Park Central-Research Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Park Central-Research Park
Popular places to visit
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Worlds of Fun
Visit the four corners of the world in a single day at this family favourite, which combines high-octane thrills with poolside chills.
Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Kansas City Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Kansas City Convention Center during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Center
Catch an event at T-Mobile Center during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 Park Central-Research Park Hotel Deals
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Amazing location near everything!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
I stayed at this property to be close to a work training site. The property and room was clean and staff were friendly. There was a mini fridge and microwave in the room. I reported two issues with the bathroom and it was never resolved during my stay by staff. I had to find housekeeper to obtain ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Very nice and conveniently located!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
Lean room
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Nice room, the only drawback was no closer to hang anything up
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City
I have received 0 assistance from staff or Expedia for my check in issues. We didn’t even stay at the hotel!!!!! Waiting on a response to see if I can even get a refund. Useless staff, didn’t help at all.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Park Central-Research Park
Southmoreland
If you're spending time in Southmoreland, check out sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art or Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Southmoreland Tram Stop or Art Museums Tram Stop.
Country Club Plaza
You'll love the popular shops in Country Club Plaza, and you might want to stick around to check out Plaza Tennis Center, a top place to visit.
Plaza Westport
Though Plaza Westport may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Westport
Visitors highly recommend Westport for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Riot Room while you're in town.
West Plaza
While West Plaza may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and 39th Street West.
Midtown - Westport
Noted for its theatres and live music, there's plenty to explore in Midtown - Westport. Top attractions like Uptown Theater and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Westport Tram Stop or Armour Tram Stop to see more of the city.
