20 Kansas City Landmarks to Visit Visual Story

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Introduction

20 Kansas City Landmarks to Visit Visual Story

There are many Kansas City landmarks to visit, from cultural places of interest to historical...

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Kansas City, Missouri, Landmarks

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Union Station Kansas City

Kansas City's Union Station has been a city landmark for over 100 years. Constructed in...

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Washington Square Park

Named after the statue of George Washington located on the grounds, Washington Square Park is...

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Country Club Plaza

Kansas City's Country Club Plaza is one of the last recognizable remnants of the city's...

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fountain

Since the 1980s, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fountain has been a symbol of Kansas City's...

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

One of the most interesting Missouri landmarks in Kansas City to visit is the Nelson-Atkins...

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Charles E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse

The Charles E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse has become one of the most important Kansas City...

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Arrowhead Stadium

Although only built in 1972, Arrowhead Stadium has become an important cultural and sporting landmark...

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Frank Bott House - Frank Lloyd Wright

The Bott House isn't just one of the most iconic Kansas City landmarks. It's also...

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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has played an essential role in Kansas City's...

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Crown Center

The Crown Center is one of the most popular shopping and entertainment districts in Kansas...

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Historical Landmarks in Kansas City

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18th and Vine Historic District

One of the most prominent points of interest in Kansas City is its 18th and...

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Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site

Thomas Hart Benton was a major figure in American art, first due to his natural...

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Truman Farm Home

Before becoming the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman was successful in...

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Community Christian Church

Community Christian Church is an important pillar in the local Christian community. However, people of...

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

In East Downtown Kansas City, you can find the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, which highlights...

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Shoal Creek Living History Museum

Another of many sites worth visiting on Kansas City's Missouri side is the Shoal Creek...

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National WWI Museum and Memorial and Liberty Memorial Tower

In 1926, the First World War was still fresh in the minds of many Americans...

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Kansas City City Hall

Measuring over 440 feet from the ground to its very top, Kansas City's City Hall...

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Missouri River

One of Kansas City's most interesting facts is that it spans two different states. The...

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American Jazz Museum

One of the Kansas City historical sites that best preserves the local culture is the...

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