Author: Libbie Bond

#12 – Kansas City Scout
2900 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108

Cost: Free
Good for: Breathtaking views, panoramic photos.
Tip: Enjoy the rest of Penn Valley Park when you visit.

The Kansas City Scout is a 10-foot tall depiction of a Sioux Indian on horseback, surveying the landscape. The statue was originally cast in 1915 for the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The statue won the gold medal and as it traveled toward the East Coast, it was installed temporarily in Kansas City.

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#11 – Crossroads Murals
Crossroads District, Kansas City

Cost: Free
Good for: Getting your 10,000 steps in, anyone who appreciates all forms of art
Tip: Rent a Kansas City B-Cycle to make the exploring easier

The Crossroads District in Kansas City is directly south of Downtown Kansas City. As one of the most concentrated gallery districts in the U.S., the Crossroads are home to more than 400 local artists and 100 independent studios. In addition to the studios, high numbers of advertising agencies and architecture firms complement the Crossroads’ diverse, creative community.

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#10 – Royals Game at Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129

Cost: $$
Atmosphere: Lively, rowdy, nostalgic
Features: Dugout Suites, Hall of Fame, the Little K, Sluggerrr.
Good for: Baseball fans, families, tourists, social sports fans
Tip: Parking can be expensive, so carpool with a group, or uber to the stadium.

I didn’t really have much of a choice but to become a Royals fan when I moved to Kansas City. Iowa doesn’t have a major league baseball team, and when I moved here in 2015, the Royals were having an incredible season (and would go on to win the World Series). The town and fans were electric. A lot of people waited 30 years for them to win the World Series again, and it was so cool to see the city come together to celebrate.

Now I go to Royals’ games mostly for the social aspect, (as with most sports, tbh). BUT the games are still SO much fun.

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KC Activity #9 – Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Cost: Free!
Atmosphere: Pristine, peaceful.
Good for: Day dates, art aficionados, families
Features: Event space, restaurant, gift shop
Pro Tip: After Kemper, walk less than half a mile to The Nelson Atkins’ sculpture park.

Kansas City boasts two great art museums within walking distance from each other – Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. The best part? They’re both free to the public.

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KC Activity #8 – Yoga in the Park
4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Cost: Free/Donation-based
Atmosphere: Relaxing, green
Good for: Yogis, First Timers, All Ages
Prov Tip: Don’t forget to bring your mat!

Kansas City has a really great yoga scene that seems to be growing all the time. There’s always pop-up yoga at local breweries and various parks around the city. Some of my favorite pop-up yoga sessions happen at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.

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