, KC, MO 816.531.4022 $ C3 www.KCYA.org Live music, dance, drama and poetry entertain patrons ages 5 and up.

Lee’s Summit Symphony Lee’s Summit High School: 400 SE Blue Pkwy.

Lee’s Summit, MO 816.401.5251 $ D4 www.LSSymphony.org Classical symphony entertains with live performances for the community.

Liberty Performing Arts Theatre 1600 S. Withers Rd. Liberty, MO 816.439.4362 $$ D1 www.LPAT.org The entire family can enjoy live theater performances.

10448 Mastin St., OP, KS 913.492.0004 $ www.MillerMarley.com Local youth offer live dance performances.

9229 Foster St., OP, KS 913.649.7469 $$ B4 www.NewTheatre.com Live dinner theater features famous stars in each performance.

Northland Symphony Orchestra Park Hill South High School: 4500 NW River Park Dr. Riverside, MO Oak Park High School: 825 NE 79th Ter., KC, MO 816.316.0477 $ B2 www.NorthlandSymphony.org Enjoy notable symphony performances.

Olathe Civic Band B3

Various locations 913.669.3388 Free-$ B3 www.OlatheCivicBand.org Live musical performances for the community.

Martin City Melodrama Crown Center: 2450 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 913.642.7576 $ B4 www.MartinCityMelodrama.org Live Vaudeville-style theater is sure to leave the entire family laughing!

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre 3614 Main, KC, MO 816.569.3226 $ C3 http://MetKC.org A not-for-profit professional theater providing a full season of shows for the public.

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• THEATRICAL PL ACES • THEATRICAL PL ACES • Olathe Civic Theatre 500 E. Loula, Olathe, KS 913.782.2990 $$ B4 www.OlatheTheatre.org Live community theater is produced for the entire family.

Paul Mesner Puppets 1006 Linwood Blvd., KC, MO 816.756.3500 $ C3 www.PaulMesnerPuppets.org Puppet shows offered all year to delight young audiences!

Piccadilly Puppets Various locations 913.837.3544 $ www.Piccadilly-Puppets.com Touring puppet company performs shows across the KC metro area.

Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner Rd., Indep, MO 816.833.9777 $ D3 www.Hazelle.org Enjoy live puppet shows, make your own puppets and tour the museum.

Quality Hill Playhouse 303 W. 10th St., KC, MO 816.421.1700 $$ C3 www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com Live music concerts range from classical to jazz.

Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park 7710 Renner Rd. Shawnee, KS 913.236.1237 $ A4 www.TheatreInThePark.org Live outdoor theater is performed for the entire family every summer.

Sprint Center 1407 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.949.7100 $$ C3 www.SprintCenter.com Multi-use indoor arena in the Power & Light District.

Stanfords Comedy Club 7328 W. 119th St., OP, KS 913.400.7500 $$ B5 www.StanfordsComedyClub.com Relaxed venue with adultoriented comedy acts.

Stone Lion Puppet Theatre Various locations 816.221.5351 $ www.StoneLionPuppets.org Live puppet shows are tailored for children.

Storybook Theatre

Dinner Show

Various locations: Lee’s Summit area 816.204.5702 $ D4 http://AGDT.blogspot.com Public performances are held seasonally.

Theatre for Young America

Union Station: 30 W. Pershing Rd., KC, MO 816.460.2083 $ C3 www.TYA.org Theatre for Young America provides family shows all year.

Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre 12480 S. Blackbob Olathe, KS 913.254.4444 $ A5 www.TrilogyCulturalArts.com Live theater, dance and musical performances.

UMKC Conservatory of Music James C. Olson Performing Arts Center: 4949 Cherry St., KC, MO 816.235.2900 $$ C3 www.Conservatory.UMKC.edu Live musical performances entertain the entire family.

UMKC Theatre 4949 Cherry St., KC, MO 816.235.6222 $$ C3 www.UMKC.edu/Theatre UMKC college students offer live theater performances.

