truman national historic site, this low-rise hotel is 5. the simple, traditional quarters feature flat-screen tvs and sofas. family suites add extra living space and bunk beds. amenities include a game room with tables and board games, a library with books and videos for guest use and computer access in the business center. theres a lush garden with chairs to relax in. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. just off highway 12 and across the street from the harry s. 7 miles from arrowhead stadium. minifridges are available (fee). other amenities consist of an on-site massage therapist (in-room or in a private lounge), event space and free parking Kansas City International Airport 35 min
Union Station Kansas City (23 min) Grand, historic train station with permanent & temporary exhibits, a planetarium & a science center. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City (21 min) Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (18 min) Exhibits on segregated league's 1920 founding to Jackie Robinson's 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers debut. Oceans of Fun (15 min) Huge, tropical-themed waterpark with serpentine slides, raft rides & a wave pool, plus eateries. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (25 min) Art collection spanning 5,000 years in neoclassical & modern galleries, plus a sculpture garden. Truman Home - Harry S Truman National Historic Site (1 min) Former home of U.S. president Harry Truman, with personal artifacts, furniture & photographs. Science City (22 min) Family-friendly museum with interactive science displays, including a test kitchen & planetarium. American Jazz Museum (18 min) Museum devoted to jazz music with live performances, educational programs & interactive exhibits. Arabia Steamboat Museum (22 min) Big collection of everyday objects pulled from a steamboat that sunk on the Missouri River in 1856. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art (26 min) Modest museum housing a permanent collection & special exhibitions of challenging contemporary art. Leila's Hair Museum (6 min) Quirky museum showcasing wreaths & jewelry created from human hair, including some from celebrities. Worlds Of Fun (18 min) Theme park boasting roller coasters, thrill rides, live entertainment & a Snoopy-themed kids' area. Kansas City Zoo (21 min) Zoo in Swope Park with zookeepers offering animal interaction & informative chats. Harry S Truman Library and Museum (3 min) Research library & museum detailing the life & work of the 33rd president & his administration. National WWI Museum and Memorial (23 min) The nation's only public museum dedicated to WWI, with a large collection of photos, weapons & more. |