Kansas City airport is described as the mid link of America to the rest of the world. The airport is located about 24km from the downtown region of Kansas City, Missouri. Since it was constructed, this airport continued to receive a high passenger influx with the highest recorded in 2008.
This record is set to rise each year as more tourists come to the city to see what attractions they can find. Platte County is a hub for the best traveler hotspots which you as a holiday person should definitely go hunting for. All you need is a fully functional car rental from the airport to take you around the city.
Attractions in Kansas City
Being the biggest municipality in the entire state, we also would expect so many things to sightsee and do within the town. And the city does not disappoint, here are few travelers delights you should definitely look out for.
- Nelson Atkins Museum (Art) - one thing that will strike you about the museum is the unique architecture that gives hints of the neoclassical age. The design on the building is accurately described as beaux-arts, and art is all you will find inside as well. The major pieces collected in this museum were sourced from Asia.
- The Liberty Memorial - following the gruesome episodes that encompassed World War 1, this memorial was built to remember those soldiers who lost their lives while in duty. This memorial monument is also where the World War I museum is located.
- Negro League Baseball Museum - this museum tells the history of the blacks struggle to gain recognition in America. It houses the first major leagues ever played by the blacks and also lists the number of legends who reigned. Inside you will also find artifacts gathered from those glorious baseball years for the blacks.
- Swope Park - it is voted as one of the largest parks you can find in the United States. There is a lot to do in this park like holding picnic parties with friends or families, testing how good you are at the golf pitch, has a morning jog on the athletic field or spend an afternoon of swimming in one of the pools.
- Boulevard Brewing Company - some of the beer you will get to taste in Kansas City will probably have been made from this brewery. So a tour in the morning or evening is in order.
A car hire is the best option to travel around Kansas discovering all the monuments and old towns you can find.