- The list below includes 194 free or cheap things to do in or near Kansas City, Missouri, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Art Museum, History Museums and Malls.
- From Loose Park to Westport, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Olathe and Kansas City.
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Helicopters fly around the city, showcasing Kansas City sights and providing breathtaking views from the sky
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Founded in 1927, Loose Park has 76 acres of land to explore. The onsite rose garden has over 4,000 roses to view and the park has shelter available to reserve.
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Westport is often considered to be Kansas City’s original entertainment district. It contains an abundance of stylish boutiques, hot night-spots and local eateries, all combined with the area’s historic remnants.
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Admission to Hallmark Visitors Center is free and provides an inside view of the greeting card company's factory headquarters. Guests can see card creators, original art and special prints and can get a souvenir from the bow machine.
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Originally formed in 1857, City Market is one of the largest and most enduring public farmers' markets in the entire Midwest. More than 30 full-time merchants are available at the site year round with fresh produce, meats, florals, apparel, and home accessories being offered from a variety of vendors.
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The City Hall is a 29-story skyscraper that is the fourth-tallest city hall in the entire world. It features an observation deck at the top so guests can soak in the phenomenal views of the city.
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100 West 26th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Kansas City's National World War I Museum is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the the First World War. Visitors learn about the war's causes, its major battles, its resolution and its impact on international politics.
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Visitors to Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art enjoy free admission and a panoply of exhibits from around the world. The museum is especially known for its collections of photographic portraits.
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1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
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The center of Kansas City's music scene is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It features concerts by touring symphonies, opera singers, choirs and other ensembles. Season tickets and discounted multi-concert packages are available.
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Kansas City, Missouri is home to The Steamboat Arabia Museum. Formerly a working steamboat that travelled the Mississippi River, the Arabia is now permanently docked and full of fascinating items related to its history. It also has a gift boutique.
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Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum honors the contributions to baseball made by the members of the Negro Leagues. The museum also addresses the intersection of athletics, racism and civil rights.