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With more fountains than the city of Rome, Kansas City has fountains everywhere. The town was established in 1838 and is located on the south bank of the Missouri River. Once, stockyards dominated the area but now the various parts of the city are linked by parkways and large parks. Known for the famous Kansas City steak and fine jazz, K.C. visitors and residents alike find plenty of interesting places to visit and things to do. Events include the Reggae Fest, Renaissance Festival, Lyric Opera, International Jazz Festival, and the Spirit Festival.

American Royal Museum & Visitors Center

1701 American Royal Ct.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 221-9800

The museum offers agriculture and livestock industry exhibits and offers a visitors center.

Arabia Steamboat Museum

400 Grand Blvd.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 471-1856

http://www.1856.com/

Kansas City's best tourist attraction presenting tons of pre-Civil War artifacts recovered in 1988 under a Kansas corn field from the Steamboat Arabia that sank in the Missouri River in 1856.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

925 Grand Boulevard

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 881-2000 or (800) 333-1010

http://www.kc.frb.org/

The bank is one of 12 regional banks in the U.S. who compromise the Federal Reserve System and has guided tours of its facility.

Hallmark Visitors Center

Crown Center

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 274-3613

http://www.crowncenter.com/

The center shows 12 major exhibits of Hallmark's history and its production.

John Wornall House

61st Terr. and Wornall Rd.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 444-1858

This restored Greek Revival plantation house was built in 1858 and is furnished in its period.

Kansas City Art Institute

44th St. and Warwick Blvd.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 561-4852

http://www.kcai.edu/

Established in 1885, this was Kansas City's first cultural institution.

Kansas City Museum

3218 Gladstone Blvd.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 483-8300

http://www.kcmuseum.com/

The museum features exhibits relating to life on the plains and Kansas City's role of the westward expansion.

Kansas City Zoo

6700 Zoo Drive

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 871-5700

http://www.kansascityzoo.org/

The zoo has various animal exhibits in similar surroundings.

Linda Hall Library

5109 Cherry Street

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 363-4600 or (800) 662-1545

http://www.lindahall.org/

The library is devoted to technology and science, and also has some material dating back to the 17th century.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

1616 E. 18th Street

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 221-1920

http://www.nlbm.com/

A repository of photographs, letters, oral histories, and other materials documenting the history of African Americans in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Midwest United States.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The

4525 Oak Street

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 751-1278

http://www.nelson-atkins.org/

The art museum houses over 20,000 works of art and an Oriental collection.

Oceans of Fun

Parvin Rd.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 454-4545 or (800) 877-4386

http://www.oceansoffun.org/

Oceans of Fun, Marine Mammal Entertainment featuring Seals, Sea Lions, and interactive learning.

Penn Valley Park

31st and Main Sts.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 561-6630

The park was designed by George E. Kessler and holds an American Indian memorial.

Sam's Town Casino

6711 N.E. Birmington Rd.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816)414-7777 or (800)988-0711

The casino presents, entertainment, dining, and fun.

Sprint IMAX Theater

6800 Zoo Dr.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 513-5808

The IMAX theater offers various programs for visitors to see.

Station Casino Kansas City

3200 N. Station Dr.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816)414-7000 or (800)499-4961

Swope Park

Mayer Blvd. and Swope Pkwy.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 444-4656

The park contains activities and a lagoon for fishing, boating, and ice skating.

Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site

3616 Belleview Ave.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 931-5722

This is the home of the artist Thomas Hart Benton from 1939 to 1975.

Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City

5235 Oak Street

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 333-2055

http://www.umkc.edu/tmm/

The museum shows a collection of antique toys and dollhouses.

Worlds of Fun

Parvin Rd.

Kansas City, Missouri

(816) 454-4545 or (800) 877-4386

http://www.worldsoffun.com/

This theme park features over 140 rides and has a world showcase theme.

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