8 days in Kansas City Itinerary

The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and Kansas City Zoo. Explore Kansas City's surroundings by going to Topeka (Evel Knievel Museum & Kansas State Capitol Building), Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (in Overland Park) and Lawrence (Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area & Watkins Museum of History). There's much more to do: make a splash at Worlds Of Fun Oceans of Fun, explore the world behind art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, learn about all things military at National WWI Museum and Memorial, and contemplate the long history of Union Station.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Kansas City driving holiday app.

In August, daytime highs in Kansas City are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F.