Youth Symphony of KC Various performance locations 5960 Dearborn, Ste. 206 Mission, KS 913.722.6810 $$ B3 www.YouthSymphonyKC.org Area youth offer live classical music performances.

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he Coterie is Kansas City’s professional children’s theater, located on the first floor of Crown Center.

From Sept. 20 to Oct. 21, watch The Nine Who Dared: Courage in Little Rock. The holiday season features Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical from Nov. 8 to Dec. 31. Hana’s Suitcase is on stage Jan. 4-Feb. 12. Crown Center is home to many fantastic restaurants, but all-time faves for the kids will always be Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant where trains deliver food to your table, d’Bronx, the New York-style delicatessen and pizzeria, and Three Little Pigs Barbeque.

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre performs on two stages, one on the UMKC campus near the Country Club Plaza and the other in the Kansas City Power & Light District. Both shopping districts are home to dozens of excellent restaurants appealing to any palate. Evita is showing Sept. 9-Oct. 2, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Invisible Hand, Oct. 14-Nov. 13, is an intense show revealing the complicated truth behind our simple perceptions of good versus evil and the global market. A Christmas Carol, Nov. 18-Dec. 24, and The Santaland Diaries, Dec. 8-24, are two favorite holiday traditions. The Fabulous Fitches, Jan. 27-Feb. 19, is a madcap musical comedy of heirs.

Enjoy the Kansas City Ballet’s performances at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oct. 7-16, is Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Dec. 3-24 enjoy the annual holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. New Moves, Feb. 6-19, is a chance for audiences to see tomorrow’s sought-after choreographers today! Los Tules, one of the most authentic and delicious Mexican restaurants in town, is across the street. And for upscale dining, you can enjoy brunch or dinner next door at the elegant Webster House.

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Arrowhead Stadium Photo courtesy of VisitKC.com

Legend: FREE $ (Under $40 for family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for family of 4) KC - Kansas City OP - Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pg. 29 Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours and directions for each facility.

Go to a Game Pro, Semi-Pro and College Sports KC Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium: 1 Arrowhead Dr., KC, MO 816.920.9300 $$ C3 www.KCChiefs.com Cheer for KC’s professional football team.

KC Comets

KU Athletics

MU Athletics

19100 E. Valley View Pkwy.

Indep, MO 855.452.4625 $$ D3 www.CometsIndoorSoccer.com Kansas City’s indoor soccer team.

1450 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence, KS 785.864.2700 $$ A3 www.KUAthletics.com College teams for the University of Kansas, including basketball, football, baseball, cross country, track and field.

1 Champions Dr. Columbia, MO 800.228.7297 $$ D3 www.MUTigers.com College teams for the University of Missouri, including basketball, football, baseball, cross country, track and field.

Kansas Speedway

Missouri Mavericks

400 Speedway Blvd., KC, KS 913.328.3300 $$ A3 www.KansasSpeedway.com NASCAR races, car shows and classic car races offer plenty of excitement.

19100 E. Valley View Pkwy.

Indep, MO 816.252.7825 $$ D3 www.MissouriMavericks.com KC’s minor league ice hockey team offers family excitement.

Lakeside Speedway

Sporting KC

5615 Wolcott Dr., KC, KS 913.299.9206 $ A3 www.LakesideSpeedway.net The half-mile dirt track is part of NASCAR’s weekly racing series

1 Sporting Way, KC, KS 913.387.3400 $$ A3 www.SportingKC.com Cheer for KC’s outdoor soccer team.

KC Royals Kauffman Stadium: 1 Royal Way, KC, MO 816.921.8000 $$ C3 www.Royals.MLB.com Visit the K to watch KC’s professional baseball team.

KC T-Bones Community America Ballpark: 1800 Village West Pkwy.

KC, KS 913.328.2255 $ A3 www.TBonesBaseball.com Independent professional baseball team.

