Crown Center District Travel Guide
Kansas City
Visit Crown Center District
Popular places to visit
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Science City at Union Station
Experience the wonder of science via hands-on exhibits and experiments at this family-friendly museum set inside a century-old railway station.
National World War One Museum and Memorial
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National World War One Museum and Memorial during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Get up-close to some of the world’s most recognizable sea creatures at this aquarium that's more than a thousand miles from the ocean.
Liberty Memorial
A commemoration to those who fought during World War I, this memorial site includes a museum with one of the largest collections of artifacts from the Great War.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Enjoy a stop at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, an entertaining place to visit in Kansas City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries 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
Top hotels in Crown Center District
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown
great location for catching the streetcar, walking to fantastic restaurants, kind staff and comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
Fantastic front desk staff! They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, memorable and enjoyable.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Awesome
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Clean and quiet hotel. Great service.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Thanks to Robin for showing us the Jazz Room! It was super cool! (Bunch of musicians that played recordBar near Power & Light last night)
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
The room was clean, the staff was helpful, the parking lot was well lit & felt safe.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crown Center District
Longfellow
When in Longfellow, you can plan a visit to Hallmark Visitors Center and Crown Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crossroads Arts District
Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Hospital Hill
Though Hospital Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like CrossroadsKC at Grinders and SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium.
Beacon Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Beacon Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hallmark Visitors Center and Crown Center.
Broadway Gillham
Even though there aren't top sights in Broadway Gillham, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Uptown Theater. Jump on the metro at Union Hill Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Power and Light District
The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland or T-Mobile Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.
