Location: Kansas City
Top Things to do in Kansas City
What to do and see in Kansas City, Missouri (MO): The Best Things to do Adventurous
The home of swing and bebop for some, "The City of Fountains" to others, Kansas City is different things to different people. Music enthusiasts are drawn to the jazz clubs and old haunts of famous musicians such as Charlie Parker and Count Basie. With more fountains than Rome, there is ample opportunity for scenic strolling from fountain to fountain. Stop along the way to discover interesting neighborhoods and browse through eclectic shops. Families are particularly attracted to the city because of its child-friendly events and venues. Science City features hands-on exhibits including a mock television studio where kids can deliver a weather forecast, while the Zoo houses impressive African and Australian exhibits plus an IMAX Theater. The city's museums cover everything from the history of jazz music to a celebration of African American baseball players. Once a trading post for pioneers heading to the Western United States, today Kansas City is a burgeoning metropolis with activities and attractions for visitors of all ages and interests.
Restaurants in Kansas City
1. Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,616 reviews
Locked in a room with only an hour to figure out how to escape, can you and your team rise to the challenge? Surrounded by clues, it's up to you to figure out what they mean and how to use them! The clock is ticking, can you solve the puzzles and escape? Escape Room Kansas City offers a variety of scenarios like Prison Break, Secret Agent, and The Theory of Everything. Our guests can choose their own adventure in the hopes of figuring out how to escape in a fun and exciting themed room. The hour-long adventures are for groups of 2-6 people and are great for team-building, friends, dates, and more! Teamwork is a must and the more people you have, the more likely you are to escape. Book your adventure now. Find the clues, crack the codes, and escape the room with us today!
Reviewed By Pioneer473898
I have participated in a few escape rooms at both the River Market (Secret Agent, Prison Break) and Union Station (Judgment Day, Da Vinci) and all four were challenging and a great experience thanks to the working equipment and the staff. There are limited clues the staff can offer, but they do a good job of determining where you are at in the game and what hint will really help. It is a game you can win with only two people or ten! I like that the game puts you in different scenarios per room and the puzzles aren’t childlike and easy. You definitely get your money’s worth.
2. Breakout KC Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,546 reviews
Breakout Kansas City is an entertainment game in downtown Kansas City's River Market. We have just been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence! Only a handful of business are awarded this prestigious recognition in each city, and we are thrilled to be KC's Escape Room of choice! The goal of Breakout is simple: you have 60 minutes to breakout from one of our real life escape rooms. Crack the codes. Use your gut. Solve the riddles. Find out if you have what it takes to breakout in time! In addition to our breakout rooms, we also cater to groups of any size, offer a variety of special event packages, and have a professional team-building experience (Team Lab).
Reviewed By evanschmidt29
The Casino room for Breakout KC was great! It was challenging so it isn't for the faint of heart. However, it was very good to be challenged with the group I was with to help us strive for excellence. Also, the staff were helpful whenever we needed some clues on what to do next! Great experience with great customer service!
3. Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
Go Ape is an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience in Kansas City, Missouri. Guests tackle dangling obstacles, explore the trees from a new perspective and fly around on multiple ziplines from exciting heights. The Treetop Adventure ropes course blends in with the forest environment, fostering a sense of natural wonder. With Go Ape Axe Throwing, park guests have another outdoor activity to enhance their experience. A fun option to toss hatchets, perfect for wannabe lumberjacks, group outings, team building and even birthday, bachelor or bachelorette parties.
4. Blade & Timber Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,332 reviews
As Kansas City's original axe throwing experience, we are thrilled to open our premier facility in the downtown Power & Light District. Our new location offers 13 throwing lanes, a party room, good eats, beer, wine and an expanded selection of entertainment including darts and yard games. Axe throwing can work up an appetite. Hungry yet? Our menu offers piping hot comfort food, including chicken and waffles, dipping sauces from scratch and fresh ingredients. We're the perfect date spot, family hangout, team building space or corporate event venue. Let's throw some axes!
