Kansas City Attractions
Research College of Nursing is located in the greater metropolitan Kansas City area, just a few blocks from Swope Park, Kansas City Zoo and the famous Starlight Theatre.
Kansas City, Mo., is home to five professional sports teams, 240 major offices of Fortune 500 companies, and plenty of good times. Visit these links to learn more:
Attractions
With a population of about 1.8 million people, Kansas City abounds with cultural activities and opportunities.
Research College of Nursing, 2300 E. Meyer Blvd, your home base for year-round adventures throughout the Kansas City area.
Kansas City Zoo sits on 202 acres of rolling hills in the middle of Swope Park, the second largest urban park in the United States. It is the home to almost 900 animals from six continents. The Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Starlight Theatre is an outdoor theater, which seats approximately 8,000 people. It is located on 14 acres in Swope Park next to the Kansas City Zoo. Starlight Theatre was founded in 1950 and presents Broadway musicals such as the national tours as well as touring self-produced or co-produced productions. The multi-use facility features a 10-story, 12,000-square-foot climate controlled enclosed main stage
Crown Center - 2450 Grand. Three-level enclosed shopping, restaurant, theater, and hotel complex. Outdoor ice skating - November through March.
Hallmark Visitors Center - Crown Center, Level Three. Exhibits present the story of Hallmark Cards.
City Market - 5th and Walnut. Redeveloped historic area with the largest open-air farmer's market in Missouri.
Country Club Plaza - 450 Ward Parkway. Retail, restaurant, and entertainment district with more than 160 shops and restaurants, set in old-world architecture.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - 4525 Oak. Be sure to see the Thomas Hart Benton collection, the Asian collections, the Henry Moore Sculpture Garden.
Westport - Broadway and Westport Road. Historic district features shops, restaurants, galleries and nightlife in some of the city's most historic buildings.
Union Station - 30 W Pershing Road. The restored former train station is still a hub of activity, containing Science City, shops and more.
Truman Sports Complex - I-70 & Blue Ridge Cutoff. Twin stadiums for baseball (Kansas City Royals) and football (Kansas City Chiefs).
Kansas City International Airport - 25 minutes northwest of Downtown. Taxis, express buses, limousines, and the KCI Shuttle transports visitors to and from city locations.
Midland Theatre - 1228 Main. One of five theatres in Downtown Kansas City's Avenue of the Arts historic theater district.
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