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.
Cave Spring Interpretive Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cave Spring Interpretive Center in Kansas City. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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
No breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Room was super clean and had everything we needed! Staff was professional and helpful. Lots to do for kids ! Cant wait to come back this summer
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Incrediable hotel everyone was great!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Fantastic room!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
The hotel is cute. Good location. Friendly staff. Our only complaint was the pillows…. Had to sleep on 3.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
Nice view. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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.
