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Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City is a city of 510,612 people in Cass County, Missouri, founded in 1853.
Why visit Kansas City
Townapedia lists 134 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 254 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Screenland Armour Theater, The Truman, Arabia Steamboat Museum and The Museum of Kansas City.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Kansas City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kansas City
Kansas City, abbreviated KC or KCMO, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by both population and area. It is located on the Missouri River at its confluence with the Kansas River, within Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties. It is the 37th-most populous city in the United States and sixth-most populous city in the Midwest, with a population of 508,090 at the 2020 census. The Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Missouri–Kansas state line, is the 31st-most populous metropolitan area in the nation, at 2.25 million residents.
From the Wikipedia article Kansas City, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
The Truman
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
601 East Truman Road, Kansas City
Fr 10:00-16:00 "Box office hours"
Park University
School · 8.3 mi
Private university in Parkville, Missouri
Western University
School · 6.1 mi
Former historically Black college in Kansas
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Copaken Stage
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
1350-1380 Walnut Street, Kansas City
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks134
Arabia Steamboat Museum
Museum · 2.0 mi
400 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; PH off
The Museum of Kansas City
Museum · 0.8 mi
3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City
Th 10:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
85th and Manchester "Three Trails" Trail Segment
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 11.1 mi
United States historic place
A. Porter Davis Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Building in Kansas, United States
Antioch Christian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Church building in Missouri, United States of America
Argentine Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
United States historic place in Kansas City, Kansas
Armour Theatre Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Movie theater in Kansas City, Missouri
Arthur-Leonard Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 11.0 mi
United States historic place
Auto Coach Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Commercial building in Kansas City, Missouri
Benjamin Banneker School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.6 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Bernard Corrigan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
122 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
T-Mobile Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
The location for many concerts and sporting events
1407 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes254
Arthur Bryant's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.3 mi
1727 Brooklyn Avenue, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Pawn And Pint
Bar and pub · Bar · 2.1 mi
Kansas City's First Board Game Cafe / Bar.
613 Walnut Street, Kansas City
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00, Fr 13:00-01:30, Sa 11:00-01:30, Su 11:00-00:00
BRGR Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant · Burger · 2.6 mi
11 East 14th Street, Kansas City
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Banksia Bistro
Restaurant · Australian · 2.5 mi
1183 Main Street, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 07:30-15:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Fish, Sandwich · 1.8 mi
323 Armour Road
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
District Biskuits
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.8 mi
504 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Tu-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr-Su 08:00-16:00
DoubleTap KC
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Chicken, Pizza, Sandwich · 1.9 mi
310 Oak Street
Mo-Th 16:00-00:00; Fr 16:00-01:00; Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-00:00
Eleos Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
3401 Independence Avenue, Kansas City
Tu-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Fountain City Scoops & Floats
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
419 Main Street, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Gates Bar.B.Q
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 1.9 mi
1221 Brooklyn Avenue, Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Hawaiian Bros
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 1.9 mi
101 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
KC Hooley House
Bar and pub · Irish · 2.5 mi
170 East 14th Street, Kansas City
Su, Tu-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-00:00
242 more on the map.
History
The town of Kansas, Missouri, was incorporated on June 1, 1850, reincorporated and renamed "City of Kansas" on March 28, 1853, and renamed "Kansas City" in 1889. The Kansas City metropolitan area straddles the border between Missouri and Kansas at Kaw Point, and was considered a good place to settle. The Antioch Christian Church, Dr. James Compton House, and Woodneath are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Kansas City, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay22
Hampton Inn Kansas City/Downtown Financial District
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
801 Walnut Street, Kansas City
Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1 Riverboat Drive, North Kansas City
Hilton President Kansas City
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
1329 Baltimore, Kansas City
Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
417 East 13th Street, Kansas City
Hotel Savoy Kansas City, Tapestry Hotel by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
219 West 9th Street, Kansas City
Aiden by Best Western Kansas City Downtown
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
405 East 13th Street, Kansas City
Churches and places of worship82
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 mi
416 West 12th Street, Kansas City
Barker Temple Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of God In Christ (Cogic) · 2.4 mi
1709 Highland Avenue, Kansas City
Bethany Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
1226 Park Avenue, Kansas City
Boone Tabernacle Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of God In Christ (Cogic) · 2.0 mi
1317 East 12th Street, Kansas City
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries73
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
School · 4.6 mi
201 East Armour Boulevard, Kansas City
Healthcare8
QuickTrip QuickMed
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
2360 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Map of Kansas City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 1.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 2.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kansas City Downtown Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cass County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2010-08-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- North Kansas City 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Avondale 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Blue Summit 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Riverside 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Gladstone 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Kansas City 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Independence 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Lee's Summit 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Overland Park 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Olathe 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kansas City - Downtown - panoramio (15), Stephen Edmonds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 3200 Norledge Ave - Wallace House Castle - (Norledge Ave-Walrond Ave) Y.b. 1909 - Kansas City, Missouri - Historic Pendleton Heights - panoramio, MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Kansas city mimizane 448, Mimizane Jr., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 3240 Norledge Ave ( The William Chick Scarritt residence is a fine example of Chateauesque style. Year b. 1888, architect - John Wellborn Root of Chicago, 6841 Sq. Ft, 8 Bed., 4 Bath.) - Kansas City..., MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- 3240 Norledge Avenue ( The William Chick Scarritt residence is a fine example of Chateauesque style. Year b. 1888, architect - John Wellborn Root of Chicago, 6841 Sq. Ft, 8 Bed., 4 Bath.) - Kansas..., MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Lookout Point, Kessler Park, Kansas City, Missouri, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Kansas City 2025h, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Kansas City 2025i, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Kansas City 2025m, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Kansas City 2025l, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Kansas City 2025c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Kansas City 2025f, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kemper-arena1, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Vaile Mansion, Independence, Missouri LCCN2011631466, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Knickerbocker Apartments, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (front), Nja1985, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TRINITY CHURCH, Chenry64052, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Western Auto, Caleb Zahnd from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Union Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri with vault, potter's field, and skyline, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BMA Building Kansas City MO, User:Charvex, Public domain
- Memorial arch - panoramio, Stephen Edmonds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, Spanning Lin Branch Creek, Missouri cropped, Image taken by unknown photographer, Public domain
- Shawnee Street Overpass, Safire1k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jensen-Salsbery Laboratories, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard Walker Bolling Federal Building, Baylor98, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton House, Liberty, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodneath Home, Jacob Robertson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 202 North Missouri, Liberty, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldo water tower, Nick Graves, Public domain
- Hole @ Putt, melissaclark, CC BY 2.0
- BrandonMiller 20230407 KnuckleheadsGarage 1386-1500wiki, Msphotodesign, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BrandonMiller 20230407 KnuckleheadsGarage 0368-1500wiki, Msphotodesign, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- DanielleNicole 20260620 Knuckleheads 1644b, Msphotodesign, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DanielleNicole 20260620 Knuckleheads 0016, Msphotodesign, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DanielleNicole 20260620 Knuckleheads 0436, Msphotodesign, CC BY-SA 4.0
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