Reviewed By mkehrwald16 - Olathe, United States
My husband and I went during the week for our anniversary and had so much fun! Good variety of drinks and yummy food paired with a fun activity! The staff was really nice and explained everything very well. We had an awesome time! Would highly recommend.
5. The Basement: A Live Escape Room Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 201 reviews
THE BASEMENT is an escape room venue with two highly-immersive escape room experiences. You will be locked inside one of these rooms for a designated amount of time while you and your team try to figure out how to escape. The room contains clues, trap doors, and hidden items. Anything that’s not glued or bolted down can be moved and may be an integral piece in your quest to escape (and survive).
Reviewed By hollyrY2513TY
I'm not a big horror fan, but this wasn't super scary, just mildly scary. It was a great time with challenging puzzles and having actors added extra excitement.
6. FlipSwitchVR
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
We are an epic scale, free-roam, multiplayer virtual reality gaming center located in the Crossroads district of Kansas City. Two Virtual Reality Arenas with over 4,000 square feet that host up to 6 players for approximately 30-40 minutes of game-play. Play with your friends, compete for the highest score, and conquer our virtual worlds.
Reviewed By RyanS6513
Clinton, Marcus, and James were great hosts: our crew of 8 had an absolute blast. Highly recommend for family, friend, and business events!!
7. Arrowhead Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 820 reviews
There is no better way to experience Arrowhead and learn about the Chiefs than to take a Tour of the Stadium! We offer public, private, and game day tours of the stadium. get an in depth tour of normally restricted areas of Arrowhead. You will visit the following on your Tour of Arrowhead Stadium: • Press Box • Chiefs Hall of Honor • Scout Investment Club Level • Locker Room • Field Sideline
Reviewed By RexZ4849 - Des Moines, United States
I attended the KC Art Institute in late 60's so am a very avid Chiefs fan, visiting Arrowhead on many occasions. Some Good, some Bad, some Happy, some Sad....I was a student when we won Super Bowl #4, which tells you how old I am and how loyal...No bad seats in Arrowhead, some just better than others. Last game attended was the Chiefs/49'ers this year..Great game, great seats [10 rows up in the end zone]. We won! Every experience at Arrowhead has been a special one. Best seats ever...50 yard line, 4 rows up right behind the Chargers bench...and JR, Seau was amazing...We won!...Joe Montana and Marcas Allen came to the Chiefs and really made it magic. I'll give up Hunting, Fishing and Golf for a trip to Arrowhead. And that's giving up a lot.....Go Chiefs!
8. The Escape Artist KC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
The Escape Artist KC is a live action escape the room puzzle in downtown Kansas City's Crossroads Art District located at 18th and Oak, across from Grinder's famous restaurant. The idea is that your group of up to 8 people are put in a room and given a short back-story to explain your mission, the rules, and how everything works... The game is to uncover clues, find items such as keys or hidden messages, solve riddles, unravel brainteasers, crack codes, which, in combination lead to a solution or key that allow your group to solve the puzzle. You have one hour! Your team must work together or suffer in defeat! It truly requires all types and levels of thinking, intellect, and skill to beat the clock and win the game. Cost: Between $14 and $25 per player, based on group size.
9. Worlds Of Fun Oceans of Fun
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,160 reviews
The midwest's premier amusement park, featuring 235 acres of rides and slides. Two great parks for one great price in 2013. Experience both parks for one low price! Slide all day and ride all night! Experience seven roller coasters, huge water slides, thrill rides, Planet Snoopy for the whole family, and a brand new Oceans of Fun!
Reviewed By ctm0rris - Parsons, United States
we did not have to stand in line very long for the rides. was very hot, and each vendor gave out free water to everyone. Quite a few roller coasters, and also water rides for family fun. There is also games to play, shops to buy souvenirs, and plenty of places to eat.
