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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Cave Spring Interpretive Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cave Spring Interpretive Center in Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
International House of Prayer
Find out about the history of Kansas City when you take a trip to International House of Prayer. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Kansas City Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in South Kansas City
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Adequate
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
The room, amenities, and staff were all amazing! Planning to come back in the summer
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Room was ok. Very dim unless you open the drapes to the people on the other side. The shower was nice, good pressure.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Very nice and centrally located
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Stoney Creek was clean overall and the staff was friendly and helpful. The location is great and convenient, but it was a little noisy with kids running around, and while the pool and hot tub were fine, they could have been cleaner. Breakfast was okay—nothing special, but decent for a quick start ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
Bookedthe Concierge room and found out it was closed i thought i got free parking and got charged $41 but i guess wasnt included.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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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 Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
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.
