Park Central-Research Park Travel Guide
Kansas City
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Popular places to visit
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Kansas City Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Kansas City Convention Center during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Worlds of Fun
Ride roller coasters, get wet on the water slides and explore the world in a day at this family amusement park.
T-Mobile Center
Catch an event at T-Mobile Center during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds
Kansas City Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Park Central-Research Park
Argosy Casino & Hotel
Awesome hotel
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Elevator were horrible, took over 45 minutes to catch a ride down to the main floor!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Easy check in, clean, comfortable room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Stayed several times prior, very disappointed in this stay and customer service.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Staff was phenomenal. Room was perfectly clean. There were only 2 elevators for the entire hotel. That caused unnecessary delays. The hot water in the shower was never truly hot. Mostly like warm.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
Amenities were upon request only and the fridge that was brought up would not stay closed the TV didn’t work, but only a few hours of our stay.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Park Central-Research Park
Southmoreland
If you're spending time in Southmoreland, check out sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art or Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Southmoreland Tram Stop or Art Museums Tram Stop.
Country Club Plaza
You'll love the popular shops in Country Club Plaza, and you might want to stick around to check out Plaza Tennis Center, a top place to visit.
Plaza Westport
Though Plaza Westport may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Westport
Visitors highly recommend Westport for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Riot Room while you're in town.
West Plaza
While West Plaza may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and 39th Street West.
Midtown - Westport
Noted for its theatres and live music, there's plenty to explore in Midtown - Westport. Top attractions like Uptown Theater and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Westport Tram Stop or Armour Tram Stop to see more of the city.
