South Kansas City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Kansas City
Popular places to visit
Kansas City Zoo
This well-stocked zoo offers the chance to see animals from the four corners of the world without leaving Kansas.
Starlight Theatre
This atmospheric outdoor auditorium has played a fascinating part in the history of American theatre.
Swope Park
Spend quality time in Kansas City’s favourite playground, home to an outdoor theatre, a zoo, a golf course and much more.
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Cherished dolls, rare teddy bears and historic toy cars are some of the fascinating items in this nostalgic collection of childhood treasures.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Missouri-Kansas City as part of your travels around Kansas City. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Research Medical Center Brookside Campus
If Research Medical Center Brookside Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kansas City.
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 South Kansas City Hotel Deals
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
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Great time
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
The staff was very courteous and helpful and the room was excellent
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Ever very friendly . Very clean room and comfortable beds nice atmosu
Reviewed on 10 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
Hotel Savoy Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
staff and hotel design
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Kansas City
Raytown
Restaurants and churches are just a few things travellers like about Raytown. A stop by Crane Brewing is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Westport
Visitors highly recommend Westport for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Riot Room while you're in town.