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PL ACES • SPORTS PL ACES • SPORTS PL ACES • UMKC Kangaroos

Diamond Bowl

Olathe Lanes East

Retro Bowl

Various locations $$ C3 www.UMKCKangaroos.com College teams include basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, cross country, track and field and volleyball.

218 N. Osage St., Indep, MO 816.252.8003 $ D3 www.Diamond-Bowl.com

303 N. Lindenwood Dr. Olathe, KS 913.764.4568 $ A5 www.OLEast.com

906 W. Liberty Dr., Liberty, MO 816.781.1998 $ D2 www.RetroBowlFunCenter.com This location also offers batting cages, billiards and more.

Go Bowling

Gladstone Bowl 300 NW 72nd St. Gladstone, MO 816.436.2695 $ C2 www.GladstoneBowl.com

Aaron’s Family Fun Center

KC Bowl

17070 Aaron Ln., Belton, MO 816.322.0488 $ C5 www.AaronsFamilyFunCenter. com

8201 State Ave., KC, KS 913.299.1110 $ A3 www.KCBowl.com

AMF Strike ‘N Spare Lanes: 13001 E. 40 Hwy., Indep, MO 816.356.1900 $ D3 Pro Bowl Lanes: 505 E. 18th Ave., KC, MO (This location also offers miniature golf.)

816.221.8844 $ C3

Lunar Bowl 2001 NW 7 Hwy. Blue Springs, MO 816.220.7722 $ D3 www.LunarBowl.com

Mission Bowl ‘N Olathe 1020 S. Weaver St., Olathe, KS 913.782.0279 $ A5 http://missionbowl.com/ Second location coming soon.

College Lanes: 10201 College Blvd., OP, KS 913.451.6400 $ B4 tg-brand-ads-7.4x4.85-family-young-o_park.pdf www.AMF.com

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Park Lanes Family Fun Center 7701 Renner Rd., Shwn Msn, KS 913.248.1110 $ A4 www.ParkLanesKC.com

Pinstripes 13500 Nall Ave., OP, KS 913.681.2255 $ B5 www.Pinstripes.com In addition to bowling, enjoy bocce and bistro.

Premier Bowling & Recreation Center

Sterling Bowl 11216 US 24, Sugar Creek, MO 816.252.2111 $ D3 www.SterlingBowl.com

Strikerz Entertainment Center 18900 E. Valley View Pkwy.

Indep, MO 816.313.5166 $ www.Strikerz.com Bowling and arcade.

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Summit Lanes

11400 E. 350 Hwy. Raytown, MO 816.356.5955 $ C3 www.PremierBowl.com

803 SW Oldham Pkwy.

Lee’s Summit, MO 816.524.3322 $ D4 www.SummitLanes.com

Ranch Bowl

Ward Parkway Lanes

5604 State Ave., KC, KS 913.287.6000 $ A2 www.RanchBowlKC.com

1523 W. 89th St., KC, MO 816.363.2700 $ C3 www.WardParkwayLanes.com

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• SPORTS PL ACES • SPORTS PL ACES • SPORTS Platte County Comm Center South: 8875 Clark Ave., Parkville, MO 816.505.2622 $ B2 Providence YMCA/ Ball Family Center: 8601 Parallel Pkwy., KC, KS 913.378.9622 $ A2 Red Bridge Family YMCA: 11300 Holmes Rd., KC, MO 816.942.2020 $ C5

Legacy Park Community Center 901 NE Bluestem Dr. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.969.1550 $ D4 www.CityOfLS.net

Liberty MO Community Center

Crown Center Ice Terrace

Go Swim

Indoor Pools & Aquatic Centers Belton Parks Community Center 16400 N. Mullen Rd. Belton, MO 816.348.7400 $ C5 www.BeltonParks.org

Blue Valley Rec Aquatic Center 6545 W. 151st St., OP, KS 913.685.6000 $ B5 www.BlueValleyRec.org

Centennial Pool Plex 2401 NW Ashton Dr. Blue Springs, MO 816.228.0188 $ D4 www.funattheblue.com

CoCo Key Water Resort Adam’s Mark Hotel & Conference Center: 9103 E. 39th St., KC, MO 816.737.0200 $$ C3 www.CocoKeyKansasCity.com A 55,000-square-foot indoor water park.

