Things to do in Kansas City for self travelers

Get down like a clown...fish and watch the sharks swim around you in a 360° glass tunnel at SEA LIFE Kansas City. You're guaranteed a day of fun with 11 interactive exhibits centered around our oceans. Pet sea urchins and starfish in the rockpool, uncover the fascinating world of seahorses, and dive into the 500-million-year history of jellyfish. At Stingray Bay, watch stingrays glide by and bury themselves in the sand. Kids can also put their marine knowledge to the test at Doodle Reef.

While it's not built out of Lego, LEGOLAND Discovery Center is still an incredibly fun indoor playground. There are two rides, 10 Lego build and play zones, and a 4D cinema in LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City. Go crazy stacking, building, and knocking down your colorful brick creations. Dream it, draw it, build it, then put your creation on display in the LEGO Ideas Studio. Check out MINILAND, where over 1.5 million Lego bricks are used to make a miniature replica of Kansas City.

Curious about the ever-changing face of Kansas City? This in-app audio tour is designed for explorers eager to uncover the layers of time in Kansas City's downtown. Traverse through historic districts on a journey that combines the pleasure of sightseeing with the intrigue of storytelling. Whether you're an architecture aficionado or a history enthusiast, this tour offers a glimpse into the city's transformation that wouldn't be found in your average guidebook. The route guides you from the impressive Kansas City Public Library in the Library District, through the remnants of the Garment District's textile legacy, and up to the historic vantage of Quality Hill. You'll start your audio adventure at the library's downtown branch and conclude with the striking Lewis and Clark statue. Along the way, you'll encounter historic landmarks, grand edifices, and echoes of bygone eras, each with a tale to tell. This walk will invite you to peer into the windows of the past while navigating the streets of the present. Remember to soak in the contrasting sights of majestic buildings and open city spaces, ponder over the Garment District's faded glory, and stand where explorers once did, gazing at vistas rich with history. 'Uncover the Past' offers not just a walk but an experience, where every step is a narrative, and every view, a memory in the making.