South Kansas City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Missouri-Kansas City as part of your travels around Kansas City. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Research Medical Center Brookside Campus
If Research Medical Center Brookside Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kansas City.
St. Joseph Medical Center
If St. Joseph Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kansas City.
Truman Medical Center
If Truman Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kansas City.
International House of Prayer
Find out about the history of Kansas City when you take a trip to International House of Prayer. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Kansas City Repertory Theatre during your stay in Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do

Kansas City Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour

Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in South Kansas City

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo
Most of the staff was friendly, Jackie at the breakfast area was a little on the harsh side. Only complaint was we only had lukewarm water in the shower, we reported it to the front desk.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Omg! I never write reviews for places EVER but I am taking the time for this experience. It was a very speciial occasion and we needed “space” to host people to celebrate. I called here numerous times confirming they would not kick us out for having a college grad party for my daughter. Every employee ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Our room was clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the hotel is in a great location for walking around the area. We would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
The whole building is clean and the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
Staff was super friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Only issue was the water pressure in the shower didn't allow the shower to function properly but was still able to get the job done.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Kansas City

Raytown
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in Raytown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cave Spring Interpretive Center or Crane Brewing.

Sunset Hill
While Sunset Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Museum of Toys and Miniatures and Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

Country Club Plaza
Notable for its shopping, restaurants and live music, Country Club Plaza is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Kansas City. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art or Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Southmoreland
While visiting Southmoreland, you might make a stop by sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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.

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.