Great Wolf Lodge 10401 Cabela Dr., KC, KS 913.299.7001 $$ A3 www.GreatWolf.com Enjoy a four-story interactive tree house, winding lazy river and numerous water slides.

Harrisonville Recreation Center 2400 Jefferson Pkwy.

Harrisonville, MO 816.380.8980 $ C5 www.CI.Harrisonville.MO.us

Henley Aquatic Center 18200 E. MO 78 Hwy. Indep, MO 816.521.5377 $ D3 www4.Indep.k12.mo.us/Henley/

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC 5801 W. 115th St., OP, KS 913.327.8000 $ B5 www.JCCKC.org

KC MO Parks & Rec Community Centers with Indoor Pools

Gladstone Community Center

Gregg/Klice Community Center: 1600 John “Buck” O’Neil Way KC, MO 816.784.1135 $ C3

6901 N. Holmes St., KC, MO 816.423.4200 $ C2 www.Gladstone.mo.us

Southeast Community Center: 4201 E. 63rd St., KC, MO 816.513.0631 $ C3

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Tony Aguirre Community Center: 2050 W. Pennway, KC, MO 816.784.1300 $ C3 www.KCMO.org

KC YMCA Locations with Indoor Pools www.KansasCityYMCA.org Atchison Family YMCA: 321 Commercial, Atchison, KS 913.367.4948 $ A1 Blue Springs Family YMCA: 2251 S. 138th St. Blue Springs, MO 816.224.9620 $ D4 Bonner Springs Family YMCA: 410 N. Bluegrass Dr., # B Bonner Springs, KS 913.422.9348 $ A2 Miami County Family YMCA: 300 11th St., Osawatomie, KS 913.755.3622 $ A5 Olathe Family YMCA: 21400 W. 153rd St., Olathe, KS 913.393.9622 $ A5 Paul Henson Family YMCA: 4200 W. 79th St. Prairie Village, KS 913.642.6800 $ B4 Platte County Comm Center North: 3101 Running Horse Platte City, MO 816.858.0114 $ A1

1600 S. Withers Rd. Liberty, MO 816.439.4360 $ D2 www.CI.Liberty.MO.us

Matt Ross Community Center 8101 Marty St., OP, KS 913.895.6350 $ B4 www.OPKansas.org

Olathe Community Center and Stagecoach Park 1205 E. Kansas City Rd. Olathe, KS 913.971.8563 $-$$ A5 www.olatheks.org/parksrec/ olathecommunitycenter

Park Hill Aquatic Center 8152 N. Congress Ave. KC, MO 816.359.4080 $ B1 www.Parkhill.K12.MO.us

Roeland Park Aquatic Center 4843 Rosewood Dr. Roeland Park, KS 913.432.1377 $ B3 www.RoelandPark.net

Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center 6200 Martway St. Shwn Msn, KS 913.722.8200 $ B3 www.SylvesterPowell.com

The View 13500 Byars Rd. Grandview, MO 816.316.4888 $ C5 www.Grandview.org

PL ACES • SPORTS PL ACES • SPORTS PL ACES • Go Roller Skate

Skate City Overland Park

Go Ice Skate & Ski

B & D South Skate Center

10440 Mastin St., OP, KS 913.888.6668 $ B4 www.SkateCityKansas.com

Centerpoint Community Ice

13903 E. Noland Ct., Indep, MO 816.252.1084 $ D3 www.BandDSouth.com

Landmark Skate Center 701 SE Oldham Ct. Lee’s Summit, MO 816.524.2000 $ D4 www.Landmark2Skate.com

Northland Rolladium 1020 Kent St., Liberty, MO 816.792.0590 $ D2 www.SkateLiberty.net

Rink Ratz 513 SW Keystone Dr. Blue Springs, MO 816.229.7793 $ D4 www.rinkratzsk8.com

River Roll Skate Center

7838 Washington Ave., KC, KS 913.788.7788 $ A3 www.SkateCityLegends.com

19100 E. Valley View Pkwy.

Indep, MO 816.442.6100 $ D3 www.IndependenceEventsCenter.com Enjoy year-round skating at the indoor ice rink.

