Kansas City Trip Overview
This early morning 5 mile adventure starts with an amazing overlook at Liberty Memorial, then trekking down the hill past Union Station. We’ll stop at a local Mexican shop for refreshing fruit juice as we explore the architecturally and culturally diverse neighborhood of the Westside. We learn about the historical West Bottoms, as well as the Pendergast era in addition to experiencing alleyways lined with street art. This hike is full of Instagramable spots and hidden Kansas City gems. This won’t be a leisurely stroll in flip flops, as we go up steep hills and staircases and sometimes walk in direct sun. You’ll need good walking or running shoes and your water bottle!
We also offer tours in Spanish! ¡También ofrecemos el recorrido completamente en español!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Kansas City, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kansas City, Missouri, United States
This early morning 5 mile adventure starts with an amazing overlook at Liberty Memorial, then trekking down the hill past Union Station. We’ll stop at a local Mexican shop for refreshing fruit juice as we explore the architecturally and culturally diverse neighborhood of the Westside. We learn about the historical West Bottoms, as well as the Pendergast era in addition to experiencing alleyways lined with street art. This hike is full of Instagramable spots and hidden Kansas City gems. This won’t be a leisurely stroll in flip flops, as we go up steep hills and staircases and sometimes walk in direct sun. You’ll need good walking or running shoes and your water bottle!
We also offer tours in Spanish! ¡También ofrecemos el recorrido completamente en español!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
We start at the entrance of the National WWI Museum, but do not go inside.
Stop At: Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
We will talk about it’s history while we are inside it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Webster House, 1644 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
We walk by and learn about it.
Pass By: TWA Corporate Headquarters Building, 1735 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Talk about the moonliner on the top.
Pass By: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-1229
We see it up close, walk around it, but do not go inside.
Pass By: Crossroads district, 1800 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1902
We walk through it
Pass By: Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St # 10D, Kansas City, MO 64105-1629
We see it while we are hiking.
Stop At: Observation Park, Holly St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
We take hidden steps to get to this park tucked away at the top of downtown. We enjoy a beautiful vantage point of the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Los Alamos Cocina, 1667 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
We stop half way through the tour to get a refreshing fruit drink to go at this authenitic mexican restaurant and also have a chance to use the restroom.
Duration: 10 minutes
