Crown Center District Travel Guide
Kansas City
Visit Crown Center District
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.
Liberty Memorial
A commemoration to those who fought during World War I, this memorial site includes a museum with one of the largest collections of artifacts from the Great War.
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Get up-close to some of the world’s most recognizable sea creatures at this aquarium that's more than a thousand miles from the ocean.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Enjoy a stop at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, an entertaining place to visit in Kansas City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
Kansas City Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Crown Center District
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown
Probably one of the best Home2 properties I’ve stayed at.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
The room was clean, staff was so helpful and personable. The food at the restaurant was very good. It was quiet. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Room was super clean and had everything we needed! Staff was professional and helpful. Lots to do for kids ! Cant wait to come back this summer
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Incrediable hotel everyone was great!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Fantastic room!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
We stayed here because of the long term parking with shuttle service to and from the airport. The drivers were great and the van was clean.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Crown Center District
Longfellow
When in Longfellow, you can plan a visit to Hallmark Visitors Center and Crown Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Downtown Kansas City
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Kansas City. You can visit top attractions like Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland and Kansas City City Hall, and jump on the metro at Metro Center Station or North Loop Tram Stop to see more of the city.