Skate City Shawnee

Crown Center Ice Terrace

9800 W. 62nd Ter., Shawnee, KS 913.262.0711 $ B3 www.SkateCityShawnee.com

2450 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.274.8411 $ C3 www.CrownCenter.com Kansas City’s only public outdoor ice skating rink opens for its 41st season in November.

Skate City Legends

Wheel Thing Skate Center 1719 Metropolitan Ave. Leavenworth, KS 913.682.7677 $ A1 www.RollinFun.com

Winnwood Skate Center 4426 NE Winn Rd., KC, MO 816.452.1171 $ C2 www.WinnwoodSk8.com

The Ice at Park Place 11565 Ash St., Leawood, KS 913.663.2070 $ B5 www.ParkPlaceLeawood.com The Ice at Park Place is the only outdoor ice rink in Johnson County.

19900 Johnson Dr. Shawnee Mission, KS 913.441.3033 $ B3 www.KCIceCenter.com An indoor ice skating rink.

Linden Square Ice Rink NE 70th & N. Cherry Gladstone, MO 816.436.2200 $ C2 www.Gladstone.mo.us The outdoor rink is a synthetic ice surface accommodating between 100 and 120 skaters at once.

Line Creek Ice Rink 5940 NW Waukomis Dr. KC, MO 816.513.0760 $ C2 www.KCMO.org Indoor ice skating rink offers family fun.

Rink at Burlington Creek 6109 NW 63rd Ter., KC, MO 816.249.2600 $ B2 www.KCIce.net Outdoor ice skating rink in the Northland.

4720 NW Gateway Ave. KC, MO 816.587.0131 $ C2 www.RiverRoll.com

Kansas City Sports Trivia

KC Ice Center

played his full career for the Kansas 1. He City Royals as #5 and was the first Royal

inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Who is this Royals legend?

2012, what racer set the record 2. InforApril fastest driving at Kansas Speedway at 144.122mph?

1970, the Kansas City Chiefs won Super 3. InBowl IV against what team? first African-American coach in Major 4. The League Baseball, played an integral role

in the establishment of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, was posthumously awarded America’s highest honor for a civilian—the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Who was he?

the Mav is the mascot for what 5. Mac CHL team?

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• SPORTS PLACES • SPORTS PLACES • Go Play Sports

Mac-N-Seitz Baseball & Softball

Sports Complexes, Batting Cages and Golf 68’s Inside Sports 11301 W. 88th St, OP, KS 913.888.9247 $ B4 www.68InsideSports.com Indoor batting cages offer fun and practice.

Blackbob Batting Cages 14570 W. 151st St., Olathe, KS 913.254.7409 $ A5 http://blackbobpark.com/ Outdoor batting cages and outdoor miniature golf.

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Snow Creek Ski Area

Kansas City Auto Museum

1 Snow Creek Dr., Weston, MO 816.640.2200 $$ A1 www.SkiSnowCreek.com Snow Creek features man-made snow and snowboarding and skiing lessons.

15095 W. 116th St., Olathe, KS 913.322.4227 $ B5 www.KansasCityAutoMuseum.com A new museum honoring Kansas City’s automotive manufacturing and collector community.

Go Learn About Sports

Sports and Motorsports Museums Armacost Car Museum 4200 E. 135th St., Grandview, MO 816.763.9683 $$ C5 www.PetersonCarMuseum.com Two floors of restored vintage cars in a space available for special events.

