ezrabean2005 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 We just found out that we'll need to be around Kansas / Oklahoma / Missouri for work the last two weeks of December. If possible, we want to make it a nice vacation for the remaining several days of the trip. I usually have only passed through that area. What are some places / things we can do in December around there? If it helps our kids are 9-17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Definitely take a stroll on the Plaza and see the lights. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is nice. I've heard that the Moon Marble Company is worth seeing. My kids like going to Crown Center, and while you're there visit Fritz's Railroad Restaurant, where miniature trains deliver the food to each table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial. The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has pre-visit and post-visit lesson plans on their website kansascityfed.org (sorry, don't know how to link from my mobile). Sealife Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center. Pp mentioned Crown Center. They have an outdoor skating rink in winter. Bundle up! Be sure to get some good Kansas City bbq! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Moon marble company is fun. They have a glass shop where they make some of their marbles. I would call ahead to see when would be a good time to see a demonstration. Be prepared, they have tons of toys. Many of them are cool old fashioned toys. If you don't get the demo then it is just a toy store with a bajillion marbles. You don't want to miss the Liberty Memorial and WWI museum. the museum is wonderful, the Liberty memorial was, for a long time, the only WWI memorial in the US. It was built in the 20s. The Truman Library is great and one can also tour his house. There is a toy and miniature museum. You should eat at Oklahoma Joes, it is very good barbecue. They have a kid's science museum inside Union Station, it is pretty fun but I think more geared towards younger kids. If you do go to Union station ask one of the docents and they will show you where the bullet holes are from a famous mob shooting that took place there. If you are at Crown Center (which is actually cooperate headquarters for Hallmark and it is close to Liberty Memorial) you might see a Crayola restaurant and think, "fun!" But the food is not that great IMO. We liked "Streetcar named Desire" if we ate there. If you like art then the Nelson Atkins museum and the Kemper museum of contemporary art are both good. The Nelson Atkins has giant shuttlecocks on the front lawn. Can't miss it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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prairiewindmomma Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 In addition to what they said, LegoLand is worth the $$, the aquarium next door is not. Fitz's is a fun place to eat within the Crown Center complex. There's iceskating there too. Science Center at Union Station has a lot more activities on Saturdays; plan for a visit then. The Money Museum (part of the Fed reserve in KC) makes for a fun educational outing and is near Liberty Memorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=things%20to%20do%20kansas%20city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I came here expecting to have all sorts of good suggestions ... looks like all the other KC gals beat me to it. Yeah. What they said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I didn't see these already mentioned but they are two of my favorites: 1. Steamboat Arabia Museum 2. Hallmark's Kaleidoscope- free tickets, first come first served- arts and crafts for kids and adults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Great Wolf Lodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 We stopped in KC in the fall on our way to visit our daughter in MO. We did the Lego Discovery place, Crown Center and Union Station. I wish I would have known about the WWI museum. Oh well, maybe next time:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Great Wolf Lodge There's also a newer indoor water park hotel called CoCo Key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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