Places worth the detour in Kansas City

23 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Kansas City, United States, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (7). Best known: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 22 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks7 Museums & culture5 Fun & leisure5 Sacred sites3 Ruins & the uncanny2 Parks & cemeteries1

All 23, ranked 23

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable

Art museum in Kansas City, Missouri

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2.Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Harry S. Truman, located in Independence, Missouri

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3.National World War I Memorial

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Memorial in Kansas City to World War I dead

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4.Independence Temple

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church building in Independence, United States of America

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5.Kansas City Zoo

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo in Kansas City, Missouri

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6.Cathedral of Saint Peter

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church in Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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7.Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Dual hall Kansas City venue

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8.Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Catholic cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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9.Hannibal Bridge

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in United States of America

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10.Fort de Cavagnial

Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem

French fort and trading post in modern-day Kansas

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11.Patriot

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Roller coaster in Kansas City, Missouri

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12.Harry S. Truman National Historic Site

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

National Historic Site of the United States in Missouri

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13.Worlds of Fun

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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14.Fairfax Airport

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Airport in Missouri, United States

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15.Memorial Hall

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Auditorium in Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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16.Swope Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

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17.The Ginger House

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Museum in Independence, Missouri, U.S

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18.Quindaro Townsite

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Historical site in Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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19.Waldo Water Tower

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson County, Missouri

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20.Arabia Steamboat Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum in Kansas City, Missouri

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21.Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Art museum in Kansas City, Missouri

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22.Sam's Town Gambling Hall, Kansas City

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

American casino

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23.Ameristar Casino Kansas City

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

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