College Basketball Experience 1401 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 816.949.7500 $ C3 www.CollegeBasketballExperience.com Hands-on exhibits place visitors in game-like situations.

Harley-Davidson Assembly Plant 11401 N. Congress Ave., KC, MO 816.270.8023 Free B1 www.Harley-Davidson.com Tour the factory and watch the assembly of Harley-Davidson motorcycles firsthand.

• FEATURED LISTING • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

See ad on pg. 66 1616 E. 18th St., KC, MO 816.221.1920 $ C3 www.NLBM.com Founded in 1990, the 10,000-square-foot Negro Leagues Baseball Museum preserves the rich history of African-American baseball.

Experience a tour of multimedia displays, museum store, hundreds of photographs and artifacts dating from the late 1800s through the 1960s. Through educational programming and innovative exhibitions, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum preserves the history of AfricanAmerican baseball.

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Royals Hall of Fame Kauffman Stadium 1 Royal Way, KC, MO 816.921.8000 $ C3 http://KansasCity.Royals.MLB.com An education and entertainment venue that includes artifacts, photos and videos tracing the history of Royals baseball.

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Blue Valley Rec Batting Cages 9701 W. 137th St., OP, KS 913.685.6030 $ B5 www.BlueValleyRec.org Hit at outdoor batting cages.

Canyon Farms Golf Club 18145 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Lenexa, KS 913.529.2235 $ B4 www.CanyonFarmsGolfClub.com Enjoy outdoor batting cages.

Drive5 12140 W. 135th St., OP, KS 913.897.4667 $ http://drive5sports.com/ State-of-the art basketball, volleyball and gym facility.

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Fieldhouse of Blue Springs 425 NE Mock Ave. Blue Springs, MO 816.229.1314 $ D3 www.BlueSpringsGov.com Indoor batting cages, indoor black light miniature golf, throwing tunnels and more.

KC Sports Lodge 19310 E. 50th Ter. Independence, MO 816.795.7171 $ D3 www.KCSportsLodge.com The 70,000-square-foot facility offers youth and adult indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and flag football.

13705 Holmes Rd., KC, MO 816.942.9992 $ C5 www.Mac-n-Seitz.com Two major league-size infields, two full-size bull pens, indoor batting cages and more.

Martin City Sports Complex 1 E. 135th St., KC, MO 816.941.9000 $ C5 www.MartinCitySports.com Batting cages, as well as driving range, miniature golf, volleyball, paintball and more.

Mid-America Sports Complex 20000 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS 913.826.2900 $ A4 www.JCPRD.com Outdoor batting cages offer up fun and practice.

Shoal Creek Driving Range & Batting Cages 5757 NE 96th St., KC, MO 816.734.9595 $ C1 www.ShoalCreekDrivingRange.com Visit the outdoor batting cages and golf course.

Tom Urquhart’s School of Baseball 7875 Mastin Dr., OP, KS 913.385.2255 $ B4 www.385ball.com Indoor pitching tunnels, batting cages and field.

• FEATURED LISTING • Topgolf

See ad on pg. 57 10611 Nall Ave., OP, KS 913.562.9713 $-$$ B4 www.Topgolf.com Topgolf is the premier golf entertainment complex where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout.

Challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games. Just picture a 240yard outfield with dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you receive.

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K a n sas City by the Numbers The Bartle Hall Sky Stations, inspired by the 1930s Art Deco design of Municipal Auditorium, measure 18 x 40 x 18 feet.

The Shuttlecocks on the lawn of the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art are made of aluminum, fiberglassreinforced plastic and paint and measure 19 feet, 2-9/16 inches x 15 feet, 11-7/8 inches.

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The Scout, a 10-foot-tall statue by Cyrus E. Dallin, depicts a Sioux on horseback overlooking Downtown Kansas City, MO.

The Liberty Memorial tower at the National World War I Museum and Memorial stands 217 feet tall.

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At 600 feet long, the living wall in Powell Gardens is the largest in North America.

