Crown Center, Kansas City
Crown Center in Kansas City is a vibrant destination known as the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards and offers a wide array of attractions for visitors. The Crown Center Shops span three levels and feature over 30 shops and restaurants, providing a diverse selection of dining and shopping experiences. From quirky eateries like the burger spot where meals are delivered by miniature train to a variety of casual dining options, there’s something to satisfy every taste. Unique specialty stores, including the iconic Halls Kansas City, make this a haven for shopaholics.
For entertainment, Crown Center boasts award-winning theaters like The Coterie, known for youth-oriented shows, and Music Theater Heritage, which stages captivating musicals. The center frequently hosts free family-friendly activities, such as children's exhibits, community choir performances, and seasonal attractions like Santa's Gingerbread Station.
At the heart of the complex is Crown Center Square, a bustling hub for year-round events, including ethnic festivals, outdoor movies, and live music performances. It’s also home to popular attractions like LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium. Visitors can also explore the Hallmark Visitors Center to learn about the company’s rich history or unleash their creativity at Kaleidoscope, a free art space for children and families.
For accommodations, travelers can stay at either the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel or The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, both connected to the shopping area by The Link, a convenient elevated, climate-controlled walkway. With its diverse attractions and activities, Crown Center truly lives up to its reputation as a "city within a city," drawing five million visitors annually.
For entertainment, Crown Center boasts award-winning theaters like The Coterie, known for youth-oriented shows, and Music Theater Heritage, which stages captivating musicals. The center frequently hosts free family-friendly activities, such as children's exhibits, community choir performances, and seasonal attractions like Santa's Gingerbread Station.
At the heart of the complex is Crown Center Square, a bustling hub for year-round events, including ethnic festivals, outdoor movies, and live music performances. It’s also home to popular attractions like LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium. Visitors can also explore the Hallmark Visitors Center to learn about the company’s rich history or unleash their creativity at Kaleidoscope, a free art space for children and families.
For accommodations, travelers can stay at either the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel or The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, both connected to the shopping area by The Link, a convenient elevated, climate-controlled walkway. With its diverse attractions and activities, Crown Center truly lives up to its reputation as a "city within a city," drawing five million visitors annually.
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Crown Center on Map
Sight Name: Crown Center
Sight Location: Kansas City, USA (See walking tours in Kansas City)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Kansas City, USA (See walking tours in Kansas City)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Kansas City, Missouri
Create Your Own Walk in Kansas City
Creating your own self-guided walk in Kansas City is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Crossroads Art District Walking Tour
Situated at the intersection of creativity and culture, the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City emerges as a thriving hub of artistic expression and cultural vitality. Formerly the industrial and warehouse area, today it is one of the trendiest art communities in the Midwest. As such, this enclave is the place where many progressive art spots have established themselves.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Among its notable... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Historical Buildings Tour
The historical buildings of Kansas City are truly remarkable, weaving a narrative of rich heritage and enduring elegance reflecting the city's eventful past and lasting beauty.
At its heart, the imposing Kansas City City Hall rises as a prime example of Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts architecture, a stalwart symbol of civic pride that has stood the test of time.
As you stroll through the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
At its heart, the imposing Kansas City City Hall rises as a prime example of Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts architecture, a stalwart symbol of civic pride that has stood the test of time.
As you stroll through the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Kansas City Introduction Walking Tour
Kansas City, Missouri, started in the 1830s as a port city at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. The first European explorers to map the area were the French, who named the river “Cansez,” which eventually morphed into Kansas.
Louis and Clark passed through in 1804, noting that the area was an excellent place to build a fort. The actual settlement didn’t come until later,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Louis and Clark passed through in 1804, noting that the area was an excellent place to build a fort. The actual settlement didn’t come until later,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles