Kansas City Travel News: Seven things to do in the home of the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City will be full of joy this week, with the Kansas City Chiefs fighting for their third consecutive Super Bowl title this Sunday in New Orleans.
With the Chiefs’ modern-day success, Kansas City is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination amongst American football fans and tourists alike.
With plenty to do, the home of the Chiefs certainly does not disappoint.
Here, Travel News Blitz explores seven of the best things to do in the home of the NFL Dynasty.
Kauffman Stadium
Home of the MLB’s Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium’s unique modernist design makes it quite the sight to behold.
Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour, and delve deep into the history of one of the MLB’s most iconic stadiums.
Arrowhead Stadium
What better way is there to fill a day than back-to-back stadium tours?
A sports fan’s dream, Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium is located right next to the Kauffman.
Booking a tour will give you access to the team’s locker rooms, field sidelines and much more!
Tom’s Town Distillery
Kansas City’s first legal post-prohibition distillery's unique art deco style makes it a must-visit for both gin and whiskey lovers alike.
A one-hour guided tour will take you through the distillation process, as well as offer a unique insight into Kansas City’s past.
Quench your post-tour thirst with one (or two) of their many craft cocktails.
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National WW1 Museum
Explore the history behind the Great War like never before.
Walk through real trenches (minus the mud and gunfire), explore numerous immersive exhibits and enjoy some of the many incredible stories World War One has to offer.
ProTip: Access to the top of the Liberty Memorial can also be purchased, which offers fantastic views of the Kansas City Skyline.
Science City at Union Station
Have you ever felt the urge to ride a bike on a tightrope? If so, Science City is the place for you.
The museum, located inside Union Station, features hours of interactive entertainment and age-inclusive experiments, making it the perfect family day out.
Kansas City Barbeque
Is there anything better than American Barbeque? There is - Kansas City Barbeque.
Kansas City is widely regarded as one of the best places in the US to eat Barbeque, with hundreds of restaurants and takeout options scattered across the city.
Burnt ends - the fatty, charred ends of Brisket - were invented in KC and are a must-try for anyone visiting the City.
Pro Tip: Joe’s KC sells their legendary Z-man sandwich from a gas station from just $11.69.
Kansas City Zoo
The 200-acre large zoo showcases hundreds of species from all across the globe. From the Arctic to the Savanna, Kansas City Zoo houses enough animals to give Noah a run for his money.
In 2023, the Zoo opened a 650,000-gallon aquarium, cementing the spot as a must-visit for families travelling to the city.
