Crown Center District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Science City at Union Station
Experience the wonder of science via hands-on exhibits and experiments at this family-friendly museum set inside a century-old railway station.
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Walk reconstructed trenches and see the personal belongings of soldiers in the extensive collections of this rich and varied museum of wartime events.
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Explore the underwater world of sharks, rays and starfish and watch the feeding shows of sea creatures more than 1,600 kilometres from the sea.
Liberty Memorial
Casualties of World War I are remembered here at this memorial site which is also home to a comprehensive museum dedicated to “The Great War”.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Enjoy a stop at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, an entertaining place to visit in Kansas City. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Our pick of the best Crown Center District Hotel Deals
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
Everything was Excellent. This was my 1st time staying there and I had a Wonderful time. Even joking around with the Hallmark Stars security guards. Thank you for helping me have a Wonderful Birthday/Christmas present to myself ever ❤️
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown
Staying here was a great decision!!! Brian was so helpful. The room was perfect (even had a dishwasher!?!) and it was the BEST breakfast I've ever had at a hotel!!!! I highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Kansas City - The Crossroads by IHG
did not eat breakfast
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Cleanliness, very professional staff, clean common areas. Catered food services were great. Loved the Starbucks coffees and Teavana tea selections!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
It's a beautiful property with lots of shops within a mile. They really made it feel like you were someone out of town. My husband and I went to visit for a staycation and it was really nice for a getaway. I love what they are doing for the Christmas season as well. As a person who loves everything ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Yes, everyone and everything was great!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Crown Center District
Union Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Union Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National World War I Museum and Memorial and National World War One Museum and Memorial.
Crossroads Arts District
Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Longfellow
When in Longfellow, you can plan a visit to Hallmark Visitors Center and Crown Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hospital Hill
Though Hospital Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center.
Broadway Gillham
Broadway Gillham might not have many top sights, but Uptown Theater and National World War I Museum and Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Power and Light District
The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland or T-Mobile Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.
