Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kansas City, MO

  • 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.
  • 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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Grammy-winning country-pop trio behind No. 1 hits “Need You Now” and “I Run to You” tour in support of their latest album, Heart Break
8.7 Miles
89% 267 votes
Historic Sites 223 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Declared a National Historic Site in 1983, the Harry S Truman National Historic Site has on its premises the Truman House and the Truman Farm House. There are exhibited more than 50,000 items depicting the life of the former president and its family.
8.7 Miles
86% 140 votes
Landmarks Independence, MO MoreLess Info
The Independence Square is the home of plenty business in the downtown area: cafes, boutiques, and restaurants are some of them.
8.7 Miles
89% 98 votes
Architectural Buildings 1500 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
The Vaile Mansion was built in 1881 in the Victorian architectural style. It was included in several magazines and TV shows on the Great Houses to Visit list.
8.7 Miles
85% 62 votes
History Museums 217 North Main Street, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to local criminal justice history, the Jail, Marshal's House & Museum in Indepenence, Missouri takes visitors back to the harsh, draconian environment of an historic American prison. The museum is only open from April through the end of October.
8.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums Independence, MO MoreLess Info
Housing a small museum, the National Frontier Trail Center offers American history buffs displays and a short film highlighting the five historic westward trails. There are diary excerpt from pioneers and personal accounts of the grueling trails.
8.7 Miles
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Parks 63rd Terrace & Carter, Shawnee, KS 66203 MoreLess Info
Located near the Turkey Creek Steamway Trail, Chatlain Park is a public park filled with a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a walking trail, covered picnic areas, barbecue grills, and a playground
9.0 Miles
67% 75 votes
Children's Museums 5700 King St, Shawnee, KS 66203 MoreLess Info
There are plenty of hands-on exhibits at the Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City from which the children could learn, from raceways to airways and artworks. Private events can be organized in here, such as birthday parties.
9.0 Miles
92% 24 votes
Specialty Museums 1333 S Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Leila's Hair Museum contains wreaths and jewelry made out of human hair, including a wreath acquired from actress/comedian Phyllis Diller. The museum has been featured in various publications, including People magazine and the Missouri Travel Guide-Wake Up Missouri.
9.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 10401 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee, KS 66203 MoreLess Info
The 2.2-acre Pioneer Crossing Park is a leisure park that features a 3D brick monument, a sculpture of Dick Williams, and a wagon train sculpture. The park was made to commemorate the pioneer trails that cross Shawnee City.
9.1 Miles
69% 13 votes
Children's Museums 5705 Flint Street, Shawnee, KS 66203 MoreLess Info
Designed to engage the curiosity of children, Wonderscope Children's Museum offers visitors a large play area filled with miniature buildings to explore. The museum regularly hosts community events such as safety lessons, book readings, and live entertainment.
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