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Ice Terrace at Crown Center, Kansas City<\/strong>; credit VisitKC<\/p><\/div>\n

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Kansas City Family Attractions<\/h2>\n
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Sprint Center<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: This modern arena has Kansas city on the prowl for an NBA franchise. Today, it hosts large concerts and family shows; within the venue lies College Basketball Experience (CBE), a highly-interactive venue where fans of any age can immerse themselves in the game of college basketball. Within CBE, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame honors deserving coaches, players and contributors who have made significant impacts on the game while educating and entertaining fans and visitors through interactive exhibits that test a visitor\u2019s basketball skill level and knowledge.
\nDAYS & HOURS: event dependent
\nADDRESS: 1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: nearby garages
\nPHONE: 816-949-7500
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.sprintcenter.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 \u2013including 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<\/p>\n

Union Station – Science City<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Opened as the nation’s second largest train station in 1914, it remained operational until 1983, all but closing due to the decline in train travel. In 1999, Kansas City officials unveiled this magnificent adaptive re-use of the ornate station, now featuring restaurants, theaters, shops and Science City — a tremendous edutainment destination for the family whose exhibits include Tree House Nature Center, Science City Tower, Einstein Towers, Train Overlook, Crime Lab, and weather Park. An IMAX Theater is also on the premises; since the building is open from 6a to midnight daily, it\u2019s a great place to people-watch.
\nADMISSION: $10
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 9:30a-4:30p,\u2028 Sun Noon-4:30p
\nADDRESS: 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: four-level per hour parking garage on the west side of Union Station
\nPHONE: 816-460-2222
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.sciencecity.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Kansas City Zoo<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Features 200 acres of African and Australian animal exhibits, including an Elephant Sanctuary which is reportedly one of the nation\u2019s best, and a Australia exhibit and an IMAX Theater. Train & pony rides are always popular. You be quietly awestruck by the family of giraffes when they are feeding or cavorting. Sea Lion Training Demonstrations are at 10:30a and 1:30p daily, except Wednesdays. Discovery Barn and Peekaboo Treehouse are great for the wee ones. The Carousel Caf\u00e9 restaurant has also been significantly upgraded and more zoo amenities are coming.
\nADMISSION: $11.50 Adults, $8.50 Ages 3-11, $10.50 Seniors
\nDAYS & HOURS: November-February daily 10a-4p, March-October daily 9:30a-5p
\nADDRESS: 6800 Zoo Drive in Swope Park, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: Free on premises
\nPHONE: 816-513-5700
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.kansascityzoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

American Royal Center<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Showcases some of Tom Bass\u2019 contributions. Born in Mexico, Missouri in 1856, his mother was a slave and his father a plantation owner\u2019s son. Bass is credited with inspiring and paunching the precursor to Kansas City\u2019s American Royal Horse Show, including the \u201cBass But\u201d, which is still considered standard equipment at many stables.
\nADMISSION: event dependent
\nDAYS & HOURS: event dependent
\nADDRESS: 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: Free on premises
\nPHONE: 816-221-9800
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.americanroyal.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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