Kauffman StadiumKansas City, Missouri

Essential museum honoring Kansas City’s Negro Leagues legacy.

💡 Plan a morning visit to beat the crowds.

KC landmark with panoramic views and deep historical exhibits.

💡 Allow 1-2 hours before heading to the stadium.

One of America's great encyclopedic art museums, housing 42,000 works spanning ancient to contemporary — plus a sprawling free sculpture park dotted with iconic shuttlecocks.

💡 Admission is always free; on-site underground parking is $14 for non-members (free street parking is available in the North Lot off 45th St on a first-come basis). The Bloch Building galleries are on a rolling closure schedule through 2026 — check the website before you go. Thursday hours extend to 9 pm; the museum is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

A 200-acre zoological park in historic Swope Park featuring more than 1,700 animals and a 650,000-gallon aquarium included with general admission.

💡 Aquarium entry is included with zoo admission. Summer hours: 9:30 am–4 pm weekdays, 9:30 am–5 pm weekends. Parking is free. The zoo is the closest major attraction to Kauffman Stadium — a natural morning stop before an afternoon or evening game.

A 75-acre Civil War-era urban park whose 1.5-acre rose garden — nearly 3,000 roses in 130 varieties — peaks in late June, making a Royals road trip the perfect excuse to see it in full bloom.

💡 Peak bloom typically falls mid-to-late June. The garden and park grounds are open daily (5 am–midnight), free, and require no ticket.