Kansas City's Downtown Heritage

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City's Downtown Heritage

  • 1 hr 51 min
  • 2.1 mi
  • 12 stops
  • Historical
  • Free
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Kansas City's downtown core stands as a living testament to the city's transformation from a frontier river town to a thriving metropolitan center. This walking tour explores the architectural and cultural landmarks that define Kansas City's unique character, where Art Deco skyscrapers pierce the sky alongside historic theaters that once echoed with the sounds of Count Basie and Charlie Parker. The route weaves through the heart of a city that flourished during the early 20t…

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Stops on this tour

  1. Kansas City Public Library
  2. Commerce Trust Building
  3. New York Life Building
  4. Hotel Savoy
  5. The Majestic
  6. Folly Theater
  7. Barney Allis Plaza
  8. Hotel Phillips
  9. Kansas City Power and Light Building
  10. Jackson County Courthouse
  11. City Hall
  12. Ilus W. Davis Park

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