Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City, KS

  • The list below includes 196 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Wyandotte County Lake State Park to Rosedale Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Kansas City and Olathe.
  • The list below includes 196 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Wyandotte County Lake State Park to Rosedale Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Kansas City and Olathe.
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45.9 Miles
95% 292 votes
Specialty Museums 1202 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503 MoreLess Info
The Patee House Museum was built in 1858 as a luxury hotel and it is best known as the temporary residence of Jesse James's family after he was gunned down. It functions as a museum dedicated to the transportation system in America, housing an 1860 steam locomotive among other exhibits.
45.9 Miles
89% 233 votes
History Museums 914 Penn, St. Joseph, MO 64503 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the first fast mail line in North America, the Pony Express Museum exhibits maps, archeological artifacts, and a 7 part diorama, among others.
45.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Rafting P.O. Box 4143, St. Joseph, MO 64504 MoreLess Info
Missouri River Rafting, Outfitting, Canoe & Kayak offers guided raft tours on the river including personalized trips and overnight camping. They also provide canoe and kayak rental and shuttle service for paddlers.
45.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 914 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503 MoreLess Info
The historically renowned Pony Express Museum is a museum that stands as a tribute to the heritage of the Pony Express. The museum holds special tours including group tours, corporate tours, group catering, and educational field trips.
45.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Jesse James Home Museum

History Museums 12th & Penn, St. Joseph, MO 64501 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view the home where outlaw Jesse James was shot and killed by fellow gang member Bob Ford at the Jesse James Home Museum. The house features artifacts from Jesse's grave.
46.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
History Museums 1901 Messanie Street, St. Joseph, MO 64507 MoreLess Info
Housed in the St. Joseph Museum Complex, Knea-Von Black Archive and Museum features exhibits celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the growth and advancement of the community. Displays include information relative to the Underground Railroad, education, government and sports.
46.4 Miles
77% 13 votes
Military Museums 701 Messanie, St. Joseph, MO 64501 MoreLess Info
The National Military Heritage Museum has tens of thousands of artifacts, archives and other items inside of its four buildings. Items include 2.5 ton military trucks, a Huey helicopter and a Cobra helicopter.
46.5 Miles
83% 24 votes
Historic Homes St. Joseph, MO 64502 MoreLess Info
Built in 1879, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion is a Gothic sandstone mansion. The mansion includes furniture from an early American dining room, a restored Victorian bedroom, and exhibits on the Civil War and Jesse James.
46.6 Miles
84% 25 votes
History Museums 1100 Charles, St. Joseph, MO 64502 MoreLess Info
Designed in 1879 in the Gothic architectural style, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion has 43 rooms and features a turret which resembles a castle tower. It displays exhibits from the Civil War period and depicting the life and death of Jesse James, among others.
46.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 9th-12 Street & Frederick, St. Joseph, MO MoreLess Info
Located behind City Hall, Civic Center Park features a Veterans Memorial and a small statue of liberty and is nearby the Pony Express Monument. The park has paved paths for walking and open fields for playing or picnics.
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