More than 900,000 visitors went to the Kansas City Zoo in 2015. The attraction is hoping to host more than one million visitors this year.

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More than 80 Kansas legends are celebrated in artwork throughout Legends Outlets.

The 100-foot mayor’s Christmas tree, at home in Crown Center Square during the holiday season, is one of the nation’s tallest.

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One Kansas City Place, at 624 feet tall, is the tallest building in Kansas City.

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KC’s City of Fountains Foundation has registered 200 fountains in the metropolitan area.

The song “Kansas City,” by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, was written in 1952.

Miniland at Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City showcases replicas of iconic Kansas City landmarks, as well as the fictional Land of Oz—and it’s all made from nearly 1.5 million Lego bricks.

A round-trip ride aboard the KC Streetcar is 2.2 miles long.

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kansas city bucket list make the most of your time in Kansas City with these favorite local experiences:

1 During First Fridays in the Crossroads, enjoy a

sneak peak of the Rabbit Hole, the world’s first explorastorium!

McGonigle’s ribs. Since 1951, the market has 5 Savor been selling some of the tastiest meats in the city.

The smoker entices customers in the summer with the promise of juicy ribs and barbecue.

2 Learn about Kansas City’s origins on a tour of the John 6 Taste test freshly grown foods at Powell Gardens’ Wornall House Museum or Alexander Majors House.

Holiday Highlights – best of KC Christmastime.

3 Ride the free KC Streetcar and fall in love with Kansas City. Stop in the KCP&L District and buy a picnic from Consentino’s Market, then head to the Rooftop Park on top of the store for a great view of the city.

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Get lost in the new glass labyrinth on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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Heartland Harvest Garden or enjoy their annual luminary walk in December.

7 Eat in a castle at

Renee Kelly’s Harvest in Shawnee.

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8 Get an amazing view of the city from the River

Observation Tower where you can gaze out over the vast Missouri River.

9 Shop at Crown Center and visit nearby Kaleidoscope, Legoland, Sea Life and the Coterie.

10 Relive the 1920s at Shawnee Town 1929.

11 Hike Monkey Mountain and other local trails found in the book Hiking Kansas City.

12 Delight in decadent artisan chocolate from Christopher Elbow.

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13 Spend the night at the Kansas City Zoo, where they offer overnights in the penguin and polar bear exhibits.

14 Experience pioneer life at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.

21 Head to Moon Marble in Bonner Springs and watch a marble making demonstration.

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Halloween Haunts.

23 Take a tour of the more than 200 fountains that call Kansas City home.

24 Watch the Kansas City Ballet and the KC Symphony at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts.

25 Take a class at the Culinary Center of Kansas City.

26 Experience the beauty of the Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum.

15 Take a photo with the giant spider on the lawn of the

27 Ride the rails with the Belton, Grandview & KC

Railroad or the Midland Railway and enjoy autumn scenery or Santa rides.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

16 Explore Downtown Kansas City and take photos with

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public art on display.

17 Tour the Harley-Davidson Factory and watch as a motorcycle is assembled from start to finish.

18 Stroll one of the area’s prettiest main streets with a day of shopping and dining in Downtown Lee’s Summit.

19 Reminisce as you discover toys from times gone by at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures.

20 Discover the mystery of Ancient Pompeii at Union

Station with their new exhibit coming in November.

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28 Visit the big cats at Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary.

29 Window shop and take photos at the Country Club Plaza, then top off the day by sharing a skyscraper (GIANT ice cream soda) at Winstead’s.

30 Take a tour of the Kansas City, MO, City Hall and go to the roof for amazing views of downtown.

31 Whoop and holler for your favorite rider at the

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American Royal Rodeo.

32 Play a round of miniature golf at Cool Crest.

33 Learn about the Santa Fe Trail at Cave Springs Nature Center.

34 Feed animals at the Native Hoofed Animal

they offer hands-on classes in everything meat.

Enclosure in Fleming Park.

