Oakwood Travel Guide
Kansas City
Popular places to visit

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Worlds of Fun
Ride roller coasters, get wet on the water slides and explore the world in a day at this family amusement park.

Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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.

Kansas City Zoo
Take a trip through an African plain, as well as meeting animals from other parts of the world, at this city zoo.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Home to some of the world’s most iconic works of art, this globally recognized museum also offers one of Kansas City’s best outdoor spaces.
Things to do

Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour

Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Oakwood

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Everything about the stay was great. Best hotel experience we’ve had. First time in Kansas City and we picked a good place to stay. Valet, gym, pool and concierge all top notch. Gym has the biggest variety of equipment I’ve ever seen. Room was CLEAN. Literally our only issue was with our neighbors ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
This place is awesome for night out in KC!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
We were located thru the walkway to other side of hotel … did not prefer that … it would have been nice to have our room closer to main area … I feel that they should’ve asked us
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

American Inn North Kansas City
Staff is great, but nothing else is. It’s noisy. The room smells. The room looks nothing like the photos. It actually looks more like a school building than a hotel. My room is close to the front so there is a lot of foot noise on concrete floors, which are what the hallways are. At least it’s by ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam
Clean rooms. Good location for dining, relaxing.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Room was mostly clean. The bathroom had spots that were worn. Shower was good. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Courtyard was in disarray, but overall a decent hotel for the price. We didn't have the breakfast as our flight out was early.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oakwood

Gladstone
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Gladstone. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Worlds of Fun and Harrah's Casino are a few top places to visit.

Northeast Kansas City
While visiting Northeast Kansas City, you might make a stop by sights like Isle of Capri Casino Kansas City and Kansas City Museum.

River Market
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about River Market. City Market of Kansas City and Arabia Steamboat Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at River Market North Tram Stop or City Market Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Financial District
Live music, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Financial District. Check out Santa Fe Trail or Kansas City Public Library while you're exploring the area.

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.

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.