Crown Center District Travel Guide
Kansas City
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Popular places to visit
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
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.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Enjoy a stop at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, an entertaining place to visit in Kansas City. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
Kansas City Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in Crown Center District
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 16 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
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Spacious clean room and gracious staff. Suggestion: Benches I the LINK for people to rest on as they are tracking to the other hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Omg! I never write reviews for places EVER but I am taking the time for this experience. It was a very speciial occasion and we needed “space” to host people to celebrate. I called here numerous times confirming they would not kick us out for having a college grad party for my daughter. Every employee ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Everything was fantastic as usual, it was our third time staying there!!!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
The lady at the front desk was very friendly and courteous.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Crown Center District
Union Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Union Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National World War I Museum and Memorial and National World War One Museum and Memorial.
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.