35 Celebrate African American baseball history at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

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Treat the kids to some of Shatto Dairy Farm’s signature ice cream and ice cream “sammiches.”

37 Jump at Urban Air, Overland Park, or Sky Zone trampoline parks.

38 Explore one of the area’s quaint shopping districts

located on Main Street in KC’s surrounding suburbs and small towns.

39 Visit the National World War I Museum and

Memorial and grab a free family guide at the entrance with a scavenger hunt for the kids. End your trip with photos at the top of the tower.

40 Play at a local pumpkin patch. Johnson Farms,

Louisburg Cider Mill and Carolyn’s Country Cousins are our favorites. Find more at KCParent.com.

41 Watch a retro flick on the big screen at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

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42 Ride the sky bike, a high-wire bicycle, at Science City.

43 Learn the fine art of butchering at Local Pig, where 44 Ride go-karts, climb a rock wall and play laser tag at Paradise Park.

45 Watch as homemade potato chips are sliced and fried in the machine at Price Chopper at 151st & Metcalf, then indulge in a bag of your favorite flavor.

46 Discover Kansas City’s rich history aboard the trolley.

47 Laugh at the live improv comedy at Comedy City.

48 Enjoy food and arcade games at Dave & Buster’s at the Legends Outlets.

49 Take a free trip to the Money Museum and leave with a bag of shredded cash.

50 Visit KCParent.com and search our calendar for more ideas all year long!

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Discover these local oddities and treasures right in the heart of Kansas City.

Spider, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Buried Treasure. The Steamboat Arabia was one of some 400 ships to sink tragically while travelling the Mighty Mo during the mid-1800s. The boat, along with more than 200 tons of cargo, lay perfectly preserved under the earth until excavators unearthed the hidden treasure in 1987. For more than 20 years, visitors have enjoyed viewing pre-Civil War era artifacts from the ship.

Shuttlecocks. The most iconic sculptures in the city adorn the NelsonAtkins Museum lawn, spanning 17 feet in height and weighing in at 5,000 pounds apiece.

World’s Largest Hair Collection. For centuries, hair often was preserved and used both in art and jewelry as a way to remember loved ones. Beautician Leila Cahoon’s fascination with the art form led to her amassing an impressive collection of more than 2,000 pieces at Independence’s most unique attraction, Leila’s Hair Museum.

on as a life-sized animatronic Smokey Bear reminds them to exercise the same care.

Giant Needle & Thread.

Throughout the 1930s, Kansas City was home to many of the nation’s premier clothing manufacturers, earning the garment district the title “Paris of the Plains.” Today, visitors can view a 22-foot-tall needle and thread sculpture that sits nearby the Historic Garment District Museum.

Shuttlecock, Nelson-Atkins Museum

Jumbo Book Collection.

Bibliophiles rejoice as they enter the Kansas City Public Library, a locale where visitors can get lost in a book…to the point that they can’t find their cars!

Unlike any other downtown structure, the library parking lot is hidden behind gigantic covers of popular reads such as Charlotte’s Web and Lord of the Rings.

Book-shaped stairs lead patrons out of the pedestrian exit.

Bronze Spider. An 11-foot-tall arachnid sculpture keeps watch over the Kemper Museum of Art’s lawn. Look out for her burnished babies, scattered among the grass!

Lauren Greenlee writes and raises three sons in Olathe.

Kansas City Public Library Central Branch

Smokey Bear. For more than 64 years, a cheery brown bear clad in ranger attire has encouraged children through print ads and commercials alike that “only you can prevent forest fires!”

At Burr Oak Nature Center in Blue Springs, your own little ones can look

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Over 200 acres of adventure filled with more than 1,700 animals to explore. Travel all over the world with a trip to the Kansas City Zoo. Meet Milo!

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The Kansas City Zoo, a private, non-profit organization is operated in agreement with the Kansas City, MO Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners, partially funded by the Zoological District in Jackson and Clay Counties in MO, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.