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Kansas City General Attractions<\/h2>\n
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Country Club Plaza<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: KC\u2019s most popular destination, this 14-square-block plaza was designed in 1922 with an airy architecture style modeled after Seville, a sister city in Spain. It offers over 160 outstanding shops, cafes and restaurants among its old world architecture of Spanish towers, red-tiled roofs, ornate ironwork, 40 fountains and 50 sculpted works of art, the Plaza is also distinguished as the nation’s first suburban shopping district for the automobile.
\nADMISSION: Free
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10a-7p, Thu 10a-9p, Sun Noon-5p
\nADDRESS: 47th Street & Broadway, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.countryclubplaza.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Crown Center<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Opened in 1973, this 85-acre live, work and shop environment is one of KC\u2019s most popular destinations. The development includes two luxury hotels, 300,000 square feet of shops, restaurants, theatres, and a children’s creative workshop. The center always hosts events, including the bigger ones during Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Card-lovers will enjoy the Hallmark Visitors Center, showcase for the world’s largest manufacturer of greeting cards.
\nADMISSION: Free
\nDAYS & HOURS: Hallmark Visitors Center Tue-Fri 9a-5p, Sat 9:30a-4:30p
\nADDRESS: 2450 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 816-274-8444
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.crowncenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n

City Market<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Since 1857, these few blocks north of downtown have been the Midwest’s largest outdoor farmer’s market. Take in the fragrance of fresh produce and flowers, while other vendors sell a wide variety of gift items. Restaurants, shops, art galleries antique stores and the Arabia Steamboat Museum and weekly concerts round out the attractions. Enjoy a night under the stars with an off-beat movie in the City Market Park at 3rd & Main Streets.
\nADMISSION: Free
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-3p, Sat 6a-3p, Sun 7a-3p; all night movies begin at 9p
\nADDRESS: 5th & Walnut Streets, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 816-842-1271
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.thecitymarket.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Power & Light District<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: An $850 million development that re-energized downtown with entertainment, retail and dining in a 9-square-block district that also links the convention center, hotels and attractions; attractions; standout restaurants and attractions include many gourmet restaurants, Gordon Biersch Brewery, wine bistros, barbeque, and a cineplex.
\nADMISSION: Free
\nDAYS & HOURS: daily, hours vary per establishment
\nADDRESS: bounded by Truman St, Baltimore Ave, 12th St, Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/powerandlightdistrict.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Westport Square<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: The square is a unique mix of shops, restaurants, coffeehouses, galleries, movie theaters and popular nightclubs coupled with the largest collection of diverse historic sites in Kansas City. Westport once played a key role as an outfitting post for wagons heading West along the trails. Historical markers recount the story of the 1864 Battle of Westport, the last major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi.
\nADMISSION: Free
\nDAYS & HOURS: daily
\nADDRESS: Broadway & Westport Road, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 816-756-2789
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.westportkc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Harrahs Casino Resort<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Aside from the casino, it features 392 luxurious rooms, 7 restaurants\/cafes, plus The District and VooDoo Lounge nightclubs.
\nADMISSION: Free, must be age 21+
\nDAYS & HOURS: 24\/7, except Christmas
\nADDRESS: 1 Riverboat Drive, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 816-472-7777
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.harrahs.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Isle of Capri Casino<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: The exterior resembles a riverboat from the 1800’s, but the interior has a tropical theme with five restaurants\/cafes cover most of what you\u2019d like to eat while at a casino. There is free live entertainment on the casino stage every weekend.
\nADMISSION: Free, must be age 21+
\nDAYS & HOURS: 24\/7
\nADDRESS: 1800 East Front Street, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 800-THE-ISLE
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.isleofcapricasino.com\/Kansas_City<\/a><\/p>\n

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