Kansas City on a Budget

Not as well known as a destination as St. Louis, Kansas City is actually larger and more lively. There is a lot to see here for a family on a budget. It's the "city of fountains" with hundreds within its limits. We were only able to see a couple of them, though. Come for sports, barbecue, jazz, and museums.

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Homestead Kc Country Club Plaza
A budget priced hotel fairly close to the city center. Just head north on Main Street to get to downtown. Clean, comfortable rooms with kitchens, utensils, and fitness facility. WiFi costs $4.95 per stay. You'll give up daily maid service (once a week) but you'll save on the room rate, starting at $75.
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Interesting museum dedicated to African American baseball player from the first half of the twentieth century, a time when many were banned from major league baseball. Great players with fascinating stories. Adults $8, kids $3.
A budget priced hotel fairly close to the city center.
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American Jazz Museum
Adjacent to the Negro Leagues museum is the American Jazz Museum, located in the historically Black neighborhood of 18th and Vine. Ideally, you'll want to catch some great KC jazz in a nightclub, but if you're with kids, you'll want to come here to listen and learn. Make sure you check out the CD collection in the gift shop. Adults ... More >
Adjacent to the Negro Leagues museum is the American Jazz Museum, located in the historically Black neighborhood of 18th and Vine. Ideally, you'll want to catch some great KC jazz in a nightclub, but if you're with kids, you'll want to come here to listen and learn. Make sure you check out the CD collection in the gift shop. Adults $8, kids $3.
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City Market
A foodie's paradise with produce stalls, restaurants, and snack bars surrounding a large plaza. On Saturdays, a farmer's market fills up the middle. Have some grilled meat at Carollo's Deli (pictured) and dessert at Bloom's next door. Easily reached via the MAX bus. Free.
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Crown Center
Worldwide headquarters of the Hallmark Greeting Card Company. See artists and copywriters demonstrate their craft, videos of Hallmark commercials, Emmies that the company's Hallmark Hall of Fame tv specials have earned, create your own Gold Crown bow to take home. Free.
See artists and copywriters demonstrate their craft, videos of Hallmark commercials, Emmies that the company's Hallmark Hall of Fame tv specials have earned, create your own Gold Crown bow to take home.
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