Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
Legends Outlets Kansas City
You can enjoy retail therapy at Legends Outlets Kansas City during your visit to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.
Kansas Speedway
Catch an event at Kansas Speedway during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.
Village West
During your trip to I-435 West, you can enjoy retail therapy at Village West. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
City Park
City Park is just one of the places to see in Kansas City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Children's Mercy Park
Catch an event at Children's Mercy Park during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.
University of Kansas Medical Center
If University of Kansas Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rosedale.
Activities
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Clean, modern, great restaurants
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Argosy Casino & Hotel
Everything was great. The only thing missing tjat would be great is a microwave due to having to throw away food that we could have reheated.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
The staff was very courteous and helpful and the room was excellent
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Room was clean, no linens for the pull-out bed in the room. Could ask at check-in if guest would need these linens. $100 incidentals deposit???????????????? This is getting out of hand and then you hold this money FOR HOW LONG!!! ABSURD!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Clean room, staff is excellent they are all very friendly people and professional. Jacob the security guy made my son’s birthday special. He made him feel like a very special person.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
I love how the hotel is updated but all upgrades stayed looking like the era the hotel was built. Our room was mostly clean. I did notice a breaking bed leg and looked under and saw an old water bottle. Every staff member we interacted with were great.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Riverview
While visiting Riverview, you might make a stop by sights like Kansas City Memorial Hall and Granada Theater.
Northwest
When in Northwest, you can plan a visit to Kansas City Children's Museum and Granada Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Strawberry Hill
Unique features of Strawberry Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Kansas City Memorial Hall or Strawberry Hill Museum while you're exploring the area.
Northeast
When in Northeast, you can plan a visit to Kansas City Memorial Hall and Granada Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Armourdale
While there might not be top attractions in Armourdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kemper Arena and American Royal Complex.
Coronado
Though Coronado may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kansas City Children's Museum and Kansas City Memorial Hall.
